Chilli Beans. Drops “Welcome to My Castle” with a Must-See MV for “Welcome”!

Three-Piece Band Chilli Beans. Unveils Second Full Album “Welcome to My Castle” on December 13th

Chilli Beans., the dynamic trio, released their second full album “Welcome to My Castle” on December 13th. The album cover, sprinkled with clever references to the titular “castle”, exudes an air of mystery with its misty surroundings, promising a fresh peek into the evolving world of Chilli Beans.

Packed with 13 tracks, the album features the ending theme of the anime “ONE PIECE”, “Raise”, and the theme song “I like you” from the TV drama “Don’t Time Travel, Lovers”. This marks Chilli Beans.’s first concept album, with 9 of the tracks being freshly penned, tailoring to the album’s theme.

The recording sessions were star-studded, featuring contributions from Okamoto Reiji (OKAMOTO’S) on “spark”, Yoshihiko Yoshida (tricot) on “Welcome” and “105☻”, and Yuumi on “aaa”, “stressed”, “you n me”, “wonderland”, and “Raise”.

The limited first edition of the album includes a DVD or Blu-ray Disc titled “OFF BEANS. A Belated Summer Vacation 2023”, showcasing the busy trio unexpectedly enjoying a day off during their summer holiday. The video captures the members relishing their break, reflecting on their journey, and includes classic Chilli Beans.-style footage. It might be a bit difficult to get your hands on this overseas… Enjoy it first on Streaming and YouTube!

Directed by Masaki Watanabe, the music video for “Welcome” is shot in first-person perspective, inviting viewers into Chilli Beans.’s castle for a grand experience.

“Welcome to My Castle” Tracklist

1. Intro
   Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
2. Hello bad boy
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
3. Welcome
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
   Drums: Yoshihiko Yoshida (tricot)
4. aaa
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
   Drums：Yuumi
5. My life is saikooo
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
6. doll
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
7. stressed
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
   Drums：Yuumi
8. you n me
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
   Drums：Yuumi
9. wonderland
   Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
   Drums：Yuumi
10. 105☻
    Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
    Drums: Yoshihiko Yoshida (tricot)
11. Raise
    Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
    Drums：Yuumi
12. spark
    Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.
    Drums: Okamoto Reiji (OKAMOTO’S)
13. I like you
    Lyrics, Music, Arranged：Chilli Beans.

Artist Profile: Chilli Beans.

“Formed in 2019 by Moto (Vocals), Maika (Bass & Vocals), and Lily (Guitar & Vocals), Chilli Beans. is a three-piece band known for their catchy rock sound blended with next-gen vibes. Their debut Digital EP in August 2021 featured “”lemonade””, which hit No. 1 on Spotify’s “”Viral Top 50 (Japan)””, marking their rapid rise in popularity. Renowned for their exceptional songwriting, harmonious choruses, and stunning live performances, the band continues to captivate audiences. They released their second Digital EP “”Daydream”” in March 2022, with “”Tremolo”” being featured in the Rosette “”Dreaming Balm”” commercial. Their second Digital Single “”My Boy””, released on April 13th, was chosen as the opening theme for MBS’s drama “”Moto Kare ← Retry””. Their debut full album, “”Chilli Beans.””, was announced for release on July 13th, 2022.

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