CD
CD + Blu-ray
1) ChaosBlue
2) Magatsu Yoru wa Ao Nari
3) Night Walker
4) STAR'S ROCK
5) secret MAZE
6) Arifureta Ballad
7) Future Updates (Instrumental)
8) Daioujou Everyday
9) GO GO PARADISE!!
10) Tetsu no Ori
11) ASH
The duo's last album release was 2022's Question .
ChaosBlue includes 11 songs inclusive of :
- ChaosBlue ; album lead song ; released digitally last year on 19th Dec
- Magatsu Yoru wa Ao Nari ; from best album DOUBLE DECADES OF GR ; promoted the mobile game Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs
HOPE for YOU which was the other new song from DOUBLE DECADES OF GR is not included in ChaosBlue
- Daioujou Everyday ; 1st song in 35th single GR STORY
- GO GO PARADISE!! ; Goumon Baito-kun no Nichijou anime opening theme song , vocalist KISHOW has a voice role in it ; released digitally on 5th Jan
- Tetsu no Ori ; 34th single ; opening theme song for the 5th season of the Bungo Stray Dogs anime
Both ChaosBlue & GO GO PARADISE!! have music videos made but both of them are not included in the physical release of ChaosBlue .
GRANRODEO raises ChaosBlue with their 10th original album ! Aside from pre-released songs , the inclusion of new songs were created specifically for ChaosBlue .
More than 2 decades after debuting in the business , GRANRODEO reached a new milestone with the release of their 10th studio album & they most certainly have come a long way .
New material wise , I for once feel that both ChaosBlue & GO GO PARADISE!! both don't really deserve to have music videos made . Instead I thought STAR'S ROCK & ASH should have the ones to receive them as they're more worthy and a lot more memorable .
Also I'm a bit sore that GRANRODEO chose not to include HOPE for YOU in ChaosBlue as it's still such a great ballad & ballads are something that they excel in doing , just as much as their upbeat Rock songs .
Do I feel ChaosBlue is a worthy successor to Question ? I'm on the fence on this as some days I feel it's a yes while other days it's a no . Considering that GRANRODEO has been doing this for a long time there're bound to be songs in their discography that I'm not a fan of & that's ok if not practical .
2 CDs
2 CDs + Blu-ray
Disc 1 - Matinee
1) SYMPHONIA
2) We are all stars
3) Wish
4) Beyond
5) Mirage with Shiro SAGISU
6) UNFAIR
7) MISSION
8) Shiritai Koto, Shiritakunai Koto
Disc 2 - Soiree
1) Deep Down
2) Winner
3) Rule
4) Murder
5) Pray
6) Amanojaku
7) Look In My Eyes
8) The Moment
Mika's last album release was 2022's self produced album I which also doubles up as her 10th studio album .
Boukyou which was released digitally last Jan is not included in STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- .
STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- is a 2 CDs concept album centered around the worldview of musicals , depicting the contrasting worlds of "stage & backstage" and "yin & yin" .
Disc 1 (Matinee version) includes songs that symbolise daytime performances = yang which centered around previously released tie-up songs . Meanwhile , Disc 2 (Soiree version) is filled with new songs that explore the worldview of nighttime performances = yin .
Included in Disc 1 (Matinee version) are as follows :
- 45th single SYMPHONIA / Shiritai Koto, Shiritakunai Koto
SYMPHONIA ; used as the theme song for the mobile app game takt op. Unmei wa Shin Akaki Senritsu no Machi wo + the ending theme no. for the takt op.Destiny anime
Shiritai Koto, Shiritakunai Koto ; used as the insert song for TV Asahi's drama Hyochakusha
- We are all stars ; released digitally on Aug 2023
- 46th single Wish ; used as the ending theme no. to promote the Berserk Kogane Jidai hen MEMORIAL EDITION anime
- 47th single Beyond ; used as the opening theme no. to promote the anime Mado Soushi Final Edition
- Mirage with Shiro SAGISU ; Wish B-side
- 49th single UNFAIR ; used as the opening theme no. for the anime Delico's Nursery
- 48th single MISSION ; used as the ending theme to promote the 2nd season of the anime Megumi no Daigo: Kyuukoku no Orange
Included in Disc 2 (Soiree version) are as follows :
- Deep Down ; MISSION B-side
- Winner ; has a video made
- Amanojyaku ; UNFAIR B-side
- The Moment ; has a video made but it's not included in the physical release of the album . Mika herself does not appear in the video
This year marks Mika Nakashima's 25th anniversary in the business & she kicked things off in early celebration of her landmark milestone with her latest album release STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- .
STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- is Mika's 1st album release that has 2 discs instead of 1 which immediately stands out from her past albums as this's something she has not done before until now .
1 thing about Mika's albums is that they usually tend to include very little new album material with the exception of I . This also in a way applied to STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- , more so in the 2nd disc of the album .
Despite this I feel that both discs of STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- compliment & contrast each other well , which's what Mika was aiming for in this new release as it showcases the many different music genres she seamlessly could sing in at ease .
With this year being Mika's 25th anniversary , I will not be surprised if later on in the year she could release a best album to commemorate this landmark milestone of hers . But for now , STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD- is another solid release added to Mika's discography .
CD
CD + Blu-ray
Tracklist for both versions
1) EVER
2) ZERO BREAKOUT POINT
3) EVER (Instrumental)
4) ZERO BREAKOUT POINT (Instrumental)
UVERworld's last physical single release was 2024's MMH & PHOENIX which both were released on the same day .
Promo wise , EVER was chosen as the theme song for TV Tokyo's coverage of Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 .
Before the physical release of EVER , the A-side was 1st released digitally on 4th Feb .
UVERworld has added in another great song to their music discography . Before finding out what EVER was used in promo wise it's quite evident it's something sports related with how it sounds .
I like how empowering EVER is & it does not surprise me that TV Tokyo used it for their Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 coverage .
That said hopefully EVER will not be the last new release from UVERworld in 2026 .
CD
CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray A
CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray B
Hanikami is Hey ! Say ! JUMP's 36th single which was released on 11th Feb .
Hey ! Say ! JUMP's 1st new release of 2026 , Hanikami was chosen to promote ABC TV/TV Asahi drama 50 Funkan no Koibito starring member Inoo Kei .
Before Hanikami's physical CD release , the A-side was 1st released digitally last month on 26th Jan .
The following songs served as B-sides in Hanikami :
- traveler ; chosen to promote NTV's Burari Tochuu Gesha no Tabi
Described as a relaxing number with the message that we should take a detour every once in a while & travel through life true to ourselves
- Sekirara (CD Only Track)
- Heartbeat (CD Only Track)
Hey ! Say ! JUMP's 36th single Hanikami is the theme song for the TV drama 50 Funkan no Koibito starring member Inoo Kei & Matsumoto Honoka . The love song weaves together bright sounds with gentle lyrics that capture the feeling of unrequited love .
Hot on the release of after releasing their 12th album S say last late Nov in comes Hey ! Say ! JUMP's latest release offering in the form of Hanikami .
On 1st listen Hanikami feels & sounds like DEAR MY LOVER 2.0 which's not necessary a bad thing but considering Hanikami was released a few days before Valentine's Day , it's very much occasion approriate .
B-sides wise I thought traveler is a standout as it's something that puts me in a good mood when I heard it while the other 2 B-side songs I only find them ok for my liking .
It'll be interesting to see if Hey ! Say ! JUMP's next music release will it be a new studio album as in recent years their music release format has been 1 single preceding a new album so I will not be surprised if they will continue this path but I very much would welcome another new physical single release if possible .
CD Regular
CD Limited
Tracklist for both versions
1) Kill the Noise
2) Buddy - Live at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater 2025.09.28
3) Chase the Shine - Live at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater 2025.09.28
4) Kill the Noise (Anime Size)
5) Kill the Noise (Instrumental)
SPYAIR's last physical single release was 2024's Ao .
Promo wise , Kill the Noise was chosen to promote the anime Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku .
Before Kill the Noise was physically released on Wed , the A-side was 1st released digitally last month on 15th Jan .
A video was made for Kill the Noise but it's not included in the physical release of the single .
Kill the Noise is 1 of the more darker songs SPYAIR released to date but the moment I 1st heard it I already like it on 1st listen as it straightaway grabs my attention as compared to other songs SPYAIR has put out .
SPYAIR will release their 7th studio album RE-BIRTH next month on 18th March & Kill the Noise will make the cut in their long awaited album as track 5 .
CD
CD + DVD A & CD + Blu-ray A
CD + DVD B & CD + Blu-ray B
1) S say -Sinfonia-
2) Symphony
3) encore
4) RUN THIS WORLD
5) Scale It Up
6) cowboy
7) GHOST
8) Kimi Dake no 1 Page
9) Serenity
10) Merori
11) Gekiteki LOVE (CD Only Track)
The group's last album release was last Nov's H+ .
Only 1 single is included in S say ie. Hey ! Say ! JUMP's 35th single encore .
The new album's title is pronounced as 'essay' . S say is Hey ! Say ! JUMP's 1st album release as a now 7 members group after the departure of former member Nakajima Yuto in late Aug .
S say invites listeners into a grand , story like world where each song is performed & woven together with richness + depth .
Centered around songs that fully showcase Hey ! Say ! JUMP's charm , S say is packed with musical expressions . The "S" in S say like H+ represents Hey ! Say ! JUMP themselves .
2 album tracks have videos made :
- Symphony ; lead album promo track ; described as a classical no.
Symphonic & classically inspired number that embodies the S of S say with a powerful sense of life
- Melori ; described as pop infused & promises to captivate fans with a dynamic dance performance bursting with idol energy
Track 4 RUN THIS WORLD was chosen to be used as a collaboration song for Japan Racing Association's 70th Arima Kinen promotional project DIVE into ARIMA .
In addition , prior digital released song GHOST (released on 8th Oct) is also included in S say .
Hey ! Say ! JUMP invites you into a world of epic tales in their new album S say ! Following from H+ , the group continues to bring new entertainment & experiences in their 12th album with songs spanning across different genres . Lead track Symphony is a symphonic vibrant number that perfectly symbolises the S of this album while Melori is a full-on idol dance pop song .
I enjoyed H+ & S Say felt like an extension of what H+ offered . For those who did not like the group's last album then S say could be something they might sit out of .
The 2 album tracks that had videos made in S say , both Melori & Symphony are very different from each other although for me I feel that Scale It Up should have a video made & also probably Serenity as I thought both are video worthy made tracks .
Some of Hey ! Say ! JUMP's past album releases , 1 common problem some of them had was that they had a lot of album filler tracks but luckily now they more or less prioritise quality over quantity which's what I felt towards H+ & now S say .
On that note , Hey ! Say ! JUMP will kick off 2026 with the release of their 36th single Hanikami which will be released on 11th Feb .
Fukuyama's latest new song release features B'z's vocalist Inaba Koshi .
Promo wise , Mokusei was chosen to promote the movie Last Man -FIRST LOVE- starring Fukuyama himself .
The Last Man -FIRST LOVE- movie was released on the same day as Mokusei .
Song credits wise , Koshi wrote the lyrics while Fukuyama arranged , composed & produced Mokusei .
Fukuyama's previous digital released song Ryu was stellar & I thought Ryu would have been the last new song he released for the year but he proved me wrong with the release of Mokusei .
Frankly I'm surprised it took so long for both Fukuyama & Inaba to create and release something together considering they've been in the business for so long and both of their music are in the same music genre .
That said the wait was worth it & Mokusei showcased how both men's vocally compliment each other extremely well .
Who knows maybe in future Fukuyama might return the favour & be featured in a new B'z song ? That would be something I love to see happen .
