Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon" Hits 1 Billion Views: Why This Milestone Matters for Japanese Music
On November 3, 2026, at approximately 11:08 PM, Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon" became the first music video sung entirely in J...
November 5, 2026Alt Pop
Japanese alternative pop, internet-born artists, and modern J-pop with unique styles and strong global fan interest. This category includes artists such as Ado, YOASOBI, Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze, Vaundy, King Gnu, Creepy Nuts, ZUTOMAYO, and Yorushika.
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Inside YOASOBI's "Sakihokore": How the Blossom Theme Song Came Together
When YOASOBI vocalist ikura and composer Ayase sat down with actress Shizuka Ishibashi for their first conversation tog...
November 4, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu's New "Tora ni Tsubasa" Movie Theme Song: What We Know About "Konnichiwa Gokigenyo!"
Kenshi Yonezu has written a brand-new theme song for the theatrical version of Tora ni Tsubasa ("Wings of the Tiger"), ...
November 2, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu's GHOST Tour Merchandise Lineup: Everything We Know About the Collection
On October 31, 2026, visuals for the official merchandise lineup for Kenshi Yonezu's upcoming GHOST tour were unveiled ...
November 1, 2026
Ado's "Shinka" for Demons Crest: Everything We Know About the New Opening Theme
When Ado announced her new single "Shinka" as the opening theme for the upcoming anime Demons Crest, fans immediately w...
October 31, 2026
Chanmina's New Album LEGEND: Release Dates, New Artist Photos, and the Story Behind "History"
Japanese rapper and singer Chanmina unveiled a striking new promotional photograph on October 30, 2026, alongside the a...
October 30, 2026
Ado's Historic Oricon Triple Crown: What the Record-Breaking Achievement Means
On October 29, 2026, Ado made history by becoming only the fifth female solo artist in Oricon's history to claim the nu...
October 29, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu's Hidden Fruit Song "Kokoro ni Kudamono": What It Is and Why It's Going Viral
A decade-old Kenshi Yonezu track has suddenly captured the internet's attention after a fan's enthusiastic post describ...
October 27, 2026
J-Pop's Global Arena Tours: Where Kenshi Yonezu, YOASOBI, and Fujii Kaze Are Headed Next
We're watching something remarkable unfold in J-Pop: three of Japan's biggest music acts—Kenshi Yonezu, YOASOBI, and Fu...
October 27, 2026
Momoka of Phantom Siita: The Ado-Like Idol Who Stunned Industry Experts
When three music industry professionals set out to identify the best vocalists among Japan's more than 8,400 female ido...
October 26, 2026