Kyary Pamyu Pamyu recently burst back into the spotlight with plans laid and readied for 2018. It was revealed that she will digitally release her first new digital single Kimino Mikata in over a year today on April 11th, before embarking on her 4th World Tour.

Yesterday, Kyary released the music video for Kimino Mikata, and today the song is available for digital purchase and also streaming.

The new track was written by Yasutaka Nakata as a present for Kyary's birthday. The song retains the poptastic rhythm we are used to with her previous works, but it's also being talked about for its hint of melancholy as well as Kyary's message through the strong lyrics. To date, Kyary's music videos have collectively and staggeringly garnered well over 400 million views. At long last, a brand new music video has been released and as always is ready to be devoured by fans across the world.

The music video was directed by Jun Tamakai - the first time in three years - who has worked on almost all of Kyary's music videos including PONPONPON, Fashion Monster, and Mondai Girl. The concept conceived by Tamakai was to used no CG whatsoever. Kyary is joined by 12 dancers who make skilled use of multiple tablets displaying lyrics, Kyary's face and other visuals. The entire video was filmed in one shot with no cuts.

It took two days to shoot both the tablet footage filmed before as well as the main video performance itself. The content shot in advance that is displayed on the tablets shows situations that match the lyrics, like Kyary lip syncing underwater. The video is unlike anything we've seen from Kyary before.

Since the entire video was shot in one take, filming had to start over if any mistakes were made. But that didn't just mean the performers - it was the same for the cameraman and staff too. Nobody could let their focus slip even once. It was a tough and tense music video to make. This was especially so for six of the disguised dancers. A week before filming, they had carried out painstaking rehearsals, but when it came to the real thing, it was a huge effort for numerous reasons, such as the tablets being heavier than predicted and countless shortcomings with syncing everything up. Teamwork was a must, with Kyary spearheading the group, and because of that they tried prioritising their efforts towards full concentration so as to keep to the number of minimum takes required, but they messed up many times and were put back an extra 6 hours to the planned time frame. They successfully completed the video at 2am, and all the staff were in unanimous delight.

Kyary's outfits which never fail to receive much attention were designed by fashion stylist and costume designer Kumiko Iijima. She made sure to incorporate that Kyary originality we are so familiar with while using a high quality skin-coloured one tone silk that gives an air of maturity, completed with a luxurious short pants style. She consulted many times with choreographer KANNA, who has created choreography that uses the whole body including movements that show off feminine feet beautifully, as well as intricate hand gestures. The video is Kyary's magnum opus precisely because director Tamukai stated, "This was the hardest music video shooting to date." Anticipation for follow-up reports are high regarding what kind of performance Kyary will put on live for audiences with Kimino Mikata.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Comment:

"This was the first music video I have done in one take. It was tense knowing that if we messed up even a little we'd have to start all over again. Teamwork was key for this video. I'm glad we were all able to work hard together and overcome it! The footage on the tablets is packed with more small details than I thought, so I hope you can have fun watching it over and over! The choreography is cute too, so please try copying it and dancing yourselves."

Jun Tamukai Comment:

"This was Kyary's first one shot music video. Everybody was nervous during the real filming. During one particular take, Kyary said to the dancers, who had made a mistake, 'Now that you mention it, I think I may have messed up in the first chorus too!' It was telling of her when she exaggerated that. I thought, 'She's so kind,' but turns out she had actually messed up [in that part.] The music video flows with such kindness like that. (Of course, the take we used [for the video] is the one where we got it right.) It's absolutely packed with fun gimmicks from start to end, so make sure you watch carefully and don't miss out!"

POPSPRING is a big music festival centered around performances by western artists. This year, the event was headlined by four-member British girl group Little Mix.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performed on stage as the only Japanese artist in the line-up. She played many of her big hits including Fashion Monster and Harajuku Iyahoi.

Dressed in sparkling pink and silver spangle, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu expressed her gratitude to everybody gathered in the venue: "I heard that I would be the only Japanese artist here and wondered what I'd do if nobody came. I actually couldn't sleep last night, but I'm relieved that people came to watch!! Thank you, everyone." This was followed by the first ever performance of her new song Kimino Mikata.

"I challenged myself to rap for the first time in this song! Please dance with me!!" The crowd were lively and all joined in, and Kyary danced a gorgeous dance - and also a difficult one as the choreography was only recently created, and just for this performance.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's new song Kimino Mikata is now available for pre-order on iTunes. Kyary's 24-track greatest hits album, KPP BEST, which also features Fashion Monster ― a song that was recently used in a Nissin Soba U.F.O. commercial - will be sold at the low price of ￥900 for one month. Check out both this bargain campaign and her new song.

Kyary has a lot lined up for 2018. Stay tuned for the latest news!

Excitement is bigger than ever for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in 2018 who is set to release her new digital single Kimino Mikata on April 11th and embark on her 4th world tour. Just recently, Kyary gave fans an early listen to her new song Kimino Mikata in an Instagram live session she herself organized – and it was a huge success.

The stream began with an at-home vibe. She touched on the topic surrounding Japanese professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani: “I saw on the news that he walked up to Fashion Monster, I’m really happy about it.”

Kyary gave thorough commentary into the new song and flipped through the lyrics on sheets she wrote herself. Her producer Yasutaka Nakata wrote the chorus lyrics boku wa kimi no mikata / hakanai kibou ka / shinjiteminai to sutaato janai (“I’m your ally / Is it a fleeting wish? / There's no beginning if you don't try to believe”). Kyary expressed strong empathy towards the lyrics: “I really think that [there's no beginning if you don't try to believe]. If you don’t live your life believing in people, then it’s no fun. I think it’s important to try believing, and that will equal the start of something.” Kyary also performed her first ever rap part to the tune of karaoke before the stream came to a close.

Finally, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's song Fashion Monster was recently used in a TV commercial for Nissin Soba U.F.O. that's hot right now featuring rock god Yuya Uchida. A band of vultures appear in the video, and Kyary dressed up on stream as one of them will dancing to Kimino Mikata.

Pre-orders for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's new song Kimino Mikata are now open on the iTunes Store. There's also a campaign being held where you can purchase her greatest hits album KPP BEST for just ￥900. This offer is available for one month only, so check it out together with her new single.

Stay tuned for the latest news on Kyary Pamyu Pamyu as she storms ahead with new work into 2018.

Expectations are bigger than ever for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu who recently announced her new digital single Kimino Mikata set for release on April 11 as well unveiled the tour schedule for her 4th world tour.

Kyary's song Fashion Monster was chosen to be used in a TV commercial for Nissin Soba U.F.O, dubbed the "Fashion Monster Edit."

The commercial features rock singer Yuya Uchida dancing to the tune of the monsters on a set that looks exactly like the original music video. Featuring a band of Egyptian vultures to perform the music, the commercial is making news online for its likeness to Kyary's original monster mashup, and even Kyary herself has given it praise.

In line with the start of the commercial, Kyary's 24-track greatest hits album, KPP BEST, which also features Fashion Monster, will be sold at the low price of ￥900 for one month. Together with this bargain campaign, you can now also pre-order her new song Kimino Mikata together with it.

Kyary has also organised an Instagram live show to begin at 22:00 on March 16 (JST) where you can get an early listen of Kimino Mikata. She will give raw commentary on her new song, the first in a while. Not only can people look forward to hearing the backstory behind the production of the song, she will also chat about recent amusing episodes that have happened to her. Make sure you tune in at 22:00 (JST) to Kyary's Instagram to enjoy her live!

Stay tuned for the latest Kyary Pamyu Pamyu news for her forthcoming activity!

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has announced a partnership with XFLAG™ who deliver a range of media beginning with "Monster Strike," a game app with an international user base of over 4 million people, as well as video content, e-Sports and more. She has been appointed as an XFLAG Entertainment Partner.

It was recently announced that Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will release a new song titled Kimino Mikata, her first digital single of 2018, on April 11th. The singer and Japanese icon also unveiled an all-new artist photo that showed herself in a new light the likes of which fans have never before seen, embracing a more mature look.

As an XFLAG Entertainment Partner, not only will Kyary be responsible for expanding the possibilities of entertainment created by XFLAG, she will also pursue and bring to life "exceptional" entertainment together with the company that no-one has yet experienced.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has continued to captivate fans with her creative world and expression that flows with originality. In total, her music videos on YouTube far exceed 400 million views. She has also performed to over 90,000 fans across the world in Europe, the US and Asia during her three world tours. Her prominent recognition worldwide is the reason for her selection as a partner. She will pursue the possibilities of higher entertainment, and in one year from now, will reveal various initiatives together with XFLAG.

Her first job as an XFLAG Entertainment Partner was her surprise appearance at B.LEAGUE 21: Chiba Jets vs. Sun Rockers Shibuya Powered by XFLAG, a basketball match held at Funabashi Arena on March 3rd and XFLAG's first crown game.

When the match's halftime show began, a video played onscreen in the venue where Kyary Pamyu Pamyu enthusiastically announced her appointment as an XFLAG Entertainment Partner: "I will challenge myself to new things that I've never done before. I want to set about working on various things together with XFLAG."

Once the video had finished, a long line of dancers appeared and a big box was carried onto the court all of a sudden as a 'delivery' from XFLAG. The moment the spotlight shone on stage, the box was thrown open and out stepped Kyary Pamyu Pamyu! The roars of 5,000 or so people filled the venue at her sudden appearance.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu responded to the cheers with a wave of her hand and commented, "The enthusiasm of all the Chiba Jets Booster's* here is amazing, it's exciting. I'm having fun too!" She went on to say, "I'm here to deliver a special halftime show for everyone!" The hitting of the start button signaled the beginning of the show. An international acrobatic basketball team appeared from the darkness dressed in body suits that sparkled with the LED lights to put on an enchanting and powerful dance performance.

[Translator's Note: "Booster" is the name given to fans of the Chiba Jets.]

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu recently announced her 4th world tour scheduled for 2018. Last year, she held her first ever Halloween solo concert themed on "Japanese haunted houses," titled THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI ~PUMPKINS STRIKE BACK~. Kyary is taking the show overseas for her international fans in her new world tour.

2018 is looking to be another year where Kyary spreads Japanese culture to the world even more with her unique outlook. It's time to get excited about Kyary delivering "exceptional" entertainment in Japan and overseas in her new partnership with XFLAG.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu made her debut in the summer of 2011 under producer Yasutaka Nakata. She continues to be active worldwide having successfully completed a long list of tours, including a Japan arena tour where she performed in front of 90,000 people, as well three world tours.

 Just recently at her special live event celebrating her 25^th birthday, Kyary unveiled a brand-new song titled Kimino Mikata which has a scheduled release date of April 11^th. It will mark her first release of 2018, and she’s taken no time in revealing a new artist photo as well as the CD jacket for the release. The new look is a complete change from all her looks to date, revealing to us that she has matured into an adult.

Kyary has performed to around 50,000 people across Europe and the US on her world tours. That number is about to grow bigger as the tour schedule for her 4^th world tour has been released. Last year, Kyary performed her very first Halloween live show titled THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI ~PUMPKINS STRIKE BACK~ that was inspired by Japanese haunted houses, or obakeyashiki, a challenging theme she received much praise for. Now, Kyary is bringing that same Halloween show to the rest of the world for her 4^th world tour.

It’s safe to say that Kyary is set to spread Japanese culture across the world again this year with her unique outlook! More news is yet to come so stay tuned for the latest updates.