RADWIMPS Archives

Rock sensation RADWIMPS defies odds with comeback US tour, soundtrack release

26 February 2023

If you are an anime fan or a fan of Japanese rock, you are more than likely to know of RADWIMPS to some degree. Despite being active since 2001, the band has gained international notoriety in recent years for h...

RADWIMPS composes for animated film “Suzume”

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28 September 2022

Anime, Releases

The next Makoto Shinkai anime film "Suzume" slated to be released in Japanese theatres on November 11, 2022, will feature music composed by RADWIMPS. The band and renowned film music composer Kazuma Jinnouch...

Immerse in these Japanese livestreams this November

Midnight

30 October 2020

Online Concert, Tour and event

While countries around the world have eased covid related restrictions, the days of safely attending musical events in person are still far away. As frustrating as this situation continues to be, we are fortuna...

RADWIMPS features Toko Miura in magical “Shukusai” from “Weathering with you” OST

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16 September 2019

Anime, Entertainment, Music Video

Falling from space, the magical fairy in a simple white flowing gown Toko Miura leaves a trail of spring shoots and flowers with every step she takes in an awe-inspiring cave in RADWIMPS' Shukusai music video. ...

RADWIMPS’s sci-fi trailer for “Catharsist” is short but is it sweet?

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8 June 2018

Releases

RADWIMPS' latest two track single featuring Catharsist and Hinomaru came out worldwide on Spotify, iTunes US, and iTunes UK and Ireland on June 6, 2018. It's been said that it's going to be the theme song for 2...

RADWIMPS’ “Kuusou” tells tale of earthquake survivors 7 years after disaster

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11 April 2018

Music Video

The highest recorded earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011, shook the nation to the core, changing the lives of those who took residence in Fukushima. Taking the thoughts of the last students of the local high ...

Most influential Jrockers of 2017

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29 December 2017

Entertainment

We've curated a shortlist of the most influential Jrockers and bands of 2017 to celebrate the work they have done in in this year. It was incredibly difficult to condense it into a small list, but we believe th...

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese acts of 2017

NBT

4 December 2017

Entertainment

The year of 2017 is no exception when it comes to our tradition of looking back on all the greatest visual kei and Japanese acts of the year! What we have for you today are two lists compiling the best acts we ...

Horror and psychology come into play in new Tokyo Ghoul live action trailer

NBT

18 June 2017

Anime, Entertainment, Videos

The live action movie adaptation of the praised horror manga and anime, Tokyo Ghoul, has long been announced, but now that July 29—the release date—is only a month away, a special trailer has been put out for e...

RADWIMPS interprets the duality of human nature in their new “Brain Washing” video

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14 May 2017

Music Video, Releases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ngiJtsToH4 After the huge success for writing the music and theme songs for hit animated film Your Name (Kimi no Na wa), RADWIMPS is going full steam ahead. This new music vide...

What music do Japanese people like?

NBT

1 December 2016

Entertainment, Japan, Videos

During a stroll around the street of Japan, YouTuber That Japanese Man Yuta asks Japanese people what music they like. In a nation where pop music is clearly dominating the market, it seems like rock music and ...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese acts of 2016

NBT

30 November 2016

Entertainment

We're back again to greet the upcoming year by looking back at this year's top Japanese acts! We have two lists prepared for you this time around, one consisting of the top 10 visual kei acts and another list w...

Feel the breeze in RADWIMP’s “Zen Zen Zense” music video for theatrical anime “Kimi no Na wa”

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21 September 2016

Music Video, Releases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSkFeMVNFs "Kimi no Na wa." (君の名は。) also known as "Your Name." in English, is a feature film by Makoto Shinkai. It's popular amongst anime fans recently, and for those who have...

116 bands back “TenbaiNO” movement, opposing resellers and scalpers

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30 August 2016

Entertainment, Japan

Recently you may have noticed there has been one particular black-and-white advert which has been seen on social media and the Asahi and Yomiuri newspapers. With 116 artists, from L'Arc~En~Ciel, GLAY, the HIATU...