ZUTOMAYO and Yani Suu Collaboration: Two Opening Themes and How to Hear Them
When the anime adaptation of Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari (known to fans as Yani Suu) launched in July 2026, it brou...
August 30, 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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Amon Yuuku and Fumi's "Jane Doe" Cover: What Makes This Duet Stand Out
On August 29, 2026, a new cover of "Jane Doe" — the powerful duet by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada — appeared online, ...
August 30, 2026
Creepy Nuts' North America Tour Film: What's in It and When You Can Watch
Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts has just announced their first theatrical film, and it's going to capture a milestone ...
August 29, 2026
Inside Kenshi Yonezu's "Friendship Performance" for the Look Back Film: What Director Kore-eda's Sound Obsession Means
When Kenshi Yonezu joined the live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga "Look Back," the announcement on Augus...
August 29, 2026
Inside Kenshi Yonezu's "Paprika": The Visual Story Behind Japan's Most Beloved Children's Song
When official product photos for Foorin's "Paprika" ("パプリカ") arrived in mid-August 2018, they revealed something music ...
August 28, 2026
Ayase's "PLANETS" Music Video: Everything We Know About the Drama-Style Premiere
On August 26, 2026, we learned that Ayase—the composer behind YOASOBI and a solo artist in his own right—will premiere ...
August 27, 2026
Why Ayase's Tattoos Keep Sparking Debate in Japan — What's Really Going On
When photos of YOASOBI composer Ayase surface showing extensive tattoos—covering his arms, hands, neck, and fingers—the...
August 25, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu Gashapon Mini-CD Collection: The Complete Lineup and Where to Find It
Bandai has announced a capsule toy collection that turns some of Kenshi Yonezu's most beloved albums into miniature key...
August 23, 2026
Ado's "Raven Sky" for Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo – Everything We Know About the Theme Song
When we heard that Ado would be singing the theme song for the upcoming Japan-U.S. film Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, directed...
August 21, 2026
Inside Fujii Kaze and Elmiene's Surprise SUMMER SONIC Collaboration and Upcoming Radio Broadcast
When British R&B artist Elmiene brought Fujii Kaze on stage at SUMMER SONIC 2026 on August 15, 2026, nobody in the crow...
August 20, 2026