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Time of India
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- Entertainment
- Time of India
Summer Sonic 2025: Kickflip rocks the stage with an electrifying performance
Kickflip Kickflip, the newbie boy group from JYP Entertainment, owned the stage at Summer Sonic 2025 like pros. They performed on August 16 in Tokyo's Makuhari Messe and on August 17 at Osaka's Expo '70 Commemorative Park. Fresh off their set at Lollapalooza Chicago on August 2, they're turning heads worldwide with that unstoppable vibe. Their setlist included their debut track 'Mama Said (What Are You Trying to Be?)' and hits like 'Yeah, Sure', 'Complicated!!', 'FREEZE', and 'Someday the Sun Will Explode'. With flashy choreography, solid live vocals, and playful energy, they connected with fans, showcasing their potential as a performance-driven group. A special nod to Japanese vibes For the Japanese crowd, Kickflip covered Japanese singer-songwriter Vaundy's 'Kaiju no Hana Uta', adding their K-pop flair. It was a thoughtful touch that had fans screaming. The group shouted: "We practiced hard so you could have fun with us. Jumping around today was a blast - let's do this again soon!" Their witty energy made them stand out. K-Pop rookies This summer, Kickflip is hitting major international festivals, solidifying their status as K-pop's hottest newcomers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Next, they're set for the 2025 TIMA on August 23 and 'Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025' on August 24. They're gaining popularity thanks to their explosive energy, seamless blend of rap and vocals, and ability to engage crowds with humor and charisma, making every show feel like a party. Fans love how they mix high-octane dances with relatable lyrics, drawing in listeners who crave fresh, dynamic K-pop vibes. What's next Kickflip's trajectory shows huge potential. With their 'next-gen stage masters' vibe, they're redefining boy group performances on the world stage. It's this excitement that keeps the music scene fresh. Summer Sonic is one of Japan's premier music festivals, held annually since 2000, featuring a mix of international and local artists across rock, pop, and electronic genres. It attracts massive crowds to venues in Tokyo and Osaka, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse lineups. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Korea Herald
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Anime Reveals 2nd Main Trailer and New Casts
Unveils the Opening Theme Song "saikai" performed by Vaundy ~Streaming Worldwide Only on Netflix from July 5th~ TOKYO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has revealed the second main trailer and additional cast announcements of the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren's "The Summer Hikaru Died" (original published by KADOKAWA, co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA, animation produced by CygamesPictures). "The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. The newly revealed second main trailer features the opening theme song "saikai" performed by Vaundy which is also unveiled for the first time. Additionally, comments from the new cast members, Yoshiki Nakajima as Yuta Maki and Shion Wakayama as Yuki Tadokoro have also arrived. The Anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" will be available on Netflix worldwide from July 5th, 2025. We will continue to provide additional details. Second Main Trailer: The opening theme song will be performed by Vaundy, a notable artist leading Japan's latest music scene! "saikai" filled with inspiration from reading the original manga, can be heard in the 2nd main trailer. The opening footage of the main story will start broadcasting and distributing from episode 2, so don't miss it! "saikai" by Vaundy Music, lyrics and arranged by Vaundy (SDR / Sony Music Labels） This time, I wrote down the opening theme song " saikai " for "The Summer Hikaru Died". I made it into a song with the same uneasy feeling I got when reading the original manga, not knowing what would happen every time I turned the page. I hope it has become a song that challenges the music of anime in the future. Who would you want to meet again if you had the chance? A multi-talented 24 years old artist who handles all of his own lyrics, composition, and arrangement, as well as design, video direction, and self-production. He started posting songs on YouTube in the spring of 2019. With catchy melodies like "Tokyo Flash" and "Fukakouryoku" and a wide range of genre songs, he quickly became a hot topic on SNS. He has been attracting attention as a symbolic figure of the "Reiwa" era in streaming music, with 17 songs exceeding 100 million plays, setting a record for the most by a Japanese male solo artist. From February 2026, he will also be the youngest male solo artist in history to hold a tour in four major city domes (with an expected audience of about 300,000 in 6 live concerts). With his natural voice that catches the ear and becomes addictive at first listen, and his wide-ranging song sense that suggests extraordinary talent, he is leading the Japan's latest music scene. Yuta Maki (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima) Classmate of Yoshiki. A funster with a shaved head. I'm Yoshiki Nakajima, and I'll be voicing Yuta Maki. Maki shakes up the mood of the story—in a good way! He uses all kinds of tricks (laughs). In this "abnormal" world that clings to you like sweaty summer heat, doesn't the "normal" daily life of Maki and Yuki offer a refreshing contrast? Since the shocking first chapter of the manga, I've been drawn into this world. I hope I can share that feeling with you soon. Please look forward to the anime! Yuki Tadokoro (CV: Shion Wakayama) Classmate of Yoshiki. Childhood friend of Asako Yamagishi. When I first read the manga, I was completely drawn into its unique atmosphere—how it captures the abnormal side of everyday summer life, quietly existing right next to the normal. Even though the characters live like they're walking a tightrope and have long left "normal" behind, that same unchanged normal life is still waiting for them at school. I truly, truly love this world and its atmosphere. I'll do my very best to help bring that feeling to the anime. A hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. In a certain village Since their childhood, they have grown up together. Yoshiki and Hikaru, childhood friends. the sun shining down on them the chirping sound of a crypto tympana facialis Ice cream on the way home Laughing over trivial things One day in summer, no different from any other day ...... You're not Hikaru after all, are you? Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains. A week later, he came back on a whim. The voice, the figure, the thing that looked like Hikaru What was stirring inside... "Hikaru is no longer with us. ...... if that's the case." Starting the days with "something" in the form of a friend, The "same as usual" everyday life. But at the same time... Strange incidents begin to plague the village. Falling into the unknown "something" The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story. Original story: Based on the comic "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren, originally serialized in the YOUNG ACE UP published by KADOKAWA Director/Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi DORODORO Animator: Masanobu Hiraoka Animation Production: CygamesPictures Copyrights must be indicated when posting or using the image materials. Original work information Title: "The Summer Hikaru Died Author: Mokumokuren Previously published: Volumes 1-5 (Kadokawa Comics A)
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Anime Reveals 2nd Main Trailer and New Casts
Unveils the Opening Theme Song "saikai" performed by Vaundy ~Streaming Worldwide Only on Netflix from July 5th~ TOKYO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has revealed the second main trailer and additional cast announcements of the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren's "The Summer Hikaru Died" (original published by KADOKAWA, co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA, animation produced by CygamesPictures). "The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. The newly revealed second main trailer features the opening theme song "saikai" performed by Vaundy which is also unveiled for the first time. Additionally, comments from the new cast members, Yoshiki Nakajima as Yuta Maki and Shion Wakayama as Yuki Tadokoro have also arrived. The Anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" will be available on Netflix worldwide from July 5th, 2025. We will continue to provide additional details. Second Main Trailer: Vaundy chosen to perform the opening theme song！ The opening theme song will be performed by Vaundy, a notable artist leading Japan's latest music scene! "saikai" filled with inspiration from reading the original manga, can be heard in the 2nd main trailer. The opening footage of the main story will start broadcasting and distributing from episode 2, so don't miss it! "saikai" by VaundyMusic, lyrics and arranged by Vaundy(SDR / Sony Music Labels） Comments from Vaundy This time, I wrote down the opening theme song " saikai " for "The Summer Hikaru Died". I made it into a song with the same uneasy feeling I got when reading the original manga, not knowing what would happen every time I turned the page. I hope it has become a song that challenges the music of anime in the future. Who would you want to meet again if you had the chance? Vaundy Profile Information A multi-talented 24 years old artist who handles all of his own lyrics, composition, and arrangement, as well as design, video direction, and self-production. He started posting songs on YouTube in the spring of 2019. With catchy melodies like "Tokyo Flash" and "Fukakouryoku" and a wide range of genre songs, he quickly became a hot topic on SNS. He has been attracting attention as a symbolic figure of the "Reiwa" era in streaming music, with 17 songs exceeding 100 million plays, setting a record for the most by a Japanese male solo artist. From February 2026, he will also be the youngest male solo artist in history to hold a tour in four major city domes (with an expected audience of about 300,000 in 6 live concerts). With his natural voice that catches the ear and becomes addictive at first listen, and his wide-ranging song sense that suggests extraordinary talent, he is leading the Japan's latest music scene. New Cast Comments Arrived! Yuta Maki (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima)Classmate of Yoshiki. A funster with a shaved head. I'm Yoshiki Nakajima, and I'll be voicing Yuta Maki. Maki shakes up the mood of the story—in a good way! He uses all kinds of tricks (laughs). In this "abnormal" world that clings to you like sweaty summer heat, doesn't the "normal" daily life of Maki and Yuki offer a refreshing contrast? Since the shocking first chapter of the manga, I've been drawn into this world. I hope I can share that feeling with you soon. Please look forward to the anime! Yuki Tadokoro (CV: Shion Wakayama)Classmate of Yoshiki. Childhood friend of Asako Yamagishi. When I first read the manga, I was completely drawn into its unique atmosphere—how it captures the abnormal side of everyday summer life, quietly existing right next to the normal. Even though the characters live like they're walking a tightrope and have long left "normal" behind, that same unchanged normal life is still waiting for them at school. I truly, truly love this world and its atmosphere. I'll do my very best to help bring that feeling to the anime. About "The Summer Hikaru Died" A hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. Follow "The Summer Hikaru Died" for the latest news and announcements： Official website: Official X: Introduction In a certain villageSince their childhood, they have grown up and Hikaru, childhood sun shining down on themthe chirping sound of a crypto tympana facialisIce cream on the way home Laughing over trivial thingsOne day in summer, no different from any other day ...... You're not Hikaru after all, are you? Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains.A week later, he came back on a voice, the figure, the thing that looked like HikaruWhat was stirring inside... "Hikaru is no longer with us. ...... if that's the case." Starting the days with "something" in the form of a friend,The "same as usual" everyday at the same incidents begin to plague the village. Falling into the unknown "something"The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story. Key Visual Work Information Original story: Based on the comic "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren, originally serialized in the YOUNG ACE UP published by KADOKAWADirector/Series Composition: Ryohei TakeshitaCharacter Design/Chief Animation Director: Yuichi TakahashiDORODORO Animator: Masanobu HiraokaAnimation Production: CygamesPictures Copyright: ©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/The Summer Hikaru Died PartnersCopyrights must be indicated when posting or using the image materials. Original work informationTitle: "The Summer Hikaru DiedAuthor: MokumokurenPreviously published: Volumes 1-5 (Kadokawa Comics A) Available on YenPresshttps:// View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CyberAgent, Inc.
Japan Times
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
At the new Ginza Sony Park, listening is an art form
Normally, when walking through the Ginza Station underground, you wouldn't expect to come across a corner that feels like you've just stepped into someone's cozy house. And yet, that's the vibe of the B2 level of Ginza Sony Park, a brand-new five-story building operated by Japanese music giant Sony. Scattered throughout the space are numerous paraphernalia — CD cases, stacks of records, band merch such as T-shirts, baseball caps and assorted knick knacks — adding a personal touch and amplifying the homey feel. On Monday afternoon, a day after the building's grand opening to the public on Jan. 26, a few dozen people wander around this orange-hued space exploring an audiophilic exhibition curated by J-pop star Vaundy. He has selected 200 songs reflecting his own taste, organized by mood.
