RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS are a Japanese rock band formed in Yokohama in 2001. Known for combining alternative rock, pop melodies, rhythmic experimentation, and emotionally direct songwriting, the group made their independent album debut in 2003 before signing to Toshiba EMI and making their major-label debut with ’25kome No Senshokutai’ in November 2005. Led by vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Yojiro Noda, their early releases established an audience in Japan, with songs such as ‘Futarigoto’, ‘Yushinron’, and ‘DADA’ becoming enduring parts of their catalogue.

The band reached a much wider international audience through their work with filmmaker Makoto Shinkai. RADWIMPS composed music for the animated film Your Name. (2016), including ‘Zenzenzense’, ‘Sparkle’, and ‘Nandemonaiya’, before returning for Weathering with You (2019). They subsequently worked with composer Kazuma Jinnouchi on the music for Suzume (2022), including the song ‘Suzume’ featuring Toaka. These projects brought their songwriting to cinema audiences worldwide, while their studio discography continued to move between guitar-led rock, piano ballads, orchestral arrangements, and electronic textures.

RADWIMPS’ current membership is Noda and bassist Yusuke Takeda, alongside drummer Satoshi Yamaguchi, who has remained on hiatus from live band activity since 2015. Longtime guitarist Akira Kuwahara left the group on October 17th 2024. On stage and in recording, Noda and Takeda have continued the band’s work with supporting musicians.

Their international touring expanded significantly in 2023, including a five-date European tour visiting London, Barcelona, Cologne, Paris, and Berlin, alongside performances across North America, Asia, and Australia. In 2024, the band continued their international activities with a world tour spanning Latin America and Asia.

In 2025, RADWIMPS celebrated the 20th anniversary of their major-label debut with the studio album ‘Anew’ and an anniversary arena tour.