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Pop Out Zepp Tour
The Pop Out Zepp Tour (officially titled Yoasobi Zepp Tour 2024 "Pop Out") was the third concert tour by Japanese duo Yoasobi in support of their third extended play ''The Book 3''. It began on January 25, 2024, in Tokyo, and concluded on March 9 in Nagoya, comprising twelve shows at Zepp venues across Japan. The concert featured immersive 3D display by wearing 3D glasses, and received total 25,000 attendees. Background and overview On October 1, 2023, Yoasobi announced their first Zepp tour and third overall tour, titled Pop Out. The tour will consist of 12 shows in Zepp concert halls in six cities throughout Japan. The duo's third extended play ''The Book 3'', released on October 4, 2023, included the tour's serial number for lottery ticketing exclusively to official fan club. The general ticket sales went on January 13, 2024. Zepp's brand ZPZP collaborated for the first time with Yoasobi and for the tour's official goods. The Tokyo second day show was released to Wowow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoasobi
Yoasobi (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese music superduo formed by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, composed of Vocaloid producer Ayase, and singer-songwriter Ikura. Represented by the slogan "novel into music", the duo has released songs based on novels posted on , a novel-centered social media operated by their label, which is also from various media like novels written by professional authors, books, and letters. After going viral on social media, Yoasobi's 2019 debut single, "Yoru ni Kakeru", gave them their breakthrough by reaching atop the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100 for six non-consecutive weeks and the 2020 year-end chart, and becoming the first song to be certified diamond for streaming by Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). It was followed by other successful singles, such as '' Blue Period''-inspired " Gunjō", and ''Beastars'' second season themes " Kaibutsu" and " Yasashii Suisei". The group's first two EPs, '' The Book'' and '' The Book 2'' (both 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockin'On Japan
''Rockin'On Japan'', often stylized in all caps, is a monthly magazine that covers the Japanese music scene and various cultural events in Japan, such as art venues and culinary expos. History The magazine was founded in 1972, and focused on providing news that was thoroughly sourced and fact-checked, while also providing content without censorship and on original news stories. This requirement involved only conducting one on one interviews without doing generalized press interviews and announcements. The magazine later, in 1986, split into versions that served Japan domestically, re-titled to ''Rockin'On Japan'', and that covered international music content, titled ''Rockin'On''. The current owner of the magazine is Yoichi Shibuya, who oversaw the expansions of the magazine and the creation of official music festivals sponsored by the magazine itself. Festivals and production The main festival created by the magazine is named ''Rock in Japan Festival'' and sets itself apart by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsubame (song)
is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi, featuring children group :ja:ミドリーズ, Midories, from their second extended play, ''The Book 2'' (2021). It was released on October 25, 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song featured as a Theme music, theme for Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs children television program series '':ja:ひろがれ!いろとりどり, Hirogare! Irotoridori''. Written by Ayase (music producer), Ayase and based on Nana Ototsuki's short story ''Chiisana Tsubame no Ōkina Yume'', "Tsubame" expresses aspects and behavior of humans towards nature and sympathy for others from the perspective of a swallow. Commercially, the song debuted at number 19 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100 and number 29 on the Oricon Combined Singles Chart. The accompanying music video premiered on December 2. The English version "The Swallow" was released on November 4, 2022. Background On April 20, 2021, Yoasobi announced being in charge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasashii Suisei
is a song recorded by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their second EP, ''The Book 2'' (2021). It was released as a stand-alone digital single on January 20, 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan, and released as a double A-side CD single together with " Kaibutsu" on March 24. The song was featured as an ending theme song for the second season of the anime television series ''Beastars''. Background and release After "Kaibutsu" was released, Yoasobi announced to sing the ending theme song for the second season of the anime television series ''Beastars'', titled "Yasashii Suisei". The song was based on the novel , written by Paru Itagaki, who also wrote and illustrated the manga. "Yasashii Suisei" was released digitally on January 20, 2021, and released as a double A-side CD single, together with " Kaibutsu", titled on March 24. The single was released in 2 versions: limited edition (anime edition) and fan club limited edition for members of "Club Yoasobi", Yoasobi's official fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moshi Mo Inochi Ga Egaketara
is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their second extended play, ''The Book 2'', released on December 1, 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song was later released as a standalone promotional single on August 12, 2022. Written by Ayase, the song featured as a theme song of the stage of the same name, ''Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara'', written by screenwriter Osamu Suzuki, and based on it. Background and promotion On June 2, 2021, Yoasobi was announced to be in charge of writing and singing a theme song for the stage , starring Kei Tanaka, Mario Kuroba, and Hijiri Kojima. The stage was written by Osamu Suzuki, a screenwriter who also wrote ''Tsuki Ōji'', a based novel for the duo's song "Haruka". Performed on August 12–22 at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, the story depicts a man who draws a picture as the time of life gradually decreases in order to share it with someone. On October 1, the duo announced the stage theme would be included on their second EP ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaibutsu
is a song recorded by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their second EP, ''The Book 2'' (2021). It was released digitally on January 6, 2021, the same date as the duo's debut extended play (EP), '' The Book'', through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. As an opening theme for the second season of the anime television series ''Beastars'', "Kaibutsu" is about a carnivore trying to coexist with herbivores in a cruel world, based on ''Jibun no Mune ni Jibun no Mimi o Oshi Atete'', written by the anime's writer Paru Itagaki. Commercially, "Kaibutsu" peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100, and number 87 on the Global 200. The double A-side CD single with "Yasashii Suisei", released on March 24, debuted at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart with 24,000 copies. The song earned four wins for Song of the Year (Japan) and Best 5 Songs at the 36th Japan Gold Disc Award in both download and streaming categories. It was featured on ''Time'' 10 Best Songs of 2021 list, becoming the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biri-Biri
"Biri-Biri" (from Japanese , onomatopoeia for the sound of electric shock) is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi. It was released as a Single (music), single on November 18, 2023, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan to commemorate the first anniversary of the release of 2022 role-playing video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Commercially, "Biri-Biri" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100 and number 19 on the Oricon Combined Singles Chart. Background and release On November 16, 2023, Yoasobi and The Pokémon Company's role-playing video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' announced a collaboration to celebrate the games' first anniversary with the song titled "Biri-Biri", slated for release in both Japanese- and English-language versions, the latter translated by Konnie Aoki, simultaneously on November 18, 2023, the same date as the first anniversary of the games. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabun (song)
is a song recorded by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their debut EP, '' The Book'' (2021). It was released on July 20, 2020, as a digital single, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song was based on the Yoasobi Contest Vol. 1-winning novel of the same name written by Shinano. A middle tempo song, it depicts a couple breaking up in the morning. The song also accompanied the movie of the same name, ''Tabun'', based on the same novel. The English version of the song, titled "Haven't" was included on the duo's first English-language EP ''E-Side'', released on November 12, 2021. Credits and personnel Credits adapted from ''The Book'' liner notes. * Ayase – songwriter, producer * Ikura – vocals * Rockwell – guitar * Shinano – based story writer * Takayuki Saitō – vocal recording * Masahiko Fukui – mixing * Saho Nanjō – music video animation, cover artwork design Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Release history References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suki Da (song)
is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their EPs '' Hajimete no – EP'' and ''The Book 3'' (2023). It was released on May 30, 2022, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan, as the second single from the short story collection project '' Hajimete no'' following "Mr." Based on the short story ''Hikari no Tane'' written by 135th Naoki Prize-winning Eto Mori, the song depicts a high school girl's fourth confession to her crush and efforts to erase her past confessions through time travel. "Suki da" peaked at number 23 on the Oricon Combined Singles Chart and number eight on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100. The accompanying music video, directed by Kazuaki Seki, was uploaded on November 13. Background and release On December 1, 2021, the same date as their EP ''The Book 2'' release, Yoasobi announced the project '' Hajimete no'', a collaboration between the duo and four Naoki Prize-winning novelists: Rio Shimamoto, Mizuki Tsujimura, Miyuki Miyabe, and Eto Mori, to produce songs base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halzion
is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their debut extended play, '' The Book'' (2021). It was released on May 11, 2020, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song depicts the protagonist who spends days of disappointment after parting with her lover, finding hope while re-questioning her dreams and the meaning of life, and regains her motivation to move into the future. The English version of the song was included on the duo's second English-language EP ''E-Side 2'', released on November 18, 2022. "Halzion" was based on ''Soredemo, Happy End'', a short story written by Hashizume Shunki, marking the first time that Yoasobi collaborated with a professional novelist. Unlike the duo's former two songs, the source material was not based on the novel-centered social media Monogatary.com. The song and the story it is based on were released as part of an advertising campaign Immersive Song Project by Suntory, to promote their new energy drink branded Zone. Usage in media Besi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangenshoku
is a song recorded by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their second EP, ''The Book 2'' (2021). It was released as a stand-alone digital single on July 2, 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song was featured as a background music for NTT Docomo's mobile service Ahamo advertisement, and based on the novel ''RGB'' written by Yūichirō Komikado. The lyrics depict relationships between childhood friends that are still connected even though they live together in different places. Commercially, the song debuted atop Oricon Digital Singles Chart with 57,000 download units, number three on the Combined Singles Chart, and number four on ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100. The song also charted in the top 40 of ''Billboard'' Global 200 and the top 20 of Global Excl. U.S. The English version, titled "RGB", was released on July 16, 2021, and included on the duo's first English-language EP ''E-Side'' (2021). Background and release Ahamo, NTT Docomo's new mobile service released a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shukufuku
, alternatively titled "The Blessing" in English, is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their third extended play, '' The Book 3'' (2023). It was released on October 1, 2022, by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, served as the opening theme of the first season of the Japanese mecha anime series '' Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury'' (2022). The song was based on the anime writer Ichirō Ōkouchi's novel ''Yurikago no Hoshi'', depicting the perspective of XVX-016 Gundam Aerial to Suletta Mercury. "Shukufuku" reached number three on the Oricon Singles Chart and Combined Singles Chart, and number two on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100, and was certified platinum for downloads and double platinum for streaming by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Background and release Starting on September 2, 2022, Yoasobi uploaded three mysterious images of the unknown black shape with a white background featuring the text "941", "730", and "Coming Soon!!!" for three days. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
