A new label fusing the worlds of J-POP and digital comics has just launched—and it’s already making waves. MUSIC COMIC LABELZ, a first-of-its-kind initiative, kicks off with a powerful debut: five original digital comic series inspired by hit songs from veteran group SUPER EIGHT, celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Released weekly starting July 9, the lineup includes:
「オオカミと彗星」 – Ookami to Suisei (Wolf and Comet),「Re:LIVE」 – Re:LIVE, 「LIFE ～目の前の向こうへ～」 – LIFE ~Me no Mae no Mukou e~ (LIFE: Beyond What You See),「大阪ロマネスク」 – Osaka Romanesque, and「キミトミタイセカイ」 – Kimi to Mitai Sekai (The World I Want to See With You).
Each story spans three volumes and offers a fresh, standalone narrative universe, separate from the real-life members of SUPER EIGHT. However, the themes and emotional beats of each track are deeply embedded in the storylines—especially during climactic scenes, where the original songs are imagined as the soundtrack, enhancing the reader’s immersion.
“Wolf and Comet” Leads a Star-Studded Creative Team
The flagship title, “Wolf and Comet,” brings together an impressive creative duo. Written by Yuya Takahashi—best known for scripting the group’s feature film Eightranger—and featuring character designs by celebrated illustrator Kei Mochizuki (Fate/Grand Order), the project sets a high bar for the label’s artistic ambitions. Other contributing artists and writers include CNO, naru, Kanako Ishigami, and more, all drawing inspiration from the emotional worlds within SUPER EIGHT’s discography.
From Digital Page to Real-World Café: SUPER COMICS CAFE Opens Nationwide
To celebrate the launch, a limited-time themed café—SUPER COMICS CAFE—will open in six cities across Japan, starting August 22 through October 5. The café merges the comic storylines with the atmosphere of SUPER EIGHT’s music through immersive decorations and a carefully curated menu inspired by each title.
Visitors can enjoy:
- Special edition printed comic digests in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese
- Original food and drinks designed around each story and song
- Official MUSIC COMIC LABELZ merchandise exclusive to the café
The main location is TOWER RECORDS CAFE Shibuya, with additional branches in Ikebukuro, Osaka Station City, Umeda NU Chayamachi, Fukuoka, and Nagoya Sakae Skyle. General ticket reservations are now open via Ticket Pia, so if you’re in the area, or have time, make sure to check this amazing collaboration out!
📅 Release Schedule (500 yen per volume)
- July 9: “Wolf and Comet,” “Osaka Romanesque,” “Re:LIVE”
- July 16: “LIFE ～目の前の向こうへ～”
- July 23: “The World I Want to See With You”
🎨 Official site: https://music-manga.com/#comic_movie
🍽️ Café details: SUPER COMICS CAFE – Tower Records News
From heartfelt lyrics to expressive illustrations, MUSIC COMIC LABELZ offers a new way for fans—both in Japan and around the world—to experience the emotional resonance of J-POP storytelling. Whether you’re a longtime Eighter or simply curious about Japan’s evolving multimedia scene, this is one project worth watching (and reading).