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

Jun 9, 2026

Following the conclusion of their 20th-anniversary activities in 2025, Dolly has announced a brand-new single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ), due out on July 22. The band has also launched their official fan club...

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...

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

Jorge M. and 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...

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...

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...

Schwarz Stein announces first European tour, performing alongside Kaya

Erica

May 14, 2026

Tour and event

Kaya and Schwarz Stein have announced a European tour scheduled for August and September 2026. The tour marks Kaya's first return to Europe in 14 years. It also serves as the European live debut of Schwarz Stei...