{"product_id":"4580740639129","title":"Leon Niihama - New Beginning(Special Edition) - Japan Power-Minagi-Leon ver. CD Single","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiihama Leon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe follow-up single, released on July 22, reached No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Enka\/Kayō Singles Chart and No. 6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart (Overall) (both dated August 3, 2026)!\nCarrying the excitement of his completely sold-out concert tour… “Singer Leon Shinhama” presents his 2026 culmination!!! A heartfelt work that showcases his refined expressiveness—his 1st EP “New Beginning”—along with a Special Edition featuring three much-talked-about tie-in songs, is set for release!\n\nIn addition to appearing on major music programs, Leon Niihama has garnered strong support on news and variety shows as well as at events across the country, and his name recognition and popularity continue to rise. In 2025, he made his second consecutive appearance on the “NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” and won the Excellence Award at the “Japan Record Awards,” leaving a strong impression of his meteoric rise. Now, Leon Niihama is set to release a Special Edition of his 1st EP “New Beginning” as a culminating work to highlight 2026.\nThis release features three tie-in songs: “LOVE Shinai?”—a collaboration with Kocchi no Ken—as well as “Iwake Nai-na,” which aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in February and March, and “Ai no FIRE,” the new opening theme for the TV anime “Detective Conan,” which has been generating significant buzz since its premiere. “Ai no FIRE” showcases Leon Niihama’s most rock-oriented approach to date, demonstrating a new level of expressive power in his music.\nIt has garnered a huge response, reaching No. 1 on the “Hype” ranking of YouTube’s Trending Chart just five days after its release, and is a highly anticipated track with more people than ever saying, “I want to sing this at karaoke!” In addition, each edition includes the original tracks “LOVE Shinai?” and “Subete Agerou,” which were recorded for the BS-TBS program “SoundInnS” (airing Sunday, September 20, at 6:00 PM; a music program based on the concept of “timeless, high-quality sounds you can only hear here,” where top-tier vocalists, soundmakers (arrangers), musicians come together to deliver music that resonates with listeners across generations and genres) and infused with new charm by a stellar team of arrangers. It also includes the original tracks “LOVE Shinai?” and “Subete Agerou,” as well as the classic “Blue Sky Blue” by Hideki Saijo, whom Leon Niihama deeply admires.\nThis rich lineup allows listeners to deeply savor the vocals and expressiveness of “Singer Leon Shinhama,” and it’s an unprecedented package that lets you hear the tracks before they air. Now that he has successfully completed a concert tour across nine cities nationwide—with every performance sold out—this is the perfect time to experience this rich collection, brimming with Leon Shinhama’s charm and future potential. Be sure to check it out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaikyo Recirds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419053056289,"sku":"4580740639129","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4580740639129.jpg?v=1788219916","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4580740639129","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}