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The third installment of "KING RARE TRACKS CHRONICLE 00's" features 14 tracks by GYOGUN REND'S, THE HONG KONG KNIFE, THE 3PEACE, and ANARCHY, now available for worldwide download and streaming.

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2026.9.9

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A special party to celebrate Hiroshi Tachi's 50th anniversary in show business has been announced!

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2026.9.6

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The streaming series "KING MINYO FOLKWAYS" features a selection of MINYO songs from folk music SP records produced during the post-war reconstruction period. The second installment includes "Jongara Bosama Edition" and "Orchestra Folk Songs East and West Edition".

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2026.9.2

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A Conversation Between Hiroyuki Nanba and Yoshihiro Naruse (CASIOPEA) — What Musicians Have Spun Over Half a Century [Part 1]

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2026.8.21

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Mariko Kurata's 17 albums and 86 songs are now available on streaming services!

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2026.8.19

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The second installment of "KING RARE TRACKS CHRONICLE" focuses on the 90s, with nine tracks by Great Richies, REPLICA, YOSU-KO, and HYSTERIC SUZIES now available for streaming!

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2026.7.22

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bloodthirsty butchers' timeless masterpiece "kocorono" celebrates its 30th anniversary with the release of "kocorono Complete Edition," a 2-disc limited edition LP set!

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2026.7.17

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The streaming series "KING MINYO FOLKWAYS" selects national treasure-class MINYO songs from 1 rpm records produced during the post-war reconstruction period. The first installments are "Bon Odori Songs" and "A Tour of Folk Songs from Around the World."

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2026.7.15

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Two albums celebrating the 50th anniversary of Japanese keyboardist Hiroyuki Nanba's career will be released simultaneously! Track listings and jacket photos have also been revealed. *A comment from Hiroyuki Nanba himself has also arrived.

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2026.7.3

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Masato Arai Interview [Part 2] "Not Anime," 3 Solo Albums, Omega Tribe, ST4... The Consistency Underlying His Diverse Activities

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2026.4.23

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"The God of Electric Guitar," Takeshi Terauchi, has released 15 titles for digital download, including a reproduction of his "High School Concert" album, which was created in defiance of the "Electric Guitar Ban"!

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2026.4.22

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Masato Arai Interview [Part 1]: From the hit song "Yoake no My Way" to the world of anime songs

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2026.4.17

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A complete Blu-ray collection featuring concert footage, original movies, and music videos by Miho Nakayama, titled "Miho Nakayama Complete Blu-ray BOX ~Forever," is set to be released!

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2026.4.16

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A conversation between Kazunobu Mineta and Tomorowo Taguchi: What was the legendary indie scene "Tokyo Rockers" all about?

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2026.9.13

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Five albums by Yoshiaki Takahashi are now available on streaming services!

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2026.4.15

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"The Black Cat Tango" and Osamu Minagawa / The Secret Story Behind the Birth of "The Black Cat Tango"

2026.4.9

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[Event Report] Talk & Listening Evening to Commemorate the Release of "Symphonic Poem Ultraman/Ultra Seven"

Text by: Hiroyuki Suzuki

2026.4.2

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The rock band "Fires," led by Koji Matoba, and Koji Matoba's solo works have finally begun worldwide distribution.

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2026.3.28

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"The God of Electric Guitar," Takeshi Terauchi, collaborates with a stellar lineup of guitarists! Eight titles, including collaborations with Nokie Edwards and Kazumi Watanabe, are now available on streaming services!

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2026.3.24

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[Eri Chiemi Project] Tracing Eri Chiemi's singing voice and famous songs through films

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2026.2.27

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Osamu Minagawa's first best-of album is released! Comments from the recording director at the time have also arrived.

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2026.2.27

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A talk and listening event will be held to commemorate the release of "Symphonic Poem Ultraman/Ultra Seven"!

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2026.2.21

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[Disc Review] Rediscovering Japanese Easy Listening from the 1960s and 70s - MOOD SOUNDS of TOKYO Vol. 4: Album Commentary

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2026.2.20

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The fourth installment of "MOOD SOUNDS of TOKYO" now features 14 little-known instrumental masterpieces from the 1960s and 70s!

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2026.2.18

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[Eri Chiemi Project] Listening to Eri Chiemi in her final years

Text by: Hajime Oishi

2026.9.13

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"The God of Electric Guitar" Takeshi Terauchi's sixth archive streaming project: Nine titles, including the "Songs Without Instrumental Electric Pop Songs" series, are now available on subscription services!

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2026.2.4

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[Eri Chiemi's Project] Asako Toki x Oto Fukuhara (Shappo) - Chiemi Eri Interview

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2026.1.28

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[Eri Chiemi Project] Tracing Eri Chiemi's History through Rare Photos and Music

Text: Motohiro Makaino

2026.1.16

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[Eri Chiemi Project] Eri Chiemi as I Listen to Her Music <Naruyoshi Kikuchi, Yasuharu Konishi, Ken Yokoyama (Crazy Ken Band), Katsumi Tanaka (Min'yo Crusaders), Asako Toki, Oto Fukuhara (Shappo)>

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2026.1.11

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"Legendary diva" Chiemi Eri's 92 works are now available on streaming services! 537 songs in total, including previously unreleased tracks featuring Moonriders. Playlists and comments selected by Naruyoshi Kikuchi, Yasuharu Konishi, and Ken Yokoyama (Crazy Ken Band) have also been released!

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2026.1.11

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"KING MINYO GROOVE INVASION" Roundtable Discussion: Katsumi Tanaka (Minyo Crusaders) x DJ Yoshizawa dynamite.jp x Hajime Oishi (Writer): Part 2

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2025.12.26

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The fourth installment of "KING MINYO GROOVE INVASION," a series releasing classic groove folk albums for streaming/subscription, features 12 titles making their digital debut!

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2025.12.24

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"KING MINYO GROOVE INVASION" Roundtable Discussion: Katsumi Tanaka (Minyo Crusaders) x DJ Yoshizawa dynamite.jp x Hajime Oishi (Writer): Part 1

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2025.12.19

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Yoko Kon Interview [Part 2]

Text: Hiroyuki Suzuki / Photos: Sara Hashimoto

2025.12.11

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"The God of Electric Guitar" Takeshi Terauchi's sixth archive streaming project: Nine titles, including the "Songs Without Instrumental Electric Pop Songs" series, are now available on subscription services!

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2025.12.10

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Yoko Kon Interview [Part 1]　

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2025.12.4

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Takeshi Terauchi's Archive Streaming Project, Part 5: 7 titles, including the "Songless Electric Pop Songs" series, are now available on streaming services!

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2025.11.19

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"Symphonic Poem Ultraman/Ultra Seven" to be released on SACD for the first time!

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2025.11.14

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The new series "KING RARE TRACKS CHRONICLE" unearths rare works and recordings, primarily focusing on rock and pop music. The first installment of this new series covers the 80s.

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2025.11.12

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A pop-up shop commemorating Hiroshi Tachi's 50th debut anniversary will be held at Beams Culture Takanawa.

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2025.11.5

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Pinky and Killers, New Killers, and Yoko Kon's solo works—40 titles in total—are now available on streaming services! A comment from Yoko Kon herself has also arrived.

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2025.11.1

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Takeshi Terauchi's Archive Streaming Project, Part 4: 12 Folk Song-Related Titles Now Available on Streaming Services!

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2025.10.15

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Wataru Kuniyasu's five albums, including a self-cover of "Gypsy Queen," are now available on streaming services!

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2025.10.5

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The finest arrangements and masterful performances hidden within Japanese easy listening of the 1960s and 70s [MOOD SOUNDS of TOKYO Vol. 3 Disc Review]

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2025.9.25

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"KING MINYO GROOVE INVASION," a series of digital releases of classic folk music albums curated and selected by DJ Yoshizawa dynamite.jp, has begun! The first release features 10 titles available for download and streaming!

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2025.9.24

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Cools and Hiroshi Tachi's 50th Anniversary Celebration: 10 Related Works Now Available on Streaming Services!

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2025.9.21

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SOUND FUJI x Yuji Shibasaki "Unpacking the Past vol.3" "The Enchanting World of Japanese Music" Guests: Chinbantei Gorakushisho, DJ NOTOYA part2

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2025.9.18

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The third installment of the streaming series "MOOD SOUNDS of TOKYO" has begun streaming 13 little-known instrumental masterpieces from the 1960s and 1970s!

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2025.9.3

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The resurrected singing voice of comedy king Enoken and Asakusa from 100 years ago

Text: Toru Mori

2025.8.27

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SOUND FUJI x Yuji Shibasaki "Unpacking the Past vol.3" "The Enchanting World of Japanese Music" Guests: Chinbantei Gorakushisho, DJ NOTOYA part1

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2025.8.21

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Seven jazz albums by Chiemi Eri will be released simultaneously on vinyl (LP) on December 6th!

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2025.8.20

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Takeshi Terauchi's third archive streaming project: 14 albums released between 1975 and 1977 are now available on streaming services!

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2025.8.13

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Little Black Dress's selection of avant-garde masterpieces [Part 2]

Moderator and text: Eiji Nagai / Photographer: Ryoma Shomura

2025.8.4

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Little Black Dress's selection of avant-garde masterpieces [Part 1]

Moderator and text: Eiji Nagai / Photographer: Ryoma Shomura

2025.8.1

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Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Kenichi Enomoto's birth! Five works related to Kenichi Enomoto, including Asakusa Opera, are now available on streaming services.

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2025.7.30

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"King 80's Anime Voice Actor Discovery Collection VOL.2" The works left behind by the key figures at the heart of the major anime voice actor boom of the 1980s are finally available for streaming/download!

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2025.7.23

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Yasushi Miyakawa, the creator of Japanese pop music loved around the world.

Text by: Toru Yano

2025.7.23

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Takeshi Terauchi's second archive streaming project: 16 albums released between 1971 and 1974 are now available on streaming services!

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2025.7.16

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ROGUE, the rock band celebrating their 40th anniversary, has finally released their landmark first album, "ROGUE," worldwide!

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2025.7.9

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"KING Jazz RE:Generation" Phase 9 (Concluding Chapter of Works by Japanese Musicians), including all 26 works from the "College Big Band Series".

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2025.6.25

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BAYFM's "78 musi-curate" will feature "SOUND FUJI" in its weekly Monday 27:00 slot starting in July! The first broadcast will be on July 7th.

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2025.6.23

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Takeshi Terauchi's Archive Streaming Project, Part 1: Eight works including Blue Jeans' 1st album now available on streaming services!

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2025.6.18

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A total of 240 songs by Isao Hayashi, a pioneer of singer-songwriters in Japan, and Shiko Matsushima, a star singer of the Showa era, are now available on streaming services!

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2025.6.11

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A cross-review of Fujimaru Band's 'BGM', a 70s masterpiece gaining attention overseas [Shino Okamura, Wataru Sawabe (Skirt), Yuji Shibasaki, Yoshiro Takahashi, Mino Music, DJ MURO]

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2025.6.21

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Haruo Kasuga and Michiya Mihashi's songs from the 20s and 30s, originally released on SP records, are now available on streaming services!

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2025.6.4

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A 5-CD box set tracing the great legacy of Yasushi Miyagawa, one of the most important figures in Japanese pop music, has been released! A comment from producer Akira Miyagawa has also arrived.

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2025.5.23

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The film "60-Year-Old High School Student," directed by Minoru Kawasaki and starring Ippei Hikaru, will feature Yuri Hayama's "Ripe Fruit," a hidden gem from the 1970s, as its theme song!

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2025.5.21

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To celebrate Akihiro Miwa's 90th birthday, all 17 singles and albums released by King Records are now available for streaming!

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2025.5.15

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The 7th phase of "KING Jazz RE:Generation" (featuring Art Blakey, David Matthews, Phil Upchurch, Chet Baker, Mal Waldron, Chris Hunter, Kenny Garrett, etc.) will be available on streaming services/streaming services starting April 23rd (Wed)!

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2025.4.23

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Mayumi Kuroki Interview [Part 2]

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2025.4.15

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Mayumi Kuroki Interview [Part 1]

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2025.4.11

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Works by Mayumi Kuroki, Gal, and Chianti are now available on streaming services! A comment from Mayumi Kuroki herself, marking her 50th anniversary since her debut, has also arrived.

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2025.3.26

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After City Pop, now pay attention to Japanese Fusion! Compilation album 'CROSSOVER CITY' released!

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2025.3.26

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Haruo Chikada Interview [Part 2]

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2025.3.25

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17 tracks from the 6th phase of "KING Jazz RE:Generation" (featuring Setsuo Ohashi, Frankie Sakai, Kounosuke Saijo, West Liners, Itaru Oki, Toshihiko Samukawa, etc.), including 15 tracks being digitally released for the first time, will be available on streaming services/distribution starting March 19th (Wed)!

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2025.3.19

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The second installment of the streaming series "MOOD SOUNDS of TOKYO," the "Go Go Grand Party" series, and works related to Haruo Chikada are now available for streaming.

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2025.3.19

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Haruo Chikada Interview [Part 1]

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2025.3.19

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Akira Ifukube's legendary concert from 1983 is set to be reprised!

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2025.3.14

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The first installment of the new archive streaming series, "MOOD SOUNDS of TOKYO," will feature works related to Kunihiko Suzuki.

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2025.3.1

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Miki Nakasone's second archive release: 40 singles and 9 albums are now available for streaming!

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2025.2.21

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Michiro's panoramic paranoia world transcends punk!

Text by: Kazuhiko Yukikawa

2025.2.19

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All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling's entrance theme song collection is now available on streaming services!

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2025.2.19

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GNP (Grotesque New Pop) label celebrates its 40th anniversary | Long-awaited first digital release of works related to Michiro Endo, including those released under the name "Michiro, Get the Help!"

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2025.2.19

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Miho Nakayama's Musical Exploration: Unveiling the Charms of 12 Albums from a New Perspective

Text by: Hitoshi Kurimoto, Tsuyachan, TOMC, Noimura　

2025.2.6

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Akiko Nakamura's singles and albums released by King Records are now available on streaming services!

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2025.1.31

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[Akira Ifukube Special Feature] Interview with Kaoru Wada (Special Edition) "King Records and Ifukube's Music" ~Interview with Kaoru Wada (Composer) x Hisaaki Matsushita (King Records) [Part 2]~

Text and narration by: Mikio Takashima / Photos by: Ryoma Shomura

2025.1.30

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All 23 original albums released by Yukari Ito and Michiyo Azusa through King Records are now available on streaming services!

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2025.1.29

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[Akira Ifukube Special Feature] Interview with Kaoru Wada (Special Edition) "King Records and Ifukube's Music" ~Interview with Kaoru Wada (Composer) x Hisaaki Matsushita (King Records) [Part 1]~

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2025.1.24

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"KING Jazz RE:Generation" Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS) x Koki Hanawa (JUDGMENT! RECORDS) "KING JAZZ" Dialogue: Part 2

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2025.1.22

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King Records' "KING Jazz RE:Generation" series, which will bring its entire historically important jazz catalog to streaming services, will launch its fourth phase on January 22nd (Wednesday). 25 titles, including 4 digitally released works by George Kawaguchi, Isao Suzuki, Tamami Koyake, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, and others, will be available for streaming/distribution starting January 1nd (Wednesday)!

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2025.1.22

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A spiral of "indigenous and abyssal"—an exploration of the psychedelic underground at King Records in the 70s

Text by: Tsunao Kadowaki

2025.1.23

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Who was "HOLD UP," the band that created the little-known masterpiece "10 Miles to the Island" from the 70s, featuring Haruomi Hosono and Eiichi Ohtaki?

Text and composition: Toshikazu Kanazawa

2025.1.9

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Proud "non-mainstream"—The history of Bellwood Records, the legendary label that spearheaded Japanese folk and rock.

Text: Yuji Shibasaki / Artwork: Mami Shimizu

2024.12.20

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The album "Eiko-sho" is our treasure.

Text by: Hiroyuki Suzuki

2024.12.19

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The Hobos' 50th Anniversary Concert – Kei Seki and Goro Nakagawa talk about the past, the present, and their dreams for the future.

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2024.12.13

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King Records' "KING Jazz RE:Generation" series, which will bring its entire historically important jazz catalog to streaming services, will begin its third phase with 24 titles on streaming services starting December 11th (Wednesday)!

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2024.12.11

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"KING Jazz RE:Generation" Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS) x Koki Hanawa (JUDGMENT! RECORDS) "KING JAZZ" Dialogue: Part 1

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2024.12.11

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Miki Nakasone's first archive release includes "Kawa wa Nagareru" and 49 other singles released between 1961 and 1964.

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2024.12.6

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SOUND FUJI x Yuji Shibasaki 'Unpacking the Past vol.2' "J-Folk rock" Interview Part 2 Guest: Keiichi Sogabe

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2024.12.4

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[Event Report] "An Evening of Akira Ifukube's Sci-Fi and Special Effects Film Music" Live Recording Talk & Listening Event

Text: Hiromitsu Nishiwaki / Photos: Ryoma Shomura

2024.11.29

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[Akira Ifukube Special Feature] Interview with Kaoru Wada (Part 2)

Text and narration by: Mikio Takashima / Photos by: Ryoma Shomura

2024.11.27

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SOUND FUJI x Yuji Shibasaki 'Unpacking the Past vol.2' "J-Folk rock" Interview Part 1 Guest: Keiichi Sogabe

Text: Yuji Shibasaki / Photos: Itsuki Matsunaga / Cooperation: Shibuya BYG

2024.11.20

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Previously unreleased tracks from Bellwood Records, a legendary label from the early days of folk/rock, are now available for streaming.

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2024.11.20

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[Akira Ifukube Special Feature] Interview with Kaoru Wada (Part 1)

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2024.11.15

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King Records' "KING Jazz RE:Generation" series, which will bring its entire historically important jazz catalog to streaming services, will begin with 26 titles in its first phase, starting October 13th (Wednesday)!

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2024.11.13

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[Special Feature on Akira Ifukube] Contributed essay: "My Relationship with Ifukube's Music"

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2026.9.13

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[Akira Ifukube Special Feature] Interview with Masao Iwase (Part 2)

Moderator and text: Hiroyuki Suzuki / Photographer: Ryoma Shomura

2024.11.1

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[Akira Ifukube Special Feature] Interview with Masao Iwase (Part 1)

Moderator and text: Hiroyuki Suzuki / Photographer: Ryoma Shomura

2024.10.25

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[Celebrating Emiko Shiratori's 55th Debut] Special Interview with Emiko Shiratori and Issei Tomizawa (Part 2)

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2024.10.16

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The original soundtrack for the TV anime "Psycho Armor Gobarian," including the theme song and insert songs, is now available for digital download for the first time.

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2024.10.16

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Interview with Hiroshi Mikami: "Back then, everyone was drawn to the Piranha Gang."

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2024.10.10

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King Records' "KING Jazz RE:Generation" series, which will bring its entire historically important jazz catalog to streaming services, will begin with 24 titles in its first phase, starting October 9th (Wednesday)!

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2024.10.9

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Now that "sneaky sound" is back! Neverland, the rock band that burst onto the scene in the 80s, will begin worldwide distribution of their works from their time with King Records on October 9, 2024!

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2024.10.9

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The precious first album by Eiko Masuyama, who voiced numerous popular anime characters, is being reissued on CD for the first time!

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2024.10.4

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[Celebrating Emiko Shiratori's 55th Debut] Emiko Shiratori x Issei Tomizawa Special Interview (Part 1)

Composition: Tetsuya Higashibata / Photography: Ryoma Shomura

2024.10.2

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To celebrate Emiko Shiratori's 55th anniversary, 230 songs, including works by Toi et Moi, are now available for streaming! (Includes comments from the artist)

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2024.10.2

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[Event Report] Hiroshi Mikami & Maki Tachibana talk about their memories of the Piranha Group

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2024.9.30

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Keiko Kobayashi & Sachiyo Hanaoka to hold a joint live concert! To commemorate the event, they have also released their own selected playlist.

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2024.9.13

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The third installment of "King Jazz Re:Generation" features 30 works by Japanese guitarists, including Takaaki Miyanoue.

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2024.9.11

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SOUND FUJI x Yuji Shibasaki 'Unpacking the Past vol.1' "J-FUSION" part2 Welcome to the world of Electric Bird

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2024.9.6

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The album "Piranha Corps" conveys the passionate spirit of Toei's band members to the present day.

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2024.9.4

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SOUND FUJI x Yuji Shibasaki "Unpacking the Past vol.1" "J-FUSION" part 1 Interview Guest: Masamichi Torii (Triple Fire)

Text: Yuji Shibasaki / Photos: Itsuki Matsunaga / Artwork: Mami Shimizu

2024.8.29

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Nine related works by Hiroyuki Nanba, one of Japan's leading keyboardists, released on King Records, are now available for streaming/subscription.

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2024.8.28

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The Peanuts' 21 original albums are now available for worldwide streaming, with their original artwork intact!

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2024.8.21

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To commemorate the reissue of the LP "Piranha Squad," a special screening, mini-live performance, and talk show will be held at Shin-Bungeiza in Ikebukuro!

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2024.8.9

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An interview commemorating the 40th anniversary of the debut of the legendary hitmaker Yoshimasa Inoue [Part 2]

Moderator and text: Hideki Hamaguchi / Photographer: Ryoma Shomura

2024.8.7

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Celebrating 30 years since his debut!!! Every note is his soul! Legendary guitarist Shunsuke Kikuta, who dedicated everything to passionate blues, has released his first 5 albums from his time at King Records, now available for worldwide streaming.

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2024.8.7

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An interview commemorating the 40th anniversary of the debut of the legendary hitmaker Yoshimasa Inoue [Part 1]

Moderator and text: Hideki Hamaguchi / Photographer: Ryoma Shomura

2024.8.2

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[Special Feature on Yukihiro Takahashi] Roundtable Interview with Nobuyuki Takahashi, Rei Ohara, Masakazu Togo, and Keiko Kobayashi [Part 2]

Moderator/Text: Motohiro Makaino / Photo: Ryoma Shomura

2024.7.29

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[Special Feature on Yukihiro Takahashi] Roundtable Interview with Nobuyuki Takahashi, Rei Ohara, Masakazu Togo, and Keiko Kobayashi [Part 1]

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2024.7.24

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The second installment of "King Jazz Re:Generation" features 31 tracks, including some that are being released digitally for the first time.

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2024.7.17

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[King Records x Japanese Music A to Z 2024 Edition] DJ Yoshizawa dynamite.jp Selection & Disc Review Part 2

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2024.6.28

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[Special Feature on Yukihiro Takahashi] Contributed essay "Me and Saravah!"

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