LiSA is 39 years old and remains active in the Japanese music industry, with recent appearances at the Music Awards Japan 2026 red carpet and as a special guest performer at the Grand Ceremony.
LiSA, the singer known for theme songs including those for Demon Slayer, turned 39 in June 2026. She announced her birthday on social media, and fans noted the coincidence that she shares the date with soccer star Lionel Messi.
Later that month, LiSA attended the Music Awards Japan 2026 ceremony on June 13. She walked the red carpet alongside other anime theme song artists such as Hitsujibungaku, Aina the End, and Gen Hoshino. The event, Japan's largest international music awards, also featured LiSA as a special guest performer during the Grand Ceremony at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, alongside Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, TAKUMA, and Aina the End. The ceremony was broadcast live on NHK and streamed worldwide via YouTube.
No new music releases, tour announcements, or specific project details for LiSA have been reported in these stories. Her recent public appearances are limited to the birthday post and the awards ceremony.
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