Radwimps New Album 'Anew' and Music Video For 'World End Girl Friend' Out Now

The acclaimed Japanese rock band RADWIMPS are excited to release their first entirely brand-new studio album in 4 years, “Anew” and the music video “World End Girl Friend” are out now worldwide! Directed by Takeshi Maruyama, the music video vividly captures the expressions and moments of a girl falling in love in a foreign land accompanied by a stunning nostalgic evoking but entirely fresh love song.

“Anew” is a 12 song masterpiece, featuring 10 newly recorded tracks along with the previously released “Tamamono” (the theme song of NHK Drama Serial “Anpan” ) and “Meidai” (theme song for a Japanese news program NTV “news zero”). The physical version of the album comes with “Tamamono (Orchestra Version)” and the digital album comes with re-recorded ”DAI-DAN-EN feat. ZORN (Anew Version)” as bonus tracks. This incredibly special body of work, and the band's first studio album in 4 years is an absolute highlight of their 20 th major debut anniversary year.

Accompanying the release is 20 th Anniversary Special Box of the album which comes with footage from the special studio performance they did June 29 th on YouTube, behind-the-scenes footage, never before seen interviews as well as rare performance footage from the very first arena show they did at Yokohama Arena in Aug 2007. As if that wasn't enough, the band is excited to also include 4 songs from the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 performance from July, 2025! From their very first arena show to their latest summer festival, fans can experience the band's history within this special box set.

Also, an original pouch with special anniversary merch will be included in the physical box set. Inside the pouch, there are 3 items that were designed to commemorate the 20 th anniversary. The special box is now available for preorder for international fans at Official RADWIMPS Overseas Store so make sure to secure your copy while the stock last!

While the band haven't announced any international dates yet, RADWIMPS will be heading out on the road in Japan for RADWIMPS 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR to support the new album “Anew” and to celebrate the anniversary. They'll be hitting 9 major cities in Japan for a total of 17 arena shows. With their 20th anniversary coming up on Nov. 23rd, this arena tour sure will be an unforgettable experience for everyone and is sure to sell out.

RADWIMPS Brand New Studio Album “Anew” https://lnk.to/rad_anew

RADWIMPS 20 th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR

Oct. 18 & 19 HIROSHIMA - Hiroshima Green Arena

Oct. 23 & 24 MIYAGI - Xebio Arena Sendai

Nov. 1 & 2 NAGANO - Nagano Big Hat

Nov. 6 FUKUOKA - Marine Messe Fukuoka A

Nov. 22 KANAGAWA - Yokohama Arena (Guest: BUMP OF CHICKEN)

Nov. 23 KANAGAWA - Yokohama Arena (Guest: Vaundy)

Nov. 24 KANAGAWA - Yokohama Arena (Guest: YOASOBI)

Dec. 2 & 3 OSAKA - Osaka Castle Hall

Dec. 14 AICHI - Port Messe Nagoya Exhibition Hall 1

Dec. 20 & 21 KAGAWA - Anabuki Arena Kagawa

Dec. 26 & 27 TOKYO - Ariake Arena

Tickets now on sale!

Visit https://RADWIMPS.jp/20th_TOUR/ for more details!

RADWIMPS are:

Yōjirō Noda (vo/gt/pf)

Yūsuke Takeda (ba)

(Satoshi Yamaguchi (Dr) is currently on hiatus)

Formed in 2001, RADWIMPS made their major label debut in 2005. Soon after, they garnered a broad fanbase, with the younger generation at the core. The band has released NINE studio albums thus far. The band's creation of music for Shinkai's previous record-breaking animated feature films "Your Name." and "Weathering with You" led to recognitions at the Japanese Academy Award for Best Original Score. Their musical activities go far beyond Japan, including touring extensively around the world.

In Nov. 2021, the band released their latest studio album “FOREVER DAZE” and went on the road for a nationwide Japanese tour to support the album. “FOREVER DAZE” was written and recorded throughout the pandemic and speaks to the musical challenges the guys faced, their hopes moving forward and features a diverse group of collaborators and experimental elements. In 2022, RADWIMPS teamed up with highly acclaimed film music composer Kazuma Jinnouchi to create the perfect soundtrack and score for award-winning auteur director Makoto Shinkai's latest film “Suzume.” To coincide with the movie release around the world, the band went on the road for their 2023 sold out North American, European, Australian and Asian tours with more follow-up dates in Asia and Latin America in 2024.

RADWIMPS Official Website: https://RADWIMPS.jp/                                                                                  RADWIMPS 20 th Anniversary Website: https://RADWIMPS.jp/20th/                                                              RADWIMPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RADWIMPS_jp/                                                                    Yōjirō Noda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoji_noda/                                                                       Yūsuke Takeda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yusuke_takeda_/                                                    YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/user/radwimpsstaff