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Kenshi Yonezu Courtesy Photo Kenshi Yonezu‘s “KICK BACK” was recently certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It’s the initial tune with Japanese verses to reach this turning point. Released on Oct. 12, 2022, “KICK BACK” was created as the signature tune to the anime collection Chainsaw Man. The collection takes pleasure in...

Ikimonogakari Ayaka Horiuchi Japan’s Ikimonogakari, the band in charge of NARUTO‘s signature tune “Blue Bird,” has currently started a brand-new phase as a duo containing Yoshiki Mizuno and Kiyoe Yoshioka and has actually launched its most recent dual A-side solitary “Ureshikute/Tokimeki.” Billboard JAPAN spoke with Mizuno and Yoshioka concerning the solitary, which has both “Ureshikute”...

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Interview with Kenshi Yonezu on ‘KICK BACK’ Making History as First Japanese-Language Song to be Certified Gold by RIAA

Interview with Ikimonogakari, the Famous Band Behind the ‘NARUTO’ Theme Song, on Their New Lineup and Upcoming Single ‘Ureshikute/Tokimeki’