CANDY TUNE Releases New Single 'HTAG', Gearing Up for 3rd Anniversary Live at Nippon Budokan

Gaining massive attention after their first appearance at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen last year, earning nominations in 6 categories at Japan's largest international music award 'MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026', and securing a 2-day 3rd-anniversary live at the Nippon Budokan this June along with 2 additional days at GLION ARENA KOBE in July, CANDY TUNE released their new song 'HTAG' digitally on Friday, May 22, 2026. The song incorporates elements of a 'flag-raising game' and features an intuitively catchy sound combined with massive call-and-response sections that naturally make the body want to move. It is certain to be a massive hit at the Budokan. Lyrics and composition were handled by Ryuji Yokoi, known for creating CANDY TUNE's popular live track 'Sonae Are Moumantai'. Sprinkled with uptempo progressions and playful arrangements, the track is finished in a way that allows listeners to feel the heat of a live concert venue just by listening to it. With the 'CANDY TUNE 3rd ANNIVERSARY LIVE 2026' finally kicking off at the Nippon Budokan on Friday, June 5th, fans are encouraged to listen to 'HTAG' and rush to the venue full of energy. CANDY TUNE Digital Single 'HTAG' Release Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Streaming URL: https://kawaii-lab.lnk.to/raise_the_flag 'CANDY TUNE 3rd ANNIVERSARY LIVE 2026' Dates: June 5 (Fri) and 6 (Sat), 2026 Venue: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo 'CANDY TUNE 3rd ANNIVERSARY LIVE 2026' (Additional Performances) Dates: July 21 (Tue) and 22 (Wed), 2026 Venue: GLION ARENA KOBE, Hyogo Details: https://candytune.asobisystem.com/feature/live_candytune_2026_3rdanniversarylive A 7-member idol group born from Asobisystem's idol project 'KAWAII LAB.'. The members are Bibian Murakawa, Mizuki Kirihara, Rino Fukuyama, Nanako Ogawa, Natsu Minami, Shizuka Miyano, and Kotomi Tachibana. Produced by model and talent Misa Kimura, the general producer of 'KAWAII LAB.'. Embracing KAWAII LAB.'s concept 'From Harajuku to the World', they are pushing a 'NEW WAY' forward from Harajuku, the city of fashion where diverse cultures and unique personalities gather. The group's name carries the wish that, just like 'CANDY' comes in various flavors and shapes, members with different preferences and distinct personalities can come together to play their pop 'TUNE'. Official site: https://candytune.asobisystem.com/ X: https://twitter.com/candy_tune_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/candy__tune TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@CANDY_TUNE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candy_tune