SneakerStep and True&Lip Reveal First Yukata Visuals for Summer Goods
The first yukata visuals for both groups anchor a summer merchandise campaign that ties into a recent music video release.
Anime Anime
Music
DÉ DÉ MOUSE Releases New VOCALOID Song 'Beelzebub no Gretel'
DÉ DÉ MOUSE continues to expand his series of fairy tale-inspired VOCALOID tracks, blending dark narrative themes with his signature cut-up production style.
KAI-YOU
Sonsi Releases 'Omoidoori' Music Video With Koshy and STUTS
The video ties Sonsi's debut album back to the 'RAPSTAR 2025' program that first brought him attention, with STUTS reprising his role as producer.
KAI-YOU
YSS Releases Sixth Album 'M-LOG' With VRChat Badge Data
The album continues YSS's practice of releasing music with virtual space integration, offering badge data for VRChat avatars and worlds.
MoguLive
Reol Announces FC Member-Only Tour for First Time in Two Years
The tour follows the conclusion of Reol's album tour 'Bijigaku' and marks her first FC-only tour in about two years, with advance sales now open to fan club members.
ASCII.jp
Salon de Zentis Vol. 19 to Honor Jazz Legends on Miles Davis's Death Anniversary
The event is the 19th edition of Zentis Osaka's ongoing series that pairs high-fidelity audio with themed dining, timed to the anniversary of Miles Davis's death.
ASCII.jp
miHoYo's 'BSide: Olivia Lin' Launches Free Early Access on Steam
The app is currently unavailable in Japan, suggesting a limited initial release strategy that may prioritize other regions before expanding.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark, Inside
Nintendo Music Adds 13 Free Run Tracks from Mario Kart World
The update continues Nintendo's strategy of expanding its music catalog with content tied to specific game modes, pulling from classic Mario titles to supplement a recent flagship release.
Denfaminicogamer
A McCartney-Style Music Generator Built Without AI Learning
The experiment demonstrates that a rule-based generator can replicate stylistic hallmarks of a specific artist without using any training data, offering a different path from AI music generation.
GameBusiness.jp
T.M.Revolution's 'HOT LIMIT' THE FIRST TAKE Video Surpasses 10 Million Views
The milestone highlights the lasting cultural pull of a 1998 summer anthem and the viral potential of THE FIRST TAKE's stripped-down format when paired with an iconic visual performance.
KAI-YOU
ChumuMate 23rd Episode to Feature VSinger Hakono Nakami
The episode continues ChumuMate's focus on spotlighting virtual artists, with Hakono Nakami's clown-themed persona adding a distinct angle to the program's music talk format.
PANORA
PAS TASTA One-Night DJ Event Set for 'Chilled' Film Release
The event pairs the film's first-time score by PAS TASTA with the pop-up store, offering a direct tie-in experience for the film's release.
ASCII.jp
SBI Music Circus Hokkaido After Dark Reveals Full Lineup for September Festival
The lineup pairs international EDM headliners with Japanese DJs who have achieved global recognition, making Hokkaido a key stop on the festival circuit.
ASCII.jp
Peterparker69 Announces First EP in a Year, Zepp Yokohama Live
The EP and live show mark the duo's first new release in a year and a headlining performance at a major venue, grounded in the experience of a global tour.
KAI-YOU
RK Music and KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO Bring VSinger UTAMATSURI Live to Toyosu PIT
The live event marks the first physical staging of the VSinger UTAMATSURI series, turning an online agency-vs-agency karaoke battle into a ticketed concert.
PANORA
KAWAII LAB. Launches Character Brand KAWAII FRIENDS for All 5 Groups
The character brand extends the idol project's IP into a format that can cross language and generational barriers, supporting global reach beyond live performances.
KAI-YOU
3Li¥en Voices Discomfort with Hip-Hop Scene in New Song Featuring ANARCHY
3Li¥en continues to voice his frustration with the hip-hop scene through his music, following earlier hints and a collaborative track with ANARCHY.
KAI-YOU
Ireisu to Appear on PASH! September 2026 Cover with Summer Tour Tie-In
The PASH! feature is a coordinated promotional push for Ireisu's largest summer tour to date, combining exclusive visuals and purchase incentives to drive fan engagement.
ASCII.jp
35th Anniversary Aretha Orchestra Concert Set for December
The concert is a component of Yanoman's Aretha Reunion Project, linking the upcoming collection release to a live orchestral event for the 35-year-old RPG series.
4Gamer.net
Animelo Summer Live To Hold First Western Japan Edition In Fukuoka In 2027
Anisama's first permanent expansion outside the Kanto region signals a strategic push by Dwango to grow the franchise's geographic reach and tap into western Japan's live entertainment market, with a professional baseball team as a co-organizer.
Denfaminicogamer, Anime Anime
Shika Returns With 8th DVD 'Reincarnation' After Brief Hiatus
Shika reversed her earlier graduation from image DVDs, signaling a continued presence in the gravure video market.
ASCII.jp
UNIQLO to Release YOASOBI Collaboration UT on July 17
The return of YOASOBI to UNIQLO's UT line after five years gives the band's visual identity a mass-market physical form through four artist-designed shirts.
Inside
FouRTe Project to Release 7th Single 'Melo Sapiens' on July 10
The single marks the group's first release under JOI MUSIC and builds toward their debut live at Zepp DiverCity, a significant venue milestone for a virtual idol project.
PANORA
ZEROTOKYO Flagship Event Gold Disc Sets September Date With IA and RIM
Gold Disc brings two major virtual acts to a physical club setting, continuing ZEROTOKYO's pattern of mixing virtual and live performance in a roaming floor format.
PANORA