Season 21
20 episodes · Feb 2, 2025
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S21E1Virtual Artist Special: KAF
Feb 2, 202528mExperience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, the first virtual singer to play the Budokan: KAF.
S21E2Virtual Artist Special: enogu
Feb 9, 202528mExperience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a virtual-reality idol group who aim to be the best in the world: enogu.
S21E3Kaneyorimasaru and Maeshima Mayu
Mar 2, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are three-piece rock band Kaneyorimasaru, who blew up on social media; and former MYTH & ROID vocalist Maeshima Mayu, who now works on anisongs.
S21E4SWEET STEADY and Ito Kashitaro
Mar 9, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major-label debut.
S21E5East of Eden and edhiii boi
Apr 6, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: East of Eden (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist) and edhiii boi (an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teenage following).
S21E6Furui Riho and shallm
Apr 13, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Furui Riho (a singer-songwriter with gospel roots) and shallm (a band project from vocalist, lyricist, and composer lia).
S21E7KATSUSHIKA TRIO
May 11, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! Three former members of the pioneering J-fusion band CASIOPEA now play as the Katsushika Trio. This week, they're in the J-MELO studio to chat and perform.
S21E8≠ME, Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
May 18, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three energetic idol groups: 12-member group ≠ME, Hello! Project group Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki ♡ Sendenbu, who just released a new single.
S21E9cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie
Jun 8, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: cocolashika (a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound) and Utagokoro Rie (a singer whose J-pop covers led to a major-label debut).
S21E10Hamaura Ayano and BUDDiiS
Jun 15, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS (a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members).
S21E11Kitamura Fuki and Dreamers Union Choir
Jul 6, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano-and-vocals to DJ sets; and 12-member Dreamers Union Choir, who bring powerful vocal harmonies.
S21E12Kamiyama Yoh and noa
Jul 13, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements, and art.
S21E13Natsudaidai and THE SIXTH LIE
Aug 3, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week: cool R&B-rooted J-pop from girl duo Natsudaidai; and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE. Both acts are in the J-MELO studio to chat and perform.
S21E14Miyakawa Airi and Atarayo
Aug 10, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer Miyakawa Airi, who's popular for her natural charm; and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics, vocals, and sound.
S21E15angela and SKE48
Oct 5, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, angela (a duo popular for anime songs) and SKE48 (a Nagoya-based sister group of AKB48) stop by the studio to chat and perform.
S21E16CROWN HEAD and Takagi Reni
Oct 12, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, CROWN HEAD (a rock band creating a buzz after debuting this year) and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat and perform.
S21E17SILENT SIREN and Juice=Juice
Nov 2, 202528mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform.
S21E18Takahashi Yoko and Phantom Siita
Nov 9, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, anisong legend Takahashi Yoko sings Neon Genesis Evangelion theme songs. Also coming to chat and perform is Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita.
S21E19Night Tempo and MEminor
Dec 7, 202528mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.
S21E20Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie and Suzuhana Yuko
Dec 14, 202528mJoin May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments.