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Interview: Tricot shares feelings on humanity, curses and silence

13 June 2021

On June 2, math rock band tricot dropped a chaotic new single titled INAI (いない) and was the featured track for new TV series, Curse of Spring (春の呪い). We gathered around the digital table to speak to the ladies ...

Interview with Sena and bo_ya (the Raid.): Resilient ambition in a year of uncertainty

Peertje and Rin

12 June 2021

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Crystal Lake places single “CURSE” for summer release

NBT

11 June 2021

Releases, Tour

We've seen a significant decline in Crystal Lake's activities due to the pandemic, and obviously, it can't really be helped. But the band has now gathered up new material and Crystal Lake is ready to release th...

nowisee’s first music release in 4 years “not the end”

NBT

10 June 2021

Music Video, Releases

After four years of wait, nowisee (pronounced "noise") has at last delivered new music in form of a digital single and music video titled "not the end". The release was made available on June 8 and can be found...

MIYAVI North America Tour 2021, first NA-tour in 2 years!

Erica

9 June 2021

Tour

World-renowned "Samurai Guitarist" MIYAVI announced he will return to North America on a tour spanning 19 cities and two countries. The whirlwind tour kicks off in Calgary on September 30 and ends in Atlanta on...

Free anime concert stream by LiSA, Aimer, ReoNa at AniPlex Online Fest 2021

NBT

7 June 2021

Anime, Online Concert

The artist performances for Aniplex Online Fest 2021 have been unveiled and discloses an impressive line-up! The online event will feature top-of-the-line artists Aimer, ClariS, SawanoHiroyuki, LiSA, and ReoNa....

VORCHAOS commemorates new formation with “Tear drop” lyric video

afaenia

6 June 2021

New Look, Releases

As a first step in their new form and a final farewell to previous member, guitarist Kaz, VORCHAOS has released a lyric music video for the as-yet-unreleased new track, Tear drop! Not only do fans get to listen...

Plastic Tree livestreams 9th performance of “Peep Plastic Partition” series

Ziggy

5 June 2021

Online Concert

Plastic Tree will hold their ninth livestream show of the "Peep Plastic Partition" series with Peep Plastic Partition #9 Andro Metamorphose going live worldwide on ZAIKO streaming service on June 13. This li...

EGOIST “Zettai Zetsumei” music video, a sophisticated work with wagakki influences

NBT and echo

4 June 2021

Music Video

EGOIST released its music video for Zettai Zetsumei (絶体絶命), the four-year anniversary theme song for the Chinese version of the smartphone game, Azur Lane. The song will be officially available for digital purc...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION deploys cyberpunk music video “OMEGA”

NBT

3 June 2021

Anime, Music Video

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION has just released the physical edition of single OMEGA on June 2—previously only available as a pre-release on digital stores. But not only that, the music video for it also made its way ...

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Tours

NIGHTMARE sounds the alarm for “Emergency Online Live”, to be streamed internationally!

Erica

14 June 2021

Online Concert

With only hours of notice, visual kei band NIGHTMARE sounded the alarm for an "Emergency Online Live" to be streamed simultaneously around the world on Tuesday, June 15, 19:00 JST, on their official YouTube Cha...

Crystal Lake places single “CURSE” for summer release

NBT

11 June 2021

Releases, Tour

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New Bands

BABYBEARD members left to right Suzu, Ladybeard and Kotomi

Ladybeard returns with brand new unit “BABYBEARD”

afaenia

15 April 2021

New Band

Since announcing auditions and the formation of a new idol unit last year, Ladybeard has been a little quiet, but no longer! The larger-than-life, multi-talented man himself is back with a bang—and he's not alo...

New Japan and Australian-based band SEIRAN pushes out debut single “The Void”

NBT

25 March 2021

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Describing themselves as "four inexperienced friends" hailing from Japan and Australia, the new metalcore band SEIRAN has released its debut single The Void along with its music video. The single has been avail...

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Recent Releases

VORCHAOS commemorates new formation with “Tear drop” lyric video

afaenia

6 June 2021

New Look, Releases

ONE OK ROCK asks fans to create their next music video

Ziggy

3 June 2021

Releases

ONE OK ROCK has declared a rather exciting and unusual announcement of a new single Broken Heart of Gold released on May 28 with an appeal for fans worldwide to get their creativity flowing for their open-call ...

BUCK-TICK compiles dual live performance DVD for “ABRACADABRA” album

Ziggy

29 May 2021

Releases

BUCK-TICK commemorates the ABRACADABRA album 2020 tour cycle with the release of dual live performance footage taken from ABRACADABRA LIVE ON THE NET and TOUR2020 ABRACADABRA ON SCREEN on DVD and Blu-ray for Au...

One Eye Closed unmasks for music video “Low” to deliver honest performance

NBT

28 May 2021

Music Video, Releases

One Eye Closed recently announced the release of its debut album “Adam & Eve”, and today it's out via JPU Records! One of the songs from the album that definitely stands out is Low. A song that not only mad...

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Interviews

Interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Breaking the silence

Peertje and Rin

14 June 2021

Interview

Interview: Tricot shares feelings on humanity, curses and silence

edoh+ and afaenia

13 June 2021

Interview

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Entertainment

Yoshikitty voted 1st place by four countries in “2021 Sanrio Character Ranking”

Erica

15 June 2021

Entertainment

The results of the 2021 Sanrio Character Ranking Contest are in, and Yoshikitty conquered over the competition in four countries: Italy, Germany, France, and Thailand! Yoshikitty scored a top 10 ranking in t...

Giveaway: Meet BanG Dream! cast virtually at ANIPLUS Online Café!

NBT

29 May 2021

Entertainment, Featured

ANIPLUS café is hosting an online meet-and-greet on June 16 titled "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! X ANIPLUS Online Café". Joining the cheerful event are two voice actresses from the "BanG Dream!" franchise: Rim...

Legends meet as Yoshiki and Gene Simmons of KISS sit down to talk

Ziggy

20 May 2021

Entertainment

Two music legends meet with YOSHIKI inviting Gene Simmons of KISS for a good ol' chin-way in a special live-streamed talk session. Live streaming on May 29, 15:00 JST, exclusive to YOSHIKI CHANNEL and members o...

“Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” tops U.S. box office in second round

G Andrew White

2 May 2021

Anime, Entertainment

In it's second-week since debuting in American cinemas, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train beats Mortal Kombat for the number one spot at the box office. The popular anime barely finished off the competition with 6.4 mi...

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Release Schedule

January 2021 — release schedule

Midnight

1 January 2021

Monthly Release Schedule

Welcome to 2021! CDJapan is running a special offer from January 1 to 3 that could net you a discount up to 1,000 yen. If you like that sound of that, head over to this page for all the details. Happy shopping....

December 2020 — release schedule

Midnight

12 December 2020

Monthly Release Schedule

Whether you like to buy music year round or hold orders for year end deals, you're in luck; CDJapan is offering a crisp virtual coupon to customers with orders worth 12,000 yen or more. If you would like to get...

Yoshikitty voted 1st place by four countries in “2021 Sanrio Character Ranking”

Order Crack6’s limited single “SPEED FREAKER” before the time limit!

NIGHTMARE sounds the alarm for “Emergency Online Live”, to be streamed internationally!

Interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Breaking the silence

tricot gets experimental in new single “INAI” featured in drama “Haru no Noroi”

Latest News

Interview: Tricot shares feelings on humanity, curses and silence

Interview with Sena and bo_ya (the Raid.): Resilient ambition in a year of uncertainty

Crystal Lake places single “CURSE” for summer release

nowisee’s first music release in 4 years “not the end”

MIYAVI North America Tour 2021, first NA-tour in 2 years!

Free anime concert stream by LiSA, Aimer, ReoNa at AniPlex Online Fest 2021

VORCHAOS commemorates new formation with “Tear drop” lyric video

Plastic Tree livestreams 9th performance of “Peep Plastic Partition” series

EGOIST “Zettai Zetsumei” music video, a sophisticated work with wagakki influences

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION deploys cyberpunk music video “OMEGA”

Tours

NIGHTMARE sounds the alarm for “Emergency Online Live”, to be streamed internationally!

Crystal Lake places single “CURSE” for summer release

New Bands

Ladybeard returns with brand new unit “BABYBEARD”

New Japan and Australian-based band SEIRAN pushes out debut single “The Void”

Recent Releases

VORCHAOS commemorates new formation with “Tear drop” lyric video

ONE OK ROCK asks fans to create their next music video

BUCK-TICK compiles dual live performance DVD for “ABRACADABRA” album

One Eye Closed unmasks for music video “Low” to deliver honest performance

Interviews

Interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Breaking the silence

Interview: Tricot shares feelings on humanity, curses and silence

Entertainment

Yoshikitty voted 1st place by four countries in “2021 Sanrio Character Ranking”

Giveaway: Meet BanG Dream! cast virtually at ANIPLUS Online Café!

Legends meet as Yoshiki and Gene Simmons of KISS sit down to talk

“Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” tops U.S. box office in second round

Release Schedule

January 2021 — release schedule

December 2020 — release schedule