ATARASHII GAKKO! to Release Best Album "Atarashii Gakko no Susume" on July 16 — Overseas Shows Expanding
- Jun 28
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ATARASHII GAKKO! has announced the release of their best album "Atarashii Gakko no Susume" on July 16, 2026. With the track list and jacket artwork now unveiled, the album is drawing attention as a work summarizing the group's journey since their formation.
The new song "Chanka Chanka" blends a melody evoking traditional Japanese festival music with a contemporary dance beat. With reports of overseas festival appearances and an event in Hawaii, the group is expanding its stage at home and abroad.
In recent years, Japanese groups have increasingly appeared on overseas festival lineups. Acts with strong affinity between dance performance and visual expression spread easily across language barriers, helping them win local fans.
A best album functions as an entry point for new listeners. In the streaming era, playlisting of past songs and secondary spread of dance videos play an important role in driving a fresh reappraisal of an entire catalog.
Also Worth a Listen: OTONABLUE
"OTONABLUE," the song that sparked their breakthrough, became widely known at home and abroad along with its distinctive dance. Heard alongside the best album, it reveals the trajectory the group's expression has built.
The ZEN editorial team is watching the trend of homegrown performance-driven acts raising their profile in overseas markets. The approach of designing music and visuals as one offers a perspective independent artists can apply.
Source: ATARASHII GAKKO! official website, various music media reports
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