YOASOBI is releasing a new EP 'THE BOOK for' on June 26, 2026, and has an ongoing collaboration with Overwatch that includes the song 'Orion' and in-game skins, with a music video produced by A-1 Pictures. The group's music video for 'UNDEAD' surpassed 100 million views, and they announced an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
YOASOBI's recent activity centers on two major projects: a collaboration with the video game Overwatch and the release of a new EP. The Overwatch collaboration, announced in May 2026, is the group's first tie-in with a major Western game franchise. It includes a new song, 'Orion,' based on the short story 'The Sparrow That Fell to Earth,' which was published on the same day as the announcement. The song's title references the Orion constellation, with Ayase explaining the theme of three stars that appear close but are far apart, mirroring the characters' relationships. In-game skins for Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo were announced, and a music video for 'Orion' is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures. A gameplay trailer released in June showed additional skins for Mizuki, Juno, and Anran, with the collaboration launching July 1.
The EP 'THE BOOK for' was announced in May 2026 and is set for release on June 26. An Overwatch Edition vinyl will be available overseas, featuring collaboration songs and cover art inspired by the Overwatch map Hanamura. The EP includes 'Orion' and is part of YOASOBI's ongoing 'THE BOOK' series. Meanwhile, the music video for 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season' released in July 2024, surpassed 100 million cumulative views in June 2026. Related videos, including TikTok content, reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
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UNIQLO will release a collaboration UT collection with music unit YOASOBI on July 17, 2026. The lineup includes four graphic T-shirt designs created by four artists who have built YOASOBI's visual world. Each shirt costs 1,990 yen and is available in sizes XS to 4XL. The collaboration is the first between YOASOBI and UNIQLO's UT line in about five years.
Blizzard Entertainment released a gameplay trailer for the Overwatch x YOASOBI collaboration, launching July 1. The trailer shows collaboration skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, Mizuki, Juno, and Anran, and features the new song 'Orion,' inspired by the short story 'The Sparrow That Fell to Earth.' The song is included in YOASOBI's 4th EP 'THE BOOK for.'
The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
Activision Blizzard Japan announced a collaboration between the hero shooter Overwatch and the music unit YOASOBI at a presentation in Tokyo on May 28. The collaboration begins on July 1. YOASOBI produced a new song titled "Orion" based on a short story called "The Sparrow That Fell to Earth," which was published on the same day. The story follows Genji visiting Tokyo and recalling childhood memories with Hanzo and Kiriko. The song's title references the Orion constellation, with Ayase explaining that the theme is the three stars that appear close together from a certain angle but are actually far apart, mirroring the characters' relationships. The song will appear on YOASOBI's EP "THE BOOK 4," releasing June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl. In-game skins themed around Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo will be added. A music video for "Orion" is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures. At the event, Overwatch development team members Lead Hero Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Design Lead Miranda Moyer appeared alongside YOASOBI's Ayase and ikura.
YOASOBI announced a new EP in the 'THE BOOK' series, titled 'THE BOOK for,' releasing June 26. An 'Overwatch Edition' will be available overseas, featuring collaboration songs and cover art inspired by the Overwatch map Hanamura. The collaboration was teased on May 13 and confirmed on May 15.