Rockman 8 Opening Theme Electrical Communication Returns for 30th Anniversary
The 30th anniversary reissue restores a long-unavailable 8cm CD and adds a first vinyl pressing of the Rockman series' first vocal theme.
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Music
MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026 Reveals Live Lineup with Komuro and Nujabes Tribute
The fifth edition anchors its live program in cross-generational collaborations, pairing Komuro's archive-style installation with a Nujabes tribute stage and a brand-partner day.
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AtHeart's '3!4!' Challenge Draws Roo'Ra Originals Lee Sang-min and Chae Ri-na
The original Roo'Ra members joining the challenge completes the generational handoff the TIME TRAVEL PROJECT is built around, lending the remake credibility with the audience that remembers the 1996 original.
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ONE PARK FESTIVAL 2026 Turns Fukui City Into a Music and Food Venue
The festival's free re-entry wristband design lets attendees treat the whole city as an extension of the venue, combining live music with urban exploration.
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Jump Channel MVs Head to Karaoke on DAM From September 1
This marks the first time JUMP MV content appears on a karaoke platform, bringing manga-based music videos into the karaoke experience.
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2.5D Idol Group Burafura Sells Out First Solo Live, Announces Audio Leak Distribution
The group, formed by members who experienced setbacks and debuted less than a year ago, is betting its first live event on a deliberately blurred audio-only stream to expand reach beyond the sold-out venue.
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Haruhi Suzumiya and Hatsune Miku Crossover Project Announced
The crossover pairs two major Japanese pop culture icons, signaling a fresh promotional push for the Haruhi franchise after its recent film re-release.
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Chrono Reverse One-Man Live BREAKØUT Set for November 23
The live caps Chrono Reverse's first three-city tour and is positioned as the group's biggest single show to date, a deliberate push past their current standing.
PANORA
Filipino VTubers to Perform at Hatsune Miku's Philippine Birthday Bash
The sold-out event, organized by the Miku PH Fanbase and TeAr Aesthetic Haute, marks the 19th anniversary of Hatsune Miku's public release, with a lineup of Filipino Vocaloid fans and VTubers performing.
VTuber NewsDrop
Matsunaga Iori Holds Final EP Talk Event in VRChat World AdHoc
The event pairs Matsunaga Iori's graduation from Muhansho Records in September 2026 with a talk session inside AdHoc, a VRChat world built for user streaming, making the farewell double as a showcase of the platform.
PANORA
Ami Maeshima Names Her 2nd Album POLYPHONY After a Book Discovery
The album's polyphony theme is Maeshima's way of affirming her multiple roles as voice actress, singer, and stage actress instead of treating one title as superior.
Anime Anime
Ado and Natsumi Abe Appear in Tsunku Documentary
The documentary pairs the singer of Tsunku's latest project with the original Morning Musume. member he once called the group's face, tracing his career through two generations of his work.
Anime Anime
2.5D Singer TØ-MA Drops Second Single, Launches VTuber Activity
The second single turns the spotlight from her debut's star-studded ballad toward a harder rock sound with a rap section, while the release doubles as the formal launch of her VTuber identity and a run of live appearances.
PANORA
Neko The Sappiness Joins ChumuMate Episode 24 on August 26
The episode pairs ChumuNote, who curates internet-born songs on AWA, with Neko The Sappiness, a virtual singer who debuted at TBS's META=KNOT 2024 festival and releases covers at a fast pace.
PANORA
Cinderella Girls xR Live Pop'n ToyBox!! Report: Toys, Calls, and the Strategy Behind Them
The live's success hinged on a month-long serialized story and performance choices that made each idol's movements feel true to their game personalities, deepening the xR experience.
PANORA
IDOLiSH7 Live Tour 4WARD JOURNEY Opens in Makuhari With 16 Idols
The tour marks a rare joint stage for all four IDOLiSH7 groups, and the opening report shows each unit's distinct performance style carrying the full event.
Anime Anime
Fans Praise milet's 'Asuka-fied' Selfie as 'It's Live-Action'
The reaction shows milet's fanbase reading her playful Evangelion reference as a spot-on live-action take on Asuka, coming shortly after her fourth album 'Made of Glass' released on August 19.
Magmix
AI Piano App RollTab Generates Continuations From MIDI Input
RollTab's approach differs from typical audio generation AI by processing MIDI event data directly, which the developer says allows fast, live-performance-speed responses on an iPhone.
GIGAZINE
Creepy Nuts First Live Documentary Film Set for November Release
The film captures a turning point where Creepy Nuts moved beyond the Japanese rap scene into overseas festivals and tours, and the New York show is already airing on WOWOW Prime on August 29.
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Comme Des Familia Launch First Radio Show on InterFM From September 1
The duo is moving its Budokan dream campaign into radio, a format where they can bring in industry seniors and listener participation as the third pillar of their growth.
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BEYOND BORDERs Drops Second Single 'Light' With slayr, XAMIYA, and picco
The second installment shows the project moving past its Grimes-led debut into a broader lineup of overseas and domestic artists, with an EP that consolidates the collaborations.
KAI-YOU
White Album 2 ASMR Works Launch on DLsite August 30
The WHITE ALBUM2 heroines get all-ages ASMR releases that bring the original creators back, letting the franchise's voice and writing team extend the story into a healing format.
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TOKYO MX Opens New Idol Group Audition With Naruse Emi as Advisor
TOKYO MX is moving from broadcaster to idol group operator, and it is bringing in a veteran Dempagumi.inc alumna whose cat-obsessed persona will shape the new group's identity.
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ONSENSE Marks One Year With New Single 'Be With Yu' and Anniversary Live
The new anthem single and the anniversary live mark the group's one-year milestone, delivered at their own pace as their first year concludes.
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