When Japanese experimental pop group Wednesday Campanella (Suiyoubi no Campanella) released their first-ever collaboration single on July 22, 2026, featuring rapper and VTuber Peanuts-kun, fans knew something special was happening. What we didn't know was that the partnership would extend beyond the music itself. On July 29, 2026, at 9 PM Japan time, the artists launched a special four-episode podcast series on YouTube, giving us an intimate look at this groundbreaking collaboration.
The podcast, titled "Ichigo Got It (feat. Peanuts-kun) Release Commemoration Radio" ("「いちご Got it (feat. ピーナッツくん)」リリース記念れいでぃお"), offers something we rarely get in today's streaming-first music world: extended, unfiltered conversation between artists about their creative process. For fans who've been following Wednesday Campanella's evolution or who've discovered Peanuts-kun through the VTuber scene, this series promises to bridge two very different creative communities.
The Quick Version
- The podcast premiered on July 29, 2026, at 9 PM JST on Wednesday Campanella's official YouTube channel
- Four episodes will air over three weeks, concluding on August 18, 2026
- The series celebrates "Ichigo Got It (feat. Peanuts-kun)" ("「いちご Got it (feat. ピーナッツくん)」"), Wednesday Campanella's first collaboration single in their career
- Vocalist Shiha and producer Kenmochi Hidefumi from Wednesday Campanella join Peanuts-kun across the episodes
- Each episode airs at 9 PM Japan time, available for free on YouTube
The Complete Episode Schedule and Lineup
The podcast follows a carefully structured four-episode arc, with each installment featuring different combinations of the artists. Episode one premiered on July 29, 2026, featuring just Peanuts-kun and Wednesday Campanella's vocalist Shiha in conversation. This intimate two-person setup allows both artists to discuss their first impressions of working together without the dynamics of a larger group.
Episode two, scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9 PM JST, expands the conversation to include Kenmochi Hidefumi, Wednesday Campanella's composer and producer. This is where we're likely to hear more technical discussion about how the track came together—Kenmochi's production approach paired with Peanuts-kun's rap style and Shiha's distinctive vocal delivery.
The third episode continues with the full trio on August 12, 2026, again at 9 PM. Having all three collaborators together for two consecutive episodes suggests the middle section will dive deepest into the creative process and the relationship between Wednesday Campanella's experimental pop sensibility and Peanuts-kun's VTuber-rapper perspective.
The series concludes on August 18, 2026, bringing things full circle with just Peanuts-kun and Shiha once more. This bookend structure—opening and closing with the two vocalists—creates a narrative arc that mirrors the collaboration itself, starting and ending with the voices listeners hear on the track.
What Makes This Collaboration Historic
We need to talk about what makes this partnership genuinely significant. According to official statements from Warner Music Japan, "Ichigo Got It (feat. Peanuts-kun)" marks Wednesday Campanella's first collaboration single featuring a guest artist in their entire career. For a group that's been pushing boundaries in Japanese alternative music for years, choosing a VTuber rapper as their inaugural collaboration partner is a bold statement about where music culture is heading.
Wednesday Campanella has built their reputation on genre-defying experimentation, blending elements of electronic music, hip-hop, and traditional Japanese sounds with surreal, often historical lyrical themes. Their vocalist Shiha, who joined the group as the second-generation frontwoman, has helped steer the project into even more eclectic territory. Pairing this aesthetic with Peanuts-kun—who operates at the intersection of virtual performance, rap music, and internet culture—creates a genuinely novel sonic and cultural meeting point.
Peanuts-kun brings a different kind of following to this collaboration. As a VTuber with a strong social media presence, their audience includes many listeners who might not typically engage with Wednesday Campanella's more avant-garde work, and vice versa. The podcast series appears designed to help both fanbases understand what drew these artists together and what they each bring to the table.
The Song That Started It All
The collaboration single "Ichigo Got It (feat. Peanuts-kun)" ("「いちご Got it (feat. ピーナッツくん)」")—officially pronounced "ichigogari featuring Peanuts-kun" in Japanese—dropped on July 22, 2026, as a digital single available across streaming platforms. The track runs 3 minutes and 18 seconds, a concise package that nonetheless manages to blend Wednesday Campanella's signature playful experimentation with Peanuts-kun's rap delivery.
The music video, which premiered the same day at 8 PM JST, follows Shiha and Peanuts-kun on what's described as a quest to find "real strawberry picking." That whimsical premise—searching for an authentic experience in a world of simulations—feels particularly resonant given that one of the collaborators exists as a virtual persona. The video adds another layer to understanding the creative chemistry we're hearing about in the podcast series.
Where to Watch and What to Expect
All four episodes are streaming for free on Wednesday Campanella's official YouTube channel. The first episode is already available for those catching up, and the remaining three will premiere at 9 PM Japan time on their scheduled dates. For viewers outside Japan, that's 8 AM Eastern Time, 5 AM Pacific, or 1 PM UK time on each release day.
The podcast format appears to be audio with simple video presentation, based on the platform and promotional materials. We're likely looking at extended conversation rather than highly produced video content—which actually works in the series' favor. The format lets both artists speak candidly about their creative process, their different worlds (experimental pop versus VTuber culture), and what inspired them to work together.
For international fans, it's worth noting that the podcast is conducted in Japanese. While no official subtitles have been confirmed, fan communities often provide translations for Wednesday Campanella content, and the VTuber community similarly has strong translation networks. Keep an eye on fan forums and social media if you need English translations.
Why This Podcast Matters Beyond Promotion
We've all seen promotional podcast series that amount to little more than extended advertisements for new releases. What makes this effort more interesting is its timing and structure. The single had already been out for a week when the podcast launched, suggesting the series isn't just about driving first-week sales numbers. Instead, it feels like a genuine attempt to document and explore what happens when two distinct creative communities collaborate.
The four-episode format gives the artists real room to develop ideas across multiple conversations. Episode one can establish the basics, episodes two and three can dig into specifics, and the finale can reflect on the whole experience. That's a more thoughtful narrative structure than we usually get from promotional content.
There's also something valuable about hearing artists talk through their creative process while that process is still fresh. By launching the podcast just a week after the single release, we're getting reflections that haven't been polished into standard interview talking points. The collaboration is still new enough that the artists are probably still discovering what they think about it themselves.
What People Are Saying
"The first episode really showed how different their creative approaches are, but in a good way. Shiha talks about concepts and feelings, Peanuts-kun talks about flow and delivery, and somehow they made it work together."
— Fan comment on the YouTube premiere
"I came for Peanuts-kun and stayed because Wednesday Campanella's whole vibe is incredible. This is exactly why collaborations across different scenes matter—I would never have discovered this group otherwise."
— VTuber community member on social media
"Kenmochi joining for episodes two and three is going to be fascinating. He's the musical architect behind so much of Wednesday Campanella's sound, so hearing him discuss working with a rapper should give us real insight into how this track came together."
— Long-time Wednesday Campanella fan
"The fact that this is their first ever collaboration makes the whole podcast series feel more significant. They're documenting a genuinely new chapter in the group's history."
— Japanese music blog comment
Frequently Asked Questions
When do new episodes of the podcast air?
Episode two premieres on August 4, 2026, episode three on August 12, 2026, and the final episode on August 18, 2026. All episodes air at 9 PM Japan Standard Time (8 AM ET / 5 AM PT / 1 PM UK time on the same calendar day).
Where can I watch the podcast series?
All four episodes are available for free on Wednesday Campanella's official YouTube channel. The first episode is already streaming, and subsequent episodes will premiere on their scheduled dates.
Is this Wednesday Campanella's first collaboration?
Yes, "Ichigo Got It (feat. Peanuts-kun)" is Wednesday Campanella's first collaboration single featuring a guest artist in their entire career, making both the song and this podcast series particularly significant for the group's history.
Who appears in each episode?
Episodes one and four feature vocalist Shiha and Peanuts-kun. Episodes two and three expand the conversation to include Wednesday Campanella's producer and composer Kenmochi Hidefumi, creating a fuller picture of the collaboration from both the performance and production sides.
Will there be English subtitles?
Official English subtitles haven't been confirmed, but fan communities for both Wednesday Campanella and VTuber content often provide translation support. Check fan forums and social media for community-created translations.
Making Space for Different Creative Worlds to Meet
What we're watching unfold over these four episodes is bigger than one collaboration or one podcast series. We're seeing a documentation of what happens when experimental pop meets VTuber culture, when established alternative artists take a chance on internet-native talent, and when two very different fanbases are invited to understand each other's creative values. The August 4 episode will bring producer Kenmochi Hidefumi into the conversation, deepening our understanding of how these different musical approaches found common ground.
By the time the series concludes on August 18, 2026, we'll have heard roughly a month's worth of conversation between artists who took a genuine creative risk together. Whether you're a long-time Wednesday Campanella fan curious about their first collaboration, a Peanuts-kun follower wanting to understand the pop side of the partnership, or someone who simply appreciates watching artists think out loud about their work, the remaining episodes promise to deliver something more substantial than typical promotional content. This is what happens when artists trust their audience enough to invite us into the real conversation.
