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  (credit: Avex Music Creative Inc.) Rising Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT has released their new single “ POWER ” as an advance track from their upcoming mini album GATHER , due out on 28 January . Marking an exciting milestone for them, “ POWER ” has been selected as the Ending Theme Song 1 for the new season of the highly anticipated TV anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) , the group’s first-ever anime tie-up. The anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) began broadcasting and streaming on 6 January across two seasons via Crunchyroll (Southeast Asia) and DEX (Thailand). Driven by ONE OR EIGHT’s signature vocal dynamism and emotional depth, “ POWER ” captures the spirit of determination and unity embodied in the anime. The track offers a soaring, energising sound that reflects the 8-member group’s expanding musical ambition ahead of their mini album GATHER . Last December members REIA , TSUBASA and TAKERU had appeared as special guests at th...

    ONE OR EIGHT  has released their highly anticipated first live EP,  SHŪKAI FINAL in TOKYO – Live Highlights , now available on all major platforms. The EP captures the energy and excitement of the eight-member group’s live performances at their “SHŪKAI Final in JAPAN” show at Zepp Haneda, bringing fans a chance to relive unforgettable moments from the stage. Included are live versions of fan-favourite tracks such as “ Spellbound ” (first introduced during their pre-debut audition program WARPs DIG), as well as “ My Lil’ Heart Attack ”, “ Wanna Be With You ” and “ DAY ONES ”. Until now, these live renditions could only be experienced at ONE OR EIGHT’s concerts. Tracklist: M1: Spellbound (Live ver.) M2: My Lil’ Heart Attack (Live ver.) M3: Wanna Be With You (Live ver.) M4: DAY ONES (Live ver.) In addition to the live EP release, ONE OR EIGHT will host a special online concert,  “ ONE OR EIGHT SHŪKAI FINAL Zepp HANEDA ENCORE – Online Live Show ”,  streamin...

ONE OR EIGHT will release two consecutive singles, each serving as an “ anthem of challenge ” for dreamers and those embracing their individuality. ONE OR EIGHT consists of YUGA, MIZUKI, NEO, TAKERU, TSUBASA, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA (L to R) (credit: Avex Music Creative Inc.) The first track, “Young & Reckless” (out 29th August ), captures the concept of “ Like a kid ”, an uninhibited spirit that embraces challenges without fear of judgment. Produced by Kavi (co-producer of Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” which debuted at No. 2 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100) and Edwin Honoret of PRETTYMUCH, the song blends futuristic electronic textures with nostalgic 90s-00s boyband influences, channeling the rebellious, free-spirited energy at the heart of ONE OR EIGHT. The accompanying music video will premiere on 29th August at 9PM JST, stream it here . Together with the upcoming follow-up single “ BET YOUR LIFE ”, it forms their “ anthem of challenge ” series, each track spotlighting a differ...