≒JOY Debuts Dark Rock Anthem 'Rockstarsama' on National TV

Only Hits Japan Desk · Written by Mio 13 October 2026

The idol group ≒JOY, produced by Rino Sashihara, performed their new song 'Rockstarsama' for the first time on TBS's 'CD TV Live! Live!' on October 12. The performance featured new costumes for the 12-member group.

≒JOY members in matching blue plaid outfits

The track is described as a dark rock anthem about the end of admiration. It will serve as the title track for the group's sixth single, scheduled for release on November 25. A digital pre-release began on October 13 at 00:00 JST.

The single will be available in multiple physical editions. The Type A and B versions include a CD, Blu-ray, and a random member photo, priced at 2,200 yen. A Type C CD-only edition is priced at 1,800 yen, and a limited-edition Type D LP-sized jacket version with a photo booklet is 2,500 yen.

≒JOY also announced a 2026 national tour titled 'Kono Natsu Zenbu Zenbu Boku ni Kudasai'. The tour is set for three dates: November 2 at Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi, November 28 at Rexam Hall in Kagawa, and December 25 at TOYOTA ARENA in Tokyo.

≒JOY members in black outfits on stairs for a campaign poster

The group's fifth single, 'Summer Twin Tail', released in August, debuted at number one on both the Oricon weekly singles chart and Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales. Their fourth-anniversary concert at the Nippon Budokan in March sold out two shows.

The new song 'Rockstarsama' is now available on major streaming platforms. The group's official website and social media channels have released new artist photos alongside the song.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ