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Japanese rock band Radwimps drops new album 'Anew'

Published Oct 11, 2025 11:20 am  |  Updated Oct 11, 2025 01:03 pm
Radwimps (Contributed photo)
Radwimps (Contributed photo)

Acclaimed Japanese rock band Radwimps made their long-awaited return in four years with their new studio album “Anew.” 

“Anew” showcases 12 tracks, including 10 newly recorded songs alongside previously released favorites, “Tamamono” (theme song for NHK’s drama serial "Anpan") and “Meidai” (theme song for NTV’s news program “News Zero”). 

The physical edition of the album includes “Tamamono (Orchestra Version)”, while the digital edition offers “Dai-Dan-En feat. Zorn (Anew Version)” as exclusive bonus tracks. 

As the group’s first studio album in four years, “Anew” stands as a major highlight of Radwimps’ 20th major debut anniversary celebration.

The music video for “World End Girl Friend”, directed by Takeshi Maruyama and filmed in Thailand, captures the tender emotions of a girl falling in love in a foreign land, set to a love song that feels both nostalgic and refreshing.

Radwimps (Contributed photo)
Radwimps (Contributed photo)
Radwimps (Contributed photo)
Radwimps (Contributed photo)

The 20th Anniversary Special Box of “Anew” offers fans an exclusive glimpse into Radwimps’ journey. 

It includes footage from a special studio performance held on June 29, behind-the-scenes clips, interviews, and rare performance footage from the band’s first-ever arena show at Yokohama Arena in August 2007. 

As a bonus, it also features four songs from their Fuji Rock Festival ’25 performance in July 2025,  bringing fans from their very first arena stage to their latest festival appearance in one timeless collection.

The box set also comes with a special anniversary pouch containing three limited-edition items designed to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary. 

They will hold the Radwimps 20th Anniversary Live Tour in support of the new album. The tour will span nine major cities in Japan, featuring a total of 17 arena shows. 

With their official anniversary on Nov. 23, the arena tour is set to be an unforgettable experience for fans. 

“Anew” Tracklist 

1. Meidai

2. MAAFAKA

3. World End Girl Friend

4. DASAI DAZAI

5. How should I

6. Tamamono

7. MOUNTAIN VANILLA

8. Odakyu Line

9. Hitsu Zetsu

10. Period.

11. Echo in the Ruins

12. Piaf

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