On April 10th, Hikaru Utada will release her all-time best album “SCIENCE FICTION” to commemorate her 25th anniversary since her debut. This album is a collection of her 25 years of work, and contains 26 songs in total, including 3 newly recorded songs and 10 new mixed versions. This album is a work that expresses her gratitude to her longtime fans and expresses Hikaru Utada’s ever-evolving artistry.
To commemorate the release of her best album, MTV has selected her as the most important artist to be promoted for a month as “ARTIST OF THE MONTH”, and in commemoration of the release of her best album, “MTV Unplugged: Utada”, which was recorded in 2001, has been selected as the most important artist that MTV will push for a month. We will deliver her charm from various angles, such as the encore broadcast of “Hikaru”, special features on past music videos, and valuable live footage.
Furthermore, starting today, we will begin a project to determine the most popular music video chosen by fan voting. Votes are being accepted from the voting page until noon on Monday, April and August. We will announce the top 10 Utada Hikaru music videos based on fan voting during the program.
-
Program broadcast schedule
“MTV Unplugged: Hikaru Utada”
The memorable “MTV Unplugged: Hikaru Utada”, the first production by MTV Japan, will be aired! “Unplugged” means “unplugged,” and it sticks to an acoustic method, maintaining the intimacy unique to a live performance while also achieving a tense sense of unity with the audience.It is just a TV program. MTV’s popular show transcends boundaries and is supported by artists, the music industry, and music fans around the world. “MTV Unplugged: Hikaru Utada” features Hikaru Utada, who was born in New York, the birthplace of Unplugged, and cultivated her musicality in Japan and the United States, and is the first production by MTV Japan, featuring a prominent production staff from the United States. , became a big topic. The recording took place at Tennozu Studio in 2001, and Hikaru Utada performed songs such as “Addicted To You”, “Automatic”, ” They performed acoustic versions of eight songs, including “FINAL DISTANCE” and U2’s cover song “With Or Without You.” The spectacular live performance of Hikaru Utada, who was only 18 years old at the time, on the historic “MTV Unplugged” stage is a must-see!
【On-air date】
Sunday, April 14th 21:00-22:00, Thursday, April 18th 20:00-21:00, Monday, April 29th 24:00-25:00
“Making of…Unplugged Hikaru Utada”
A making-of program that reveals the behind-the-scenes of “MTV Unplugged: Hikaru Utada” recorded in 2001. A behind-the-scenes look at the production, including interviews with Hikaru Utada, staff interviews, and rehearsal scenes.
【On-air date】
Sunday, April 14th 22:00-22:30, Thursday, April 18th 21:00-21:30, Monday, April 29th 25:00-25:30
“Hikaru Utada MUSIC VIDEO HISTORY”
We bring you the music videos of her, who has always vividly depicted emotions with her unique sensibilities and continued to create gems of music.
【On-air date】
Sunday, April 14th 17:30-21:00, Thursday, April 18th 21:30-25:00, Tuesday, April 30th 19:30-23:00
“Hikaru Utada Live Selection”
The program will feature a selection of Hikaru Utada’s past live videos. Don’t miss the spectacular live performance!
【On-air date】
Sunday, April 14th 22:30-23:30
“Hikaru Utada VideoSelects Ver. with lyrics”
The program will feature Hikaru Utada’s music video with lyrics.
【On-air date】
April 16th (Tuesday) 17:00-18:00, April 20th (Saturday) 6:00-7:00
“Hikaru Utada Top 10”
Announcing the top 10 of Hikaru Utada’s music videos, based on fan voting, as she celebrates her 25th anniversary since her debut! What are the top 10 music videos chosen by fans?
【On-air date】
Friday, April 26th 21:00-22:00
◇Program content details◇
・MTV Japan site URL
https://www2.mtvjapan.com/music/
・Music video voting page URL
https://forms.gle/ohwhns66VLana3fj6
Voting deadline: April/August (Monday) noon
・How to watch MTV
https://promo.skyperfectv.co.jp/guide/?mtv=howto
■About MTVhttp://www.mtvjapan.com/
One of the world’s largest youth music and entertainment brands, operating in over 180 countries around the world. The number of viewers worldwide is over 750 million households, and in Japan there are approximately 6.5 million households (as of the end of July 2021). A variety of music and artist-related content, such as exclusive footage and live footage of big artists, domestic and international awards and events, and more, is being broadcast 24 hours a day in an original Japanese format, making use of its network around the world. Nationwide cable TV, SKY PerfecTV! It can be viewed in homes, city hotels, restaurants, etc. via broadband broadcasting.
![[LIL LEAGUE]Pre-distribution of “Ichibanboshi”, which includes the new single “Shiki Saigoiyo” to be released on 1/8 (Wednesday), has started.](https://tokytunes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LIL-LEAGUEPre-distribution-of-Ichibanboshi-which-includes-the-new-single-Shiki-768x768.jpg)
![[BE:FIRST]Announced the double A-side single “Spacecraft / Sailing” to be released on February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) on the first day of his first dome tour! The latest visuals have also been released!](https://tokytunes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BEFIRSTAnnounced-the-double-A-side-single-Spacecraft-Sailing-to-be-768x512.jpg)