HYDE Makes First Guest Appearance! Chris Peppler Explores the Roots of Expression and Manga Artist Aspirations on 'SAPPORO BEER OTOAJITO' (April 25)
Rock legend HYDE will appear as a guest for the first time on J-WAVE's 'SAPPORO BEER OTOAJITO' on April 25. He will discuss his past as an aspiring manga artist, his 80s musical influences, and his new album 'JEKYLL'.
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Chris Peppler and HYDE delve into music and life.
The radio program 'SAPPORO BEER OTOAJITO' (hosted by Chris Peppler) airs every Saturday at 18:00 on J-WAVE (81.3FM). In this program, Chris Peppler invites music-loving guests to his 'OTOAJITO' (sound hideout) to enjoy beer and deep conversations about music.
On the April 25 (Sat) broadcast, HYDE—the vocalist for L'Arc-en-Ciel, VAMPS, and THE LAST ROCKSTARS, as well as a renowned solo artist—will join as the featured guest.
HYDE released his new digital album 'JEKYLL' on March 11 (Wed), with the physical CD release following on May 13 (Wed). During the episode, the duo will kick off with a toast and dive into behind-the-scenes stories of the album production, along with anecdotes about his hometown, Wakayama, while exploring his musical roots.
The talk will cover diverse themes, including his encounter with 80s music, sensibilities developed across genres, memories of his first live concert experience, and the values that lead to the HYDE of today. Furthermore, they will touch upon a side of him that aspired to be a manga artist before immersing himself in music, approaching the aesthetics and sources of inspiration at the core of his creation.
HYDE also shares his encounter with a specific work that shaped the core of his expression. He discusses the 'origin' that strongly shocked him in his boyhood and continues to influence his current sense of beauty and creative outlook. He will also reveal the artists and works that influenced him, his perspective on younger artists, and his stoic pursuit of expression.
The broadcast can be heard on the radiko app. Additionally, the radiko Time Free feature allows listeners to catch the show for one week after the air date.
[Program Overview]
Broadcaster: J-WAVE (81.3FM)
Program Name: SAPPORO BEER OTOAJITO
Broadcast Date/Time: April 25, 2026 (Sat) 18:00–18:54
Host: Chris Peppler
Guest: HYDE
Official Site: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/otoajito/
The radio program 'SAPPORO BEER OTOAJITO' (hosted by Chris Peppler) airs every Saturday at 18:00 on J-WAVE (81.3FM). In this program, Chris Peppler invites music-loving guests to his 'OTOAJITO' (sound hideout) to enjoy beer and deep conversations about music.
On the April 25 (Sat) broadcast, HYDE—the vocalist for L'Arc-en-Ciel, VAMPS, and THE LAST ROCKSTARS, as well as a renowned solo artist—will join as the featured guest.
HYDE released his new digital album 'JEKYLL' on March 11 (Wed), with the physical CD release following on May 13 (Wed). During the episode, the duo will kick off with a toast and dive into behind-the-scenes stories of the album production, along with anecdotes about his hometown, Wakayama, while exploring his musical roots.
The talk will cover diverse themes, including his encounter with 80s music, sensibilities developed across genres, memories of his first live concert experience, and the values that lead to the HYDE of today. Furthermore, they will touch upon a side of him that aspired to be a manga artist before immersing himself in music, approaching the aesthetics and sources of inspiration at the core of his creation.
HYDE also shares his encounter with a specific work that shaped the core of his expression. He discusses the 'origin' that strongly shocked him in his boyhood and continues to influence his current sense of beauty and creative outlook. He will also reveal the artists and works that influenced him, his perspective on younger artists, and his stoic pursuit of expression.
The broadcast can be heard on the radiko app. Additionally, the radiko Time Free feature allows listeners to catch the show for one week after the air date.
[Program Overview]
Broadcaster: J-WAVE (81.3FM)
Program Name: SAPPORO BEER OTOAJITO
Broadcast Date/Time: April 25, 2026 (Sat) 18:00–18:54
Host: Chris Peppler
Guest: HYDE
Official Site: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/otoajito/