MINMI × INFINITY16 Collaborate on New Works After Approximately 14 Years: "Ohka Ranman" and "Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba" Born in Sync with Fireworks, Released Digitally for Two Consecutive Weeks
MINMI and INFINITY16 reunite after approximately 14 years to digitally release two new songs, "Ohka Ranman" and "Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba," born from a synchronization project with the "Ohka Ranman" fireworks festival, over two consecutive weeks. MINMI is also scheduled for her first Nippon Budokan performance in October 2026, making these releases significant as she approaches a new milestone.
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This project originated from the "Ohka Ranman" fireworks festival held at Festival Walk Soga in Chiba. Last year, it was planned as original music synchronized with the fireworks, and after receiving a great response at the venue, it has now been refined and officially released.
The tracks are produced by DJ MaL, an ally of both MINMI and INFINITY16.
Furthermore, mixing and mastering were handled by Marco Ciuch and IRKO at StudioBeat3 in Los Angeles. IRKO is known as an engineer who has worked on projects for global artists including Ye, Jay-Z, and The Weeknd, elevating the sound of this work to international standards.
MINMI, with her unique voice and presence, and INFINITY16, representing Japan's reggae scene, have collaborated. As the artist/project "Ohka Ranman," named directly after the fireworks festival, two works have been completed that engrave the momentary brilliance blooming in the night sky and the passion burning deep in the chest into sound.
It has also been decided that MINMI will hold her first Nippon Budokan performance on Thursday, October 8, 2026. These two new releases, coming as the artist approaches a new milestone, are expected to attract attention as works that vividly reflect MINMI's current position.
This new collaboration between MINMI and INFINITY16 is their first in approximately 14 years since "Ame nochi Hare" in 2012. As the two, who have long led their respective fields, cross paths again after time, a "sound that should be heard now" has been born, going beyond mere nostalgia.
The "Ohka Ranman" project is planned to continue focusing on the synchronization of fireworks displays and original music, and will be released from the newly established label "AGEHA ENTERTAINMENT.,ltd" for this project. Various developments are planned beyond just music releases.
**Distribution Information**
Title: "Ohka Ranman feat. INFINITY16 & MINMI"
Distribution Date: May 7, 2026 (Thursday) 0:00
Artist Name: Ohka Ranman
Title: "Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba feat. MINMI & INFINITY16"
Distribution Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) 0:00
Artist Name: Ohka Ranman
Ohka Ranman
Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba
**Distribution Links**
"Ohka Ranman feat. INFINITY16 & MINMI"
LinkCore: https://linkco.re/Ys5SuZn0
"Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba feat. MINMI & INFINITY16"
LinkCore: https://linkco.re/7vPhEGEE
**MINMI Comment**
For the Ohka Ranman fireworks festival, I collaborated with INFINITY16 after 14 years! The songs project the vibe of 90s to Y2K dancehall reggae into the present. I hope people who were in their prime during that era, and people today, will enjoy it. I put the message of finding your own "AXIS" – your own core, not the world's standards – into this song. I hope it becomes a song that illuminates hearts instantly like fireworks, yet remains in everyone's chest.
**INFINITY16 Comment**
With the desire to make beautiful flowers bloom in 2026 and take on new challenges, MINMI and INFINITY16 collaborated on the theme of Ohka Ranman after a long time. Two songs with completely different atmospheres have been completed, both with the best sound and content, so everyone, please listen! After listening, coming to the live show is part of the package. MINMI and INFINITY16's live shows are 100% exciting wherever they perform, starting with the Ohka Ranman outdoor festival in Chiba, so we would be delighted if everyone could come to the live shows!
**Profile**
**[Ohka Ranman]**
Ohka Ranman is a project born from the fireworks festival held at Festival Walk Soga in Chiba. It started as a project to synchronize fireworks with original music, and aims for multifaceted development across music, live production, and visual expression. It is also released from the newly established label "AGEHA ENTERTAINMENT.,ltd" for this project.
**Related Links**
Official Homepage: https://9entertainment.net/ohkaranman/
X: https://x.xom/OHKARANMAN9
Ohka Ranman
**[MINMI]**
MINMI is a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
The tracks are produced by DJ MaL, an ally of both MINMI and INFINITY16.
Furthermore, mixing and mastering were handled by Marco Ciuch and IRKO at StudioBeat3 in Los Angeles. IRKO is known as an engineer who has worked on projects for global artists including Ye, Jay-Z, and The Weeknd, elevating the sound of this work to international standards.
MINMI, with her unique voice and presence, and INFINITY16, representing Japan's reggae scene, have collaborated. As the artist/project "Ohka Ranman," named directly after the fireworks festival, two works have been completed that engrave the momentary brilliance blooming in the night sky and the passion burning deep in the chest into sound.
It has also been decided that MINMI will hold her first Nippon Budokan performance on Thursday, October 8, 2026. These two new releases, coming as the artist approaches a new milestone, are expected to attract attention as works that vividly reflect MINMI's current position.
This new collaboration between MINMI and INFINITY16 is their first in approximately 14 years since "Ame nochi Hare" in 2012. As the two, who have long led their respective fields, cross paths again after time, a "sound that should be heard now" has been born, going beyond mere nostalgia.
The "Ohka Ranman" project is planned to continue focusing on the synchronization of fireworks displays and original music, and will be released from the newly established label "AGEHA ENTERTAINMENT.,ltd" for this project. Various developments are planned beyond just music releases.
**Distribution Information**
Title: "Ohka Ranman feat. INFINITY16 & MINMI"
Distribution Date: May 7, 2026 (Thursday) 0:00
Artist Name: Ohka Ranman
Title: "Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba feat. MINMI & INFINITY16"
Distribution Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) 0:00
Artist Name: Ohka Ranman
Ohka Ranman
Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba
**Distribution Links**
"Ohka Ranman feat. INFINITY16 & MINMI"
LinkCore: https://linkco.re/Ys5SuZn0
"Taisetsu na Kimi no Soba feat. MINMI & INFINITY16"
LinkCore: https://linkco.re/7vPhEGEE
**MINMI Comment**
For the Ohka Ranman fireworks festival, I collaborated with INFINITY16 after 14 years! The songs project the vibe of 90s to Y2K dancehall reggae into the present. I hope people who were in their prime during that era, and people today, will enjoy it. I put the message of finding your own "AXIS" – your own core, not the world's standards – into this song. I hope it becomes a song that illuminates hearts instantly like fireworks, yet remains in everyone's chest.
**INFINITY16 Comment**
With the desire to make beautiful flowers bloom in 2026 and take on new challenges, MINMI and INFINITY16 collaborated on the theme of Ohka Ranman after a long time. Two songs with completely different atmospheres have been completed, both with the best sound and content, so everyone, please listen! After listening, coming to the live show is part of the package. MINMI and INFINITY16's live shows are 100% exciting wherever they perform, starting with the Ohka Ranman outdoor festival in Chiba, so we would be delighted if everyone could come to the live shows!
**Profile**
**[Ohka Ranman]**
Ohka Ranman is a project born from the fireworks festival held at Festival Walk Soga in Chiba. It started as a project to synchronize fireworks with original music, and aims for multifaceted development across music, live production, and visual expression. It is also released from the newly established label "AGEHA ENTERTAINMENT.,ltd" for this project.
**Related Links**
Official Homepage: https://9entertainment.net/ohkaranman/
X: https://x.xom/OHKARANMAN9
Ohka Ranman
**[MINMI]**
MINMI is a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.