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Rising Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT has released their new single “POWER” as an advance track from their upcoming mini album GATHER, due out on 28 January. Marking an exciting milestone for them, “POWER” has been selected as the Ending Theme Song 1 for the new season of the highly anticipated TV anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors), the group’s first-ever anime tie-up.
The anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) began broadcasting and streaming on 6 Januaryacross two seasons via Crunchyroll (Southeast Asia) and DEX (Thailand).
Driven by ONE OR EIGHT’s signature vocal dynamism and emotional depth, “POWER” captures the spirit of determination and unity embodied in the anime. The track offers a soaring, energising sound that reflects the 8-member group’s expanding musical ambition ahead of their mini album GATHER.
Last December members REIA, TSUBASA and TAKERUhad appeared as special guests at the anime’s advance screening event in Tokyo.
“I’m honored POWER was chosen. We poured our strength and gratitude into this song and hope it reaches many people.” - REIA
“We’re thrilled POWER became the ending theme. Its message of lifting each other up reflects who we are as a group.” - TAKERU
“I was surprised and grateful for this tie-up. I hope POWER resonates with everyone watching.” - TSUBASA
Download “POWER” cover art here
STREAM “POWER” HERE
WATCH “POWER” PERFORMANCE VIDEO HERE
ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album GATHER marks a new chapter for the group, showcasing their energetic global-pop sound with powerful visuals while embodying their core message of unity and empowerment. Fans (known as 1DERZ) eagerly await the group’s next phase as GATHERarrives worldwide on 28 January.
ONE OR EIGHT will return to Thailand for Japan Expo in Bangkok this February, before embarking on their first-ever live tour, set to kick off in March, as they continue to bring their music to audiences across new cities and stages. Tour details are available here, with more dates to be announced.
1st LIVE TOUR - GATHER
Saturday, 7 March — Kobe Harbor Studio (KOBE)
Saturday, 14 March — Nagoya ReNY limited (NAGOYA)
Friday, 20 March — Yokohama Bay Hall (YOKOHAMA)
ABOUT ONE OR EIGHT
ONE OR EIGHT is an eight-member Japanese boy group - MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA and YUGA - whose name is derived from the Japanese idiom “ippuku ka yoka” (one or eight, meaning “all or nothing”). Guided by their tagline “BET ON YOURSELF”, the group embodies a spirit of risk-taking and ambition, encouraging fans to dream boldly and take chances alongside them.
They debuted on 16 August 2024, with “Don’t Tell Nobody”, produced by Ryan Tedder and David Stewart. The single debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan HeatseekersSongs chart. Later that year, their collaboration with Big Sean, “KAWASAKI (with Big Sean)”, reached No. 5 on the U.S. iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Song chart, signalling the group’s early global appeal.
Momentum accelerated in 2025, when ONE OR EIGHT were named one of Nikkei Entertainment!’s 100 New Leading Artists and received the Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group award at MTV VMAJ. They also made history as the first Japanese boy group to walk the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). Their regional presence grew further during a visit to Singapore, where they performed for a capacity crowd at Yes933 Hits Fest and took the stage at Music Matters Live, deepening their connection with fans across Southeast Asia.
The year continued to be prolific, driven by a steady stream of releases exploring themes of ambition and challenge - “DSTM” (March), “365” (June), “Young & Reckless” (August) and “BET YOUR LIFE” (September). Their live presence expanded as they joined the stellar lineup at a-nation, alongside Ayumi Hamasaki, NCT Wish, TRF and NEXZ. Fan meetings across Japan, Thailand, the US, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina further broadened their global footprint, making 2025 a defining period of momentum, growth and rising international visibility.
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