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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。

東京都生まれ。日本大学芸術学部在籍中より舞台芸術に関わる。2004年から2008年までSTスポット横浜プログラムディレクター、2006年株式会社precogの立ち上げに参画、2008年より同社代表取締役。2016年から2018年までアジアン・カルチュラル・カウンシル（ACC）のグランティとしてバンコクとニューヨークに滞在。現代演劇、コンテンポラリーダンスのアーティストやカンパニーの国内外の活動をプロデュースするとともに、サイトスペシフィックなフェスティバルや領域横断的な人材育成事業、動画作品をバリアフリーと多言語で配信するプラットフォーム事業などを手掛ける。海外ツアーや共同制作のプロデュース実績は30カ国70都市に及ぶ。2012年から2014年まで国東半島アートプロジェクト及び国東半島芸術祭（国東半島芸術祭実行委員会主催）パフォーミングアーツプログラム・ディレクター。2019年、True Colors Festival ～超ダイバーシティ芸術祭～（日本財団主催）アソシエイトディレクター兼副事務局長。2020年、アクセシビリティに特化したオンライン劇場「THEATRE for ALL」統括プロデュース。令和3年度（第72回）文化庁芸術選奨・文部科学大臣賞新人賞【芸術振興部門】受賞。

Born in 1981 in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido. Debuted in 2016 under the pen name Tsurukame with the serialized work “Rainy Day Bonsai.” Currently handling the artwork for “Night of the Living Cat” in Monthly Comic Garden and the web manga site Magcomi since 2020.

1989年生まれ、東京都出身。2006年デビュー。近年の主な出演作は、第94回アカデミー賞国際長編映画賞を受賞した映画『ドライブ・マイ・カー』、『１秒先の彼』、『ゆとりですがなにか インターナショナル』、『ゴールド・ボーイ』、『ラストマイル』、『アングリースクワッド　公務員と7人の詐欺師』、『ゆきてかへらぬ』などがある。また、11月21日に細田守監督最新作『果てしなきスカーレット』が公開。初出演となる韓国製作ドラマDisney+オリジナル韓国ドラマ『殺し屋たちの店』シーズン２の配信を控える。

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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