A selection of perfumes inspired by characters from the iconic manga series Ranma ½ are now available! Fans can get them at the official online store, Amazon, and the Fairytale shop on the third floor of Nakano Broadway.

Ranma 1/2 Eau de Parfum - Ranma Saotome

This light scent was inspired by Ranma Saotome. A light fragrance fused with the feminine scents of jasmine and white rose, this product will remind you of Ranma's strength and tenderness.Top Notes: Citron, Blueberry Middle Notes: Jasmine, Bamboo, White Rose Base Notes: Cedar, Amber, Musk

Ranma 1/2 Eau de Parfum - Ranma

As you'd expect, the Ranma scent was made with a water-covered woman in mind! The strong aroma of blackcurrant and blueberry slowly give way to a deeper scent of musk and moss. Top Notes: Black Currant, Grapefruit Zest, White Flowers Middle Notes: Blackberry, Whitewood, Jasmine Base Notes: Musk, Moss, Grass

Ranma 1/2 Eau de Parfum - Akane Tendo

This cute fragrance was inspired by the girly Akane Tendo, who is both strong and adorable. The exotic and sweet fragrance transforms into a graceful and feminine scent blending rose and tuberose. Top Notes: Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Peach Nectar Middle Notes: Rose, Tuberose, Cashmere Wood Base Notes: Amber, Cedar, Powdery Musk

Ranma 1/2 Eau de Parfum - Shampoo

This sexy fragrance was inspired by the gorgeous Shampoo. The gorgeous, feminine scent combining fruity and floral notes represents the character's naivete. Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Peach Middle Notes: Peony, Rose, Magnolia, Violet Base Notes: Vanilla, Cedar

Ranma 1/2 Eau de Parfum - Ryoga Hibiki

This commanding fragrance was inspired by the powerful Ryoga Hibiki.  The perfume includes robust notes of jasmine and lily of the valley for a one-of-a-kind scent. Top Notes: Lily of the Valley, Gardenia Middle Notes: Bergamot, Jasmine Base Notes: White Musk

Ranma 1/2 Eau de Parfum - Mousse

Mousse inspired this more traditional floral perfume. As the day goes on, this fragrance will evolve from flowery and sweet to more warm and deep notes of patchouli and amber.Top Notes: Citrus, Exotic Jasmine, Hyacinth Middle Notes: Iris, white musk Base Notes: Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver©高橋留美子／小学館

Perfume’s Flow, the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama series ‘Fight Song,’ was released on streaming services on March 9, 2022.   The four-track single also includes Mawaru Kagami, which was performed at ‘Perfume LIVE 2021 [Polygon Wave]’ last August.  

  Perfume also announced that they would release a new album in the summer of 2022, four years after their last album, Future Pop. Be sure to listen to the song on your favorite music service!

The sixth piece of apparel in the Perfume Closet fashion project officially went on sale on March 1, and the popular Fashion Truck pop-up store has made a comeback after being introduced last spring. The truck will travel to seven cities across Japan carrying new items.    With fans already excited, the three members of Perfume decided to surprise everyone by appearing at the Laforet Harajuku pop-up shop! Appearing on stage, each wore a new item and took selfies with their cell phones before strolling around the store and chatting with customers. Perfume also autographed the truck’s interior and wrote personal messages.   The members on the second floor of the CONTAINER store. On display are costumes worn by Perfume while performing Polygon Wave.Perfume in front of the fashion truck set up in front of the store.   The girls pose with items from the collaboration menu at Laforet Harajuku.  

  Participating restaurants at Laforet Harajuku are offering Perfume-themed menu items for a limited time. Guests buying select items will receive a special Perfume lunch mat!   Which Perfume track is your favorite?

In January, Perfume held ‘Perfume LIVE 2022 Polygon Wave,’ an encore of the concert they held in August 2021. Massively popular with fans around the world, the three-member girls techno-pop unit continues to impress year after year. On March 9, 2022, they will release their new track Flow, the theme of the TBS Tuesday drama series ‘Fight Song.’ On February 21, the 6th Perfume Closet apparel collection was announced on the official Perfume website and the A! SMART Online Store.  

Merchandise at a Glance

 

Laforet Harajuku x Perfume Closet Collaboration Menu

 Chipoon Soy Milk Noodles with Hiroshima Lemon

MILKMILKMILK! Perfume Closet Gradient Soda/Perfume Closet Milk Ice Cream

ovgo B.A.K.E.R Meiji St. Salty Chocolate

Cafe Crepe - Banana, Chocolate, and Fresh Cream / Fermented Butter & Vanilla Sugar / Avocado Shrimp Salad

The 6th apparel line features items inspired by Perfume’s on-stage costumes. The new pieces focus on three songs in particular–Polygon Wave, Rebirth, and If you wanna. Made popular during the reveal of the Perfume Closet project, the pop-up fashion truck will return for this new release! At the pop-up store, fans can see the actual costumes worn in the Polygon Wave video on display for the first time. At Laforet Harajuku, Perfume Closet will collaborate with participating restaurants to create a limited-time menu inspired by the pop group. Which dish looks the tastiest?

Miss Dior, the fragrance and maison first started in 1947, is being reborn thanks to Dior perfume creator Francois Demachy.   A new MISS DIOR art event will be held to commemorate the new fragrance, inheriting the art and passion for women that inspired Monsieur Dior himself. Reservations are now open for the AS SEEN BY exhibition, held alongside the MISS DOOR MILLEFIORI GARDEN pop up store between September 1 and 12, 2021, at THE MASS/BA-TSU ART GALLERY/STANDBY in Omotesando, Tokyo.

Kojin Haruka: Reflectwo for Miss Dior 2021

Pop Up Store MISS DIOR MILLEFIORI GARDEN

  The AS SEEN BY exhibition, held in Tokyo and several cities around the world, will feature MISS DIOR inspired artwork and creations from 10 female artists, including visual artist Kojin Haruka, sculptor Donna Ingrid, and designer Sabine Marcelis.   Experience the renewed MISS DIOR at the MISS DIOR MILLEFIORI GARDEN pop up store, where you can try the new Au De Perfume and it's personalization service, alongside limited cosmetics that were inspired by the new fragrance.   Those who attend the MISS DIOR event will also be able to enjoy the guest-only cafe, which features Laudrée collaboration macaroons, with the original flavors each lined up in a package reminiscent of the colorful flowers at the MISS DIOR art event. Plus, a limited takeaway drink will be available at the exhibition cafe, allowing you to bask in the afterglow of the event even after exiting the venue. In addition, customers who connect their reservation to the official MISS DIOR Beauty LINE account will receive a free original tote bag.   A special film that delves into the history and charm of MSS DIOR will be screened at the exhibition, narrated by DIOR beauty ambassador Yoshizawa Ryo, who will guide you through the glamorous world of MISS DIOR.   You mustn't miss the livestream with DIOR ambassador Araki Yuko, who will be attending the event via livestream to introduce the wonders of the new MISS DIOR. The stream will start on August 31 at 20:30.   Why not check out this flower-filled event where you can immerse yourself in the world of MISS DIOR for yourself?

Following the Imaginary Museum "Time Warp" - Reconstruction NFT artwork from June, Rhizomatiks will be working together with Perfume once again to release seven new NFT artworks between August 16 and 28, 2021.  

Seven new Perfume NFT art pieces by live music video producer Rhizomatiks

Similar to last time, the NFTs will be unveiled at the P.O.P Festival (Perfume Online Present Festival), held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the groups debut and the 15th anniversary of their major debut. The works are based on data from the Imaginary Museum "Time Warp" performance.   The three Perfume members' iconic poses, as choreographed by MIKIKO, were transformed into 3D data, becoming a huge topic even during the initial NFT release.   Rhizomatiks, who participated in the video production of the Perfume LIVE 2021 [polygon wave] (Pia Arena MM), have produced seven variations of 3D NFT art.   *A PoS consensus algorithm and Polygon are being used to reduce any environmental impact. The NFT art will be released on Rhizomatiks NFT marketplace NFT Experiment.   What is NFT art? NFT (Non-Fungible Token) refers to a piece of digital artwork whose value is guaranteed by its permeance, originality, and interoperability. It is also referred to as CryptoArt. It started growing in popularity during Summer 2019, but due to Covid-19 the movement has taken off globally, with hefty amounts of money being exchanged through the medium.