YOASOBI

ABOUT

Since forming in 2019 under the slogan “novel into music”, YOASOBI have built a distinctive musical identity around transforming stories into songs, bringing together vivid storytelling, expansive production and ikura’s instantly recognisable vocals. Their innovative approach has helped them become a defining force in modern J-pop, connecting with audiences far beyond Japan.

Their breakout debut, “Into The Night (Yoru ni Kakeru),” topped multiple Japanese charts and became a streaming phenomenon, surpassing 1.2 billion cumulative streams. In 2021, YOASOBI ranked No. 1 on Spotify’s list of the most-played Japanese artists internationally, while their track “Monster (Kaibutsu)” was named one of TIME’s 10 Best Songs of 2021.

In 2023, YOASOBI reached another global milestone with “Idol,” the explosive hit that topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 year-end chart and spent 22 consecutive weeks at No. 1. The song also set a record for the fastest single to reach 100 million streams on the Billboard Japan chart and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, cementing the duo’s status as a worldwide phenomenon.

YOASOBI’s international live credentials have continued to grow. In 2024, they delivered acclaimed performances at Coachella andLollapalooza, alongside sold-out shows in North America, including New York’s Radio City Music Hall. In 2025, the duo completed its largest Asia arena tour to date, described as the largest arena tour ever undertaken by a Japanese artist, before taking its headline show to London’s OVO Arena Wembley and performing at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound.