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#MUSIC 2025.5.11

Ayumu Imazu Announces Solo Performance at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:34

#MUSIC 2025.2.11

Ayumu Imazu to Make U.S. Debut in MAX’s Three-City Tour

NiEW 2024.11.19｜11:42

Bridging Worlds: SIRUP and Ayumu Imazu Tackle Social Issues

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Ayumu Imazu Unveils Dance Anthem “Superstar”

NiEW 2024.7.25｜12:00

#MUSIC 2024.9.20

SIRUP Brings “Grooving Night #4” to Osaka’s Orix Theater, Joined by Ayumu Imazu

NiEW 2024.7.11｜10:32

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