The wildly popular track OTONABLUE by ATARASHII GAKKO! won the top prize for the first half of 2023 in the TikTok Trend Awards.

Although the track was initially released years ago, OTONABLUE became popular this year after its curious neck-swing dance became a popular subject on TikTok. As of June 21, 2023, the total number of videos using the song on the short video app exceeds 3.1 billion. The award recognizes the track’s incredible impact on TikTok, considering the total amount of likes and views on related videos. The neck-swing dance has become a major trend with young people both on the app and outside of it.

The group performed OTONABLUE live at the awards ceremony, wowing the crowd with their rendition of the iconic choreography. The award was bestowed by Ichiro Yamaguchi of Sakanaction, a TikTok ambassador and presenter at the ceremony.

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT has revealed some new pieces for its Fall/Winter 2022 collection! Some new sweatshirts are hitting the market featuring everything from Peanuts and Disney characters to Museums of the World and classic Spider-Man art.

Peanuts

From the world-famous Peanuts comic strip comes a collection of sweatshirts for children and adults! Be sure to grab these adorable designs featuring the daily life of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends.

Release Date: August 22, 2022

The Philosophy of Andy Warhol

UNIQLO has worked with Andy Warhol’s pieces for a number of years, and the latest collection features the powerful messages the artist left through his works. While the words themselves are powerful, the designs are simple and easy to incorporate into any look.

Release Date: August 29, 2022

New York Pop Icons

Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Kenny Scharf were pioneers of New York pop culture in the 1980s. These bold prints are sure to turn heads. 

Release Date: August 29, 2022

Museums of the World Collection

The Museums of the World collection of men’s shirts features beloved museums like the Tate Modern, the Louvre, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and more. This valuable collection was made possible by UNIQLO’s continued art initiative, as the company has continued to work with museums around the world to share the wonders of art with as many people as possible.

Release Date: September 12, 2022

Disney Dearest Friends

Many Disney films depict wholesome friendships born from fateful encounters. Keeping the theme of best friends in mind, these sweatshirts feature sweet terms and beautiful typography.

Release Date: September 5, 2022

Disney Mickey & Friends

The collection is inspired by American college sweatshirts, adding motifs of Disney characters. The vintage-style design will make you feel wonderfully nostalgic.

Release Date: September 5, 2022

Spider-Man 60th Anniversary: Amazing Years

Since his debut in 1962, Spider-Man has grown to become a huge figure in pop culture. This special collection uses some of the coolest comic book art of all time, perfect for today’s superhero fans.

Release Date: October 3, 2022

These sweatshirts are perfect for jazzing up your fall and winter wardrobe, so be sure to grab your favorites!

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT has launched an artful new collection! The Museums of the World collection of men’s shirts features beloved museums like the Tate Modern, the Louvre, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and more. This valuable collection was made possible by UNIQLO’s continued art initiative, as the company has continued to work with museums around the world to share the wonders of art with as many people as possible.

A Collection Allowing Customers to Enjoy the World’s Best Museums as Part of Their Daily Lives

This collection brings together some of the world’s most beloved museums, with designs inspired by the exteriors of these well-known homes of art. The Louvre design fully captures the iconic pyramid, while the contemporary MoMA is expressed with simple lines. The name of each museum is also printed on one sleeve for extra style.

UNIQLO’s Art Initiative

UNIQLO has partnered with some of the world’s leading museums over the years. Through free admission programs, sales of collaborative products and various events, these museums aim to provide opportunities for more people to experience and deepen their understanding of art.

May 2013 – Present / The Museum of Modern Art (New York, USA) 

March 2016 – Present / Tate Modern (London, England) 

September 2017 – Present / Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, USA) 

March 2018 – Present / Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (Barcelona, Spain)

February 2021 – Present / Louvre Museum (Paris, France)

Don’t miss this unique collection! Which museum would you like represented in your wardrobe?

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT has announced an adorable new Disney-themed collection. The ‘Mickey & Friends Art by Steven Harrington UT’ collection is a triple collaboration with Los Angeles-based artist Stephen Harrington and Disney. The items will go on sale at UNIQLO TOKYO and five other nearby stores on June 10 ahead of the collection’s launch at all UNIQLO stores on June 13. The colorful collection was inspired by the happiness, joy, and freedom Harrington felt as a child, which the artist expresses through classic Disney characters designed his typical pop style.

This collection is the first made in collaboration with Steven Harrington, whose vibrant art is inspired by California’s landscape and mixed culture. The colorful pop art found in his work alongside the beloved character Mickey Mouse is something Disney fans won’t want to miss adding to their wardrobe.

Kids sizes are also available, so try coordinating with the younger people in your life this summer!

UNIQLO’s graphic tee brand UT has unveiled a selection of shirts inspired by the popular anime series SPYxFAMILY! Tatsuya Endo’s original manga has been serialized in Shonen Jump+ since March 2019 and has won a number of awards, selling over 18 million copies to date. In April, the anime series premiered to great global fanfare, inspiring the new collaboration.

Popular characters appear on the new t-shirt designs, including everyone’s favorite mind-reader Anya. The pink-haired child appears in a hilarious way–with half of her scheming face hidden by the shirt’s pocket. The handsome spy Twilight and assassin Yor also appear in their own designs, so fans can choose the shirt that shows off their favorite character! One gorgeous design shows the series’ logo with a silhouette of Twilight in the background. 

Have you been keeping up with SPYxFAMILY? Who’s your favorite member of the Forger family? 

UNIQLO will begin selling items from the new UNIQLO and MARNI collection on May 20, 2022. This marks the first time the two brands have released a collaborative collection. Items will blend UNIQLO’s LifeWear and MARNI’s colorful and artistic prints.

Color + Print
Using UNIQLO’s simple signature items as a blank canvas, the unique colors and prints synonymous with the MARNI brand come to life in bold and fun new ways. Perfect for everyday wear this summer, the items were made under the theme of ‘universality,’ bringing infinite possibilities to your wardrobe.

Style + Design
These beautiful designs with bold silhouettes can be comfortably worn by anyone, regardless of gender or age. The women’s balloon skirt has a light, three-dimensional silhouette created by diagonal tucks, and is perfect to wear with a sleeveless shirt in a matching color. For men, tailored jackets and pants are available in true MARNI style. Gingham is in style this season, and these comfortable pieces will keep the guys both trendy and relaxed. The parka is made of resilient nylon and can be easily worn with swim trunks!

Comment from Francesco Risso, MARNI Creative Director
“I was excited immediately at the beginning of the project. Every step of the way, we strove to uphold the integrity of UNIQLO’s spirit and vision. In doing so, we created our own interpretation of what UNIQLO LifeWear can be. By thinking outside the box, we were able to create products featuring both flawless craftsmanship and MARNI’s offbeat and forward-thinking spirit. I hope that by wearing items from this collection, you can enjoy the best summer of your life in your own way, freely, and with all your might.”

Universal Music Group’s jazz label Blue Note Records is teaming up with UNIQLO to release five T-shirts featuring famous album art. The covers were selected by the Grammy Award-winning president of Blue Note Records Don Was.

The new items went on sale at Uniqlo stores and online on March 21, 2022.

Comment from Blue Note Records President Don Was

“We’re delighted to work with Uniqlo to develop this new UT collection that will allow customers to immerse themselves in the designs of Reid Miles*. We can thank him for the enduring aesthetic of Blue Note constructed during the 50s and 60s. The album covers he created are works of art in themselves.”

*Reid Miles: Graphic designer and photographer known for his work on many iconic Blue Note album covers.

The Blue Note and UNIQLO collaboration began in 2011, and this fourth collaboration is also the second installment of the popular UT graphic T-shirt collection which was first released last year. The UT designers selected the shirt designs from the 30 iconic Blue Note album jackets chosen by Don Was.

The five designs are inspired by Lee Morgan’s Cornbread and The Rumproller, Freddie Hubbard’s Hub-Tones, Andrew Hill’s Judgment!, and Eric Dolphy’s Out To Lunch.

To celebrate this collaboration, Blue Note has released “BLUE NOTE MEETS UT,” an official playlist curated by Don Was. Be sure to give it a listen!

Uniqlo’s graphic tee brand UT is teaming up with the Museum of Modern Art in New York City for a new apparel collection. The new clothing items were made under the concept of ‘Art for All,’ aiming to make art more accessible to the masses. 

The artwork on each T-shirt and sweatshirt were created by masters of modern art featured in the MoMA, from Van Gogh to Monet. Each product is also adorned with the MoMA logo to commemorate the collaboration.

Art lovers, don’t miss this sale!

To commemorate the release of Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2, a collaboration project with popular video app TikTok is now underway.

There are three ways to participate in the #TitanChallenge on the official Attack on Titan TikTok account: the ‘Giant GIF’ featuring Titan-form Eren, ‘Lines You Know and Don’t Know’ including famous lines from the anime series, and ‘Giant Scream Quiz’ in which viewers can guess Eren’s screams in Titan form.

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 is currently being broadcast each Sunday. It is being simulcast on streaming platforms around the globe.

©諫山創・講談社／「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会

UNIQLO’s graphic t-shirt brand UT will release a new collection based on the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film! These sleek new shirts will go on sale at UNIQLO stores nationwide and online starting December 24, 2021. 

The Past of Popular Characters as Depicted in UT’s Unique Worldview

This collaboration focuses on the past of the main characters, unique to this prequel of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series. The main character, Yuuta Okkotsu, is haunted by his childhood friend Rika who died in a car accident. Satoru Gojo, wearing a fresh white bandage over his eyes rather than the black mask seen in the anime, and Geto Suguru, the film’s villain, are also making appearances in the new collection. 

An Original Box Online Exclusive

Those placing an order from the UNIQLO online store will receive their package in an original box beginning with shipments going out on December 14!

© 2021 「劇場版 呪術廻戦 0」製作委員会
©芥見下々／集英社

Demon Slayer continues to be massively popular, and kids will be happy to know that a new collection featuring their favorite characters is coming! UNIQLO locations across Japan will release the Kids’ Holiday Loungewear Collection on November 26, 2021. 

The new season of Demon Slayer is coming soon, and this new collection features many popular patterns worn by the series’ characters. A special tote bag also features an illustration drawn by ufotable exclusively for this new collection. 

A limited-edition UNIQLO gift card design will also be available during the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this collection that kids will love!

©吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable

Art collective teamLab has made a splash with their Reconnect exhibition, inviting visitors to enjoy a number of alternating hot and cold baths to transform their senses as they traverse a massive and constantly transforming art exhibition. From October 18 until November 23, the exhibition will feature incredible autumn scenery, including the piece ‘Proliferating Immense Life in the Rain – A Whole Year per Year.’ This constantly-moving image is not pre-recorded, but rather, the leaves will sway and respond to visitors’ movements. Due to the popularity of the exhibition, more ticket plans are now available, including morning tickets for limited entry on weekdays. Guests can also reserve one sauna room for private use.

Ephemeral Solidified Light
teamLab, 2021, Interactive Installation, Sound: teamLab

Step into the Light Circle
teamLab, 2021, Interactive Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi, teamLab

A Whole Year per Year / Proliferating Immense Life in the Rain – A Whole Year per Year
teamLab, 2020, Interactive Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi

Levitation
teamLab, 2021, Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi

In collaboration with popular app TikTok, Reconnect aims to be a more down-to-Earth art experience. Rather than going to a prestigious museum, guests are invited to reconnect with the world and with the concept of time as they explore the exhibition. With senses heightened by the use of each sauna, visitors might find that they are able to relax and experience the beauty of the world more than ever before.