FZMZ's New Song "DREAM OF BUTTERFLY" Opens "Reincarnated as a Sword II"
FZMZ returns to anime theme songs with a new original track, their first in two years, for the October premiere of "Reincarnated as a Sword II."
PANORA
Music
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Ceremonies Begin Worldwide Streaming
The streaming release makes the full award ceremony, including all 78 category winners and performances, accessible to a global audience, extending the event's reach beyond the June 13 live show.
Anime Anime
ABEMA Streams Free LuckyFes'26 Stages, Hololive Duo Headlines Day 3
ABEMA's free catch-up stream extends the festival's reach beyond the venue, and the Hololive VTuber duo Marine Houshou and Hakos Baelz headlined the WING STAGE on Day 3, marking their appearance at LuckyFes.
PANORA
XASTAR Crowdfunding for 2nd Album and One-Man Live Passes 95% of Target
The campaign's rapid funding and the introduction of guest artists signal XASTAR's expansion beyond its core duo format.
PANORA
Summer 2026 Anime Opening Theme Song Poll Results Are In
The poll shows which opening themes resonated most with readers this season, mixing new manga adaptations with character song-style tracks.
Anime Anime
VERRY SMoL Returns With Chaki Zulu-Produced Single 'Namaijimi'
The single reunites VERRY SMoL with Chaki Zulu, the producer behind his breakout track "Berry Small," and sets up his debut album "Anthem" for September.
KAI-YOU
Free BGM Site DOVA-SYNDROME Renames to OpenTracks
The rename removes a trademark obstacle before full overseas expansion, letting the site push Japan-originated free BGM culture internationally without legal friction.
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THE ORAL CIGARETTES 2024 FC Tour Footage to Stream via FanStream and StreamPass
The distribution pairs a past FC-only performance with an upcoming October FC live, giving fans a paid archive option while routing revenue to the band through a higher-return platform.
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REAL AKIBA BOYZ Dance and Pitch at Kyocera Dome Osaka
The appearance, funded by fan cheers through the #Akiba3150 Support Project, puts the anime song dance group in a major sports venue ahead of its September 19 one-man live.
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Kitani Tatsuya Releases Music Video for Kore wa Shine Opening Song Isho
The music video visualizes the song's theme that creation is a living will, tying the artist's personal commentary directly to the anime's story about manga creation.
Anime Anime
SO.ON project LaV Releases 12th Single Endless Sky
The single ties the group's five-year history to its present, with the debut song's composer returning for the answer song and a music video from the team behind their previous MV.
PANORA
King Gnu's 'GO GHOST' Carries the Ethnic Sound of 'Ghost in the Shell'
The opening theme's ethnic opening establishes continuity with the franchise's musical identity while drawing listeners into King Gnu's own style, a technique the piece calls masterful.
Real Sound Anime
Singer LAYRA Debuts With TeddyLoid Song, Belle Live Show
The debut ties a new virtual-real crossover singer to the Belle franchise, with a live show where five performers play LAYRA, marking a new music experience.
PANORA
MiniMax Releases Free Music Generation AI MiniMax-Music3 With Japanese Vocals
MiniMax-Music3 extends the company's open-model push into music generation, offering free local generation of Japanese vocal songs up to five minutes long.
GIGAZINE
Mizuho and HA-LU Launch Second Short Drama Project Aoi no Step
The second installment extends the 36-episode youth drama project that began in April, following the first series which surpassed 9.4 million total views across social platforms.
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Phantom Sita Releases Heisei Retro Dating Game-Style MV for Ningyo Hime no Uta
The release extends Phantom Sita's retro horror concept into a new visual style, with director Erika Yamaguchi returning after her work on the group's earlier videos.
KAI-YOU
Kalafina to Perform at KYOMAF MUSIC LIVE 2026 in Kyoto
Kalafina's first appearance at KYOMAF MUSIC LIVE marks the group's return to a dedicated anime-focused stage following their reunion, with the event positioned as a two-day fusion of anime and music tied to the Kyomafu festival.
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YOASOBI to Play Singapore National Stadium in 2027
The Singapore show marks the first solo performance by a Japanese artist at the country's largest stadium, extending YOASOBI's run of sold-out Southeast Asian dates.
KAI-YOU
HATEandTEARS' Kayo Launches Solo Project Kanade Miru
The solo project extends HATEandTEARS' overseas momentum, including a Japan Expo Paris performance, into a more personal artistic direction beyond the group's SHOCK POP genre.
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TKY Project Album 'Wakarimasen' Hits Oricon Top 10
The album's chart placement validates a non-music-industry project built around a social message, with the group now aiming to spread its 'Wakarimasen Taiso' exercise as a modern-day radio calisthenics routine across schools, companies, and communities.
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DERNIÈRE CHALEUR Closes Ritualtude Trilogy With Third Album
The release completes the 30-ritual Ritualtude cycle, shifting the hand-washing ritual from morning to home to all things, and the series' 150 pieces are now fully free to the public.
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King Gnu Opens YouTube Station Page With 24-Hour Video Stream
The Station page gives King Gnu a continuous, interactive hub for their video content, anchored by the new anime theme song's music video.
Anime Anime
Spotify Adds AI Persona Badges to Flag Non-Human Artist Profiles
The badge gives listeners a clear way to distinguish AI-generated artist identities from real people, addressing discomfort Spotify says users reported, while keeping AI music available to those who want it.
GIGAZINE
Kuroki Nagisa Joins MUSIC TOURIST to Discuss New Song and Picture Book
The episode highlights how Kuroki Nagisa merges music and picture book storytelling into a single work, marking a new creative direction for the independent artist.
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