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Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community

Mizerable

Aug 2, 2026

Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events for the lo...

coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”

Sizergyia

Jul 31, 2026

Music Video, Releases

coldrain has announced that they'll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new single EX-HUMANITY, the sixth song taken from the album, revealin...

D’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour

Sizergyia

Jul 27, 2026

Tour and event

D'ESPAIRSRAY will embark on a European tour in March 2027, announced as part of the second leg of their world tour. The D'ESPAIRSRAY WORLD TOUR 2027 'REVENANT' will take them to Finland, Poland, France, and two...

Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale

Erica

Jul 25, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy music video arrived at midnight on July 22 to introduce the sing...

ZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity

Jack

Jul 25, 2026

Releases

Beginning in 2025, ZURI is a new singer-songwriter who unleashes creative prosperity. ZURI explores multiple sonic palettes across his themed tracks, drawing on Jpop, Jrock, math rock, jazz, and funk. No matter...

New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO

Sizergyia

Jul 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

A new musical project under the name YAO has formed. Its lineup brings together artists ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, rapper and singer Awich, and rapper CHICO CARLITO.This meeting of musical minds has given birth...

BLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU”

Jack

Jul 22, 2026

Tour and event

BLAZE has been making a lot of noise within the visual kei scene since their formation in 2025. Finally, overseas fans have the opportunity to experience BLAZE's unique mixture of heavy and catchy music up clos...

JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 concert with global livestream

afaenia

Jul 22, 2026

Tour and event

JROCK NEWS' concert event "PULSE" is back and bringing the heat once again this summer! Whether you live in Japan or overseas, you can join us for our live concert event, "JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 -11th...

Report: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO team up in “Dream Big” theme song

Jorge M.

Jul 21, 2026

Releases, Report and review

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF) and NANO recently performed together in Germany, premiering “Dream Big”—DoKomi’s first official theme song—on May 29, the opening day of the convention. Two days later, on May 31, t...

DRUGS disbands, Fukuro enters indefinite hiatus following allegations against vocalist, drummer Yoshiatsu

Jack, Erica, Nexus

Jul 15, 2026

Band status, Disband/Hiatus/Revive

Yoshiatsu, former vocalist of the band Fukuro (梟) and drummer of the band DRUGS, has voluntarily suspended all artistic and public activities following allegations that surfaced online on July 6 that he had pur...

Recent Releases

Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community

Mizerable

Aug 2, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events for the lo...

coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”

Sizergyia

Jul 31, 2026

Music Video, Releases

coldrain has announced that they'll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new single EX-HUMANITY, the sixth song taken from the album, revealin...

Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale

Erica

Jul 25, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy music video arrived at midnight on July 22 to introduce the sing...

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

EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”

Jack

Aug 11, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

EMNW released their major debut single, LOVING TO GET US BY, on July 31. LOVING TO GET US BY marks a new chapter for EMNW expanding their unique style of nu-metal to new horizons. A music video for the single w...

D’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour

Sizergyia

Jul 27, 2026

Tour and event

D'ESPAIRSRAY will embark on a European tour in March 2027, announced as part of the second leg of their world tour. The D'ESPAIRSRAY WORLD TOUR 2027 'REVENANT' will take them to Finland, Poland, France, and two...

BLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU”

Jack

Jul 22, 2026

Tour and event

BLAZE has been making a lot of noise within the visual kei scene since their formation in 2025. Finally, overseas fans have the opportunity to experience BLAZE's unique mixture of heavy and catchy music up clos...

New Bands

Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”

Jack

Aug 6, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On July 15, the new visual kei duo "yukigesyo_" (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique visual style...

New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO

Sizergyia

Jul 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

A new musical project under the name YAO has formed. Its lineup brings together artists ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, rapper and singer Awich, and rapper CHICO CARLITO.This meeting of musical minds has given birth...

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...

King Gnu electrifies audiences with “GO GHOST”, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” opening theme

EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”

Djent band abstracts makes sudden return with first single in years, “FRAGMENT”

JROCK NEWS hosts second livestreamed concert in Japan – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 39

Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”

Latest News

Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community

coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”

D’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour

Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale

ZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity

New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO

BLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU”

JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 concert with global livestream

Report: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO team up in “Dream Big” theme song

DRUGS disbands, Fukuro enters indefinite hiatus following allegations against vocalist, drummer Yoshiatsu

Recent Releases

Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community

coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”

Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale

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

EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”

D’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour

BLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU”

New Bands

Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”

New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO

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