Hikaru Utada’s BAD MODE debuted at #1 on digital charts in Japan and significantly ranked in various charts in 21 countries and regions around the globe. This album will soon be available on CD, including the Single-run Limited Edition, on February 23. While we wait eagerly for the CD release, Hikaru has shared the music video for one of the bonus tracks from the album, “Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix),” on February 10!

The music video has been released to celebrate the launch of the KINGDOM HEARTS series cloud versions on Nintendo Switch. Created by the video production team from REAL ROCK DESIGN, it features famous scenes from the series edited anew to sync with the music. A world-wide audience has been sending rave comments since the video release was announced, as proof, once again, of the global popularity of the Kingdom Hearts series and its theme song.

© Disney. © Disney/Pixar. Developed by SQUARE ENIX

The original “Face My Fears (English Version) / Hikaru Utada & Skrillex  “KINGDOM HEARTS III” Opening Theme Song” charted in the US Billboard Hot 100, and the new version was remixed by A. G. CooK, who co-produced “One Last Kiss” and “Kimini Muchuu,” also on the album BAD MODE, turning out the brand-new banger.

The album will include three versions of the song: Japanese and English versions of the original and the A. G. CooK remix. Check out all of them!

※Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix)

YouTube URL: https://youtu.be/SbT55Ggd__E

KINGDOM HEARTS Series Official Website: https://www.kingdomhearts.com/home/us/

Hikaru Utada Joins “The Zane Lowe Show” on Apple Music 1

Hikaru Utada has given interviews to various media not just in Japan but also overseas including Billboard and MTV NEWS for her super-hit album, BAD MODE.

Now we are super excited to announce that they will be interviewed on Apple Music’s radio station, Apple Music 1’s program “The Zane Lowe Show” for the first time! The episode starts streaming live at 3AM (JST) on February 11! Fans can enjoy Apple Music radio wherever they listen to Apple Music as well as online at music.apple.com. The episode will be available to listen to on-demand after it airs.

Zane Lowe has interviewed many of the world’s top artists, including Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West, so be sure to tune in on the convo and check out what they talk about!

Apple Music 1: https://music.apple.com/us/radio

Listen to The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music anytime on-demand at apple.co/_Zane (This is case sensitive)

Hikaru Utada Artist Page:

https://music.apple.com/artist/%E5%AE%87%E5%A4%9A%E7%94%B0%E3%83%92%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AB/18756224

<Release Info>

[New Album]

BAD MODE

Release Date:

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 (Digital)

Streaming & Download: https://hikaruutada.lnk.to/badmode

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 (CD)

Single-run Limited Edition: CD+DVD+BD 6,800 JPY (incl. tax)

Standard CD: 3,300 JPY (incl. tax)

CD Tracklist

  1. BAD MODE
  2. Kimini Muchuu (Main Theme for TBS Friday Night Drama Saiai)
  3. One Last Kiss (Theme Song for EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME)
  4. PINK BLOOD (Main Theme for Anime Series To Your Eternity)
  5. Time (Main Theme for NTV Sunday Drama Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro)
  6. Kibunja Naino (Not In The Mood)
  7. Darenimo Iwanai  (SUNTORY Tennensui CM Song)
  8. Find Love (Featured in SHISEIDO’s Global Campaign “POWER IS YOU”)
  9. Face My Fears (Japanese Version) / Hikaru Utada & Skrillex

(Opening Theme for Action Role-Playing Game KINGDOM HEARTS )

  1. Somewhere Near Marseilles

Bonus Tracks

  1. Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)

(Theme Song for EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME)

  1. Kireina Hito (Find Love)
  2. Face My Fears (English Version) / Hikaru Utada & Skrillex

(Opening Theme for Action Role-Playing Game KINGDOM HEARTS )

  1. Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix)

Single-run Limited Edition DVD/BD Tracklist

・”Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios”

  1. BAD MODE
  2. One Last Kiss
  3. Kimini Muchuu
  4. Darenimo Iwanai
  5. Find Love
  6. Time
  7. PINK BLOOD
  8. Face My Fears (English Version)
  9. Hotel Lobby
  10. Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)
  11. About Me
  12. Face My Fears (Japanese Version) [Bonus Track]

・Behind The Scene “Live Sessions from Air Studios”

・Music Videos

  1. Time
  2. One Last Kiss
  3. PINK BLOOD
  4. Kimini Muchuu
  5. BAD MODE

CD Pre-Order: https://erj.lnk.to/0UsH19

Special Website: https://www.utadahikaru.jp/badmode/en/

Purchase Benefits: Original Postcard

<Vinyl>

March 10th Releases

First Love 2LP UPJY-9202/3 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

Distance 2LP UPJY-9204/5 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

DEEP RIVER 2LP UPJY-9206/7 5093円 JPY (incl. tax)

April 27th Releases

ULTRA BLUE 2LP UPJY-9208/9 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

HEART STATION 2LP UPJY-9210/1 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

Fantôme 2LP UPJY-9212/3 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

Hatsukoi 2LP  ESJL-3125/6 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

BAD MODE 2LP ESJL-3123/24 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

*Limited press / 180g heavy weight vinyl

*Entry ticket enclosed for original T-shirt giveaway

Purchase Benefits: Original Sticker (Album Cover Art)

【To Enter the Giveaway Campaign】

Paste the entry ticket onto a postcard and send to enter a draw for 200 lucky winners to receive one of eight different original T-shirts!

*The number of T-shirt is limited, and the giveaway will end as soon as it has run out.

<Spotify Special Program>

Listen Spotify official playlist Liner Voice+ Hikaru Utada BAD MODE

English: https://spotify.link/HikaruUtadaLinerVoicePlusEN

Japanese: https://spotify.link/HikaruUtadaLinerVoicePlusJP

<Instagram Live Program>

Title: Ask Hikaru Paisen!

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 / Starts around 9 pm (JST)

Instagram link: Hikaru Utada Instagram account @kuma_power

https://www.instagram.com/kuma_power/

To send a question: Post the question on Twitter with the hashtag #AskHikaruPaisen2022

To enter the giveaway: Make sure you have also followed the Hikaru Utada Staff Twitter account (@hikki_staff) to be eligible.

 

It is Hikaru Utada’s 23rd anniversary since her debut. On this memorable day, we are very excited to finally share details of her 8th studio album, BAD MODE!

The album will be released digitally on January 19 and will also be available on CD on February 23. The album will feature many of her hit songs such as “Kimini Muchuu” (main theme for TBS Friday night drama Saiai), as well as “One Last Kiss”: the theme song for EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME, “Find Love” featured in SHISEIDO’s new global campaign “POWER IS YOU”, “Face My Fears” (opening theme for action role-playing game KINGDOM HEARTS Ⅲ), “Time” (main theme for NTV Sunday drama Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro), “PINK BLOOD” (main theme for anime series To Your Eternity) and “Darenimo Iwanai” (SUNTORY Tennensui CM song). Of course, it also has brand new songs including the title track “BAD MODE” and, on top of that, there will be some remixes as bonus tracks.

The Single-Run Limited Edition CD will be bundled with DVD and Blu-ray that contains “Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios” concert and a behind-the-scenes documentary of the show, along with music videos of “Time,” “One Last Kiss,” “PINK BLOOD,” “Kimini Muchuu,” and “BAD MODE.” This is sure to be a must-have item for the fans! Stay tuned!

CD Pre-Order : https://erj.lnk.to/0UsH19

Online Concert “Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios” To Be Streamed on January 19 at 8pm (JST) Viewing Tickets Now on Sale!

The wait is almost over. Here’s the update fans have all been waiting for. The online concert titled “Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios” will be streamed on the artist’s birthday, January 19.

For this performance, Utada gathered a group of renowned musicians led by bassist Jodi Milliner, the band master for their tour in 2018. The session is recorded and mixed by sound engineer Steve Fitzmaurice, who also worked on the new album. Video was directed by David Barnard, whose filmography includes Radiohead’s “In Rainbows – From Basement” and Eric Clapton’s “LOCKDOWN SESSIONS”. The idea is that the online show allows you to immerse yourself in the ultimate performance with the best sound and video in the most comfortable space of your choice.

It’s a rare opportunity for fans everywhere and the artist themselves to share and celebrate the release of the first new album in 3 years and 7 months, so don’t miss it!

“Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios” Official Website

https://www.utadahikaru.jp/livesessions2022/

Title: Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios

Date: January 19, 2022

Open 7pm (JST) / Start 8pm (JST) Ends 9:00pm (JST) tbc

Archive Streaming: Available through January 23, 2022 11:59pm (JST)            

Price: Viewing Ticket (includes Digital Invitation Card): 2,800JPY (incl. tax)

Ticket Sales: From December 9, 2021 12pm/Noon (JST) to January 23, 2022 10pm (JST) *All Platforms

Streaming Platform (Outside Japan):

Stagecrowd: https://intl.stagecrowd.live/hikaruutada_0119/

Ticket Info: https://intl.stagecrowd.live/inquiry_hikaruutada_0119/

*Available in: Mainland China (in cooperation with bilibili), United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil

bilibili: https://space.bilibili.com/628533885

Ticket Info: https://link.bilibili.com/p/help/index#/contact

Presented by U3MUSIC / Sony Music Labels EPIC Records Japan

Sponsored by Shiseido Company, Limited (SHISEIDO GINZA TOKYO) / KINGDOM HEARTS / Suntory / Sony Group Corporation Filming Equipment Provided by Sony Group Corporation

“Kimini Muchuu” Music Video Now Available on YouTube!

The lead single “Kimini Muchuu” has ranked in the number of charts in numerous countries and regions since its release, and the music video of the song is out too! It is created by the same director as the online concert, David Barnard, with footages from the performance, which also makes it an excellent teaser trailer of the show!

“Kimini Muchuu” Music Video

[New Album]

BAD MODE

Release Date:

Wednesday January 19, 2022 (Digital)

Wednesday February 23, 2022 (CD)

The Single-Run Limited Edition: CD+DVD+BD 6,800JPY (incl. tax)

Standard CD: 3,300JPY (incl. tax)

Purchase Benefits: Original Postcard

CD Pre-Order

https://erj.lnk.to/0UsH19

[Digital Single]

“Kimini Muchuu”

Release Date: Friday November 26, 2021

https://HikaruUtada.lnk.to/kiminimuchuuJP

“Kimini Muchuu” Music Video

* YouTube Premiere will start on December 9, 0:00 AM (JST)

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