YOASOBI is currently active with multiple collaborations: a new EP 'THE BOOK for' released June 26, an Overwatch collaboration launched July 1 with new song 'Orion,' and a UNIQLO UT collaboration releasing July 17. The music video for 'UNDEAD' surpassed 100 million views in June.
YOASOBI's 2026 has been defined by cross-industry collaborations and a continued international push. In May, the unit announced a partnership with hero shooter Overwatch, including a new song titled 'Orion' based on the short story 'The Sparrow That Fell to Earth.' The collaboration launched on July 1 with in-game skins and a music video produced by A-1 Pictures. The same month, YOASOBI released their 4th EP 'THE BOOK for' on June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl.
In June, the music video for 'UNDEAD,' the theme for the 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season' anime, surpassed 100 million cumulative views. Related TikTok content reached 900 million total views. The song was originally released in July 2024. Alongside the milestone, the unit announced an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
YOASOBI also returned to UNIQLO's UT line after a five-year gap. A four-design collection, featuring work from four creators who have shaped the unit's visual identity, will be available in stores from July 17. Each shirt is priced at 1,990 yen in sizes XS to 4XL.
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Jul 16
UNIQLO will release a collaboration UT with YOASOBI on July 17, 2026, featuring four T-shirt designs by four creators who have built the unit's visual world. Each shirt is priced at 1,990 yen and available in sizes XS to 4XL. This marks YOASOBI's first UT collaboration in about five years.
Jul 12
UNIQLO will release a collaboration UT collection with music unit YOASOBI on July 17, 2026. The lineup includes four graphic T-shirt designs created by four artists who have built YOASOBI's visual world. Each shirt costs 1,990 yen and is available in sizes XS to 4XL. The collaboration is the first between YOASOBI and UNIQLO's UT line in about five years.
Jun 30
Blizzard Entertainment released a gameplay trailer for the Overwatch x YOASOBI collaboration, launching July 1. The trailer shows collaboration skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, Mizuki, Juno, and Anran, and features the new song 'Orion,' inspired by the short story 'The Sparrow That Fell to Earth.' The song is included in YOASOBI's 4th EP 'THE BOOK for.'
Jun 18
The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
May 28
Activision Blizzard Japan announced a collaboration between the hero shooter Overwatch and the music unit YOASOBI at a presentation in Tokyo on May 28. The collaboration begins on July 1. YOASOBI produced a new song titled "Orion" based on a short story called "The Sparrow That Fell to Earth," which was published on the same day. The story follows Genji visiting Tokyo and recalling childhood memories with Hanzo and Kiriko. The song's title references the Orion constellation, with Ayase explaining that the theme is the three stars that appear close together from a certain angle but are actually far apart, mirroring the characters' relationships. The song will appear on YOASOBI's EP "THE BOOK 4," releasing June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl. In-game skins themed around Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo will be added. A music video for "Orion" is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures. At the event, Overwatch development team members Lead Hero Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Design Lead Miranda Moyer appeared alongside YOASOBI's Ayase and ikura.
May 16
YOASOBI announced a new EP in the 'THE BOOK' series, titled 'THE BOOK for,' releasing June 26. An 'Overwatch Edition' will be available overseas, featuring collaboration songs and cover art inspired by the Overwatch map Hanamura. The collaboration was teased on May 13 and confirmed on May 15.