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Uma Musume Gets SPYAIR for 5.5th Anniversary — New Horse Girl Title Holder Revealed

SPYAIR — the rock band behind unforgettable anime anthems from Haikyuu!!, Gintama, and Bleach — is heading to the Uma Musume stable. Cygames announced at the game’s packed 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR “THE STAGE” in Tokyo on June 21 that SPYAIR will compose and write the Uma Musume Pretty Derby 5.5th anniversary song, with lyrics by MOMIKEN and composition by UZ.

Uma Musume 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR THE STAGE — venue reveal — via the official ぱかチューブっ!【ウマ公式】 channel on YouTube

SPYAIR Takes the Stage for Uma Musume’s Anniversary

The announcement dropped live at Ariake Arena during DAY 2 of the Uma Musume 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR “THE STAGE” in TOKYO — one of the biggest gatherings in the game’s history. SPYAIR will provide the 5.5th anniversary song, with MOMIKEN (bass) handling lyrics and UZ (guitar) composing the music. Full details — song title, release date, and in-game rollout — are still to be confirmed by Cygames at a later date.

The collaboration carries serious weight for anime music fans. SPYAIR are veterans of the genre, having delivered “Imagination” for Haikyuu!!, “Samurai Heart” for Gintama, and “I Wanna Be” for Bleach. The band is hitting the ground running in summer 2026 — their track “Awake” just launched as the opening theme for new isekai anime The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How To Game The System, which premieres on TBS and MBS on July 2.

Title Holder Gallops Into the Stable

The SPYAIR reveal was not the night’s only surprise. A new horse girl character — Title Holder (タイトルホルダー) — was unveiled as a secret guest appearance, voiced by 華成結. Title Holder is based on the real racehorse of the same name, a formidable front-runner who claimed the 2022 Takarazuka Kinen and became celebrated for durability and grit. Expect her in-game persona to carry that same charge-ahead energy.

More From the 7th EVENT — What’s Next

Cygames packed the event with additional updates rolling out over the coming weeks:

  • Limited gacha with SSR / ★3 guaranteed draws went live on June 21 at 21:00 JST.
  • Uma Uta Jukebox receives setlist and song additions on June 29.
  • A retrospective broadcast special airs June 28 at 19:00 JST.
  • The June 21 concert is available to replay on ABEMA, Stagecrowd, and ZAIKO until July 5.

The World Tour is also going global, with the next confirmed stops being Los Angeles (Peacock Theatre), London, Seoul, and Yokohama. No South-East Asia date has been announced yet.

Last words

For Singapore Uma Musume players, anniversary songs typically roll out simultaneously to all regions of the global app. If SPYAIR’s track lands anywhere near the energy of “Imagination” or “I Wanna Be”, it will be one to watch out for. Check the official Uma Musume site for when Cygames drops full details, and stay tuned to our Game News coverage for the update when the song is officially revealed.

Ave Mujica Drops Best Album Ave Música and New MV

Ave Mujica, the gothic rock unit from the BanG Dream! universe, dropped the official music video for “The Whole Blue World” today — the brand-new track from their best album Ave Música, which hit stores on 17 June 2026. If you have been sleeping on the group since their anime wrapped earlier this year, this is a good week to catch up.

Ave Música — Best Album Out Now on Bushiroad Music

Ave Música is a 15-track best album that condenses Ave Mujica’s discography into one collection, with one original new composition: “The Whole Blue World.” The album is available in three editions from Bushiroad Music:

  • Standard Edition — ¥3,850
  • Blu-ray Limited Edition — ¥9,900 (includes live footage from the 6th live concert Ulterius Procedere filmed in Tokyo)
  • Limited Edition Special Box — ¥15,400 (adds five acrylic character charms, a fabric poster, and a special collectors’ box)

Standout tracks in the collection include fan favourites “KiLLKiSS,” “Symbol I : △,” “DIVINE,” “Black Birthday,” and “Octagram Dance” — a setlist that spans Ave Mujica’s darker, more theatrical range in the BanG Dream! catalogue.

Ave Mujica Ave Música best album promotional art
Image courtesy of Bushiroad Music / Ave Mujica

Watch: The Whole Blue World (Official Music Video)

Ave Mujica – The Whole Blue World (Official Music Video) — via Ave Mujica on YouTube

Who Is Ave Mujica?

Ave Mujica is a five-member unit within the BanG Dream! franchise, each member performing under a masked alter-ego persona. The unit — Sakiko Togawa (Obivionis), Uika Misumi (Doloris), Mutsumi Wakaba (Mortis), Nyamu Yutenji (Amoris), and Umiri Yahata (Timoris) — built their fanbase through the Ave Mujica anime that aired earlier this year, and won fans over with their gothic-inflected rock sound that sets them apart from BanG Dream!’s brighter acts.

What’s Ahead for Ave Mujica and BanG Dream!

The second half of 2026 is stacked for the franchise:

  • BanG Dream! Ave Mujica: prima aurora — the theatrical film continuing where the anime left off — premieres in Japan in Fall 2026. An international release via Crunchyroll has not been confirmed yet but is widely anticipated.
  • Live Tour “Virtus” — October 24–25, 2026 at Keio Arena Tokyo.
  • International Tour — Taipei dates confirmed for August 8–9, 2026.
  • MyGO!!!!! sequel anime — the sister band’s follow-up season is slated for January 2027.
  • BanG Dream! Our Notes — a new mobile game with global availability planned for 2026; no confirmed Singapore release date yet.

Last words

There is no Singapore date on the Virtus tour just yet — but Taipei in August is close enough that fans in Singapore may want to keep tabs on the official BanG Dream! site and Ave Mujica’s social channels for any additional international stops. The prima aurora film is the bigger watch: with Crunchyroll holding SEA streaming rights for the franchise, an English-subtitled release for Singapore viewers looks likely. For now, Ave Música is available to import, and “The Whole Blue World” is streaming on the official Ave Mujica YouTube channel. Keep an eye on our anime coverage for updates as the Summer 2026 season heats up.

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Concert Streams on Netflix This Saturday

RADWIMPS — the Japanese band whose music defined a generation of anime films — is bringing their sold-out 20th anniversary live tour to Netflix worldwide this Saturday, June 20. If you have even the softest spot for Your Name, this is unmissable viewing for Singapore fans.

RADWIMPS – 賜物 / Tamamono [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR”] — via RADWIMPS on YouTube

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Concert: What to Expect on Netflix

The Netflix special captures RADWIMPS performing at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on December 27, 2025 — the closing night of a 17-show Japan tour that visited nine cities and sold out every single venue. The full performance runs to 21 songs including the encore, sweeping across the band’s two-decade catalogue.

The setlist draws from their latest album Anew alongside the career-defining anthems that anime fans around the world have come to love. Confirmed tracks on the night include “Tamamono,” “Sparkle,” “MAAFAKA,” “Tummy,” “Iindesuka?,” and “Hitsu Zetsu.” For those who have seen Your Name — and that is basically everyone — hearing “Sparkle” ring out across a packed Ariake Arena is a whole different experience.

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Live Tour promotional visual
Image courtesy of RADWIMPS

The Band That Scored Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume

Formed in Kanagawa in 2001, RADWIMPS built a decade of cult following in Japan before their partnership with director Makoto Shinkai on Your Name (2016) made them a household name worldwide. They went on to score Weathering with You (2019) and Suzume (2022), earning Japan Academy Awards for Best Original Score across all three — a triple sweep that cements them as the defining sonic voice of modern anime film.

The band’s music is now inseparable from those films for millions of fans. In Singapore, where all three Shinkai films were box-office hits, RADWIMPS have a devoted following that stretches well beyond typical J-rock audiences. The 20th anniversary tour is as much a celebration for those fans as it is for the band.

Blu-ray, DVD, and Bonus Guest Footage

If streaming once is not going to be enough, a Blu-ray and DVD release follows on August 12, 2026, priced at ¥6,800 (standard edition) or ¥8,300 for a limited edition with commemorative goods. The physical release also includes exclusive footage from the Yokohama Arena shows, featuring guest appearances by BUMP OF CHICKEN, Vaundy, and YOASOBI — none of which will be on Netflix. International pre-orders are expected to open on RADWIMPS’ overseas store ahead of the August release.

Last words

RADWIMPS last played Singapore in early 2024, and the energy in the room that night was proof of just how deeply their catalogue resonates here. The Netflix special — filmed at the peak of their 20th anniversary run — is the next best thing to being at Ariake Arena. Add it to your queue now: the concert lands on Netflix Singapore on June 20. For more Japan culture and anime music news, browse our News section.