Rapper Kamui and TikToker Poser Shiraishi Launch Hip-Hop Stream Channel RAF Studio
RAF Studio offers a rapper's perspective on the expanding Japanese hip-hop scene, filling a gap for curated discovery as the RAPSTAR applicant pool grows.
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Music
Hana Hope Discusses Identity, Music, and Her Role in A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA
The interview offers a rare, candid look at the personal and cultural forces behind a rising anime theme singer's work, while also confirming her next project.
Beneath the Tangles
A Cruel Angel's Thesis Crowned Greatest Anime Song by Global Musicians
The ranking, determined by industry professionals rather than fan polls, gives the 30-year-old Evangelion theme a new kind of cross-generational, cross-border validation.
Animehunch
CDs Release New Song 'Fikushonari' With KAF on Vocals
The release marks a cross-entity collaboration between CDs and KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, bringing together Haraguchi's production with KAF's vocal presence for a song tied to the VocaDuo 2026 event.
PANORA
Konomi Suzuki Discusses 'Re:Zero' 4th Season Op 'Recollect' in Megami Magazine Interview
The interview reveals that 'Recollect' was a surprise collaboration with Ashnikko, that Suzuki re-recorded parts after hearing Ashnikko's playful vocals, and that the song's mysterious tone reflects the new desert setting of the fourth season.
Anime Anime
Hitsujibungaku, Aina the End, LiSA, Gen Hoshino Walk Red Carpet at Music Awards Japan 2026
The red carpet lineup at Japan's largest music awards shows how deeply anime theme songs are now integrated into the mainstream music industry, with artists who work on anime scoring major category wins.
Anime Anime
Ayasa Ito Releases Third Photobook Ayasage
The photobook marks Ito's third collection and a deliberate shift toward a more adult image as she approaches the end of her 20s.
Anime Anime
Shizuka Kudo's 'Dynamic' Music Video Draws Praise for Queenly Look and Toned Physique
In her 39th year since debut, Kudo's 'Dynamic' video shows a deliberate shift to a rock theme and a visual concept she personally requested, marking a continued evolution of her image.
Magmix
LiSA Turns 39, Fans Note Shared Birthday With Lionel Messi
The post shows LiSA's continued strong fan engagement and the unexpected pop-culture crossover moment of a shared birthday with a global sports icon.
Magmix
Novel Core Ends National Tour, Announces Live House Tour
The announcement of a live house tour signals Novel Core's continued momentum after arena-level shows and a national tour, with a focus on creating inclusive live spaces.
ASCII.jp
Among Us Anime Soundtrack Released on Streaming Platforms
The soundtrack release gives fans a way to engage with the series outside of the streaming platform, and the free episode stream may draw new viewers to the Paramount+ show.
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Does Announces 20th Anniversary Live at Zepp Shinjuku
The live is the band's second decade-marking show, ten years after their 10th anniversary performance, and comes during a period of active touring in Asia and North America.
ASCII.jp
Futarime No Gian to Drop New Single 'GOKIGEN DANCE' on June 27
The single is a deliberate attempt to repackage everyday frustration into a danceable anthem, with a choreographed 'Utsu-Poi' hook designed for live shows.
ASCII.jp
AHS Announces Rebroadcast and Cheer Screening for 20th Anniversary Live
The rebroadcast and in-person cheer screening extend the life of a major anniversary event for AHS's vocal synth brands, giving fans who missed the live a second chance to participate.
ASCII.jp
Be:First Stadium Live 2026 Gets Prime Video Streaming
The Prime Video stream gives a wider audience access to BE:FIRST's milestone stadium debut as the group enters its fifth year and expands internationally.
Cinema Today
Suzuki Suzuki's 'Futari Tabi' Music Video Passes 100,000 Views
The milestone shows the song's growing reach ahead of its full release, with the video's detailed wedding theme and picture-book storytelling drawing attention.
ASCII.jp
Super Junior-D&E to Hold First Japanese Fan Event in a Year and a Half
The fan party marks the unit's return to a Japanese stage after a 16-month gap, signaling continued demand for in-person K-pop fan events in Japan.
ASCII.jp
Skater JOHN and SUMMER SONIC 2026 Announce Collaboration With New Artwork
The collaboration marks the first time Shiba-Chan has fully illustrated a SUMMER SONIC flyer, bridging street-culture IP with one of Japan's major music festivals.
ASCII.jp
Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, and ≒JOY Lead IRC 2026 A/W Lineup
IRC continues to expand as a twice-yearly event fusing idol performance and fashion, with a new global outreach vision and a theme centered on growth.
ASCII.jp
Parast! Final One-Man Live Shumeisai Set for August 2026
This final live marks the end of Parast! as an active unit, a significant closure for a group managed by ClaN Entertainment, a company specializing in VTuber and influencer talent.
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Enhypen VR Concert Film Gets Visitor Gifts, July 10 Release
The film extends the ENHYPEN VR concert experience into physical theaters with multiple premium formats and limited-edition giveaways, a common strategy for maximizing fan engagement during a limited run.
Eiga Natalie
CLAMP and X JAPAN's 1993 Animated Music Video "X" Streams for Limited Time
The release of a long-unavailable collaboration between two major 1990s properties shows how streaming services are unearthing historically significant but previously inaccessible anime-related works.
Comic Natalie, Anime Anime
Creative Lab Shakumudo Returns with 'Yasashii Hi' After 10-Month Silence
The release is the duo's first new material since their sudden debut, continuing their theme of encouraging an honest perspective on the world.
ASCII.jp
Rapper LEX Sets 'Sense' Music Video Release for Birthday One Year After Album
The year-long gap between album and music video release is an unusual promotional strategy that ties the visual to the artist's birthday, extending the album's lifecycle.
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