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Khaki

#MUSIC

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.”

Takashi Iwasawa

#ART

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.

LOSTAGE

#MUSIC

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。

Yohei Kameyama

#MOVIE

Born August 16, 1996. 3DCG animation director. In February 2022, he released the short animation “Milky Highway,” created as both a personal project and graduation work, on YouTube, where it garnered over 8 million views. Its sequel, the 12-episode short anime series “Galaxy Express Milky ☆ Subway,” broadcast and streamed from July 2025, has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, recording a total of 200 million views on YouTube.

SB19

#MUSIC

SB19
A five-member boy band from the Philippines. The group consists of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. They have helped elevate Philippine pop (P-Pop) to a global genre and have sold out tours around the world. In March 2026, they performed at the “D.U.N.K. Showcase in K-Arena Yokohama 2026,” where they debuted their collaboration track “Toyfriend” with BE:FIRST. In addition to confirmed appearances at “Summer Sonic” and “Lollapalooza” in 2026, they released their new album “Wakas at Simula” on March 27, which includes the aforementioned collaboration track.

崎山蒼志

2002年生まれ静岡県浜松市出身のシンガーソングライター。2018年5月インターネット番組の出演をきっかけに注目を集め、翌年の夏には高校生にして大型フェスに多数出演。その後、人気TVアニメのエンディングテーマなど話題作を手がける中、2023年にリリースした“燈”は国内外で人気を博し、ストリーミング総再生数は1億回再生を突破!2026年4月15日には2年8か月ぶりのフルアルバム「good life, good people」をリリース。原口沙輔ら同世代のアーティストとの共作も話題を呼んでいる。現在、雑誌『ギター・マガジン』では「崎山蒼志の未知との遭遇」を連載中。独自の言語表現で文芸界からも注目を浴びている。

kiki vivi lily

#MUSIC

福岡県出身。福岡県出身。スウィートで魅惑的な歌声と類稀なるメロディーセンスで、彩度の高いポップネス・ソウルを奏でるシンガーソングライター。独自の音楽性やファッションセンスで厚い支持を集め、自身の作品のほか様々なアーティストへの客演でも存在感を発揮している。2026年7月には、Ovallの関口シンゴがアレンジを担当した新曲"台風18号”をリリース。

cosmosy

NTTドコモ・スタジオ&ライブとSony Music Entertainment Koreaが手掛ける4人組ガールズグループ。2024年末のプレデビュー以降、日韓を拠点に現実と異世界が交錯する壮大な世界観を展開。2025年には「Googleの『Year in Search 2025』において『Global Breakout Searches:K-Pop Debuts』に日本から唯一選出される」など、国内外で急速に注目を集めているグローバルグループ。2026年7月期のプラチナイト新木曜ドラマ『親愛なる夫へ〜完璧な妻の嘘〜』の主題歌に新曲“Stay Alive”が起用。

Oasis

英・マンチェスター出身のロックバンド。兄ノエルと弟リアムのギャラガー兄弟を中核として、1991年に結成。1994年のデビューアルバム『Definitely Maybe』が全英初登場1位に。以来、メンバーチェンジを重ねながら、2009年の活動停止まで7000万枚超セールスを記録。2024年8月、再結成を発表。
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Kenji Yamashita

Born in Kyoto in 1972. Opened “Gake Shobo” in 2004. In 2015, relocated and renamed “Gake Shobo” as “Hohoho-za.” His published works include *You Just Don’t Want to Admit It* (Two Virgins), *The Days of Gake Shobo: Complete Edition* (Chikuma Bunko), *What I Heard from Takashi Matsumoto at a Coffee Shop* (Natsuha-sha), and *Yamashita-kun Doesn’t Talk* (Iwasaki Shoten). He is a co-author of *Hohoho-za’s Statement of Reflection* (Mishima-sha) and has edited works such as *The Day I Started a Café* (Shogakukan). He has one wife, one daughter, one son, and one turtle.

cero

#MUSIC

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.

Ana Lily Amirpour

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.

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