Season 20

2024 · 20 episodes

Episodes

1all at once and Coda MahiruJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: all at once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model and actor). They're both coming to chat and perform.
2Okayu and TSUKEMENJoin May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Okayu (a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs) and TSUKEMEN (an internationally active three-piece ensemble).
3FIVE NEW OLD and sajou no hanaJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week, FIVE NEW OLD (a four-piece rock band from Kobe) and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) are coming to chat and perform.
4FES☆TIVE and LE VELVETSJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week, FES☆TIVE (a 6-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia) and LE VELVETS (a 4-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor voices) are coming to chat and sing.
5Nagayama Yoko and MYTH & ROIDJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
6SKE48 and Tomioka AiJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary; and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.
7Murasaki and Fragrant DriveJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Murasaki (members: Chisa, who's a voice actor in the "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" franchise, and songwriter Ramseeni); and 7-member idol group Fragrant Drive.
8ICEx and REIKOJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: 8-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective; and Philippine-born singer REIKO, who debuted last October.
9Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHIJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Kishita Kohshi (a guy with great piano skills and a soulful voice) and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI (a six-piece idol group with a ninja-themed new single).
10CANDY TUNE and Inaba ManakaJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media; and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.
11mol-74 and Tamai ShioriJoin May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.
12TAKANE NO NADESHIKO and Hayashibe SatoshiJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO (a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media) and Hayashibe Satoshi (a singer who has fans across a wide age range).
13HAGANE and Momoiro Clover ZJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: four-piece heavy-metal band HAGANE, who've rebooted with new members; and four-piece idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who've worked on many songs for anime hits.
14SARD UNDERGROUND and LienelJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week: SARD UNDERGROUND (a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD); and Lienel (a six-member dance-and-vocal group who debuted last year).
15Suzuki Konomi and Yui NishioJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Suzuki Konomi (a great singer who has sung lots of anime songs) and Yui Nishio (a singer-songwriter whose everyday-life lyrics appeal mainly to young women).
16Niihama Leon and KiSS KiSSJoin May J. for Japanese music! On the show this week: Niihama Leon (a singer who brings his powerful voice to Showa-era pop) and KiSS KiSS (a super-kawaii female idol group who debuted last year).
17Rei and Ieiri LeoJoin May J. for great Japanese music! In the studio this week: singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei; and singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo, who brings a unique sensibility and a great voice to her music.
18BRIDEAR and Matsuura KodaiJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: BRIDEAR (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe) and Matsuura Kodai (a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice).
19WONK and Sato MasakiJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week: WONK (a four-piece band with a soulful sound that goes beyond genres) and Sato Masaki (a Morning Musume.'21 alum who's a great singer and dancer).
20Haku. and XinUJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).