Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takashi Fujikura / Universal Music) has released Travis Japan’s second album “VIIsual” (pronunciation: visual) for 12 years. It will be released on Wednesday, April 4th.
Travis Japan has completed the “Travis Japan World Tour 2024 Road to A,” a tour that started in September and visited six cities in total: Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York.
The title of this work, “VIIsual” (pronunciation: visual), is to visualize (envision) the miracle of seven people, each with their own strong individuality, becoming a group as Travis Japan, and at the same time to visualize the miracle of seven people, each with their own strong individuality, as a group through music. We purposely used the Roman numeral “VII” (7) in the title, with the hope of visualizing the individuality of the company. Released in 4 formats: first T edition, first J edition, regular edition, and FC limited edition, “TGI Friday Night” was released digitally in March, and is an insert song for the TV Asahi drama “Tokyo Tower” starring Genta Matsuda. “Sweetest Tune”, “Fly Higher”, the opening theme for the TV anime “Daikyu”, in which Nyoeru Kawashima tried his hand at voice acting for the first time, “Staying with”, the insert song for the movie “Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days” starring Kaito Nakamura. Contains 13 songs including “You”. Seven of the songs on the album were supervised by the members.
The bonus disc for the first T-edition is a video disc that includes music videos and Behind the scenes for “TGI Friday Night,” “Sweetest Tune,” and “Crazy Crazy,” which were released this year, and a music video for the new song “BO$$Y” included in the album. In addition to recording variety content such as “Behind the Scenes”, “Behind the Scenes” during the jacket photo and artwork shooting, and “VIIsual Championship,” it also comes with a 32-page booklet. The bonus disc for the first J edition includes 9 songs from his junior days before his major debut. The regular edition includes the bonus track “TGI Friday Night -Japanese ver.-” and remixes of two new songs from the album.
The bonus disc for the FC limited edition includes a CD and a video disc, and the CD includes the unit song “Trick! Trick!” by Kaito Miyachika, Tatsuya Shichigosankake, and Kaito Matsukura, and the unit song “Warm” by Kaito Nakamura and Genta Matsuda. it Up” and the unit song “Lonely Stars” by Nyoeru Kawashima and Kanya Yoshizawa, which is a different unit from last year’s album. The video disc includes music videos for two songs released this year, music videos for two new songs included in the album, Behind the Scenes, recording scenes for unit songs, and a video that allows you to experience a simulated date at home with the members. It is recorded.
As a first-come, first-served external bonus at each EC site and store, there is a photo card (A6 size) for the FC limited edition (Blu-ray/DVD), and a clear poster (B4 size) for the first T edition (Blu-ray/DVD). , the first J edition will receive a sticker sheet (A6 size), the regular edition (first press) will receive a set of 7 trading cards, and those who purchase all three versions at the same time will receive a mini pouch. (*FC limited edition is sold only on the FC site *3 types can be purchased at the same time: first T edition (either with BD or DVD) + first J edition + regular edition (first press))
To commemorate the release and distribution of the album, a download campaign and LINE playback campaign are being held. On the same day (12/4), the entire English version of this work, “VIIsual -Global Edition-” was also digitally released to the world.
Travis Japan – ‘Crazy Crazy’ Music Video
Travis Japan – ‘BO$$Y’ Music Video
Travis Japan ‘VIIsual’ -Special Teaser-
Travis Japan 2nd album “VIIsual”
Released on Wednesday, December 4, 2024<*Distribution release also on the same day>
https://TravisJapan.lnk.to/VIIsualCD
[All formats Disc 1 (CD)](13 songs common to CD + 3 songs limited to regular edition)
01. Crazy Crazy
02. Golden Girl
03. Sweetest Tune
04. Fly Higher
05.BO$$Y
06. Rush
07. Whiskey and Tonic
08. TGI Friday Night
09.HBD
10. Fireflies
11. Thrill
12. Staying with you
13. Underdogs
★14. TGI Friday Night -Japanese ver.-
★15. Crazy Crazy – Yunosuke Remix
★16. BO$$Y – ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo) Remix
【form】
■One Piece Box + Tall Digipack + Booklet + Goods (Acrylic Mirror)
▼FC limited edition (2CD + Blu-ray + goods)[Productnumber:PROJ-1930/Amount:¥4982(excluding)¥5480(included)]
▼FC limited edition (2CD + DVD + goods)[Productnumber:PROJ-1931/Price:¥4527(excluding)¥4980(included)]
[Disc1 (CD)]Contains 13 songs including “TGI Friday Night”, “Sweetest Tune”, “Crazy Crazy”, “Fly Higher”, “Staying with you”, etc.
[Disc2 (CD)]3 unit songs
[Disc3 (Blu-ray /DVD)]Luxury bonus footage
■Three-sided back case + digipak + booklet
▼First T edition (CD + Blu-ray)[Product number: UPCC-9006/Price: ¥4,073 (excluding) ¥4,480 (included)]
▼First T edition (CD + DVD)[Productnumber:UPCC-9007/Price:¥3618(excluding)¥3980(included)]
[Disc1 (CD)]Contains 13 songs including “TGI Friday Night”, “Sweetest Tune”, “Crazy Crazy”, “Fly Higher”, “Staying with you”, etc.
[Disc2 (Blu-ray /DVD)]Luxury bonus footage
■Three-sided back case + digipak + booklet
▼First J edition (2CD)[Productnumber:UPCC-9008/9/Price:¥3618(excluding)¥3980(included)]
[Disc1 (CD)]Contains 13 songs including “TGI Friday Night”, “Sweetest Tune”, “Crazy Crazy”, “Fly Higher”, “Staying with you”, etc.
[Disc2 (CD)]9 junior period songs
■Three-sided back case + jewel case + booklet
▼Regular edition first press production limited (CD)[Productnumber:UPCC-9010/Amount:¥3000(excluding)¥3300(included)]
[Disc1 (CD)]13 songs in total including “TGI Friday Night”, “Sweetest Tune”, “Crazy Crazy”, “Fly Higher”, “Staying with you”, etc. + 3 bonus tracks included
FC limited edition
Disc2(CD)
01. Trick! Trick!
02. Warm it Up
03. Lonely Stars
Disc3(Blu-ray/DVD)
・TGI Friday Night -Video Clip-
・Sweetest Tune -Video Clip-
・Crazy Crazy -Video Clip-
・BO$$Y -Video Clip-
・Crazy Crazy -Behind the scenes-
・BO$$Y -Behind the scenes-
・“Trick! Trick!”, “Warm it Up”, “Lonely Stars” -Recording behind the scenes-
・VIIsual special project ~Aspirational date at home~
First T edition
Disc2(Blu-ray/DVD)
・TGI Friday Night -Video Clip-
・Sweetest Tune -Video Clip-
・Crazy Crazy -Video Clip-
・BO$$Y -Video Clip-
・TGI Friday Night -Behind the scenes-
・Sweetest Tune -Behind the scenes-
・Crazy Crazy -Behind the scenes-
・BO$$Y -Behind the scenes-
・VIIsual -Behind the scenes-
・Travis Japan’s House ~VIIsual Championship~
First J edition
Disc2(CD)
01. Dance With Me ~Lesson 1~
02. Happy Groovy
03. VOLCANO
04. Namida crystal
05. GET ALIVE
06. Free your mind
07.Blue masquerade
08. To the top
09. Bring Back
[First-come, first-served external benefit]
・First T edition (Blu-ray/DVD) common/Bonus: Clear poster (B4)
・First J edition/Bonus: Sticker sheet (A6)
・Regular edition (first press) / Bonus: 7 types of trading cards set
・Bonus for purchasing 3 types at the same time/Mini pouch
*3 formats = First T edition (either with BD or DVD) + First J edition + Regular edition (first press)
FC limited edition (Blu-ray/DVD) common/Bonus: Photo card (A6)
[Initial inclusion bonus]
・First T edition (with BD/DVD)/serial code for viewing limited time video A
・First J edition/Serial code for limited time video B viewing
・Regular edition (first press)/Serial code for viewing limited time video C
Video viewing period: December 3, 2024 (Tuesday) 12:00 noon to February 28, 2025 (Friday) 18:00
Released simultaneously with 2nd ALBUM
[Title]“VIIsual -Global Edition-”
[Release date]Delivered on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
“VIIsual” release/distribution commemorative campaign starts
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/travisjapan/news/2024-12-04/
●Live information
“Travis Japan Concert Tour 2025 VIIsual”
January 4th (Sat) 17:30 START
Sunday, January 5th 13:00 START/17:30 START
Monday, January 6th 13:30 START/ 18:00 START
Tuesday, January 7th 18:00 START
(Kanagawa) Yokohama Arena
Saturday, February 8th 13:00 START/17:30 START
Sunday, February 9th 15:00 START
(Aichi) Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi Prefecture International Exhibition Center) Hall A
March 15th (Sat) 13:00 START/17:30 START
Sunday, March 16th 15:00 START
(Miyagi) Sekisui Heim Super Arena
Saturday, March 29th 13:00 START/17:30 START
Sunday, March 30th 15:00 START
(Fukuoka) Marine Messe Fukuoka A Building
April 5th (Sat) 13:00 START/17:30 START
Sunday, April 6th 15:00 START
(Shizuoka) Ecopa Arena
May 4th (Sunday/Holiday) 18:00 START
May 5th (Monday/Holiday) 13:30 START/ 18:00 START
May 6th (Tuesday/Closed) 13:00 START/17:30 START
(Osaka) Osaka Castle Hall
May 31st (Sat) 17:30 START
Sunday, June 1st 13:30 START
(Hokkaido) Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena
Saturday, June 7th 13:00 START/17:30 START
Sunday, June 8th 15:00 START
(Chiba) LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay
BIOGRAPHY
●Travis Japan
Formed in 2012.
Michael Jackson’s choreographer Travis Payne conducted the audition and formed the members. The group’s name was also changed to “Travis Japan” after Travis Payne. After a change in members, we have been active with the current seven members since 2017.
From March 2022, he will study abroad in Los Angeles, USA to improve his skills.
He made his worldwide debut on Capitol Records on October 28th (Friday) with “JUST DANCE!”, becoming the first Japanese artist to have a debut song.
Charted at #5 on Billboard Global excluding US (as of 11/12).
Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking (as of 11/7) 3 songs simultaneously in the TOP 10!
First tour after debut starting January 28, 2023 with a total of 23 performances in 5 cities nationwide.
“Travis Japan Debut Concert Tour 2023 THE SHOW ~Welcome back~” was held, attracting 230,000 people.
On March 29th (Wednesday), the video product “Travis Japan – The untold story of LA -” was released and ranked in the Oricon Weekly Video Ranking.
Won first place in three video categories at the same time.
May 15th (Monday) “Moving Pieces” ranked 1st in the Oricon weekly digital single (single song) weekly ranking,
Achieved 1st place on Billboard JAPAN Top Download Songs / 3rd place on Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.
“Moving Pieces -EP” released on June 5th (Monday) ranked first in the Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking as of June 19th.
On July 3rd (Monday), “Candy Kiss” ranked first on the Oricon weekly digital single (single song) ranking, and its first week download count of 61,000 was the highest number of first week downloads this year.
Wednesday, August 30th At “Travis Japan Debut Concert 2023 THE SHOW ~Welcome back~”
1st place in 3 categories of Oricon Weekly Video Ranking.
On December 20th (Wednesday), he released his first music CD, “Road to A,” which ranked first in the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings: Weekly Album/Weekly Digital Album, Weekly Total Album, Billboard Charts JAPAN Recorded Hot Albums /Download Albums /Top Albums Sales /Artist 100.
An arena tour (Travis Japan Concert Tour 2024 Road to Authenticity) will be held from January 4, 2024 to May 12, with 29 performances at 8 locations nationwide, attracting approximately 310,000 people.
“TGI Friday Night”, released on March 18, 2024, ranked 1st and 2nd in the Oricon weekly digital single (single song) ranking (according to Oricon research as of 4/1), and also ranked 1st in the Billboard JAPAN “Download Songs”. 2nd place on the Billboard JAPAN HOT100.
“Sweetest Tune”, released on June 10th, received 51,000 DLs (50,706 DLs) in the first week and debuted at number 1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking as of June 24th. It was his fifth digital single to reach number one.
“Travis Japan Concert Tour 2024 “Road to Authenticity”, released on August 14th, also won first place in three video categories (according to Oricon as of August 26th), making them the most popular boy band at the moment.
Starting with the Taipei performance on September 3rd, Travis will hold his first world tour, “Travis Japan World Tour 2024 Road to A,” visiting 6 cities around the world. In October, performances were held in three American cities (Seattle, LA, and NY).
★2022.03.27 WORLD OF DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Orange County Team Division 3rd place
★2022.06.11-06.12 Appearance at outdoor music festival “Rising Japan MusicFest in LA”
★2022.07.01-07.04 Anime Expo 2022[Los Angeles Convention Center]Guest appearance
★2022.07.13 America’s Got Talent Season 17 participation
★2022.07.29-07.31 WORLD OF DANCE 2022
★2022.07.29 USA DIVISION 4th place Best Costume award
★2022.07.30 TEAM DIVISION 9th place Crowd Favorite award
★2022.07.31 WORLD FINAL 14th place Crowd Favorite Award
★2022.09.07 America’s Got Talent Season 17 Semi-Final Participation
★2024.01.22 America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League appearance
Travis Japan ‘VIIsual’ Limited Edition T -Special Movie Teaser-
Travis Japan ‘VIIsual’ Limited Edition J -Special Movie Teaser-
Travis Japan ‘VIIsual’ Fan Club Exclusive Edition – Special Movie Teaser –
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