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BABYMETAL Confirmed for North Coast Music Festival

BABYMETAL will perform at North Coast Music Festival in Illinois this summer, joining a lineup that includes Rob Zombie and Danny Elfman. The Japanese metal outfit continues its presence on major U.S. festival bills.

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Ayase Drops PLANETS Music Video Directed by Ryo Suda

YOASOBI producer Ayase has released a new music video for PLANETS, directed by filmmaker Ryo Suda. The visual marks a solo project from the producer behind one of J-Pop's biggest acts.

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Ayase Releases PLANETS Music Video Directed by Ryo Suda

YOASOBI producer Ayase has released a new music video for PLANETS, directed by filmmaker Ryo Suda. The visual accompanies what appears to be a solo project from the producer behind one of J-Pop's biggest acts.

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BE:FIRST Performs at World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2026

BE:FIRST took the stage at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2026, performing their track BRUCE WAYNE featuring Flo Milli and ATL Jacob. The performance showcased the group's signature blend of hip-hop and J-Pop.

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Mawarimichi Debuts With Emotionally Rich Single 'Yohaku'
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Mawarimichi Debuts With Emotionally Rich Single 'Yohaku'

New J-Rock band Mawarimichi, led by singer-songwriter ZURI, released their debut single 'Yohaku' on August 21. The six-piece ensemble blends rock, math rock, and jazz to create what they describe as an emotion-filled soundscape.

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kein Announces First Major-Label Album 'Iustitia sine misericordia'
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kein Announces First Major-Label Album 'Iustitia sine misericordia'

J-rock band kein will release their debut full-length album under King Records on October 7, featuring 11 tracks including a revived 1999 cassette exclusive. The band launches a 12-date domestic tour to coincide with the release.

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ASOBISYSTEM Charts a Global Path for Japanese Idol Culture

ASOBISYSTEM, the agency behind groups like NEWS and BiS, is reshaping Japanese idol culture beyond the kawaii stereotype, positioning the industry for international growth through strategic artist development and global market expansion.

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NiziU Shares New ♡Emotion Fancam Featuring RIO

NiziU has released a new fancam video from their ♡Emotion track, this time spotlighting member RIO. The performance capture gives fans an up-close look at the choreography and vocals from the group's perspective.

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NiziU Shares New ♡Emotion Fancam Featuring RIO

NiziU has released a new fancam for ♡Emotion showcasing member RIO's performance. The video gives fans an up-close look at the idol group's choreography and stage presence.

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NiziU Releases "LOOK AT ME" Image Video

NiziU has unveiled a new image video for "LOOK AT ME." The visual accompanies the track and marks recent activity from the JYP Entertainment girl group.

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JO1 Shares 'Shine A Light' Performance Video

JO1 has released a TV-size performance video for 'Shine A Light,' giving fans a look at the group's rendition of the track. The performance video is now available for viewing.

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JO1 Shares Performance Video for 'Shine A Light'

JO1 has released a TV-size performance video for their track 'Shine A Light,' giving fans a closer look at the song's stage presence.

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NiziU Teases 'Make You Happy' Music Video

NiziU has released a second teaser for the music video of 'Make You Happy,' building anticipation ahead of the full premiere. The clip offers fans a fresh look at the upcoming visual.

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JO1 Goes Global With First All-English EP

JO1, the 11-member boy group under LAPONE Entertainment, is expanding internationally with their debut all-English extended play. The release marks a significant step in the group's global strategy following their success in Japan.

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NEWS's 'RUN TO YOU' Tops Japanese Charts

NEWS's latest single 'RUN TO YOU' has claimed the top spot on Japanese music charts. The track marks another strong showing for the veteran Johnny & Associates group.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE Hints at New Chapter With 'No Limits' Ethos

Mrs. GREEN APPLE is teasing a fresh creative direction backstage in Tokyo, signaling a shift toward artistic freedom and experimentation. The group is positioning itself for what sounds like a significant evolution in sound and concept.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE Teases New Era with 'No Limits' Momentum

Mrs. GREEN APPLE is signaling a fresh chapter in their career, with backstage interviews in Tokyo hinting at an ambitious creative direction. The group continues to build on their chart success with a forward-looking approach.

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BABYMETAL Releases 'From Me To U' Featuring Poppy

BABYMETAL has unveiled the official music video for 'From Me To U,' a new collaboration with American artist Poppy. The track marks another step in the Japanese metal idol group's continued international expansion.

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AKB48's '好きish' Plays with Language and Love Across Two Writing Systems

AKB48 explores the nuance of affection in their latest release '好きish' (Sukiish), a track that deliberately plays with Japanese and English to capture something traditional love songs can't quite express.

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AKB48's '好きish' (Sukiish) Plays with Language and Love

AKB48 embraces linguistic playfulness with their latest single '好きish' (Sukiish), a title that blends Japanese kanji and English to explore the gray area between liking and loving someone.

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