Kariyushi 58's new song "Yuienne" has been selected as the theme song for Okinawa Cellular's 35th anniversary!
This four-member band from Okinawa celebrated their 20th anniversary on February 22nd of this year.
Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co., Ltd. (Okinawa Cellular)
This song is
On June 1st, the 35th anniversary of its founding,
"Ketsuen-on" is,
This work was created based on the thoughts and episodes gathered through interviews.
With the theme of "connections" that link "people to people" and "communities to businesses,"
"Ketsuen Oto" on Okinawa Cellular's official YouTube channel
[Kariyushi 58 x Okinawa Cellular | 35th Anniversary Song "Yuienne" (Connection Sound)]
https://youtu.be/eCXwa3_KJ2g?
Kariyushi 58, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary,
This fall, they will release a new album and hold their first nationwide hall tour in 15 years.
Please keep an eye on the future activities of Kariyushi 58, who have just celebrated their 20th anniversary.
[Hall Tour 2026]
November 12th (Thursday): Kyosai Hall, Hokkaido
November 18th (Wed): Niigata City Music and Culture Hall, Niigata
November 20th (Fri): Ishikawa, Kanazawa City Cultural Hall
November 23rd (Monday): Miyagi - Hitachi Systems Hall Sendai Theater Hall
November 25th (Wed): Hiroshima, Shin-Nippon Zoki Hall
November 26th (Thursday): Okayama, Kurashiki City Arts and Culture Center
November 27th (Fri): Kagawa, Asahi Cardboard Hall Kokubunji
November 29th (Sun): Fukuoka - SAWARAPIA, Fukuoka Prefectural Momochi Cultural Center
December 4th (Fri): Aichi - Niterra NGK Spark Plug Citizens' Hall Village Hall
December 6th (Sun): Osaka, Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL, Minoh
December 9th (Wed): Shizuoka, Numazu Civic Culture Center Small Hall
December 11th (Fri): Kochi, Shin-Kurushima Kochi Heavy Industries Hall Green Hall
December 12th (Sat): Shiga, Lutchi Plaza Bell Hall 310
December 20th (Sun): Okinawa Convention Center Theater Building, Okinawa
December 29th (Tue): Tokyo, LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Website]
https://kariyushi58.com/
[Kariyushi 58]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
Based on rock, their sound is constantly evolving without being confined to any particular genre.
In March, the band released their first tribute album and performed at Led Zepp.
Their unique "island songs" are a testament to their upbringing and birth in Okinawa.
["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
http://kariyushi58.com/
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/
https://orcd.co/kariyushi58
Natsuko Nisshoku's new single "Smoke and Crystal" Music Video Released!
Solo artist Natsuko Nisshoku, who performs piano and vocals, has released the music video for her digital single "Kemuri to Suisho" (Smoke and Crystal), which was released on Wednesday, April 8th.
The new song "Smoke and Crystal" captures the wavering and uncertainties I feel within myself—a feeling that could vanish at any moment like smoke, or perhaps exist forever like a crystal.
In keeping with that wavering, a music video has been released featuring Natsuko Hishiguri standing beyond a hazy spring mist, with the silhouette of a piano as its symbolic element. Directed by Dai Osaki (Ten to Sen Inc.), who expressed subtle fluctuations in the "meridian" music video, the video dynamically and delicately depicts the dramatic development of the song along with the changing sky.
A fleeting moment that dissolves like smoke, and an eternity that remains silent like crystal. This latest work, imbued with the scent of spring and sung with a light melody, captures the loneliness illuminated by the hazy spring light—a feeling that is so characteristic of Natsuko Nisshoku. You should definitely check it out.
— Natsuko Nisshoku "Smoke and Crystal" Music Video —
https://youtu.be/r08NcZVnLlw
─ Eclipse Natsuko comment ─
Director Osaki, who previously created the fantastical music video for "meridian" with its interplay of light and shadow, has now created a new world for "Smoke and Crystal."
An unmanned quarry, a spring breeze kicking up dust, and hazy sunlight.
That place, where there was no cell phone signal, felt like a truly special place, perfectly suited to simply stand there, confront, and accept my own confusion, a confusion that no one else could share with me.
— Natsuko Nisshoku's "Smoke and Crystal" digital distribution link —
https://orcd.co/smokeandquartz
[Latest release information]
Artist: Nisshoku Natsuko
Title: Digital Single "Smoke and Crystal" (Reading: Kemuri to Suishou)
Release date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Special site:https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/smokeandquartz/
Streaming link:https://orcd.co/smokeandquartz
<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Profile>
Born May 8, 1991 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Natsuko Nisshoku began playing piano at age 9 and songwriting at age 12. At age 17, she started her full-fledged music career as "Natsuko Nisshoku," based in Morioka. Her meticulously crafted lyrics and songwriting skills, which deeply resonate with listeners, have garnered attention, leading to numerous appearances at major festivals. Her 3rd full album, "Anti-Freeze," was selected as a winning entry in the 14th CD Shop Awards, and in recent years she has also composed many original songs, including movie theme songs and commercial music. Natsuko Nisshoku's dense music, which she produces one after another, shows no bounds of creativity. Her unique songwriting style, which expresses parts of guitar, bass, and sometimes even percussion instruments like drums using only a piano, and her musical ability and performance, transcend the imagination and frameworks of piano-playing singer-songwriters. Her piano music, which encompasses strength, weakness, sharpness, and transience, pierces the hearts of listeners and offers a truly unique musical experience.
<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Digital Distribution>
https://orcd.co/nisshoku
<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Official Website>
https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/
<Natsuko Eclipse Youtube>
https://www.youtube.com/@nisshokunatsuko_official
<Solar Eclipse Natsuko X>
https://x.com/nsn58?mx=2
<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Instagram>
https://instagram.com/nisshokunatsuko_official?utm_medium=copy_link
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai releases new song with all English lyrics and music video ahead of North American tour
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai has released their new song "I wish I could speak English", the band's first song with lyrics entirely in English. The music video was also released at noon on the same day. The illustrations for the jacket and music video were created by illustrator Iwai Yoriyoshi, who has worked on many American comic book style works. Along with the visuals of the Utsukubi members drawn in an American comic book style, the music video allows you to enjoy the world of the new song even more vividly.
This song, produced ahead of the band's North American tour next month, is the band's first song with lyrics entirely in English, yet it also features the band's earnest, honest feelings, "I can't speak English because I didn't study it in time..." This is a song that depicts the gap between their motivation for the North American tour and reality in a humorous yet earnest way, typical of Utsukubi, making it an English version of "loud rock that's close to everyday life."
Taking on the new challenge of composing lyrics entirely in English, Namahage, the original VJ for Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai, who has also lived in the US for work, assisted with the lyrics and provided pronunciation guidance for the singers. Additionally, Backdrop Cinderella, who toured with the band on their US tour in 2024, provided guest chorus support.
This song can be seen as a new frontier for the band, incorporating the new approach of using English, while still firmly imbuing the down-to-earth, everyday feel that is unique to Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai.
http://youtu.be/cr2jsT3tiiI
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[Utsukubi Gokumon Club Live Information]
▼GOKUMON NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026
Overseas site: gokumon.jp
March 5th (Thursday) Seattle (Washington) - El Corazon
Sunday, March 8th Los Angeles, California - The Echo
March 13th (Fri) Austin, Texas - SXSW
March 16th (Mon) Atlanta (GA) - Vinyl
Wednesday, March 18th Chicago, IL - Reggies
Friday, March 20th Toronto, Ontario - Hard Luck Bar
March 22 (Sun) New York (NY) - SOB's
▼ Other live information
April 5th (Sun) Kagoshima Prefecture Minamiei Lease Sakurajima Square WALK INN FES! 2026 IN Sakurajima
April 10th (Friday) Okayama Prefecture IMAGE Backdrop Cinderella "20th Anniversary Unza Unza Dance Tour"
April 11th (Sat) Osaka GORILLA HALL OSAKA Spring PAN Festival 2026
April 16th (Thursday) Tokyo Zepp Shinjuku SYNAPSE #002 by Live Natalie
April 25th (Saturday) Miyagi Prefecture Michinoku Lakeside Park North Area Eco Camp Michinoku ARABAKI ROCK FEST. 26
Sunday, April 26th Oita Prefecture Oita Sports Park Jigorock 2026 supported by Nikaso
May 3rd (Sun) and 4th (Mon, national holiday) Kaiwomaru Park, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture ONE FES 2026
May 4th (Monday, national holiday) Aichi Prefecture Nagoya DIAMOND HALL/SPADE BOX GRAND SLAM 2026
May 5th (Tuesday, national holiday) Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City Soga Sports Park JAPAN JAM 2026
May 10th (Sun) Mie Prefecture Shima Spain Village Tank-top Festival 2026 DAY2 WACHA-WACHA SHOW
May 16th (Sat) Umi no Mori Park, Tokyo TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL 2026
May 23rd (Sat) Nagano Prefecture LIVE HOUSE J Village Man's Store "2026 Tour 'PAINT IT RED tour' Band Battle Edition"
May 24th (Sun) Toyama Prefecture Soul Power Village Man's Store "2026 Tour 'PAINT IT RED tour' Band Battle Edition"
May 30th (Sat) Osaka Prefecture, Ocean Contact Square OSAKA METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL 2026
June 6th (Sat) Kanagawa Prefecture Pia Arena MM FLOW THE FESTIVAL 2026
June 7th (Sun) Chiba Prefecture Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-3 SATANIC CARNIVAL 2026
June 18th (Thursday) Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA Kinniku Shojo Tai "Illusions and Thoughts"
June 27th (Sat) Gunma Prefecture Takasaki City, multiple venues TAKASAKI CITY ROCK FES.2026
June 28th (Sun) Akita Prefecture Akita Club SWINDLE TOCA "Non-Repeat Tour 2026 Tour Final"
【release information】
Digital single "I wish I could speak English"
Released on Saturday, February 28th
Streaming link:https://orcd.co/iwishicouldspeakenglish
[Utsukubigokumon Club Profile]
Formed in 2004. A three-piece band consisting of Atsushi Osawa (guitar/vocals), Asuka Kawamoto (drums/vocals), and junko (bass/vocals). A rare style with a male guitarist, a female rhythm section, and a mixed vocal ensemble with male and female vocalists taking turns singing. Musically, the sound is deep bass-oriented with 7-string guitars and 5-string basses, but the lyrics are full of everyday topics about food and health, creating a huge gap. Due to their unique stance, they call their music genre "loud rock for everyday life." They were also one of the first in the industry to use a VJ to display lyrics during live performances, and the VJ role is handled by an employee of their agency, which is also an unusual arrangement that enhances their unique style. They have firmly established their position as a unique band in every aspect.
Despite the band's name, their fan base is wide, with people of all ages and genders, and they have written songs for everything from sports drink commercials to anime theme songs and children's programs, and they have collaborated with everything from professional wrestlers to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, so they know exactly what they want. They are also very active as a live band, having toured numerous times and sold out the Nippon Budokan in 2018, and their 20th anniversary tour in 2024 was a huge success, attracting 10,000 people to the final show. They have become well-known as a regular band at famous festivals in Japan, and recently they have begun to expand overseas.
Official site:https://www.uchikubi.com/
Official overseas website:https://gokumon.jp/
X (old Twitter):https://twitter.com/uchikubigokumon
Kariyushi 58 will release their new song "Ai wo Amu" digitally on their debut anniversary! They will hold a solo concert at Osaka Castle Music Hall on Mother's Day! New visuals have also been released!
Okinawa-born band "Kariyushi 58" will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut on February 22nd this year.
It was announced that a new song, "Ai wo Kumi," will be released digitally on that anniversary.
The album includes two songs, "Ai wo Amu" written and composed by Maekawa Shingo, and "youth" co-written with label mate Gagaga SP's Yamamoto Satoshi.
When the lifelines of two people, which are different in length and shape, overlap, a warm circle is created that could not be drawn by one person alone.
"Weaving Love" expresses the way two people come together to weave a life, all the more endearing because they are not a perfect circle.
The song is filled with the hope that the past 20 years and the future will continue to weave love with loved ones.
"Youth" was created in collaboration with Gagaga SP guitarist Satoshi Yamamoto.
The song is filled with the love for family and children shared by two men who share the common bond of being fathers.
The reason why Kariyushi 58's Maekawa sent a demo tape to his label LD&K was because of Gagaga SP.
The song has a narrative quality and was co-written with Yamamoto, a member of Gagaga SP, as the first work of the 20th anniversary year since their debut.
Furthermore, a solo concert has been scheduled for Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th, at Osaka Castle Music Hall!
I hope many people will come and see what kind of Mother's Day live performance will be held to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut.
Tickets are available for pre-sale to FC fans until 23:59 on Monday, February 9th, so be sure to get yours early.
In addition, new artist photos were released to mark the 20th anniversary.
They also announced the release of a tribute album featuring a stellar cast and band tour in March.
It will be interesting to see what kind of projects these popular artists will develop in the future.
【release information】
Digital single "Ai wo Amu"
Released February 22, 2026
1. Weaving Love
2. youth
["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
https://orcd.co/kariyushi58
[Live information]
"Mother's Day" Solo Live
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Doors open 16:30 / Show starts 17:30
Ticket: ¥5,800 (tax included)
FC advance: 2/4 (Wed) 20:00 to 2/9 (Mon) 23:59
[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]
https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th
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[Tribute Album]
20th anniversary tribute album
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch-"
Released March 18, 2026
[Included songs]
01. The End Begins / MONGOL800
02. Lover / The Papayans
03. Nana / Ryusei Sakuma x Insist Band
04. Denshogiku/04 Limited Sazabys
05. Can you hear me, Youth? / Gagaga SP
06. Meteor/Anly
07. Agariminagiru Effect/ORANGE RANGE
08. Sun in the Heart / ET-KING × OSAKA ROOTS
09. I want to see you / HY
10. Olive / G-FREAK FACTORY
11. Unity- Yuni-tei-/BEGIN
12. Amma/PUSHIM
13. Ukuiuta / Shonan no Kaze
♪ CD pre-orders now available!!
https://orcd.co/cd-solo-solo-hatachi
[Tribute Band Tour]
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch- TOUR"
3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City with MONGOL800
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka Zepp Fukuoka with 04 Limited Sazabys
Open 18:00 / Start 19:00
3/29 (Sun) Osaka - Zepp Osaka Bayside with ORANGE RANGE
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days
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[Kariyushi 58]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."
The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
As of March of this year, the song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, and it continues to resonate with many people.
Kariyushi 58 will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut in February 2026, and will release their first tribute album in March.
The announcement of a Zepp band tour has also become a hot topic.
Born and raised in Okinawa, they continue to sing "Shima Uta" to the whole country.
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["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
http://kariyushi58.com/
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/
Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Tribute Album: Songs from all participating artists revealed! Album jacket photo also revealed.
Okinawa-born band "Kariyushi 58" will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut on February 22nd this year.
As the first project of the anniversary year, a tribute album featuring a stellar lineup of artists will be released in March.
The announcement of a joint band tour has been a hot topic, and now the songs sung by all the artists participating in the tribute album have been announced.
The songs to be performed were announced by one artist per day starting from January 16th, and the full contents were revealed with the announcement of the final artist on January 28th.
Each artist has also left a comment expressing their feelings about Kariyushi 58 and the song, which can be viewed on the special website (https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th).
The cover photo was also released.
The representative song "Anma" was written by Japanese reggae diva PUSHIM, and "Owari Hajimari" was written by Okinawan ally MONGOL800.
A total of 13 impressive artists with ties to Kariyushi 58 will be participating.
The songs sung by each artist are as follows:
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04 Limited Sazabys “Electric Chrysanthemum”
Anly “Meteor”
BEGIN "Unity - Yuni-niwa -"
ET-KING “Sun in the heart”
G-FREAK FACTORY "Olive"
Gagaga SP "Can you hear me, youth?"
HY "I want to see you"
MONGOL800 "The End Begins"
ORANGE RANGE "Agariminagiru Effect"
PUSHIM "Amma"
Shonan no Kaze "Ukui Uta"
Ryusei Sakuma x Insist Band "Nana"
The Papayans "Lover"
*Alphabetical order
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Tickets for the Zepp tour featuring MONGOL800, 04 Limited Sazabys, and ORANGE RANGE are now on sale.
【release information】
20th anniversary tribute album
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch-"
Released March 18, 2026
[Included songs]
01. The End Begins / MONGOL800
02. Lover / The Papayans
03. Nana / Ryusei Sakuma x Insist Band
04. Denshogiku/04 Limited Sazabys
05. Can you hear me, Youth? / Gagaga SP
06. Meteor/Anly
07. Agariminagiru Effect/ORANGE RANGE
08. Sun in the heart/ET-KING
09. I want to see you / HY
10. Olive / G-FREAK FACTORY
11. Unity- Yuni-tei-/BEGIN
12. Amma/PUSHIM
13. Ukuiuta / Shonan no Kaze
♪ CD pre-orders now available!!
https://orcd.co/cd-solo-solo-hatachi
[Tour information]
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch- TOUR"
3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City with MONGOL800
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka Zepp Fukuoka with 04 Limited Sazabys
Open 18:00 / Start 19:00
3/29 (Sun) Osaka - Zepp Osaka Bayside with ORANGE RANGE
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days
[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]
https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th
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[Kariyushi 58]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."
The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
As of March of this year, the song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, and it continues to resonate with many people.
Kariyushi 58 will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut in February 2026, and will release their first tribute album in March.
The announcement of a Zepp band tour has also become a hot topic.
Born and raised in Okinawa, they continue to sing "Shima Uta" to the whole country.
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["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/
["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Tribute Album Bands Announced! MONGOL800, 04 Limited Sazabys, and ORANGE RANGE will be performing!!
Okinawa-born band "Kariyushi 58" will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut on February 22, 2026.
As the first project of the anniversary year, a tribute album featuring a stellar lineup of artists will be released in March 2026.
The announcement of a joint band tour has been a hot topic, and now the artists participating in the tour have been announced.
The artist is...
3/20 (Fri/Holiday) Tokyo/Zepp Diver City will be hosting "MONGOL800"
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka / Zepp Fukuoka "04 Limited Sazabys"
3/29 (Sun) Osaka / Zepp Osaka Bayside "ORANGE RANGE"
Three exciting and fascinating groups were announced.
General sales will begin at 10:00 on Saturday, December 20th.
It will be interesting to see what kind of projects they will develop as they celebrate their 20th anniversary.
[Tour information]
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch- TOUR"
3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City with MONGOL800
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka Zepp Fukuoka with 04 Limited Sazabys
Open 18:00 / Start 19:00
3/29 (Sun) Osaka - Zepp Osaka Bayside with ORANGE RANGE
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days
General release date: 12/20 (Sat) 10:00~
【release information】
20th anniversary tribute album
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch-"
Released March 18, 2026
[Participating Artists]
04 Limited Sazabys, Anly, BEGIN, ET-KING, G-FREAK FACTORY,
Gagaga SP, HY, MONGOL800, ORANGE RANGE, PUSHIM, Shonan no Kaze,
Ryusei Sakuma, The Papayans
* 13 groups in total / alphabetical order
CD pre-orders now available!!
●Tower Records
https://tower.jp/item/7936908●HMV
https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/16502324●Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0G6CTKHXC
[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]
https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th
[Kariyushi 58]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."
The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
As of March of this year, the song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, and it continues to resonate with many people.
Kariyushi 58 will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut in February 2026, and will release their first tribute album in March.
The announcement of a Zepp band tour has also become a hot topic.
Born and raised in Okinawa, they continue to sing "Shima Uta" to the whole country.
["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
http://kariyushi58.com/
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/
["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
https://orcd.co/kariyushi58
The second wave of artists participating in Kariyushi 58's 20th anniversary tribute album has been announced! MONGOL800, HY, Gagaga SP, and The Papayans will be joining the lineup!
Okinawa-based band Kariyushi 58 will celebrate its 20th anniversary since its debut on February 22, 2026.
Debuted in 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo".
The song "Amma," which expresses gratitude to one's mother, spread by word of mouth and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
The video continues to reach many people, with views on YouTube surpassing 100 million in March of this year.
Kariyushi 58 will be welcoming a lineup of splendid artists in March 2026 as the first project of their 20th anniversary year.
The release of a tribute album and a joint band tour have been announced and are generating a lot of buzz.
The second batch of artists participating in the album has now been announced.
The artist is...
Four impressive artists were announced: Okinawan allies MONGOL800 and HY; Gagaga SP, who have begun a new journey after overcoming the sudden death of bassist Yasunobu Kuwabara; and The Papayans, whose members include BEGIN's Eisho Higa.
It will be announced at a later date which Kariyushi 58 songs the participating artists will sing, so let's wait and make our guesses.
Advance tickets for the Kariyushi 58 HP tribute tour are now available, so be sure to check it out. Stay tuned for more information on the artists appearing on the tribute album and the tour.
It will be interesting to see what kind of projects they will develop as they celebrate their 20th anniversary.
【release information】
20th anniversary tribute album
"Title TBD"
Scheduled for release in March 2026
[Participating Artists] *Titles omitted
MONGOL800, HY, Gagaga SP, The Papayans,
BEGIN, 04 Limited Sazabys, G-FREAK FACTORY, ET-KING, etc.
[Tour information]
"Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Tribute Band Tour (tentative title)"
3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City w/ ????
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka・Zepp Fukuoka w/????
Open 18:00 / Start 19:00
3/29 (Sun) Osaka・Zepp Osaka Bayside w / ????
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days
*The tour title and accompanying artists will be announced at a later date.
Kariyushi 58HP advance order period: 11/14 (Fri) 20:00 - 11/25 (Tue) 23:59
General release date: 12/20 (Sat) 10:00~
[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]
https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th
["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/
["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
Dramatic Alaska releases new song that "dances with social satire"
Dramatic Alaska will release their new song "Mondai Desu" digitally on Wednesday, October 15th.
This will be the first new song released digitally in about nine months.
This work expresses the pressure of always being asked to provide an answer to the choices we make in our daily lives, as well as a satire of modern society's fast-paced nature, and asks these questions over a danceable beat.
Although they feel a sense of emptiness due to the lack of language skills and the difficulty of understanding each other, they release their daily frustrations through live performances.
It has already been performed live and is a song that gets the whole floor dancing.
The song will be aired for the first time on the media on α-STATION's "Okazaki Radio Channel" program, which will be broadcast from 10:00 PM on Friday, October 10th.
dramatic alaska
2025/10/15 Streaming Dramatic Alaska "It's a problem"
https://orcd.co/dramaticalaska
Dramatic Alaska Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka 2-Day Tour
"Alaskanize Tou Toumei Meihanhan Tour"
Thursday, November 20th: TH-R HALL in front of Kansai University, Osaka (with joint band)
November 21st (Friday) Osaka, Kansai University TH-R HALL (solo live)
November 29th (Sat) Aichi, Nagoya RAD SEVEN (with joint band)
November 30th (Sun) Aichi, Nagoya RAD SEVEN (solo live)
Monday, December 8th: Ikebukuro Adm, Tokyo (with band collaboration)
December 9th (Tue) Tokyo, Ikebukuro Adm (solo live)
★Distribution start date: 2025/10/15 (Wed) 0:00
★Artist name: Dramatic Alaska
★Title: Question
★Artist introduction:
Vo.Gt. Hijikata Naoto / Gt. Sawayanagi Masataka / Dr. Nishibata Atsushi
A guitar rock band from Kobe, formed in 2010.
Despite being unknown, they attracted attention by performing the unusual final act at COMIN' KOBE13, and made their CD debut in June 2013.
Vocalist Hijikata's expansive high-pitched voice and captivating melody sense,
Their specialty is classic guitar rock.
The aggressive live performance that overflows with emotions is also worth seeing.
In 2023, they will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut.
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai announces new songs, collaborations, new merchandise, and new artist photos! A flurry of announcements just before the tour!
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai has announced the release of their new song "Hokkori News Daishuugou" ahead of their "Let's Finally Play Together Tour 2025" which starts on Monday, September 1st.
Additionally, new artist photos based on illustrations by the members and new merchandise for this tour have also been released.
The new song "Hokkori News Daishuugou" was released as a digital single on Saturday, August 30th, just a few hours after the announcement. It was created with the desire to "deliver more heartwarming and peaceful topics" in an age where grim information is prominent on social media these days, and it is a unique song that has delivered timely "heartwarming news" at live performances.
Furthermore, the album jacket features a collaboration with Inu Inu, the author of a childcare manga that is hugely popular on social media. A post of "Cho-chan singing Utsukubigokumon Doukoukai's 'I Don't Want to Get Out of Futon'" gained over 100,000 likes, creating a buzz and finally leading to an official collaboration.
The tour merchandise announced at the same time will also include collaboration items with Inu Inu. The T-shirts and towels feature scenes that became popular on social media, and are truly heartwarming. These items will go on sale at live venues and online stores from the first day of the tour on Monday, September 1st.
In addition, the new artist photo released this time features the latest member illustrations that have already received great support from fans through social media content and merchandise development. This is the first update in 1 year and 8 months since the previous artist photo, which was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the group's formation in 2024.
With numerous announcements, Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai is in high spirits for the upcoming tour, and expectations are high for their performances across the country.
[About the song]
The song is full of humor and surprise, as the performance suddenly stops from the intense rock sound that is typical of Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai and switches to a part where "heartwarming news" is read out loud.
[Utsukubi Gokumon Club Live Information]
▼Let's finally play together on the 2025 tour
Special site:https://uchikubi.site/2025/shitemiyoutour/
September 1st (Monday) Okayama LIVEHOUSE image w/ Phantom Excaliver
September 2nd (Tue) Hyogo THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE w/ Tokyo Marchen Club
September 4th (Thursday) Kyoto KYOTO MUSE w/ jizue
September 9th (Tue) Nagano Matsumoto ALECX w/ Pupirit Paro
September 10th (Wednesday) Yamanashi KAZOO HALL w/ Ensoku
September 18th (Thursday) Saitama HEAVEN'S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3 w/ Ginmaku Ichiro and TIMECAFE
September 30th (Tue) Miyagi Rensa with TOCA
October 2nd (Thurs) Niigata NEXS NIIGATA w/ EPO
Wednesday, October 15th Aichi ElectricLadyLand w/ Paw PokoPokodan
Friday, October 17th Hiroshima LIVE VANQUISH w/ Earthists.
Monday, October 20th Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS w/ Ice Cream Neverground
Wednesday, October 22nd, Kagawa Takamatsu MONSTER w/ Shin Papaligan
October 30th (Thursday) Shizuoka UMBER with inari
November 5th (Wednesday) Tokyo Zepp Shinjuku with GANG PARADE
November 8th (Saturday) Hokkaido KLUB COUNTER ACTION w/ Nadeshiko Doll
November 9th (Sun) Hokkaido KLUB COUNTER ACTION w/ Babbling
November 18th (Tue) Osaka BIGCAT w/ MAYSON'S PARTY
November 25th (Tue) Okinawa Output w/ Romance & Vacation
November 27th (Thursday) Okinawa Sakurazaka Central with Les Romanesques
December 5th (Friday) Tokyo Zepp Haneda *Solo Live
▼ Other live information
Saturday, September 13th, Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025
September 14th (Sunday) Fukui Prefecture Tsuruga Civic Cultural Center Kirameki Minatokan Oborokku 2025
September 20th (Saturday) Osaka Castle Music Hall MASTER COLISEUM '25 ~ Come to Osaka Castle Yaon! ~
September 21st (Sunday) Special Stage in Nakatsugawa Park, Gifu Prefecture Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2025
September 27th (Sat) Tokyo 12 venues in Tokyo circuit TOKYO CALLING 2025
September 28th (Sun) Ishigaki MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025, Morioka Castle Ruins Park, Iwate Prefecture
Saturday, October 4th, Fukushima Prefecture EN RESORT Grandeco Kaze to Rock Imo-ni Kai 2025
Sunday, October 5th, Yamagata Prefecture, Saijo Tenma Park, YONEZAWA ROCK FES 2025
Saturday, October 11th Kanagawa Prefecture CLUB CITTA JUNE ROCK FESTIVAL 2025
Saturday, October 11th Shibuya, Tokyo WWW X Let's "GO" MAYSON'S TOUR 2025 Final Series
Sunday, October 12th, Tokyo Sea Forest Park TOKYO ISLAND 2025
Saturday, October 25th, Kitaizumi Seaside Park, Fukushima Prefecture, Horseback Warrior Rock Festival 2025
November 1st (Saturday) Hyogo Prefecture GLION ARENA KOBE Neko Fes 2025 -KUDAKENEKO ROCK FESTIVAL-
November 3rd (Saturday) Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto KBS Hall Boro Festa 2025
November 15th (Saturday) Chiba Prefecture Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 9-11 Kishidan Expo 2025 ~ Kanto Bakuon Pavilion ~
November 16th (Sunday) Tokyo Zepp Haneda LD&K NIGHT 2025 ~Sanjujirikyoen~
【release information】
Digital single "Hokkori News Collection"
Scheduled for release on Saturday, August 30th
[Utsukubigokumon Club Profile]
Formed in 2004, this three-piece band features guitarist/vocalist Atsushi Osawa, drummer/vocalist Asuka Kawamoto, and bassist/vocalist Junko. Their unique style features a male guitarist, a female rhythm section, and a mixed vocal lineup with alternating male and female vocalists. Their musical sound, driven by a deep bass oriented seven-string guitar and five-string bass, contrasts sharply with their lyrics, which focus on everyday topics like food and health. Their unique approach has led them to describe their musical genre as "lifestyle-focused loud rock." They were also one of the first bands in the industry to use video jockeys to display lyrics during live performances, with the VJ functioning as an employee of their agency, further enhancing their unique style. Every element of their sound has solidified their position as a unique band.
Despite the band's name, their fan base is diverse, spanning men and women of all ages, and they have written songs for everything from sports drink commercials to anime theme songs and children's programs, and their collaborations with everyone from professional wrestlers to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are limitless. They also continue to be active as a live band, having toured extensively, selling out the Nippon Budokan in 2018, and their 20th anniversary tour in 2024 was a huge success, drawing in 10,000 people for the final show. While they have become a regular at many of Japan's most famous festivals, they have recently begun to branch out overseas.
Official site:https://www.uchikubi.com/
X (old Twitter):https://twitter.com/uchikubigokumon
Yohmo To Ohana's song "Zutto Zutto Zutto" has been chosen as the ending theme for the NHK special anime "Cocoon - From Girls of a Summer."
The broadcast date and time for the special anime "Cocoon: From Girls of a Summer," which was broadcast in advance on BS in March this year, has been decided for General TV. Yohmo To Ohana's song "Zutto Zutto Zutto" has been chosen as the ending theme.
What happened to a group of young girls on a southern island one summer could happen to us someday... How do we feel when our peaceful daily lives suddenly turn into a battlefield and our lives are put in a desperate situation? Based on the manga "Cocoon" by Machiko Kon, which was inspired by the Battle of Okinawa during the Pacific War, a promising young talent and veterans of Japanese animation have created a story they hope to deliver in 2025. This is an animation that makes you think about the past, present, and future. Please take a look. For more information, please visit the official website.
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Original work by Machiko Kyo "cocoon"
Voice cast: Hikari Mitsushima (Mayu) Marika Ito (Sun)
Director: Tohko Ina Music: Kensuke Ushio
Animation Producer: Tateno Hitomi
■Ending theme "Always, always, always ~cocoon Ver.~"
Lyrics and composition: Chiba Hana
Arrangement: Ikuko Harada
Vocals: Marika Ito
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[Broadcast date and time]
NHK General TV, Monday, August 25th, 11:45pm
NHK Anime Website:https://www.nhk.jp/g/blog/iwb6htq-b0p/
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