YOAKE entertainment Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received additional investment of approximately $3.2 million from Sony Innovation Fund, operated by Sony Ventures Corporation.

We have been developing the "IRC APP" on "Soneium," a blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs Pte. Ltd., part of the Sony Group, implementing a system where fan support is officially recognized and returned as experiences.

With this funding, we will accelerate the creation and expansion of new "oshikatsu" (fan support activity) experiences and use cases in the entertainment sector, in collaboration with "Soneium."

■Future Initiatives

Through this funding, we will advance the following initiatives:

1. Creating Next-Generation On-Chain Entertainment Experiences on "Soneium"

The passion of fan communities is an essential element that supports and grows IP value, yet opportunities for this contribution to be fully recognized have been limited. By utilizing $REC tokens, we aim to create a system where fan passion is recorded and circulates as value, enabling fans and IP/content to build new relationships.

2. Expanding Infrastructure Based on Experience Design Established Through "IRC APP"

We will expand the system implemented in "IRC APP"—where fan support is recorded and returned as experiences—as infrastructure that can be utilized across various IP and content. We will deliver experiences where fan community passion is visualized and circulates as value across all genres of entertainment, including music, film, games, and anime.

3. Promoting Global Expansion

We will update Japan's "oshikatsu" culture as an experience that transcends national and linguistic boundaries, expanding into overseas markets. Starting with regions and IP with high interest in Japanese culture, we aim to create experiences that connect fan communities worldwide with IP and content.

Men's group "ONSENSE" will release their 4th digital single "RE:LUCKS" on Friday, February 6, 2026, via various music streaming services.

This song is a "bathtime pop ballad that might make you tear up a little while listening in the bath," created to celebrate 2026, the once-in-a-millennium "Year of the Bath" (derived from the Japanese reading of "2026"). The title carries a double meaning of "happiness" and "relax," as ONSENSE wraps the small joys of everyday life in a comforting warmth, with messages like "it's okay to be imperfect" and "go at your own pace."

Pre-orders and Pre-Add/Pre-Save are now available starting today, Monday, January 26th, ahead of the official streaming release on Friday, February 6th. Reserve your copy now to be among the first to listen to "RE:LUCKS" upon release.

◼️About ONSENSE

"ONSENSE" is a six-member group formed as part of our company's global entertainment project, consisting of four members selected through the "MEN'S YOAKE AUDITION 2024" held from September 2024 — Akari, Takuya Enomoto, Yu Tamamura, and Atsuki Ide — along with Yoshiaki (model) and Usa Takuma (actor).

The name ONSENSE is a coined word that combines Japan's traditional element onsen (hot springs) with sense. The members express their true selves and everyday emotions under the idea of "wrapping the world's daily life with music and themes that rise gently like steam." Their message: even if there are many days of "little frustrations" or "moments when things just don't go well," it's important to accept and forgive yourself, moving forward warmly and at your own pace. Delivering this through a pop sound they call Bathtime Pops, ONSENSE aims to share their warmth not only in Japan but with the world.

◼️Release Information

4th Digital Single "RE:LUCKS"

Lyrics: corin.
Music: soundbreakers
Release Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 0:00(JST)
Distribution: Major music streaming services (https://lnk.to/RE_LUCKS)

◼️Official Links

Official Website: https://onsense.jp/

Official X: https://x.com/onsense_info
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ONSENSE_official
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onsense_official/
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onsense_official

IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION, which garnered great success last year as a "next-generation girls' event" in collaboration with TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (TGC), is returning with expanded scale. The event will be held as "CREATEs presents IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION 2026 Supported by TGC" (IRC 2026) on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium.

We are excited to announce the second wave of spectacular performers. Don't miss "IRC 2026," delivering an enhanced world where idols and fashion converge.

Additionally, the official IRC APP offers an innovative fan support service that allows fans to support their favorite idols appearing at CREATEs presents IRC 2026 through social media engagement, which can lead to exclusive event rewards. The app is currently accepting applications for the "Upgrade Ticket Lottery" exclusively for IRC APP members.

※Upgrade Lottery for IRC APP Gold/Silver members: Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:00 PM - Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:59 PM ※Available through IRC APP (https://app.idolrunwaycollection.jp/ja)

General ticket sales on a first-come, first-served basis will begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

New Performers:

Yui Oguri (AKB48), Erii Chiba (AKB48), Airi Sato (AKB48), Yuki Hirata (AKB48), Azuki Yagi (AKB48), Usa Fukumaru (iLiFE!), Mamu Koguma (iLiFE!), Miki Sumine (iLiFE!), Ayu Okuda (SWEET STEADY), Rise Shiokawa (SWEET STEADY), Kohaku Nakayama (MORE STAR), Ami Morita (MORE STAR), Mitsuki Tsushiro (Jams Collection), Sarara Minase (Jams Collection), Noa Tsugumi (AVAM), Akira Mizuno (Devil ANTHEM.), Kaori Ichijo (Toi Toi Toi), Momo Sakura (Toi Toi Toi), Rana Maruyama (fav me), Maika Miokawa (fav me), Satane Kubo (log you), Remi Fukumoto (log you), Hinata Fukuda (Karen na Ivory), Rio Ohmori (Ma'Scar'Piece), Nanami Abe, Cocoro Nakagawa

※Additional performers will be announced sequentially.

Official Website：https://idolrunwaycollection.jp/

Official SNS
Official X：@idolrunwaycolle
Official Instagram：@idolrunwaycolle
Official TikTok：@idolrunwaycolle

Official App
IRC APP：https://app.idolrunwaycollection.jp/en

Press release：https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000135510.html

Following last year's tremendous success as a "new era girls' event" in collaboration with Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC), IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION returns bigger and better than ever. "CREATEs presents IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION 2026 Supported by TGC" will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium.

We are excited to announce the first wave of spectacular performers, along with the launch of a new fan support service—the official IRC APP. This innovative app allows fans to support their favorite idols appearing at CREATEs presents IRC 2026 through social media engagement, which can lead to exclusive event rewards.

Ticket pre-sale registration (lottery) for IRC APP members will begin on Friday, November 28 at 11:00 AM.

Available through the IRC APP: https://x.gd/gNT2L

■ First Performer Announcement
Nogizaka46 / FRUITS ZIPPER / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / TAKANE NO NADESHIKO

*Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Official Website：https://idolrunwaycollection.jp/

Official SNS
Official X：@idolrunwaycolle
Official Instagram：@idolrunwaycolle
Official TikTok：@idolrunwaycolle

Press Release：https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000135510.html

Men's group "ONSENSE" will release their 3rd digital single "Pokapoka Happy" on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, via various music streaming services.

This song is being released to coincide with "Good Bath Day" on November 26th, making it a heartwarming number perfect for the upcoming cold season. It overlays the small moments of "happiness" and "luck" found in everyday life with the blissful time after a bath, creating a song with their signature down-to-earth message: "Don't push yourself too hard, just be yourself." At 8:00 PM on the same day, the Music Video for this song will be released on their official YouTube channel. Please look forward to this heartwarming visual work that captures the members relaxing at a public bathhouse and their relaxed expressions after bathing.

Additionally, the "Nukunuku Live Stream," which is broadcast on the official YouTube channel on the 26th of every month, will take place on Wednesday, November 26th (the release day) at 8:00 PM. As a special edition commemorating the new song release, they plan to include a simultaneous Music Video viewing party and a segment where members share the feelings they put into the song.

◼️About ONSENSE

"ONSENSE" is a six-member group formed as part of our company's global entertainment project, consisting of four members selected through the "MEN'S YOAKE AUDITION 2024" held from September 2024 — Akari, Takuya Enomoto, Yu Tamamura, and Atsuki Ide — along with Yoshiaki (model) and Usa Takuma (actor).

The name ONSENSE is a coined word that combines Japan's traditional element onsen (hot springs) with sense. The members express their true selves and everyday emotions under the idea of "wrapping the world's daily life with music and themes that rise gently like steam." Their message: even if there are many days of "little frustrations" or "moments when things just don't go well," it's important to accept and forgive yourself, moving forward warmly and at your own pace. Delivering this through a pop sound they call Bathtime Pops, ONSENSE aims to share their warmth not only in Japan but with the world.

◼️Release Information

3rd Digital Single "POKA POKA HAPPY"

Lyrics: Hidefumi Kenmochi
Music: soundbreakers
Release Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 0:00(JST)
Distribution: Major music streaming services (https://lnk.to/POKAPOKA_HAPPY)
Live Video: Released at 8:00 PM on the same day(JST) (https://www.youtube.com/@ONSENSE_official)

◼️Official Links

Official Website: https://onsense.jp/

Official X: https://x.com/onsense_info
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ONSENSE_official
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onsense_official/
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onsense_official

Men's group ONSENSE will release their 2nd digital single "TONDETTE" on Friday, October 24, 2025, via major music streaming services. Like their debut song "YUAKE," this track features lyrics by Hidefumi Kenmochi and music composed by soundbreakers, delivering a pop song that captures the feeling of worries and anxieties dissipating in moments of laughter with friends, while depicting the warmth of everyday bonds.

On the same day at 8:00 PM, a Live Video of the performance of this song, which was premiered at "HIROSHIMA CONTI-NeW FeS 2025" on Sunday, October 12, will be released on the official YouTube channel.

◼️About ONSENSE

"ONSENSE" is a six-member group formed as part of our company's global entertainment project, consisting of four members selected through the "MEN'S YOAKE AUDITION 2024" held from September 2024 — Akari, Takuya Enomoto, Yu Tamamura, and Atsuki Ide — along with Yoshiaki (model) and Usa Takuma (actor).

The name ONSENSE is a coined word that combines Japan's traditional element onsen (hot springs) with sense. The members express their true selves and everyday emotions under the idea of "wrapping the world's daily life with music and themes that rise gently like steam." Their message: even if there are many days of "little frustrations" or "moments when things just don't go well," it's important to accept and forgive yourself, moving forward warmly and at your own pace. Delivering this through a pop sound they call Bathtime Pops, ONSENSE aims to share their warmth not only in Japan but with the world.

◼️Release Information

2nd Digital Single "TONDETTE"

Lyrics: Hidefumi Kenmochi
Music: soundbreakers
Release Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 0:00(JST)
Distribution: Major music streaming services (https://lnk.to/TONDETTE)
Live Video: Released at 8:00 PM on the same day(JST) (https://youtu.be/UDhBOYs2JY0)

◼️Official Links

Official Website: https://onsense.jp/

Official X: https://x.com/onsense_info
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ONSENSE_official
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onsense_official/
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onsense_official

As part of our global entertainment project, we are pleased to announce the debut of men's group "ONSENSE," who will release their debut single "YUAKE" digitally on Friday, August 29th. The music video will premiere at 8:00 PM on the same day.

The group is also confirmed to make their first live performance at the "The 41st Mynavi TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER" on September 6, 2025.

ONSENSE's creative direction and management is a collaborative effort between ASOBISYSTEM Co., Ltd. and TWIN PLANET Co., LTD. This partnership combines ASOBISYSTEM's creative expertise—known for producing iconic artists like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and the idol project "KAWAII LAB." who have led Japan's pop culture scene—with TWIN PLANET's comprehensive talent management know-how spanning talents, models, actors, and artists, as well as their extensive content marketing business as an IP production company. Together, we aim to launch this as groundbreaking global content originating from Japan.

◼️ About ONSENSE

"ONSENSE" is a six-member group formed by four members selected through the "MEN'S YOAKE AUDITION 2024" held from September 2024 — Akari,Takuya Enomoto, Yu Tamamura, and Atsuki Ide — along with Yoshiaki (model) and Usa Takuma (actor).

The name ONSENSE is a coined word that combines Japan's traditional element onsen (hot springs) with sense. The members express their true selves and everyday emotions under the idea of "wrapping the world's daily life with music and themes that rise gently like steam." Their message: even if there are many days of "little frustrations" or "moments when things just don't go well," it's important to accept and forgive yourself, moving forward warmly and at your own pace. Delivering this through a pop sound they call Bathtime Pops, ONSENSE aims to share their warmth not only in Japan but with the world.

◼️ ONSENSE Artist Photo

From top left: Takuya Enomoto, Akari, Atsuki Ide
From bottom left: Yu Tamamura, Takuma Usa, Yoshiaki

◼️Release Information

Debut Single "YUAKE"

• Lyrics: Hidefumi Kenmochi
• Music: soundbreakers
• Release Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 AM JST
• Distribution: All major music streaming services (https://lnk.to/YUAKE)
• Music Video: Released 8:00 PM JST same day (https://youtu.be/07OO4BJGIqU)

◼️About Debut Single YUAKE

The debut single "YUAKE" features lyrics by Hidefumi Kenmochi, renowned as the sound producer for "WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA", and music by soundbreakers, who have gained attention for creating songs with numerous artists including "Shonan no Kaze" and "Ryokuoushoku Shakai". This talented creative team has musically expressed ONSENSE's unique worldview. The song depicts new beginnings and encounters with companions from a warm, gentle perspective, conveying the message "Let's take things slowly at our own pace."

◼️Official Links

Official Website: https://onsense.jp/

Official X: https://x.com/onsense_info
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ONSENSE_official
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onsense_official/
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onsense_official

"The 41st Mynavi TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER" Details: https://tgc.girlswalker.com/25aw/artist/

We have successfully completed funding of approximately 180 million yen (1.25 million USD) for the development of a next-generation entertainment platform utilizing blockchain technology.

Our next-generation entertainment platform uses the "YOAKE token" ($YOAKE) to transform the connection between artists and fans, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely enjoy entertainment beyond borders, cultures, and economic frameworks.

With this funding, we will significantly accelerate the following initiatives and strengthen our competitiveness in the global market:

1. Accelerated Platform Development: Development of an innovative entertainment platform based on Sony Group's blockchain "Soneium" and "$YOAKE"
2. Content Enhancement: Production and distribution of diverse entertainment content targeting the global market
3. Strengthened IP Strategy: Multifaceted expansion through strengthened collaboration with existing IP content and development of new IP content

Moving forward, we will utilize the blockchain "Soneium" and "$YOAKE" to visualize fan activity intensity while promoting new value creation and providing innovative entertainment experiences.

Medium: https://medium.com/@yoake_entertainment/yoakes-1-25m-raise-puts-japanese-pop-culture-fandom-onchain-on-soneium-by-sony-bsl-5035fc2f9107

We are partnering with "OpenSea," the world's largest NFT marketplace, to globally launch the first official NFT collection of the hugely popular anime series "The Seven Deadly Sins" (original work by Nakaba Suzuki), which is based on a comic serialized for about 8 years in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha). The collection titled "YOAKE & The Seven Deadly Sins Anime Series" will be launched on March 25, 2025 (Tuesday) on "Soneium," a blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs Pte. Ltd. (Chairman Jun Watanabe/Singapore), a joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Group Pte. Ltd.

【NFT Collection Details】

Name: "YOAKE & The Seven Deadly Sins Anime Series"

Sales Platform: OpenSea (https://opensea.io/collection/yoake-the-seven-deadly-sins/overview)

Launch Date/Time: March 25, 2025 (Tuesday) 14:00 (JST) onwards

Price: 0.002 ETH

Sales Method: Limited to 72 hours (unlimited quantity)

Blockchain: Soneium (Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain)

Press release: https://prtimes.jp/draft/e2ade8249c06123f29a8966babb8

IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION, which gained attention as a "new generation girls' event" in 2023, expanded its scale and was held again as "CREATEs presents IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION 2025 Supported by TGC" (IRC2025) at the Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium on Sunday, March 2, with the cooperation of Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC).

We are pleased to release the official report of "IRC2025," which attracted approximately 11,800 attendees and featured 107 of today's most popular idols. Please enjoy this glimpse into the event that delivered a world where idols and fashion intertwine, now more powerful than ever.

■IRC2025 Event Overview

Event Name: CREATEs presents IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION 2025 Supported by TGC (Abbreviated as: IRC2025)
Date and Time: Sunday, March 2, Doors open 11:00 / Show starts 12:00 / Ends 16:00
Venue: Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium

Artists:
Hinatazaka46, ≠ME, FRUITS ZIPPER, CUTIE STREET, TAKANE NO NADESHIKO

Opening Acts:
Paret, vVibe!, momograci, Rain Tree *In alphabetical order

Organizers: YOAKE entertainment Co., Ltd. / AGESTOCK2025

For the official report, please visit: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000135510.html