Brian the Sun Announces their Disbandment!

Four-member rock band Brian the Sun announced that at the end of the year they will be disbanding. Vocalist Ryota Mori commented on the disbanding, stating that “… we’ve always managed to get this far with four people messing around, so let's play "New Game Plus" with our life.” Each member has also commented that they will be venturing into their own solo projects. This surprising announcement comes off the heels of the announcement of their latest live concert that will be held on September 25, where they will be preforming the entirety of their discography. 

We at OTY would like to thank Brian the Sun for their contributions to the music industry and wish them well on their future endeavors.

BLUE ENCOUNT Gives Fans a Concert with Latest Album

Music corner alumni BLUE ENCOUNT has announced they will be releasing their fourth album titled Q.E.D. Set to be come out on November 18, this will be the first album the band will be releasing in almost three years. 

Q.E.D is being released in three editions total: a standard CD-only edition, a limited edition that will come with a bonus DVD with additional goods, and a limited edition that will come with a bonus Blu-ray. Early pre-orders will come with the ability to watch “Document of STAY HOPE” which is an online concert that is set to air on September 30. Pre-orders are posted below along with the group’s latest music video “Yumemigusa.”

Standard Edition

Limited Edition with DVD and GOODS

Limited Edition with Blu-ray

Dai Hirai Tries to Get Over his Summer Love with Latest Hit!

“Girl friend” Jacket

Vocalist Dai Hirai announced that he released a brand-new track, “GIRL FRIEND” across all digital music streaming platforms. This is the latest release from the artist since his "summer2020" instrumental mini-album back in August and is his seventh digital single release overall. “GIRL FRIEND” is a painful love song that bitterly describes the end of a relationship and promises that, once you listen to it, the haunting melody can't leave the listeners head with its impressive pop tune.

Hirai has also released the lyric video for the track on avex’s YouTube channel which is available below along with the digital streaming link here!

Ryukku To Soine Go Announces a Victorious Major Debut

Three-member music group Ryukku To Soine Go has revealed they will be making their major debut with Victor Entertainment. They will be releasing their major debut album neo neo which will release on December 9. The announcement came from the group’s one-man live that was held on August 26. A video has been posted to their YouTube page that is advertising the upcoming album which you can find below. 

Yuma Uchida Shows Off his Dance Skill with Latest Music Video!

To celebrate the release of his latest single, popular voice actor-turned-vocalist Yuma Uchida released the dance performance version of his track “Image” on his YouTube channel. Released back on August 26th, this was the latest single done by him since “Over” back in February and will be his sixth single overall. As previously reported, this is his first dance-centric track and the video shows just how talented he is. 

The single dropped with three tracks total along with its instrumentals. It also released with both a CD-only standard edition and a CD + DVD limited edition. The DVD includes both a making of and the music video for “Image”. Check out the music video in question along with the order links for the single below!

Standard edition

Limited edition