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A comedy duo from Asai Planning. A senior-senior duo consisting of Ryosei, a physical comedian, and Ibuku Ipponmichi, a square-cropped man with a strong sense of humor. They broke up at the same time as each other and formed in November 2021. The duo lives together.

Artist and musician from Kyoto. He produces gentle yet somehow eerie vocals and tracks that mix a variety of musical styles. In 2021, he was selected by Bijutsu Techo as one of the newcomer artists who will pave the way for the 2020s. He has attracted attention from prominent artists in Japan and abroad, and has participated in works by Giant Claw, Food Festival a.k.a foodman, Tagaryu, KM, and others. Other projects include songwriting for Dirty Hit's new singer Wallice, the METI-sponsored Japan Pavilion at SXSW2019 under the general direction of Yoichi Ochiai, virtual singer te'resa, and music for a fashion brand. On August 6, 2021, he released his first album, “Orca”, on the Ohio label Orange Milk/EM Records, and it was selected as Bandcamp's Album Of The Day, and also charted on Apple Music Japan's electronic album chart. On November 10, 2023, he released his second album “Calla” on “EM Records”. On November 10, 2023, his second album “Calla” was released on the EM Records label.

After serving on the editorial board of “Cahiers du Cinema Japon”, he established the label “boid” in 1998 to produce and sell videos, books, CDs, etc. Since 2004, he has planned and screened a series of Bakunon (explosive sound) screenings using a live sound system for music at the Baus Theater in Kichijoji, Tokyo. In 2020, he launched a new label, “Voice Of Ghost. He is the author of “Eiga wa Bakudo de Whispering” (boid) and “Eiga to Rock ‘n’ Roll ni okeru Amerika to US to Tenka wa Kattaruka” (How America and the United States Fought in Eiga and Rock 'n' Roll) (Seidosha). His latest book, “Sorekara kara kara no other world: Fantasy Film Diary 2021-2023” (boid) will be published on December 25, 2012. BAUS,” a film he produced and directed by Motosora Boki, is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on March 21, 2025.

London-based/LA-bred artist and producer Kuma Overdose’s dreamy, intimate songs often blur the lines between 90’s Japanese city pop, jazz and old school hip hop. His lyrics explore sentimental themes of nostalgia and love, often accompanied by his soft, melty vocals.

Since his debut, Overdose has proven to be a multidisciplinary artist of immense creative prowess, with all his releases to date being self-produced and lyrics self-written. Through the years, he’s carved his own distinct aesthetic and sound; following the success of ‘MINTIA’, and ‘Bike Lane’, he has received over a million streams across all digital platforms and garnered universal critical acclaim - it’s no wonder why Kuma Overdose is one of the most important emerging Asian artists and producers of the decade.

After moving to London in 2020, KOD has made a name for himself in the industry, having collaborated with the likes of UK hip hop artist, Lord Apex, and performing alongside JNR CHOI, Bktherula, Rico Nasty, and more. Not to mention his extensive catalog, now spread across a collection of vibey EPs and singles, Kuma Overdose is definitely one to watch in London’s evolving music scene.

Born on September 3, 1992 in Tokyo. He began his career as a child actor and played his first leading role in a film, “Pandora's Box,” and in 2011, “Himizu” won the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Japanese actor to win the award, attracting attention both in Japan and abroad. His recent major film credits include “Kimi no Tori ha Utaueru” (My Bird Sings), “The First Supper”, “First Love”, and “Nikkoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Country)”. He also appeared as a voice actor in “The Dragon and the Freckled Princess” and “Suzume no Dokkimari”.

Instrumental band formed in 2019, both born in 2000. On December 13, 2023, their first single “Fukidashi” was released on 7” from Kakubarhythm. The band incorporates various elements into their music with a stranger-than-music sensibility. The duo is on an unusual journey with an unknown destination.

Manga artist, born in 1973. His works include the “Karasuya Satoshi” series (Kodansha), “Surprising Curry” series (Shinshokan), “Allergy Senki” (Bunka-sha), “Onobori Monogatari” (Takeshobo), and horror collections “Inheruno” (Kodansha) and “Otoshi” (Akita Shoten).

現行の海外ヒップホップシーンとの同時代性を強く感じさせるサウンドコラージュ・リズムアプローチを取り入れつつも、日本人の琴線に触れるメロディラインを重ねたトラック、遊び心のあるワードセンスが散りばめられた内省的で時にオフェンシブなリリックに、オリジナリティが光る。音源制作のみならず、アートワークやMusic Videoの監修もこなし、隅々にまで感度の高さを覗かせる。

Born in 1999 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Her inclusive voice and songwriting that is both dainty and sharp are appealing. 2021 saw the release of an EP with Syotanegi (WANG GUNG BAND, ex.Valley Boys), the CD release of her 1st AL “Sail wind", the EP "The Day I Played with the Momoiro Pelican", a cassette co-written with vocalist Meow from Nekosen, and a single. On March 16, 2022 (Wed.), She released her 2nd album "Ducky" including "Low Airplane" (producer: Keiichi Sokabe), the theme song of the movie "Love Nonetheless" directed by Hideo Jojo & written by Rikiya Imaizumi, and produced by Keiichi Sokabe. After that, he invited Yusuke Kume (Special Favorite Music) as a producer and released "Natsu no Boku ni mo" and "Lemon Tree" for distribution, attracting attention, and on March 22 (Wed.), She released a new song "Like You Like It".

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Tokyo-based 5-piece R&B band formed in May 2021 after meeting at Waseda University's black music circle "The Naleio". 1st EP "Daze" released on September 1, 2023. MUSIC PROGRAM SESSIONS 929" (every Wednesday from 21:00 to 21:40) from October 4.

Singer/songwriter/poet, started his career in 2010 after a comment from his former teacher in college. 2012, his first album "Shibata Satoko Island" was released. 2022, his sixth original album "Bochibochi Bochi Ginga" was released. 2016, his first poetry collection "Sabaku" was published. . In 2023, he published "Kireigire no Diary," a collection of essays that he wrote for the literary magazine "Bungakukai" over a period of seven years. On November 22, 2023, he released the single "Shiroi Uza" (White Chair).

Born in 1973, British filmmaker and first feature "Greek Pete" was released in 2009, followed by "Weekend" in 2011, which won awards at numerous film festivals, "Sazanami" at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival in 2015, and "In the Wilderness" in 2017. In 2017, "In the Wilderness" was entered in Competition at the 74th Venice International Film Festival. His latest film, "Aliens," was released in Japan on April 19, 2024.
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