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Singer-songwriter/writer. Began home recording during her student years and debuted with Kakubarhythm in 2017 with her first album ‘Sway’, produced by Kiseru's Tsujimura Go. Released her self-produced second album ‘Ampersands’ in 2020. She contributed to American singer-songwriter Faye Webster's album ‘I Know I'm Funny Haha’ (2021) and served as the support act for Faye Webster's US tours in 2024 and 2025. In September 2025, she released her first full-length album in about five years, ‘All About McGuffin’, and embarked on a tour across four US cities.

Formed in 2018 within a band circle at Waseda University. Based in Tokyo, this five-member band creates immersive art rock. All members handle lyrics and composition, independently planning and producing everything from music recordings and music videos to merchandise and establishing their own management office. They continue to make strides with their original approach, drawing significant attention. In 2024, they held their largest solo concert to date, “Solo Concert,” at LIQUIDROOM, with tickets selling out. In 2025, they embarked on their first nationwide tour as a band, “Khaki LIVE TOUR 2025.”

The younger brother of the Iwasawa Brothers. Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1978, he graduated from the Department of Lifestyle Design at Musashino Art University Junior College. He handles planning and direction for the creative unit “Iwasawa Brothers.” Since his student days, he has worked freelance on video production, web design, and more. In 2002, he co-founded Battaneation Ltd. with his brother. Guided by the motto “The fun and interesting relationships between things, events, and people,” he creates bases that serve as footholds for the activities of people and organizations. He specializes in designing three-dimensional objects like spaces and furniture, as well as communication design utilizing both analog and digital methods. He has also handled numerous product developments and workshops. In recent years, he has been active in the art field, including exhibiting at the Setouchi Triennale.

2001年秋に奈良で結成され、結成25年目を迎える。現在、楽曲のほとんどがサブスクや配信をしておらず、さらに大手の流通も通さずボーカル五味岳久が店長を務めるレコードショップ「THROAT RECORDS」店頭およびオンラインストア、ライブ物販のみでの販売で、CDの累計売上は50,000枚を越える。

Formed in 2004. The three members are Shohei Takagi, Yu Arauchi, and Tsubasa Hashimoto, who have released four albums. Each of the three composes, arranges, and produces their own music, and they also conduct live performances and music production with supporting members. The band is a Tokyo band that combines musical pleasure and storytelling skill, and their future releases and live performances are always in the spotlight.

Iranian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. His debut feature film, "The Vampire: The Girl with the Cruel Fangs" (2014), was screened at the "Sundance Film Festival" and made a splash; his second film, "Madtown" (2016), premiered at the "Venice International Film Festival" and won the "Special Jury Prize"; on November 17, 2023, his latest film, " Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon" will be released in Japan on November 17, 2023.

Graduated at the top of her class from Osaka College of Music with a major in Music Creation. She began studying ballet at an early age and has experienced various genres of music, including violin and street dance. Before her debut, she was selected as a featuring artist by DJ HASEBE, and became the talk of the town with NHK radio tie-ups, etc. Her "MUSEUM EP" released in 2023 was picked up by producer Hyada-in, and her latest work, "Groovin' Weekend," reached No. 15 on FM His latest work, "Groovin' Weekend," is doing well on FM NORTH WAVE, ranking as high as No. 15.

Director of Nagasaki City Kita Community Center and Chitosepia Hall / Director of Nagasaki City Civic Activity Center / Part-time lecturer at Katsusui Women's College (performing arts theory) Born in 1979 in Nagasaki City. After studying museology at Tokyo Gakugei University, he worked as a researcher at the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture before becoming the director of Nagasaki City Titocepia Hall in 2015. His cutting-edge planning and management style that does not rely on subsidies have attracted attention as a new form of small- and medium-sized public hall in a rural area, and he has been planning and managing the Kita Community Center since 2020 and the Civic Activity Center since 2023. He also gives lectures nationwide on facility management based on his knowledge in the field.

Eiji Sugiura, whose real name is Eiji Sugiura, started his career in 1992 as a singer in the indie band Electric Glass Balloon, and after Electric Glass Balloon disbanded in 1998, he has been active as a DJ and solo artist under the name SUGIURUMN. He has released 9 albums, produced numerous singles and remixes, and played DJ booths around the world including Pacha in Ibiza and Sankys in Manchester, etc. In 2019, he will start his band again as THE ALEXX, bridging dance and rock styles. They have jumped onto the big stage with a style that bridges dance and rock.

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Comedy duo consisting of Taisei (born November 25, 1993 in Saitama Prefecture) and Tomisat (born April 13, 1993 in Tokyo). Formed in July 2020, the duo made it to the final round of the “42nd ABC Comedy Grand Prix” in 2009, and has been a semi-finalist in the “King of Comic Contest” since 2010. They have reached the quarterfinals of the “King of Contest” for three consecutive years since 2010. In 2011, they advanced to the third round of the “M-1 Grand Prix. He is the 23rd year champion of Ota Productions Live's “Gekisho” and has been appearing on “Late Night Honey” (Fuji Television) since May 2023. Daisei is a live reporter for Nippon Broadcasting System's “Teruyuki Tsuchida, Sunday's Navel” (broadcast every Sunday).

Born in Shizuoka, 1983. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, in the area of film directing. His film “Breathless” (2014) was an official selection in the Emerging Directors Competition at the 67th Locarno International Film Festival. The Night I Swam Too Far (2017), a French-Japanese co-production co-directed with Damien Manivel (“The Young Poet,” “The Children of Isadora”), was selected at many film festivals including the 74th Venice International Film Festival and the 65th San Sebastian International Film Festival. His latest film “SUPER HAPPY FOREVER” is scheduled to be released on September 27, 2024.

OGRE YOU ASSHOLE is one of the leading live bands of the modern era, attracting many followers with their mellow psychedelia. After a guitar sound that synchronized with 00s US indie, they solidified their reputation with the conceptual trilogy "homely," "100 nen go" and "Paper Craft," which incorporated elements of psychedelic rock and krautrock. At the "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL," they appeared on the WHITE STAGE (2014) and RED MARQUEE (2022) stages. In September 2024, they released their new album "Shizen to Computer"