Daoko’s new single “Zense wa Busho” is now streaming, marking her first release since the 2024 album Slash-&-Burn. Written by Daoko and composed/arranged by Seiichi Nagai of QUBIT—where she also serves as lead vocalist—the track blends Nagai’s signature guitar work with Daoko’s playful voice and sharp wordplay. It delivers a kitschy, post-Shibuya-kei pop sound with a distinct “kawaii” vibe.
Listen here: http://lnk.to/Zense_wa_Busho
The jacket cover was done by Ace Akira, an artist known for combining pixel art and neon colors. It’s a striking piece of artwork that captures how the chaos of modern life and kawaii culture coexist. The lyric video, which uses the same visual, will be released in the coming days.
A digital EP featuring “Zense wa Busho” will be released on November 19.
Meanwhile, Daoko is set to embark on her first solo Asia tour, THE “YOU” ZIZAI ASIA TOUR 2025, beginning September 5 in Shenzhen and continuing through Shanghai, Bangkok, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo. The tour finale is scheduled for November 28 at Shibuya WWW X. Tickets for overseas shows and early access for the Tokyo concert are now available.
The tour’s title, combining “YOU” and “ZIZAI” (“freely”), reflects the theme of Slash-&-Burn: clearing the old to make way for new growth. Daoko invites fans to join her in embracing a fresh phase of creative freedom across Asia.
THE “YOU” ZIZAI ASIA TOUR 2025
■ Tour Period: September 5 – November 28, 2025
■ Cities, Dates & Venues:
Shenzhen: 9/5 at Zhenzhen HOU live
Shanghai: 9/7 at Wasi VAS ear
Bangkok: 9/12 at Lido Connect
Taipei: 9/14 at MOONDOG
Seoul: 9/20 at YES24
Tokyo: 11/28 at Shibuya WWW X
Daoko
Born in Tokyo in 1997, Daoko first gained attention at age 15 after uploading a song to Niconico Douga. She made her major debut in 2015 and has since been active in music, anime, and commercial projects. Her 2017 hit “Uchiage Hanabi,” a collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, has surpassed 600 million views on YouTube.
A multi-talented creator, Daoko has also written novels, curated events, exhibited paintings, and acted. In 2019, she founded her own agency, Tefu Tefu. She joined the band QUBIT as lead vocalist in 2023, and released her first solo album in four years, Slash-&-Burn, in 2024. That same year, she appeared on Ringo Sheena’s seventh album.
In 2025, she featured on Giga and TeddyLoid’s track “Act,” followed by the July 23 digital release of her new single “Zense wa Busho.” A digital EP is scheduled for release on November 19.
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Daok0
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daoko_official/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Daoko_official
Daoko Fan Club “Hidamari”: https://hidamari.daoko.jp/
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