Universal Music LLC (headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fujikura Hisashi; hereinafter referred to as “Universal Music”) will release Shiina Ringo’s new album “Hojoya” (pronounced: Hojoya) on Wednesday, May 29th.
Shiina Ringo has just celebrated her 25th anniversary since her debut. This new album, her first in five years, contains 13 songs. Along with songs produced with muses such as Utada Hikaru, AI, Nocchi (Perfume), Momo (Charan-Po-Rantan), Daoko, Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders, and Nakajima Ikki (tricot, Jenny High), the album also includes her latest single “Ningen to shite” and new versions of her singles “I Am a Cat’s Eye,” “Saraba Junjou,” and “Itowokashi.” In her previous album “Sandokushi,” released in 2019, duets with male guests were placed on even-numbered tracks, but in this album, duets with female guests are placed on odd-numbered tracks.
Advance ticket sales will be available exclusively to purchasers of this album for the band’s first arena tour in six years since 2018, “Nama Ringo Haku ’24 – Economic Recovery.” The sales period will run from 6:00 PM on Monday, July 8th until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 16th, and applications can be made on a special page using the “WaiWai Serial Number” included with the CD. The arena tour will kick off on October 5th at the Aomori Prefectural Skating Rink/Mori Transport Arena, and will cover 10 shows at 7 venues across the country. (*Please note that advance ticket sales will be decided by lottery.)
Tonight (May 29th) at 9pm, a special program to commemorate the release of the new album, “Snack Kimagure ~Remote Business~” will be streamed live on YouTube.
Ringo Shiina and Ikki Nakajima – Chirinuruo
Shiina Ringo and AI – March of the Living
Shiina Ringo and Nocchi – First KO win
Shiina Ringo New Album “Hojokai”
Release date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
[First press limited edition]UPCH-29472 ¥3,960 (tax included)
– Hardcover book with case
・Enclosed bonus: WaiWai serial number (Application deadline: July 16, 2024, 23:59)
[Regular Edition]UPCH-20671 ¥3,300 (tax included)
・First press bonus: WaiWai serial number (Application deadline: 23:59 on July 16, 2024)
＜Track List＞
01 Chirinuruo / Shiina Ringo and Nakajima Ikki (tricot, Jenny High)
02 I am a cat’s eye album ver. / Shiina Ringo
03 March of the Living / Shiina Ringo and AI
04 As a Human Being / Shiina Ringo
05 First KO win / Shiina Ringo and Nocchi (Perfume)
06 Open Secret album ver. / Shiina Ringo
07 Romance and Abacus TYO album ver. /Shiina Ringo and Utada Hikaru
08 Dazed and confused / Shiina Ringo
09 Draft 1 Solo Run / Shiina Ringo and the New School Leaders
10 Farewell to Pure Love album ver. / Shiina Ringo
11. Relaxed Triumph / Shiina Ringo and Daoko
12 Itowokasi album ver. /Shiina Ringo
13 Almost a bubble / Shiina Ringo and Momo (Charan Po Rantan)
■Shiina Ringo’s new album “Hojokai” purchase bonus
*Paper size: 12 x 12 cm
*The offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and will end once supplies run out.
*Some stores may not offer these special offers, so please be sure to check for yourself when making your reservation or purchase.
*The bonus image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
★Shiina Ringo’s 2024 arena tour “○生凛博’24―Economic Recovery―” to be held
Advance ticket sales available only to those who have purchased the “Hojoe” event
We have a special bonus for everyone who purchases Shiina Ringo’s new album “Hojokai,” released on May 29th. Advance ticket sales for the “Nama Ringo Haku ’24 – Economic Recovery” tour are available exclusively to purchasers of this album. You can apply on the special page using the “WaiWai Serial Number” enclosed in the CD. The application period is from 6:00 PM on Monday, July 8th to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 16th. Please make sure to adhere to the deadline and participate.
The WaiWai serial number and a link to the reception page exclusive to purchasers are clearly stated on the flyer included with the album “Hojokai.”
*Please note that advance ticket sales will be decided by lottery.
For more information about the “Fresh Apple Expo ’24 – Economic Recovery -“, please visit the special pages for each tour on the official website of the SR Nekoyanagi Main Line or the SR Nekoyanagi Main Line Pocket.
■SR Nekoyanagi Main Line Special Page
https://www.kronekodow.com/gaiko/ringo_expo2024/
■SR Nekoyanagi Main Line Pocket Special Page *Smartphone only
https://sp.kronekodow.com/goraku/ringo_expo2024/
★A special program to celebrate the release of the album “Hojokai”, “Snack Kimagure ~Remote Business~” will be streamed live on YouTube from 9pm on Wednesday, May 29th.
Special program to celebrate the release of the album “Hojokai”
“Snack Kimagure ~Remote Operation~“
YouTube Live broadcast from 9pm on Wednesday, May 29th
Viewing URL:https://www.youtube.com/live/soEk9C5onCk
★Shiina Ringo to hold in-store event to celebrate the release of her new album “Hojokai”
We will be holding an in-store day for the new album “Hojokai.”
Customers who purchase the new album “Hojokai” at the venue during the DAY period will receive their product in an original “Hojokai” shopper.
The two stores below will be offering original “Hojokai” shoppers until Sunday, June 2nd, so be sure to stop by.
■[Tokyo]Tower Records Shinjuku store
■[Fukuoka]Music Plaza Indo
*Please note that even during the campaign period, once all the shoppers have been sold out, the distribution will end.
For details on the venue, period, etc. of the In-Store Day, please see below and the special “Hojoya” website.
Shiina Ringo’s new album “Hojokai” special site https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/ringo/houjoya/
[Shiina Ringo / PROFILE]
Born November 25, 1978 in Fukuoka City
Debuted in 1998 with the single “Kofukuron.” Musician and stage director. Head of the band Tokyo Incidents.
In addition to his own activities, he is also actively involved in the performances of singers, dancers and actors, as well as providing music for stage productions, films, advertisements and TV programs.
In 2009, he received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists.
In 2016, he served as the production and music director for the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games, which received high praise both at home and abroad.
In 2019, he released the original album “Sandokushi” and the best album “Newton’s Apple ~My First Best Album~”.
In 2023, he released his first remix album, “Hyakuyaku no Cho.”
February 24th – May 10th National tour “Shiina Ringo and Her Boyfriends: The Impermanence of All Things” (11 cities/22 performances)
On May 24th, the single “I am a Cat’s Eye” was released.
On April 17, 2024, the single “Ningen shiteshi” will be released.
