AWA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akiki Tokagi), operator of the subscription-based music streaming service "AWA," will host its first-ever themed listening party dedicated to AKASAKI on its free online space "Lounge" from 21:00 to 22:00 (JST) on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
This event celebrates the release of AKASAKI’s debut album 'last YOUNG,' featuring numerous tracks from the album. Additionally, an exclusive voice track available only on AWA will be aired. The Lounge is free to join for everyone, and users who download the AWA app in advance can enjoy additional features such as song requests and real-time interaction with other users. Don’t miss the AKASAKI-themed listening party on AWA Lounge!
Event Overview: [Exclusive Voice Included] AKASAKI-Themed Listening Party on AWA Lounge
Date & Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 21:00–22:00 (JST)
▼ Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_akasaki_0716_pr
About AKASAKI
A 19-year-old university student and singer-songwriter.
Launched her artist career in April 2024 with the release of "Hajikekomori."
"Bunny Girl," released six months later, topped Spotify’s Top 50 and YouTube Music Video charts, achieving over 200 million cumulative streams and 80 million music video views.
In December 2025, she completed her Asia tour "KONNICHIWA" with all shows sold out, becoming the youngest Japanese solo artist in history to achieve this as a teenager.
In July 2026, her solo concert at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, marking her final performance as a teenager, also sold out, solidifying her status as one of the most promising next-generation artists.
About the App
"AWA" is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by AWA Co., Ltd., 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. AWA offers a variety of pricing plans, including the "STANDARD Plan" (¥980/month including tax; ¥1,080/month on App Store, Google Play, and convenience store payments), which grants access to all features; the "FREE Plan," which offers most features except offline playback at no cost; the "Student Plan" for middle school students and above (¥480/month including tax); and the "Artist Plan" (¥270/month including tax), which allows unlimited listening to a specific artist. AWA is compatible with various devices, including smartphones, PCs, TVs, car navigation systems, wearables, and smart speakers. Since its launch, AWA has continuously expanded its features to meet user needs, including "LYRIC DIVE," which beautifully animates lyrics in real time, and "AWA Lounge," an online space where users can enjoy the same music together in real time with voice live streaming and gifting features. AWA has grown into one of Japan’s largest music streaming services.
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 including tax) / FREE Plan (free monthly) / Student Plan (¥480/month including tax) / Artist Plan (¥270/month including tax; unlimited listening to one specific artist)
Service Launch: 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 Version): 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 Co., Ltd. (Pronunciation: Awa)
Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu-juban Building, 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Akiki Tokagi
Business: Music streaming services, etc.
Founded: December 1, 2014
Contact
AWA Public Relations: press@awa.fm
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Products / services: AWA