Celebrating the Digital Release of 'Thunderbolt'! Yuuri Special Listening Party on AWA Lounge

AWA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akimi Tokiwa), operator of the subscription-based music streaming service 'AWA,' will host a Yuuri special listening party on its free online space 'AWA Lounge' on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

This event celebrates the digital release of her latest track 'Thunderbolt' and will feature not only the new song but also a full broadcast of Yuuri’s past hits. Staff members from Yuuri’s team will join the event to share comments and behind-the-scenes stories about the songs. AWA Lounge is open to everyone for free, and by downloading the AWA app in advance, participants can enjoy song requests and real-time chat interaction with fellow listeners. Don’t miss the Yuuri special listening party on AWA Lounge!

Yuuri Special Listening Party on AWA Lounge

Date & Time: Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

※ The artist herself will not be appearing.

※ The event may be canceled suddenly.

▼ Participation URL

https://mf.awa.fm/open_yuuri_0710_pr

Yuuri

Born in Mihama, Chiba Prefecture

A singer-songwriter with a powerful voice capable of interpreting any song through her unique artistic lens.

In June 2019, she began posting singing videos on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, which quickly went viral on social media and YouTube, drawing widespread attention.

Her song 'Kakurenbo,' released on December 1, 2019, ranked high on multiple digital platforms.

The widespread use of her music in TikTok and other social media videos sparked the 'Kakurenbo phenomenon.'

She made her major debut on August 9, 2020, with the digital single 'Peter Pan.'

The music video, directed by Tsui Ichiro (Eleki Comic) and starring rising dancer yurinasia, surpassed 64 million views and became a major talking point.

On October 25, 2020, she digitally released 'Dry Flower,' an after-story from the female perspective of the 'girl' mentioned in 'Kakurenbo.' 'Dry Flower' went viral after her appearance on 'THE FIRST TAKE,' topping the iTunes overall chart, Apple Music Top Songs chart, and TOP100 JAPAN.

It ranked No. 1 on Oricon’s Weekly Streaming Ranking and Billboard Japan’s Streaming Songs chart, achieving 48 chart-toppers across download and streaming platforms.

Her performance video on the popular YouTube channel 'THE FIRST TAKE' surpassed 132 million views, and the music videos collectively exceeded 305 million views.

It also became a viral hit internationally, reaching No. 7 on Apple Music’s Global Top 100 chart.

'Dry Flower' achieved 100 million and 200 million cumulative streams on Billboard Japan’s Streaming Songs chart at the fastest pace for a male solo artist.

The 200 million milestone was achieved at the fastest pace for a major debut-year release, marking a 'double fastest' achievement.

She also became the fastest Japanese and first solo artist to reach 300 million, 400 million, and 500 million streams, second only to BTS’s 'Dynamite' in speed.

Furthermore, she became the first solo artist to achieve 600 million, 700 million, 800 million, 900 million, 1 billion, and 1.1 billion cumulative streams.

Reaching 1.1 billion streams marked the second song in history to achieve this milestone.

In 2021, 'Dry Flower' achieved a triple crown on Billboard Japan’s annual charts: No. 1 in Song, Streaming, and Download rankings.

It also swept the 2021 Oricon Annual Charts, ranking No. 1 in Streaming, Downloads, and Karaoke, achieving a triple crown.

Additionally, 'Betelgeuse' surpassed 700 million cumulative streams, making it the second song by a male solo artist to do so. Her performance on 'THE FIRST TAKE' surpassed 82 million views, the MV exceeded 71 million views, and it topped iTunes and Apple Music charts, achieving 29 chart-toppers.

It became a viral hit, ranking No. 1 on Apple Music’s 2022 Annual Song Chart and Billboard Japan’s 2024 'Japan Songs (Korea)' annual chart.

Moreover, her first self-cover song 'Shutter' surpassed 400 million cumulative streams, marking the third such achievement by a male solo artist—a first in history.

Her debut original song 'Kakurenbo' and major debut single 'Peter Pan' both surpassed 300 million cumulative streams.

On January 12, 2022 (Wed), she released her long-awaited 1st album 'Ichi' (read as 'One'), featuring 16 tracks including 'Dry Flower,' 'Betelgeuse,' 'Shutter,' and 'Kakurenbo.' The album topped Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking, reached No. 3 in the first week and No. 2 in the second week on the Weekly Combined Album Ranking, No. 1 on the Weekly Digital Album Ranking, and No. 1 on various digital platform album charts, achieving 23 chart-toppers. It also ranked No. 1 on Spotify’s 2022 Domestic Album Annual Chart, becoming a long-running hit.

The track 'Leo' from the album surpassed 300 million cumulative streams, marking her sixth song to achieve this, with its MV exceeding 74 million views.

On January 19, 2023 (Thu), she digitally released 'Birimillion,' her first 2023 single. The music video, directed by comedian and para-para manga artist Tetsuken, surpassed 95 million views and became a major talking point, surpassing 300 million cumulative streams.

This marked her seventh song to surpass 300 million streams.

On March 29, 2023 (Wed), she released her 2nd album 'Ni' (read as 'Two'), featuring 14 tracks including viral hits 'Birimillion,' 'Christmas Eve,' 'The Day We Broke Up,' and new recordings 'Astronauts,' 'Adam and Eve,' and 'Galileo Falls in Love.' The album achieved 18 chart-toppers, including two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Oricon’s Weekly Combined Album Ranking, No. 1 on the Weekly Digital Album Ranking, and No. 1 on various digital platform album charts, becoming a hybrid hit across CD and digital.

On July 19, 2024 (Fri), she released 'Mix Nuts' as the opening theme for the popular TV anime 'SPY×FAMILY.' Immediately after release, it topped the iTunes overall chart and Apple Music Top Songs chart, achieving 25 chart-toppers across platforms. The music video surpassed 100 million views within one week, and the YouTube Short reached 10 million views in a single day, receiving enthusiastic support from both anime and music fans.