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RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme

Erica

Jun 8, 2026

RAZOR has announced that their 17th single, Kyokou no Mokushiroku (虚構ノ黙示録), will be released on June 24. The track has also been selected as the June ending theme for Nippon TV’s television program Buzz Rhythm...

SUPERKNOVA’s “Nihao Dopamine” music video unites Japan and China’s artistry

Jack

Jun 8, 2026

Lineup change, Music Video, Releases

May 25 marks a big news day for SUPERKNOVA not only revealing their newest member, drummer Usanagi Mel (宇佐木める), but also revealing a dazzling music video for Nihao Dopamine (你好ど〜ぱみん☆), releasing as a single Jun...

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Jorge M., NBT

Jun 6, 2026

Anime, Interview

As one of the notable artists in the anisong world, ZAQ is well-known for her performance in anime franchises such as “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!”, “Classroom of the Elite” and "Food Wars!". After ou...

Fukuro’s “CHOCOLATE WAR” music video outpours emotion, dangerous visuals

Jack

Jun 3, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Fukuro revealed the highly anticipated single CHOCOLATE WAR on May 19 with an accompanying music video. The new song, available digitally worldwide, and visuals showcase a darker side to the band as they outpou...

Seth, KOUKI, and TSUKASA of Sakura Zensen debut overseas in London this October

Sizergyia

May 29, 2026

Tour and event

Visual-kei Night has announced that Sakura Zensen will make their overseas live debut in London, UK, this October, with not one, but two events! The enka vocal trio consists of the iconic Seth of Moi dix Mois a...

D’ESPAIRSRAY’s first single in 16 years “RAPTURE” reaffirms gothic edge

Sizergyia

May 27, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

D'ESPAIRSRAY truly delighted fans when they announced single RAPTURE, and it was at last released on May 13, marking the band’s first new release in 16 years. On the same day, the band also shared a gothic, glo...

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Tour and event

The all-new South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY have revealed themselves to the world. After a logo teaser on May 4 with the anticipatory words "coming soon", May 12 finally revealed the lineup: vocalist Yoel...

Dennou Himeca’s music video “Hysteric Karen Chan” turns frustration into joy

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Look

On May 8, Dennou Himeca (電脳ヒメカ) released a colorful music video for Hysteric Karen Chan (ヒステリックカレンちゃん).The music video for Hysteric Karen Chan is an explosion of color. The band passionately plays their ins...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH reveals single “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.”, upcoming album, and third world tour

Erica

May 22, 2026

Interview, Releases, Tour and event

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for SiM. Following the release of their chaotic (and amusing) single FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet) in April, the band has announced a wave of new projects, including a ...

ASH DA HERO brings first European performance to Animefest 2026

Jorge M.

May 21, 2026

Tour and event

ASH DA HERO is taking the stage this Saturday at Animefest 2026 on May 23, at the Brno Exhibition Center (Výstaviště) in Czech Republic. Following the sudden postponement of the band’s “WORLD TOUR IN EUROPE 202...

Recent Releases

RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme

Erica

Jun 8, 2026

New Look, Releases

RAZOR has announced that their 17th single, Kyokou no Mokushiroku (虚構ノ黙示録), will be released on June 24. The track has also been selected as the June ending theme for Nippon TV’s television program Buzz Rhythm...

SUPERKNOVA’s “Nihao Dopamine” music video unites Japan and China’s artistry

Jack

Jun 8, 2026

Lineup change, Music Video, Releases

May 25 marks a big news day for SUPERKNOVA not only revealing their newest member, drummer Usanagi Mel (宇佐木める), but also revealing a dazzling music video for Nihao Dopamine (你好ど〜ぱみん☆), releasing as a single Jun...

Fukuro’s “CHOCOLATE WAR” music video outpours emotion, dangerous visuals

Jack

Jun 3, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Fukuro revealed the highly anticipated single CHOCOLATE WAR on May 19 with an accompanying music video. The new song, available digitally worldwide, and visuals showcase a darker side to the band as they outpou...

Interviews

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Jorge M., NBT

Jun 6, 2026

Anime, Interview

As one of the notable artists in the anisong world, ZAQ is well-known for her performance in anime franchises such as “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!”, “Classroom of the Elite” and "Food Wars!". After ou...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH reveals single “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.”, upcoming album, and third world tour

Erica

May 22, 2026

Interview, Releases, Tour and event

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for SiM. Following the release of their chaotic (and amusing) single FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet) in April, the band has announced a wave of new projects, including a ...

Interview: Madmans Esprit delves into inspirations behind album “Dandelion; Danjeol”

Jack

May 10, 2026

Interview, Releases

Madmans Espirit is rapidly becoming a fan favorite in the visual kei scene. Initially a solo project of vocalist Kyuho, Madmans Esprit has evolved monumentally with guitarists Juho and Somyul, bassist Geon, and...

Tours

Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Rin, Lin

Jun 13, 2026

Report and review, Tour and event

On May 16, 2026, visual kei fans from all over gathered in Brooklyn for VKNY's launch event. Although Japanese artists and visual kei bands have been visiting the US more frequently in recent years, large-scale...

Seth, KOUKI, and TSUKASA of Sakura Zensen debut overseas in London this October

Sizergyia

May 29, 2026

Tour and event

Visual-kei Night has announced that Sakura Zensen will make their overseas live debut in London, UK, this October, with not one, but two events! The enka vocal trio consists of the iconic Seth of Moi dix Mois a...

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Tour and event

The all-new South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY have revealed themselves to the world. After a logo teaser on May 4 with the anticipatory words "coming soon", May 12 finally revealed the lineup: vocalist Yoel...

New Bands

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Tour and event

The all-new South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY have revealed themselves to the world. After a logo teaser on May 4 with the anticipatory words "coming soon", May 12 finally revealed the lineup: vocalist Yoel...

T.N.T holds performance “SUPERNOVA” at Nippon Budokan in 2027

Jack

May 18, 2026

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

The rising band T.N.T (The Next Trigger) is set to hold a solo performance at Nippon Budokan on February 4, 2027. The performance is titled SUPERNOVA, which not only aligns with the theme of explosions the band...

Entertainment

Ado, LiSA, Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze among MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 nominees

Sizergyia

May 17, 2026

Entertainment

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN has revealed the full list of nominees for the categories set to be awarded at the Grand Ceremony taking place on Saturday, June 13, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.This year marks its second insta...

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Erica, afaenia, NBT

Apr 1, 2026

Entertainment

Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these eff...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

Jorge M.

Mar 2, 2026

Anime, Entertainment

In 2025, the anime music world offered fans a great diversity of opening and ending songs, highlighted by a resurgence of rock-oriented sounds. We saw the rise of metal icons like Ave Mujica, who left fans brea...

Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

PARAMENA redefines djent with new formidable lineup and second album

XaaXaa’s music video “Chigire Chau” traps viewers in a haunted puppet show

DRUGS’ “AKUMA” music video captures a dark story with horrifying visuals

Dolly rises from a deep sleep with upcoming single “Un, Deux, Trois”

Latest News

RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme

SUPERKNOVA’s “Nihao Dopamine” music video unites Japan and China’s artistry

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Fukuro’s “CHOCOLATE WAR” music video outpours emotion, dangerous visuals

Seth, KOUKI, and TSUKASA of Sakura Zensen debut overseas in London this October

D’ESPAIRSRAY’s first single in 16 years “RAPTURE” reaffirms gothic edge

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

Dennou Himeca’s music video “Hysteric Karen Chan” turns frustration into joy

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH reveals single “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.”, upcoming album, and third world tour

ASH DA HERO brings first European performance to Animefest 2026

Recent Releases

RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme

SUPERKNOVA’s “Nihao Dopamine” music video unites Japan and China’s artistry

Fukuro’s “CHOCOLATE WAR” music video outpours emotion, dangerous visuals

Interviews

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH reveals single “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.”, upcoming album, and third world tour

Interview: Madmans Esprit delves into inspirations behind album “Dandelion; Danjeol”

Tours

Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Seth, KOUKI, and TSUKASA of Sakura Zensen debut overseas in London this October

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

New Bands

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

T.N.T holds performance “SUPERNOVA” at Nippon Budokan in 2027

Entertainment

Ado, LiSA, Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze among MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 nominees

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025