BiSH, a popular punk band without instruments, will release its final single Bye-Bye Show on March 22, 2023.

In BiSH’s Bye-Bye Show Document posted to YouTube, it was revealed that the title track was written and produced by Kazuya Yoshii of The Yellow Monkey. It also features performances by Hideaki Kikuchi, Yoichi Hirose, and Eiji Kikuchi, the guitarist, bassist, and drummer of The Yellow Monkey, respectively.

Bye-Bye Show – BiSH Document

Nearly eight years ago, BiSH began with the song Spark, with the band citing The Yellow Monkey as a major influence. Fittingly, the members will bid farewell to the group with Bye-Bye Show, performed by musicians who had such major impacts on their careers and music.

In addition, a cover of The Yellow Monkey’s famous track SPARK will be included as a coupling track on the new single. Bye-Bye Show was pre-released on all major streaming services on February 20, and the music video was released on the same day.

Bye-Bye Show – BiSH

At the end of the video, it was also announced that the name of the final BiSH concert to be held at Tokyo Dome on June 29 would be titled Bye-Bye Show for Never.

The epic finale of BiSH’s eight-year career is coming soon, and you won’t want to miss it.

BiSH, a punk band without instruments, has unveiled the cover art for the BiSH OUT of the BLUE Blu-ray. Fans can get their hands on this incredible release on February 15, 2023. The band has also revealed some special bonuses available at CD shops while supplies last.

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BiSH OUT of the BLUE was the group’s largest-ever outdoor solo concert and was held at
the Fujikyu Highland Conifer Forest on October 22, 2022. Fans can also find a limited
edition Blu-ray/DVD which will also include live footage from the annual FiNE NATURE
SENSATiON (previously TOKYO BiSH SHiNE) free concert held at Zepp DiverCity.

Preorders are now open so be sure to check out the details below!

BiSH, a punk band without instruments, has unveiled its disbandment date. The announcement was made during the group’s solo concert at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 22. The group will cease to be following a performance at Tokyo Dome on June 29, 2023.

BiSH Disbandment Date Decided! (June 29, 2023 at Tokyo Dome)

https://youtu.be/kwTUqromelA

During an MC at the beginning of the encore, Sentochihiro Chicchi announced that a one-man concert will be held at Tokyo Dome on June 29, 2023, the same day the group will disband.

Read the full transcript of the announcement below: 

“All of us have had big dreams from the very beginning.

BiSH will disband on June 29 at Tokyo Dome, a place we’ve always dreamed about.

The goal has been set, but BiSH has always pushed forward with all of our strength. That won’t change in 2023, and we’ll keep giving our all with love and gratitude. We’ll do our best and the flame of each BiSH member will keep burning bright through next year. Keep supporting us! We love you!”

Check out the video below to see snippets of the MC.

BiSH / December 22, 2022 – The Most Beautiful BiSH in the World at Yoyogi National Gymnasium:https://youtu.be/TOvZWZzPK_U

The recent concert was the first time in BiSH’s history that every song was performed by a full orchestra in addition to the band.

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BiSH, known as a punk band without instruments, has unveiled the release date, artwork, and artist visual for their 12th consecutive release in 2022.

After releasing twelve consecutive singles each month for the past year, the newest and final entry is here, titled ZUTTO. The song was composed by Kenta Matsukuma with lyrics by JxSxK.

BiSH is set to suspend its activities in 2023, making these releases all the more precious. The final line of the song is fitting–”I have to go but I’m not alone.” The future of each of the six members may not be certain, but this fast-paced track is sending them off with excitement.

The new artist visuals show the members against a pitch-black background. The artwork for the CD has also been released along with the design of the sticker for the 12-month series of releases.

ACCAMER released the song Nomic on streaming services on October 7. The track serves as the ending theme for the anime series I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss, and on October 15, the music video was revealed!

The new music video was produced by the song’s writer Sheeno Mirin, and is a unique creation perfectly suited for the track. In the past, ACCAMER has worked with eminent video creators on her music videos, including sakiyama, Ryuuseee, and Yuma Saito. 

The music video was illustrated by up-and-coming artist Meri, who also created the cover art for Nomic. The video was edited by video director bondbond, and fans will also want to keep an eye out for ZAZA’s avant-garde CG work. The lyrics, which scroll vertically, are somewhat hypnotic, and this is certain to be one video you won’t forget!

Popular boys group BE:FIRST has released the music video for Message. The track was featured on the group’s chart-topping first album BE:1 released on August 31.

Message is BE:FIRST’s first love song, featuring a soundscape punctuated by sweet guitar riffs. The mid-tempo ballad is a collaboration between singer-songwriter eill, whose songs reflect elements of soul and R&B and whose silky, soulful voice is incredibly addicting; Matt Cab, whose musical sense and unique sound is perfect for a wide range of genres; and MATZ and SKY-HI, who have attracted attention as next-generation artists who lead the Japanese dance music scene.

The music video shows seven people in love and was filmed like a drama series. The seven performers portray their daily lives as they fall in love, struggle with love, and learn to move forward. The powerful dance is also a highlight. Check out the dramatic performances of the seven members in this elaborate setting.

BE:FIRST is currently on its first nationwide tour, titled BE:FIRST 1st One Man Tour “BE:1” 2022-2023. The tour will take the members to 17 cities nationwide for a total of 29 shows.

Be sure to watch this dance-filled music video, offering a glimpse at a new side of BE:FIRST.

Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN has released the music video for the song SOUVENIR, the second opening theme for the popular anime series Spy x Family. The second cour of the series began airing on October 1.

SOUVENIR is the band’s first new song in about six months and was added to streaming services on September 29. Unsurprisingly, the track has been a hit, performing well on the charts.

The music video was directed by Spikey John, who is working with BUMP OF CHICKEN for the first time. 

Prior to the music video’s release, a fast-paced teaser video shot on a highway was released, and many fans have been anxious to see what the full-length video would look like.

Are you watching Spy x Family? How do you feel about the new opening song and animation? 

©遠藤達哉/集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会

Born in Niigata and living in London, international singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama released her second album Hold The Girl on September 16. The album has already received rave reviews from media outlets worldwide, with NME calling it “the best British pop album of the year.” 

Sawayama has now released the music video for her single Hurricanes, which can also be found on her newest album. The impressive video features an incredibly powerful performance with the band in the middle of a violent storm. Be sure to check it out below!

Hurricanes – Rina Sawayama (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/LbB1Qtq3FHY　

A studio performance version of the song This Hell, the first single from the album and a fan favorite, has also been released. The video features incredible dancers and a live band.

This Hell (Live) – Rina Sawayama | Vevo Studio Performance

https://youtu.be/7cilizyYBdQ　

Sawayama has also announced that she will hold her first solo Japan tour in January 2023, which will stop in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. 

On August 31, 2022, the voice actor, hero, and music project PRELUDERS released the album By Your Side. Now, the music video for the song Horizon Climber by High Five has been released, and it’s absolutely gorgeous!

High Five is a group led by Asuka Morito (Junya Enoki), and Horizon Climber is a song filled with hope. Young people are encouraged to listen to imagine the kind of hero they’d like to become!

Horizon Climber Music Video

The music video for Horizon Climber depicts the fifth and final chapter of the voice drama Koubou (Beam of Light), in which the members of High Five and S-quad finally confront the two members of Vice Versa, voiced by Atsushi Tamaru and Shintaro Asanuma. The battle is ready to start, with Asuka (Junya Enoki) and Ko Kujikami (Yuma Uchida) taking on those who would threaten their friends. Be sure to keep an eye out for more from this exciting project!

Be sure to give this gorgeous video a watch!

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Shachihata is teaming up with the popular Kingdom anime series to create some themed personalized seals! These will be available to order from August 30 until September 30, 2022.

This marks the third collaboration in the ‘Akiba Yabai’ series, a subculture festival event promoting Japan through manga, anime, games, idols, and more. 

Customers can design an original illustrated seal combining popular characters from Kingdom and their names. A total of six types of illustrations are available, including You Kai and Wang Chang. The seal itself also features the Kingdom logo.

Those interested can order online via PC or mobile phone. Products are scheduled to be shipped in December 2022.

Why not choose your favorite character and snag your own personalized seal?

BiSH, known as a ‘punk rock band without instruments,’ has released a behind-the-scenes video that fans won’t want to miss! Below, you can see the making-of digest video for Sayonara Saraba, with the full making-of video included with the Limited First Edition release of the new track. Sayonara Saraba is the 8th single released across 12 consecutive months.

Sayonara Saraba – BiSH (MAKiNG MOViE DiGEST)

https://youtu.be/ahgpvlRC_h4

Sayonara Saraba was created in collaboration with Taka from ONE OK ROCK and MEG from MEGMETAL and features lyrics written by KENTA from WANIMA. This is the first time BiSH has collaborated with an outside producer for a series of releases, and this electrifying rock number shows a totally different side of the group. The music video was directed by Kento Yamada, who has produced a number of other videos for the group. Aina The End also provided choreography.

The Limited First Edition release includes the full making-of video as well as live footage from BiSH SPARKS “DAYDREAM NATiON” at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in Sapporo. It also includes the music videos for Sayonara Saraba and SEE YOU, so be sure to grab your copy!

Sayonara Saraba is available to stream now. What do you think about the new track?

BiSH, known as a ‘punk rock band without instruments,’ will hold two more concerts ahead of its disbandment. The girls will play at Osaka-Jo Hall on September 21 and Yokohama Arena on October 25. This will be the second consecutive year that BiSH performs at Osaka-Jo Hall, with BiSH SPARKS “my BiSH Forever” Episode 6 taking place on July 20 and 21, 2021.

The title of the Osaka show is ‘And yet BiSH moved.’ Conversely, the Yokohama Arena show is titled ‘TO THE END TO THE END.’

The performance at Yokohama Arena will be the largest ever for the group, and the perfect way to close out the band’s incredible career. Both shows sold out on the day tickets were announced.

BiSH has announced that it will disband in 2023.

A video announcing the concerts has been released on BiSH’s official Twitter and YouTube channels, so check it out!