
YOASOBI Spots in Japan
YOASOBI is a Japanese music duo formed in 2019, consisting of Ayase (composer/producer) and ikura (Lilas Ikuta) (vocalist). Their unique concept is “turning novels into music.” They create songs based on short stories published online, blending literature and pop music into an emotional and cinematic sound.
Their debut song “Yoru ni Kakeru” (Racing into the Night), inspired by the short story “Thanatos no Yūwaku” (The Temptation of Thanatos) by Mayo Hoshino, became a viral sensation on YouTube and social media. It topped streaming charts with hundreds of millions of plays, establishing YOASOBI as a leading act in modern J-pop.
Following hits like “Gunjō”, “Harujion”, and “Idol” (the theme song for the anime Oshi no Ko), YOASOBI gained global recognition—“Idol” even ranked high on the Billboard Global charts.