Shika Returns With 8th DVD 'Reincarnation' After Brief Hiatus
Shika reversed her earlier graduation from image DVDs, signaling a continued presence in the gravure video market.
ASCII.jp
Music
UNIQLO to Release YOASOBI Collaboration UT on July 17
The return of YOASOBI to UNIQLO's UT line after five years gives the band's visual identity a mass-market physical form through four artist-designed shirts.
Inside
FouRTe Project to Release 7th Single 'Melo Sapiens' on July 10
The single marks the group's first release under JOI MUSIC and builds toward their debut live at Zepp DiverCity, a significant venue milestone for a virtual idol project.
PANORA
ZEROTOKYO Flagship Event Gold Disc Sets September Date With IA and RIM
Gold Disc brings two major virtual acts to a physical club setting, continuing ZEROTOKYO's pattern of mixing virtual and live performance in a roaming floor format.
PANORA
MyM and Magical Angel Creamy Mami Release Collaboration Song With Takako Ota
This marks the first time the iconic Creamy Mami song "Delicate ni Suki Shite" has been covered as a collaboration with a contemporary music unit, bridging the original 1980s series with a current act.
Anime Anime
Pikotaro's PPAP Still Reigns as Japan's Top Meme Song a Decade Later
The piece confirms that a decade-old novelty track still holds the crown for Japanese meme songs, with no newer challenger having unseated it.
ASCII.jp
Naniwa Danshi to Sing Theme Song for Shunsuke Michieda Film 'Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki'
This is the first time Naniwa Danshi has provided a theme song for a film starring Michieda, tying the group's music directly to his leading role.
Cinema Today
Hypnosis Mic 12th Live to Bring All 7 Divisions to Pia Arena in October
The 12th live continues the franchise's momentum after its interactive movie drew 1.12 million viewers and earned 2.7 billion yen, and the Blu-ray release makes the 11th live available for home viewing.
Anime Anime
Desktop Mate Releases MEIKO and KAITO DLC for PC Desktops
The DLC completes the Piapro Characters lineup on Desktop Mate, giving users access to all six Crypton virtual singers on one platform.
GIGAZINE, PANORA, The Indonesian Anime Times
Mister Donut and Mrs. GREEN APPLE First Collaboration Uses Regional Pre-Orders
The regional pre-order system is an unusual response to the band's history of overwhelming demand for limited merchandise.
Magmix
T.M.Revolution Performs 'HOT LIMIT' on THE FIRST TAKE in Original Outfit
T.M.Revolution's return to THE FIRST TAKE with a signature visual and one-take performance points to the channel's role as a platform for nostalgic live music, while also marking the artist's continued presence after 30 years.
GAME Watch (Impress)
FRUITS ZIPPER's Suzuka Chishima Promotes Horror Film at Shibuya Staircase
The film represents a deliberate break from Chishima's idol persona, as she actively suppressed her trademark "kawaii" for a horror role, potentially signaling a broader career shift.
Cinema Today
Vocaloid P SatapanP's Self-Sung Project Sata Releases New Single 'Return Match'
SatapanP continues to expand his activities as a Vocaloid P by performing his own vocals and tackling live-action stage combat, while his YouTube channel surpasses one million subscribers in about two years.
KAI-YOU
T.O.P Reunites With Japanese Fans at Free Invitation Event, Announces New Album and Tour
The event marks T.O.P's first in-person reunion with Japanese fans in a decade, using a free invitation format to thank them, while laying out concrete next steps with a completed album and a Japan tour date.
ASCII.jp
RIN AUDIO and iLiFE! Members Ice, Karen Sorauta Collaborate on Limited Earphones
The collaboration is the first between RIN AUDIO and iLiFE!, offering fans a personalized audio product with member-recorded voices and custom design.
ASCII.jp
Uta Odori Dai Taiban Project Launches to Find Nico Nico Cover Stars
The project gives Nico Nico cover creators a direct pathway to a live stage, with online auditions and in-person judging by platform legends.
ASCII.jp
Starchild 45th Anniversary Robot Anime Concert Announced
The concert is a rare orchestral reunion of the Starchild label's key vocalists and robot anime themes, reviving a legacy that ended in 2016.
Denfaminicogamer
YONDE Creates TikTok Game Effect for GAN's World Cup Tie-Up Song
The effect turns a song promotion into an interactive game by linking the artist's single to the World Cup sponsorship through voice recognition.
ASCII.jp
04 Limited Sazabys Fan Club Live 'YON TOWN 8th Anniversary' Ticket Sales Begin
The band is following a major festival with a more controlled, fan-club-only event that uses digital ticketing and an official resale service to curb unauthorized resale.
ASCII.jp
Suzuki Suzuki and Takumi Ozaki Collaborate on Wedding Song 'Futari Tabi'
The collaboration capitalizes on the trio's years-long friendship to deliver a unique arrangement of the song, accompanied by interview content that offers personal insights.
ASCII.jp
Takanori Nishikawa's THE FIRST TAKE Tease Has Fans Confident They Know the Song
The teaser's deliberate outfit choice and Nishikawa's coy denial create viral engagement, turning a routine music performance into a guessing game that drives viewership for the July 10 premiere.
Denfaminicogamer
Sōshi It Announces First Solo Album, Sets August Release
The solo album is a personal turn for Sōshi It, who has been branching into film scoring and writing, while the listening party at the venue of Dos Monos' first show grounds the release in the group's origins.
KAI-YOU
KAWAII LAB. Launches First Official Smartphone Rhythm Game Project
This marks the first time the KAWAII LAB. idol project extends into a dedicated smartphone game, creating a new digital touchpoint for fans across its five groups under a single title.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Inside
Undertale Wind Symphony Adds Kyoto Date After Ticket Sellout
The instant sellout of the first official Undertale wind symphony concert in Japan forced an extra show, proving that the game's music has a live audience well beyond its original release.
Denfaminicogamer