Nana Mizuki Announces Her Marriage!

Popular vocalist Nana Mizuki announced that she got married this past week on July 6th! The announcement came during Mizuki’s blog on the Japanese romantic date of Tanabata that this year is important to her on all fronts of not only being her fortieth birthday, but also her twentieth year in the music industry, and the year that she got married on top of that. The vocalist announced that her husband is involved with the music industry and thanks all of her fans who supports her career.

We at OTY congratulate Mizuki on the marriage and wishes them a lifetime of happiness!

Ayumi Hamasaki Brings First Song of 2020!

Japanese pop icon and industry veteran Ayumi Hamasaki brought us her first song of 2020! The new track “Ohia no Ki” debuted during the dorama “M Aisubeki Hito ga Ite” on July 4th. This is the first Japanese titled track since Ayu-pan’s debut in 1999 and the first release since her mini album TROUBLE in 2018. “Ohia no Ki” is a ballad number composed by Kazuhito Kikuchi, who also worked on several of Ayu-pan’s famous tracks “Who….” and “HEAVEN”. On her official twitter and instagram accounts on July 4th, Ayu-pan also posted her impressions of the dorama “M Aisubeki HIto ga Ite”, which came to an end with its final episode. This coinsided with the release of her CM for “Ohia no Ki” during the final episode. Ayu-pan and avex trax, took to YouTube and released the official full length audio track and the CM. Check them out below!

Lead Vocalist For Wagakki Band Sings For Everyone's Wedding Day

Lead vocalist for famous rock band Wagakki Band, Yuko Suzuka, released a brand new music video on her personal YouTube channel. It is titled “Happy Wedding” and was originally an unreleased song. The video features the vocalist playing the piano to an impressive composition that would bring fans to tears. The track was originally released on June 7, Suzuka's birthday, during which she held a live session on YouTube. During this, viewers inquired about a new hit which, upon the request, she released the new video. Below is the video for everyone to enjoy.

Brief & Trunks Serves Up New Album!

The popular pop duo Brief & Trunks announced that they will be releasing a brand new album, Papepipuperopero, September 23. This will be the latest album release by the duo since ブリトラ埋蔵金 (Buritora Maizokin) back in May of last year and will be their twelfth album overall. The announcement came during their YouTube livestream this past week; it was revealed that the album will be available in two editions, further details of which to be announced at a later date. Unfortunately there are no pre-order links at the time of reporting but check out the stream below!

Ayaka Sasaki Celebrates Birthday With Latest Release!

Member of the popular girls idol group Momoiro Cover Z Ayaka Sasaki announced that she will be releasing her track “Happy♡Sweet♡Birthday！” on all digital music streaming platforms on her 24th birthday on June 11. Set to be a part of Sasaki’s upcoming solo album A-rain Assort set for release July 8, the track turns the traditional birthday composition into a festive powered ballad making this a track not to be missed for fans. The song was composed by industry veteran Kenichi Maeyamada and self-produced by Sasaki herself. As previously reported, the album will be released via a CD-only standard edition and a CD + Blu-ray limited edition.

Check out “Happy♡Sweet♡Birthday！”  on all digital music streaming platforms here along with the pre-order links for A-rin Assort below!

Standard edition 

Limited edition