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all at once and Coda Mahiru
Episode number: 1
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: all at once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model and actor). They're both coming to chat and perform.
Okayu and TSUKEMEN
Episode number: 2
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Okayu (a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs) and TSUKEMEN (an internationally active three-piece ensemble).
FIVE NEW OLD and sajou no hana
Episode number: 3
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FIVE NEW OLD (a four-piece rock band from Kobe) and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) are coming to chat and perform.
FES☆TIVE and LE VELVETS
Episode number: 4
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FES☆TIVE (a 6-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia) and LE VELVETS (a 4-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor voices) are coming to chat and sing.
Nagayama Yoko and MYTH & ROID
Episode number: 5
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
SKE48 and Tomioka Ai
Episode number: 6
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary; and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.
Murasaki and Fragrant Drive
Episode number: 7
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Murasaki (members: Chisa, who's a voice actor in the "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" franchise, and songwriter Ramseeni); and 7-member idol group Fragrant Drive.
ICEx and REIKO
Episode number: 8
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: 8-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective; and Philippine-born singer REIKO, who debuted last October.
Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI
Episode number: 9
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Kishita Kohshi (a guy with great piano skills and a soulful voice) and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI (a six-piece idol group with a ninja-themed new single).
CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka
Episode number: 10
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media; and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.
mol-74 and Tamai Shiori
Episode number: 11
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.
TAKANE NO NADESHIKO and Hayashibe Satoshi
Episode number: 12
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO (a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media) and Hayashibe Satoshi (a singer who has fans across a wide age range).
HAGANE and Momoiro Clover Z
Episode number: 13
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: four-piece heavy-metal band HAGANE, who've rebooted with new members; and four-piece idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who've worked on many songs for anime hits.
SARD UNDERGROUND and Lienel
Episode number: 14
Overview: Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: SARD UNDERGROUND (a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD); and Lienel (a six-member dance-and-vocal group who debuted last year).
Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio
Episode number: 15
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Suzuki Konomi (a great singer who has sung lots of anime songs) and Yui Nishio (a singer-songwriter whose everyday-life lyrics appeal mainly to young women).
Niihama Leon and KiSS KiSS
Episode number: 16
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! On the show this week: Niihama Leon (a singer who brings his powerful voice to Showa-era pop) and KiSS KiSS (a super-kawaii female idol group who debuted last year).
Rei and Ieiri Leo
Episode number: 17
Overview: Join May J. for great Japanese music! In the studio this week: singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei; and singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo, who brings a unique sensibility and a great voice to her music.
BRIDEAR and Matsuura Kodai
Episode number: 18
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: BRIDEAR (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe) and Matsuura Kodai (a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice).
WONK and Sato Masaki
Episode number: 19
Overview: Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: WONK (a four-piece band with a soulful sound that goes beyond genres) and Sato Masaki (a Morning Musume.'21 alum who's a great singer and dancer).
Haku. and XinU
Episode number: 20
Overview: Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).