Celebrating the Release of New Single 'Kasai'! Exclusive Member Voices to Air! First-Ever 'Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.' Themed Listening Party on AWA Lounge!

AWA Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akimi Tokigawa), operator of the subscription-based music streaming service 'AWA,' will host its first-ever themed listening party on the online space 'Lounge' on July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) from 20:00 to 21:00. The event is free and open to all.

This event celebrates the release of the new single 'Kasai' and will feature not only the latest track but also past songs. Additionally, exclusive voice tracks recorded by the members exclusively for AWA will be aired. Anyone can join the Lounge for free, and by downloading the AWA app in advance, users can enjoy additional features such as song requests and real-time interaction with other users. Don't miss the 'Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.' themed listening party on AWA Lounge!

Event Overview: [Exclusive Voices Included] 'Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.' Themed Listening Party on AWA Lounge

Date & Time: July 14, 2026 (Tue) 20:00–21:00

▼ Participation URL

https://mf.awa.fm/open_genjibu_0714_pr

Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.

A reinterpreted idol group leading Japanese pop culture.

Receives music from internet culture prodigies and embodies a bridge between 2D and 3D through collaborations with 2D characters in music videos.

In live performances, they masterfully manipulate extreme expressions, such as 'cynical worldview' and '1000% facial expression control idols.'

About the App

'AWA' is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by AWA Inc., jointly funded by CyberAgent, Inc. and Avex Entertainment Inc. Launched in May 2015, AWA offers over 150 million tracks and approximately 16 million playlists created by celebrities and users. The service offers a variety of plans, including the 'STANDARD Plan' (¥980/month including tax; ¥1,080 via App Store, Google Play, or convenience stores), the 'FREE Plan' (free monthly access to all features except offline playback), the 'Student Plan' (¥480/month including tax for middle school students and above), and the 'Artist Plan' (¥270/month including tax for unlimited listening to one specific artist). AWA is compatible with smartphones, PCs, TVs, car navigation systems, wearables, and smart speakers. Since launch, AWA has continuously expanded its features to meet user needs, including 'LYRIC DIVE' (real-time animated lyrics), voice live streaming, and gifting, culminating in 'AWA Lounge'—a real-time online space where users enjoy music together. AWA has grown into one of Japan’s largest music streaming platforms.

Name: 'AWA' https://awa.fm/

Recommended Environment: <Smartphone> iOS 18.0 or later, Android 15.0 or later

<PC> Windows 10 (32/64bit), Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or later

<Browser> Google Chrome (latest), Microsoft Edge (latest), Safari (latest)

Pricing: STANDARD Plan (¥980/month incl. tax) / FREE Plan (free monthly) / Student Plan (¥480/month incl. tax) / Artist Plan (¥270/month incl. tax; unlimited listening to one specific artist)

Launch Date: May 27, 2015

URLs

AWA: https://awa.fm/

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool

Desktop App: https://awa.fm/download/

AWA LOUNGE (Browser): https://app.awa.fm/lounge/

AWA News: https://news.awa.fm/

AWA Official X: https://x.com/awa_official

AWA Official LINE: https://lin.ee/21w3f0k

Company Overview

Company Name: AWA Inc. (Pronounced: Awa)

Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu-Juban Building, 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Akimi Tokigawa

Business: Music streaming services, etc.

Established: December 1, 2014

Contact

AWA Public Relations: press@awa.fm