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On May 17, 2026, during the popular live event "Gakumas 2nd Period H.I.F Selection Exam DAY2," idol Tsubame Amaya stunned fans with a surprise performance of her long-awaited second single, "Three-and-a-half Minute Creation" (Sanpun-han no Sousei). The venue was electrified as the unexpected track was debuted. During the middle of the set, Tsubame took the stage, and while the audience anticipated her established hits, they were met with a completely new intro. The track, written, composed, and arranged by Shuntaro, features powerful vocals and a dramatic arrangement. Fans took to social media to praise the performance, with comments like "Tsubame's singing is on another level" and "It was so cool I just froze." The "oh-oh-oh-oh" chorus and the high-energy hook captured the hearts of the crowd, leading to viral posts about "perfect jump points" and "the edgy, chunibyo-style lyrics." Some fans even noted the title...

Hinatazaka46 has announced a major live broadcast on their official YouTube channel "Hinatazaka Channel" on Saturday, December 27th, at 9 PM JST, regarding a significant announcement about the "Hinatazaka46" song included in their 16th single, "Cliffhanger." This announcement has generated significant buzz among fans. Titled "16th Single Hinatazaka46 Formation Announcement & Special Revelation Live Broadcast," this stream will unveil the song title and formation. Additionally, new information, referred to as a "Special Revelation," is expected to be disclosed. The participating members for the broadcast will remain unannounced until the day of the stream, further building anticipation. Following the announcement, "Hinatazaka46" became a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter). Many fans, known as "Ohi-sama," expressed their excitement and anticipation. Particular attention is being paid to the content of the ...

Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu has announced that his 16th new single, "IRIS OUT," will be released on September 24. This track was specially written as the theme song for the much-anticipated movie Chainsaw Man Reze Arc , and it is already generating considerable buzz among fans. The upcoming single will be released in a double A-side format, titled "IRIS OUT / (Title Undecided)." The details of the second track are currently "undecided," leading to widespread speculation and excitement on social media. Some fans have even predicted that since "IRIS OUT" is an up-tempo song, the other track might be a ballad. The featured jacket illustration, drawn by Kenshi Yonezu himself, depicts Reze, a key character from Chainsaw Man . Fans have showered praise on the delicate and captivating artwork, with comments like "Reze is too beautiful" and "The jacket art is divine." Multiple editions of the single will be available, and it has b...

The bonus video 'Kimottama King Decisive Battle,' included with popular group Snow Man's new single 'SERIOUS,' is generating significant buzz even before its release. On the group's official X account, member Ryohei Abe posted, 'I watched it a bit early, and it's incredibly funny!? Get ready for the members' screams!!' further fueling fan anticipation. Particularly drawing attention is the 'Snow Man 'Who's the Bravest!? Kimottama King Decisive Battle' YouTube Ver.' released on YouTube. Even this mere 3-minute preview has already prompted a flurry of excited comments from fans, such as 'Looks so much fun!' and 'It's already hilarious LOL!' This project appears to be a test of courage, with the surprisingly (or perhaps not?) timid reactions of usually dependable members Teru Iwamoto and Shota Watanabe already becoming a hot topic. Comments like 'We get to see a scared Iwamoto and Watanabe!' have surfa...