【New Release】Free Paper "Monthly Lawson Ticket/Monthly HMV&BOOKS" June 15 Issue Features "LUNA SEA" & "NiziU" on the Cover and Lead Story!

Lawson Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: Shinawaga-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Tohru Noguchi), which operates "Lawson Ticket" and "HMV&BOOKS," will sequentially distribute the free paper "Monthly Lawson Ticket/Monthly HMV&BOOKS" June 15, 2026 issue from June 15 (Mon) at Lawson and HMV stores nationwide.

The "Monthly Lawson Ticket/Monthly HMV&BOOKS" issued by Lawson Entertainment is a free paper that allows you to check entertainment information 360 degrees, including information on theater, live performances, events, music, movies, and books, as well as special features on limited goods and interviews.

This time, the cover of "Monthly Lawson Ticket" is adorned by "LUNA SEA," who released their new song "FOREVER" after 6 years. And "NiziU," whose first best album "Portfolio" will be released on July 1 (Wed), appears in "Monthly HMV&BOOKS"!

In addition, interviews and serial features that can only be seen in this issue are a must-see.

Please visit your nearest Lawson or HMV store.

【This Month's Recommended Content】

● LUNA SEA

LUNA SEA releases their new song "FOREVER" after 6 years. Drummer Shinya-san, who was battling an illness, completed the drum part recording before his passing, making this an irreplaceable song created by the five members. The interview with vocalist RYUICHI-san, who talks about the background of the song's creation, the current state of the band, and their thoughts on the nationwide tour, is featured.

● NiziU

In 2020, NiziU caused a social phenomenon with "Nizi Project" and, even during the coronavirus pandemic, delivered smiles and happiness to the world with their overflowing "polyhappiness" energy and emotion. The first best album "Portfolio," which condenses NiziU's brilliant journey, will be released on July 1 (Wed) with great anticipation. We introduce the original random photo cards HMV ver. as a limited edition for @Loppi and HMV, and the original clear photo cards as a limited edition for simultaneous purchase of two formats.

● This Issue's Interviews

・ Fujimaki Ryota ("Mt.FUJIMAKI 2026")

The outdoor music festival "Mt.FUJIMAKI 2026" organized by Fujimaki Ryota will be held at Yamanaka Lake Plaza Kirara on October 3 (Sat). We feature an interview with Fujimaki Ryota, who talks about his thoughts on his hometown Yamanashi, the concept of the festival, respect for the performing artists, and the message he wants to convey through music.

・ Kyusonekocami ("SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026") [Exclusive]

The summer festival "SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026" organized by Space Shower TV will be held at Yamanaka Lake Plaza Kirara from August 28 (Fri) to 30 (Sun). We talked to Yamasaki Seiya-san of Kyusonekocami, who will perform on the first day, about the appeal of the festival, the location, memories of past performances, and their determination for the live performance.

・ Ikemura Takakazu ("Interstellar Music Festival")

The largest-ever Japan-Korea band festival "Xnterstellar Music Festival 2026" will be held in Incheon, Korea on October 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun). We interviewed Ikemura Takakazu-san, an advisor to the executive committee, about the background and purpose of the festival, the current state and appeal of the band scenes in Japan and Korea, and future prospects.

・ THE BEAT GARDEN

Before THE BEAT GARDEN's challenge as a five-member band in the "one man live tour 2026 'NITRO POP'", we interviewed Fujikake Masato-san and KAI-san. They talked about the response they found in the new system, the growth of the group, the groove born in live performances, and their thoughts on the tour.

・ Kitani Tatsuya

Kitani Tatsuya-san's organized live event "Hugs Vol.6" will be held in Kobe and Tokyo in July. We interviewed Kitani Tatsuya-san about the thoughts behind the event, the origin of the title, the charm unique to live performances, and the intention of inviting overseas artists.

・ Syudou

Syudou-san, who will hold "syudou Live 2026 'Pride'" at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on July 20 (Mon), appears in an interview. They talked about the thoughts behind the title, changes in their activity style, the "sexiness" they want to express in live performances, and their current situation and future plans.

・ GeTO

We talked to artist GeTO, who emerged from net culture, about the roots of their music production, the background of their philosophical expressions, their thoughts on creating genre-crossing songs, as well as the concept and live performance of "GeTO Showcase Live 'GEGEGE'" which they will challenge with a new system.

・ Dragon Pony

The Korean rock band Dragon Pony has achieved their Japanese debut with their first EP in Japan, "Run to Run". We asked the members about the thoughts behind their work, their challenge of Japanese songs, the appeal of the band, and their determination for their first Japan tour.

・ Monobright

Monobright has restarted in full swing with a new system, welcoming new drummer Hideaki Iw Nakamura-san. We interviewed the members about the background of the creation of their new song "New Sea," their thoughts on their hometown, the message behind the song, as well as the circumstances and determination for their co-headlining tour "SECOND PRIMAL."

・ BILLY BOO

BILLY BOO will hold their first one-man tour "CATALYST tour 2026." We talked to KEI-san about the new songs created for the tour, the "authenticity" they want to express in live performances, the appeal of live performances as different from audio sources, and their thoughts on the unity with the audience.

・ niina

The rock band niina from Fukuoka will make their major debut with the EP "OURS." In the interview, we asked about the thoughts behind their work, the circumstances of their transition to a band lineup, the relationship between members, as well as their expectations and determination for their first release tour.

・ kohamo

We feature an interview with the four-piece band kohamo from Osaka. We asked Miura Kaiki-san about the thoughts behind their song "Broken Heart," the attitude they value in music production, their unique expressions as a band, as well as their determination for their co-headlining live performance with their new EP.

・ WHITE JAM

WHITE JAM appears in an interview ahead of their first Zepp tour. They talked about the thoughts behind their live performances, their insistence on "theme park"-like staging, as well as the background and episodes related to their remake song "I MISS YOU."

・ aoen

aoen, who will celebrate their first anniversary, is currently holding the tour "aoen LIVE TOUR 2026 ~The Beginning of Blue 47+1~" visiting all 47 prefectures in Japan. We interviewed the members about the thoughts behind the tour, the meaning of "+1," their eagerness to grow while visiting various locations, and their message to fans.

・ O-MENZ

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