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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 13/09/2026

SCANDAL’s ECHO CD has completely sold out in the UK, we have nothing left in our warehouse. Mainland Europe and USA should have copies still available from local CD stores and Amazon for now. Second print is underway, it’ll be back in stock shortly ✌️💿 ✨ #scandalband jpurecords.com/products/sca...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 11/09/2026

lynch. (lynch.staff) sell out their triumphant return to Kyoto with their show at MUSE yesterday 💪 Just 3 more shows remain on their IGNITE THE CLIMAX tour, celebrating the release of their latest album, CLIMAX. #visualkei #jrock #japaneserock

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 10/09/2026

Happy birthday to ASUKA of TRiDENT!! Her band’s latest EP BLUE DAWN will be released from JPU on CD shortly, and will include video on demand content for FREE when ordered directly from us 🎂 🥳

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 26/08/2026

Lonesome_BlueJP returns to JPU Records with FOURTH DIMENSION (+2), the international edition of their new album with bonus tracks and content! New music video drops later today 👇 jpurecords.com/blogs/news/l... #jrock

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 25/08/2026

Ok guys, here’s how it’s going to work for SAKI. JPU Tom usually handles all preorders himself (he likes to make sure every order is packed with love and as secure as possible). But! (… continued below 👇)

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 24/08/2026

An important message from SCANDAL… On August 21, 2026, SCANDAL celebrated its 20th anniversary with the "SCANDAL 20th Anniversary Live 'Chapter 20' at Osaka-Jo Hall."

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 15/08/2026

Japanese guitarist SAKI very kindly sent us a whole bunch of hand-signed pictures to include randomly with pre-orders for her debut solo album PLUVIA from JPU Records! Thanks so much! We’ll begin shipping shortly, so if you haven’t already, get that preorder in for a chance to get one!

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 15/08/2026

lynch. hit up Takamatsu’s Olive Hall touring with latest album CLIMAX 🔥 Guitarist Reo stated that he could really feel the depth of love that people in Shikoku have for lynch. #visualkei #jrock #japaneserock

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 15/08/2026

We were lucky enough to catch the ever powerful TRiDENT at Yokohama’s MURO FEST last month! These pics were taken just before JPU Tom shattered his kneecap and was sent back to England for surgery 😂😂 If you look very closely you might be able to see him in the crowd). #jrock #japaneserock #girlband

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 10/07/2026

lynch. share a special video message for international fans as their new album, CLIMAX, receives its physical release overseas. Watch now! #visualkei Listen / pre-order 💿: jpurecords.com/products/lyn...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 08/07/2026

Congratulations to lynch.! Heavy new album CLIMAX smashes into the top of Japan's Oricon ROCK album charts today. 🏆🙌

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 24/06/2026

Incoming message from guitarist SAKI! 🎸🔥 We’re honoured to be releasing her powerful and beautiful solo debut album PLUVIA outside of Japan! It’s available to preorder today and includes video on demand content with English subtitles.

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 09/06/2026

Join us in wishing URUHA of #theGazettE a very happy birthday!! 🎂 🍾

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 02/06/2026

#lynch. joined #Merry today for their 25th anniversary show in Nagoya 🖤 They’ve been playing with some great bands in the last few days 🔥 #visualkei

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 31/05/2026

Happy birthday to SCANDAL's TOMOMI! 🥳 Here she is, rockin' out outside Kabukicho Tower for a free gig celebrating the release of new album 'ECHO'. 🎸🔥 #SCANDALband #SCANDAL_ECHO

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 30/05/2026

These lot have taken over your local Tower Records. Whatcha gonna do?! #SCANDAL_band became store managers for the day in support of new album ECHO. Go listen! 🎧🎶 Stream / download / own physically with translated bonus content: jpurecords.com/products/sca...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 30/05/2026

Bands from Japan you’d like to see live in your country. We’ll start: lynch. #japanesemusic

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 28/05/2026

Unfortunately we won’t be at Japan Matsuri this year. They just announced the date (4 October) and we’ve already booked to be at @animeconuk.bsky.social at London’s Olympia that weekend 😔 Matsuri last year was a blast with ASP!

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 01/03/2026

Love how much Fathomless Skywalker loves #ResidentEvil. 🤣 Seems they’re enjoying Requiem! 🧟

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 10/02/2026

9 years ago we dropped this album unto the world, and things haven’t been quite the same since 🙃

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 01/02/2026

Happy birthday to RUKI of the GazettE! 🎙️ 🔥 We miss you~~

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 29/01/2026

Someone asked us if Japanese operatic metalcore band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER were AI. No, they’re really like this 🤣🤣🤣

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 27/01/2026

Sawa (Aldious) and RYU (BLOOD STAIN CHILD) are getting ready for FIRST CONTACT’s… first contact! They’re playing the project’s first live shows in Osaka and Tokyo following the release of second album EARTH NATION on 1 March 🚀 🌎 #jrock #jmetal

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 27/11/2025

EYE from Japanese metal band Mary’s Blood in stunning Lulu cosplay (Final Fantasy X)!

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 23/11/2025

Fresh from their US tour, LOVEBITES return with a new official band photo and news of new album OUTSTANDING POWER, out from February! Details coming soon...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 22/10/2025

They are LOVEBITES and they play heavy metal! They are also in the rehearsal studio preparing for November’s US tour! 🤘🔥 🇺🇸 Eternal Phenomenon Tour – US 2025 dates: jpurecords.com/blogs/news/l...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 10/10/2025

Just as they prepare to hit California, London and Birmingham with shows, Japanese rock band WENDY grace the cover of 1111CR3W’s Rising Star issue 85! Read: www.1111cr3w.com/post/rising-...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 04/10/2025

New ASP image! New single coming in January! I wonder when we’ll get a chance to hear it live 🤔

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 22/09/2025

ASP are ready for action at the Fleece in Bristol tonight! First date of their debut UK tour! 🙌 See you there! #ASPintheUK

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 19/09/2025

Here's where you'll find us at Japan Matsuri on Sunday! We're in the new South East area beside the stage! It's free, come along! ASP members will be at the booth throughout the day, and we'll be selling and promoting all our usual Japanese music goodies. 💿✨ ASP on stage at 3:15pm too!

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 01/09/2025

Happy birthday to NINO, support bassist from operatic metalcore band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER! 💙 Photo by ossie in the wind.

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 24/08/2025

Asami from LOVEBITES performed with the Blue Man Group in Japan 💙 She said blue was one of her favourite colours in the Judgement Day documentary 😂 (available to watch now with English subtitles on our website)

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 22/08/2025

🩰Doll Guts 💋 by I SEE ORANGE is out NOW! 📼WATCH THE FULL MUSIC VIDEO📼: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9l9... AVAILABLE ON ALL MUSIC PLATFORMS! Stream & Download ‘Doll Guts’ by I See Orange🧡 jpurecords.com/products/i-s...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 21/08/2025

We hear Sumire Uesaka is smashing her role of Neko Musume in the stage play of GeGeGe no Kitaro, which just started its run in Japan 🎀 We’re running out of her earlier CDs so make sure you grab them from our store before they’re gone 💿💨 jpurecords.com/collections/...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 19/08/2025

Loving LOVEBITES guitarist Miyako’s new look for Tokyo music theatre production "SEPT fate to ReAnimation Rebellion"! If you’re in town and wanna see her, she’s performing with Team REBEL on 3-6, 8 October 🎭

Miyako from LOVEBITES dressed all in black

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 18/08/2025

Spotify’s editors think ASP’s BA-BY is Idol Pop. 🤷‍♂️ you be the judge. It’s #12 in their current playlist. 🎧🎵 Spotify’s Idol Pop Japan playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 17/08/2025

Celebrate the 7th anniversary of Langrisser Mobile in true JROCK style courtesy of Back-on! Official theme song ‘Rerise’ for the hit tactical RPG is out this Wednesday and available to presave now! 🎶: jpurecords.com/products/bac...

BACK-ON ‘Rerise’ cover art, featuring characters of Langrisser Mobile

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 16/08/2025

FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER Ready to rock tonight in Tokyo 🤘💙❤️💚🖤🤘

FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER throwing the metal horns before a show

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 12/08/2025

ASP’s beautiful new single BA-BY is out to listen to RIGHT NOW! It’s twisted music video drops tomorrow. Really digging this nu-metal idol hybrid 🫶 🎵: jpurecords.com/products/asp...

ASP BA-BY single cover art, featuring an adorable gremlin.

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 07/07/2025

blank paper making the most of their time in Chicago at the weekend 😂 🍕

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 09/05/2025

Introducing a new beast from the East: ALGESIA, featuring Japanese scream queen Yu Umehara. Debut single ‘IRA’ is a primal scream from the abyss. A savage blend of metalcore, djent, and Japanese melodic undertones. #metalcore Stream: jpurecords.com/products/alg...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 15/04/2025

We miss you REITA. the GazettE will last forever 🔥

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 05/04/2025

Out now! SCANDAL’s joyous new EP LOVE, SPARK, JOY! - the video on demand bundle includes their magnificent performance at ZEPP Tokyo Haneda from the 2024 LUMINOUS tour with English subtitles! The setlist is two hours of nothing but bangers 👌 Order / watch: jpurecords.com/products/sca...

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 28/03/2025

Having way too much fun with the Japanese band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER and ChatGPT 😂 mind you, the band looks amazing enough without AI

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 21/03/2025

Hot off the press! 💿🔥 Running quality checks on the latest drops from LOVEBITES, SCANDAL and FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER — then its off to Heathrow to pick up a plane full of Japanese idols for WACK in the UK vol.5! Then it’s straight back to packing and shipping these beauties out to you lovely lot! 📦💨

CDs from the Japanese bands LOVEBITES, SCANDAL and FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER in front of a Mac Mini with external CD drive

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 16/03/2025

Symphonic scallywags FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER have stormed the charts and seized the #1 spot on Disc Union’s Hard Rock/Metal rankings—plundering past even the mighty East of Eden! 🎵 Raise a tankard n join us in celebratin their epic debut “Anthems of the Resilient”—a true saga of metal & symphony! ⚡🔥

Japanese symphonic metal band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER at Disc Union in Tokyo

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 14/03/2025

🎉 Big congrats to FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER, featured as Spotify’s Release Radar cover stars with their powerful track “Samurai -The Proud Warrior-“ from debut album Anthems of the Resilient! ⚔️✨ #ReleaseRadar #NewMusic #SamuraiMetal #OperaMetal #SymphonicMetal #Japanesemetal

Japanese symphonic metal band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER SKYWALKER featured on the cover of Spotify’s Release Radar

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JPU Records 💿 @jpurecords.com · 13/03/2025

“One of the best symphonic metal albums out of Japan in the last decade.” - @jameworld.bsky.social “Global domination is moments away” - @avo-magazine.com FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER’s cinematic debut album ‘Anthems of the Resilient’ is out now digitally! 🏴‍☠️🎶 Listen here 👉 jpurecords.com/products/fat...

FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER’s debut album Anthems of the Resilient cover art, featuring a female warrior with long red hair

Japanese symphonic metal band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER holding their new CD in a record store in Tokyo

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