RADWIMPS Release Anew Album and “World End Girl Friend” Music Video

RADWIMPS have returned with Anew, their first full-length studio album in four years, accompanied by the release of the music video for “World End Girl Friend.” Directed by Takeshi Maruyama, the video presents the story of a girl falling in love in a foreign land, weaving nostalgic imagery with a song that balances fresh energy with emotional weight. For RADWIMPS, it signals a new creative chapter while also reflecting on the past two decades of their career.

The album contains twelve tracks in total, ten of which are entirely new. It also includes previously released singles Tamamono, used as the theme for the NHK drama serial Anpan, and Meidai, the theme for NTV’s news zero. Different formats bring different bonuses, with the physical edition including an orchestral version of Tamamono and the digital edition featuring a new recording of DAI-DAN-EN feat. ZORN. These choices underline the band’s interest in revisiting and reinterpreting their catalog.

With Anew now here, the timing highlights its importance as the centerpiece of RADWIMPS’ 20th major debut anniversary. Beyond the standard release, the group has prepared a special edition that showcases their history while offering fans a chance to revisit defining performances.

Celebrating a 20th Anniversary

The 20th Anniversary Special Box includes footage from the band’s June 29 studio performance streamed on YouTube, as well as behind the scenes material and rare interviews. It also features archival concert film from their first Yokohama Arena show in 2007, offering a look at how the band presented themselves in their early arena days. Adding to the scope of the release is performance footage from their 2025 appearance at Fuji Rock Festival, connecting the early years to their most recent summer festival stage.

The special box also contains commemorative merchandise. An anniversary pouch holds three exclusive items created for the milestone, extending the set into both a musical and collectible package. International preorders are already available through the band’s official overseas store, ensuring that fans outside Japan can access the limited release.

By positioning the album alongside archival material, RADWIMPS frame Anew as both a forward looking work and a reflection on their evolution. The box set presents a timeline from their first arena headliner to their latest festival performance, reinforcing how the band continues to build on its history.

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Arena Tour and Anniversary Events

To support the album and celebrate the anniversary, RADWIMPS will embark on a seventeen date arena tour across Japan. The tour begins October 18 in Hiroshima and concludes December 27 in Tokyo, spanning nine major cities. Each stop offers fans a chance to hear the new material in large venues that match the band’s stature at their twentieth year.

Among the most anticipated dates are the three consecutive shows at Yokohama Arena. These concerts feature special guest appearances by BUMP OF CHICKEN on November 22, Vaundy on November 23, and YOASOBI on November 24. The collaboration between RADWIMPS and other leading Japanese artists marks a highlight of the anniversary and underscores the band’s place in the broader music landscape.

Tickets for the tour are already available, and demand is expected to remain high throughout the run. For a band that continues to sell out internationally, the anniversary shows in their home country stand as a key moment for both long time fans and new listeners drawn in by Anew.

RADWIMPS 20^th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR
Oct. 18 & 19       HIROSHIMA – Hiroshima Green Arena
Oct. 23 & 24       MIYAGI – Xebio Arena Sendai
Nov. 1 & 2           NAGANO – Nagano Big Hat
Nov. 6                 FUKUOKA – Marine Messe Fukuoka A
Nov. 22               KANAGAWA – Yokohama Arena (Guest: BUMP OF CHICKEN)
Nov. 23               KANAGAWA – Yokohama Arena (Guest: Vaundy)
Nov. 24               KANAGAWA – Yokohama Arena (Guest: YOASOBI)
Dec. 2 & 3          OSAKA – Osaka Castle Hall
Dec. 14              AICHI – Port Messe Nagoya Exhibition Hall 1
Dec. 20 & 21      KAGAWA – Anabuki Arena Kagawa
Dec. 26 & 27      TOKYO – Ariake Arena

A Global Legacy

Formed in 2001 and signed to a major label in 2005, RADWIMPS have released nine studio albums and contributed scores to Makoto Shinkai’s internationally acclaimed films Your Name, Weathering With You, and Suzume. Their soundtrack work earned them recognition at the Japanese Academy Awards for Best Original Score, further broadening their reputation beyond rock music.

In 2021 the band released FOREVER DAZE, a project that reflected the challenges of the pandemic and expanded their collaborative approach. That album led to a nationwide Japanese tour and eventually a sold out run of concerts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, solidifying their global presence. By 2024 they had extended their reach to Latin America and further parts of Asia, ensuring their anniversary year would arrive with momentum.

With Anew, RADWIMPS balance nostalgia with innovation. The album connects their past work to their present artistic direction, while the anniversary events and box set celebrate their journey from small venues to international stages. It positions them as a band still in motion, using the milestone year to reflect while also looking forward.

Fans can explore more about Anew and RADWIMPS’ 20th anniversary through the band’s official website and the dedicated 20th Anniversary site. Updates and behind-the-scenes content can be found on RADWIMPS’ official Instagram, Yojiro Noda’s Instagram, and Yusuke Takeda’s Instagram. Music videos, live performances, and archival material are available on their YouTube channel. International fans can preorder the 20th Anniversary Special Box and access other releases through the official RADWIMPS overseas store. Full tour information, including ticket availability for their 17-date Japanese arena tour, is listed at radwimps.jp/20th_TOUR.

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Key Takeaways

• Anew is RADWIMPS’ first studio album in four years.
• The album includes twelve tracks with format specific bonus material.
• A 20th Anniversary Special Box offers rare footage and commemorative merchandise.
• The band will perform a seventeen show Japanese arena tour through the end of 2025.
• RADWIMPS continue to hold international recognition through tours and soundtrack work.