[Maki Goto]has finally arrived! Her first single in 13 years,[CLAP CLAP]will be available for download on 7/31, and the full version of the music video will also be released at the same time! Furthermore, the jacket photo of her original mini album “prAyer” will be released on 9/4!

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Goto Maki’s CD debut, and she has been announcing a number of anniversary projects.
The long-awaited new song, the digital single “CLAP CLAP”, which is the first in about 13 years, finally began distribution on various DSPs on July 31st.
The full version of the music video for the single was also released on YouTube at the same time. The teaser video for “CLAP CLAP” was released on Maki Goto’s official SNS and YouTube on July 27th, and it became a hot topic among fans, but the full version has finally been released at the same time as the single is distributed.

■CLAP CLAP Music Video


In addition, the cover photo for the original mini-album “prAyer,” which was recently announced to be released on September 4th, has also been fully unveiled.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Maki Goto in action in a music video, and the theme of the world within the[CLAP CLAP]video is that of a “reincarnated Maki Goto.”
Various aspects of Maki Goto are in perfect sync with the song, and even in the only teaser video released, various comments such as “Is it a long-awaited awakening on the operating table?”, “Is it a re-appearance from the water?”, “A passionate and intense dance that no one can touch”, and “A clapping scene with the biggest smile!” have further increased the sense of anticipation.

The mysterious butterfly is also depicted on the cover of the new album “prAyer,” as if foreshadowing the cover and music video for “CLAP CLAP.” The story itself is likely to attract even more attention as fans speculate on the titles of the track list.
Maki Goto is celebrating her 25th anniversary this year and has released a 7-track mini-album to show off her “resurrection” and “advent”. The release is sure to generate buzz among fans and beyond. While incorporating a new approach to sound that mixes various genres without clinging to the past, it is an ambitious work that has evolved into a more powerful version of the catchy sound from her idol days, as typified by her single “CLAP CLAP”.

The new album “prAyer” “Limited Edition First Press” will be released in a luxurious box set in limited quantities. In addition to the CD containing all 7 gems, the Blu-ray will also include a limited version of the music video, making-of and off-shot footage, a rare donut analog EP, a 40-page photo book with all-new photos, a special 25th anniversary baseball shirt, a special acrylic stand, and more. It’s an ultimate rare item that you must preorder, as it’s packed with everything you need to know about Maki Goto’s current worldview.

There is no doubt that the songs from this album, which has the same title as her previously announced 25th anniversary solo tour “Goto Maki 25th Anniversary Live Tour 2024 ~ pr∀yer ~,” will be fully showcased in her live performances, making this year’s Goto Maki even more one-of-a-kind.


Released on Wednesday, July 31st
Digital single[CLAP CLAP]
Streaming & Download:https://makigoto.lnk.to/CLAPCLAP

Mini album “prAyer” released on Wednesday, September 4th
[First release limited edition BOX version / Regular edition CD 2 format release]https://avex.lnk.to/gotomaki_prAyer_CD
★First press limited edition
CD + Blu-ray + Analog EP (7 inch)
BOX version with special bonuses ¥19,800 (tax included) / ¥18,000 (tax excluded)
＜First press limited edition lineup and bonus content＞
◆CD contains 7 songs in total
1. QUEENDOM 2. BAD BOY 3. prayer 4. Ivy 5. CLAP CLAP 6. Flirty Sun 7. I am
◆Blu-ray (2 MV songs “prayer~CLAP CLAP” *Blu-ray limited version)
+ Album interviews, making-of, and behind-the-scenes bonus footage included!
◆17cm (7 inch) analog record (Color Donut EP, 2 songs)
◆Luxurious BOX specification ※Includes the following luxurious bonuses
・A luxurious photo book with all-new photos (40 pages in total)
・25th anniversary original baseball shirt
・Special acrylic stand


[Event to be held to commemorate the release of Maki Goto’s 25th anniversary debut album “prAyer”]
“Maki Goto Premium Event Talk & Mini Live & Special Event”
*This event is limited to those who purchase the target products at Rakuten Books (first come, first served).
■Rakuten Books special website:https://r10.to/hkA4Z5

[Date/Venue]Sunday, October 13, 2024
CITY HALL & GALLERY GOTANDA (Gotanda, Tokyo)
■Event details
Talk & mini live, booklet signing session
*At the special event, the artist will sign the booklet and hand it over to you.
■ Eligible products
Released on September 4, 2024 Maki Goto ALBUM “prAyer” *First press limited edition
[CD + Blu-ray Disc + Analog]AVZD-63629/B-C
■Sales period (first come, first served)
First sale: Until 23:59 on Sunday, August 4, 2024
Secondary sales: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 19:00 to Sunday, September 29, 2024, 23:59

◆ “Maki Goto 25th Anniversary Live Tour 2024 ~ pr∀yer ~” to be held
September 16, 2024 (Monday, public holiday) Hyogo, Amashin Archaic Hall Octo
September 21, 2024 (Sat) Yamano Hall, Tokyo
※Tickets are on general sale now
[First-come-first-served ticket application URL]
Lawson Ticket:https://l-tike.com/makigoto/
ePlus:https://eplus.jp/gotomaki/
Ticket Pia:https://w.pia.jp/t/gotomaki/

《MAKI GOTO Official SNS》
Streaming/Download https://avex.lnk.to/goto_maki
■Official Website https://avex-management.jp/artists/talent/GOMAK
■YouTube channel “Gomaki’s Guild” https://youtube.com/channel/UCpZwrtcPizMdC4rlbGDZOKg
■YouTube channel “Gomaki and Ouki☆” https://youtube.com/channel/UC7a-9oGxX5pF-DvRaiY88qg
■Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goto_maki923/
■X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/gotomaki923
■TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@goto_maki923_official


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