KID PHENOMENON, a seven-member dance & vocal group from LDH JAPAN, has been selected to perform at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, the legendary festival that launched Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, and Kendrick Lamar. Discover how their "TOKYO NEO POP" concept is charting a new path for Japanese artists going global.
Eve, the voice behind Jujutsu Kaisen's viral hit "Kaikai Kitan," teams up with Yorushika vocalist suis for "Kaze no Anthem," the opening theme of TV anime Witch Hat Atelier (premiering April 2026). This marks their third collaboration—a dream pairing for fans of both artists. Discover why this Eisner Award-winning manga adaptation is the most anticipated anime of the season.
Hatsune Miku V6, the latest AI-powered vocal synthesis software, launches April 14, 2026. Supporting trilingual singing in Japanese, English, and Chinese, it marks a giant leap in natural vocal expression. Explore the 19-year evolution from the original 2007 Miku to today's AI-driven Vocaloid culture and what it means for the future of music creation.
Hatsune Miku's European tour "MIKU EXPO 2026 EUROPE" is set for November 2026, visiting 7 cities starting from London's The O2. With a steampunk theme and 120 shows across 50 cities worldwide, Japan's virtual singer phenomenon continues to break barriers in global entertainment.
SKY-HI's D.U.N.K. Showcase 2026 welcomes Filipino P-Pop stars SB19, BGYO, and Cup of Joe alongside Thailand's BUS for a three-day festival at K-Arena Yokohama. With BMSG trainees joining as opening act, this marks the biggest cross-border dance & vocal collaboration in the event's history.
Japanese group XG's "HYPNOTIZE" has topped Billboard Japan Songs charts in 7 countries simultaneously. Their debut full album 'THE CORE' also charted on Billboard 200, and their world tour kicked off with 60,000 fans across 3 sold-out nights in Yokohama. Discover how XG's "X-POP" vision is reshaping global music.
BABYMETAL will perform at Summer Sonic 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka, curating the SONIC METAL STAGE on one day at each venue. This marks a historic convergence of BABYMETAL's 15th anniversary and Summer Sonic's 25th anniversary. Fresh off their Billboard 200 Top 10 debut, Japan's kawaii metal pioneers continue to reshape the global metal landscape.
Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" has achieved 21 consecutive weeks at #1 on YouTube and Oricon streaming charts, setting the all-time solo artist record in Japan. With a peak of #5 on the Billboard Global 200 — the highest ever for a Japanese-language song — and a sold-out world tour drawing 440,000 fans, we explore how Japanese artists are reshaping global music streaming.
Japan-born global HIP HOP/R&B group XG has been named Coca-Cola Japan Ambassador for FIFA World Cup 2026, appearing in limited-edition soccer jerseys in a new web movie. From headlining Coachella to completing a 47-show world tour, discover how XG's unstoppable rise is bridging music, sports, and global brand power.
PPAP sensation Pikotaro had a surprise encounter with world-famous DJ Steve Aoki at Tokyo's iconic Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa. Aoki approached Pikotaro first, sparking fan excitement and collaboration speculation. With Pikotaro's PPAP 10th anniversary project underway and Aoki's deep Japanese heritage, could this chance meeting lead to an epic crossover?
At just 25, multi-talented Japanese artist Vaundy has become the youngest male solo artist ever to headline a dome tour in Japan, selling out all 7 shows and drawing 350,000 fans. During his Tokyo Dome concert, he announced his first-ever Asia arena tour covering Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai. From posting songs on YouTube to dominating Japan's biggest stages in just 7 years — here's the story behind the phenomenon.