There are moments in an artist’s journey that feel less like announcements—and more like turning points. For Ae! group, this was unmistakably one of them.
From the stage of Osaka-jo Hall, in the middle of their nationwide arena tour Ae! group LIVE TOUR 2026 Runway, the group didn’t just perform—they opened a new door. Through their first-ever live broadcast directly from a concert venue, they invited fans beyond the arena—and over 60,000 viewers tuning in across the world—into a shared moment unfolding in real time.
And with it came something many had been waiting for.
The four-man group officially announced the release of their catalog on streaming platforms, unlocking all 45 songs to date in a single, simultaneous release on May 11.
Music that had largely lived within CDs and live performances was, in that moment, given the chance to travel further—into playlists, into daily routines, into the spaces where fans exist beyond the concert hall. It wasn’t just about accessibility, but also about making it easier for their music to be shared, passed on, and discovered—beyond the boundaries that had previously defined it. Every Ae-tan can now share their beloved songs with their friends and family, thus creating a ripple effect of connection and joy.
It wasn’t just a broadcast for the sake of it. As the members themselves put it mid-MC, there was a clear reason for bringing the moment beyond the venue—because something important was about to be shared.
Seiya Suezawa mentioned how it means people can listen to them more casually, and Yoshinori Masakado chimed in how if that helps Ae! group grow even more, that’d be amazing. The youngest, Masaya Sano, made an earnest ask: “Seriously—please spread the word far and wide, and share our music with as many people as you can.”
Alongside the streaming release, the group also announced a fan-driven project inviting listeners to vote for their favorite songs, shaping a special Top 10 playlist. It’s a small detail, but one that reflects Ae! group’s ongoing relationship with their audience—not just as listeners, but as participants in how their music continues to live and evolve.
At the center of this milestone was their 4th single, “DEKOBOKO LIFE,” set for release on June 17. Serving as the theme song for their first group-starring film “Osomatsu-san: Humanity Degeneration Project!!!!!?”, the track carried both the weight of a new chapter and the playfulness that defines Ae! group’s identity.
During the broadcast, the song was performed live for the very first time—its debut unfolding not through a recorded video, but through the immediacy and energy of the stage itself. Built with call-and-response moments, it’s a song designed to be completed together with the audience, making its first outing all the more fitting in a space filled with both voices and anticipation. Even in its very first performance, the song carried a raw, unfiltered energy—something only possible in a moment that isn’t repeated, but shared, and something uniquely Ae! group.
Yoshinori summed it up perfectly: “We’ve gained a new treasure today, and we want to grow this song together with you.”
It felt fitting that this moment happened during Runway.
Because more than anything, it felt like takeoff.
If “《A》BEGINNING” marked their starting point—not as an origin, but as a conscious beginning—then every release since has traced the path of that ascent. “Gotta Be” carried their determination forward, D.N.A grounded them in who they are, while “Chameleon” embraced every color they’ve chosen to paint themselves with along the way. Each step has built toward this moment—not an arrival, but a widening horizon.
From a debut that made a striking statement, to an album that surpassed expectations and claimed the top of the Oricon charts with their highest first-week numbers yet, Ae! group had been steadily moving forward. And standing there at reaching tens of thousands inside Osaka-jo Hall—and extending far beyond it—they took that next step.
And just like that, everything they’ve built—every step, every color, every beginning—has been set free to travel even further. In an era where digital access is everything, Ae! group has placed a part of themselves into something you can carry in the palm of your hand.
Not just as a discography, but as a shared history between artist and fan.
We’ll be the fortunate ones to get to share their pride, roars, destinies, and breakthroughs with others. Again and again, being able to listen to Ae! group at any time is like hitting the jackpot, making your days colorful, because you can’t stop loving them. Even if you were to burn the memories of Ae! group into your heart, the feelings never end. In the end, we want to be together, and together shout “We’re called Ae! group!!!!“
So, what will you play first?
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