June 3, 2026
In 2026, Tomoyasu Hotei celebrates the 45th anniversary of his career as an artist. Even after 45 years, Hotei continues to evolve, pushing forward with the same passion, creativity, and energy that have defined his journey from the very beginning. The theme of this milestone year is “Celebration.” More than simply marking an anniversary, it […]...
October 3, 2025
Thirty-seven years after the release of GUITARHYTHM, the groundbreaking album that marked Tomoyasu Hotei’s solo debut in 1988, his latest work, GUITARHYTHM VIII, was released this year. The sonic vision created in the studio has continued to evolve throughout the tour, culminating in GUITARHYTHM VIII TOUR “The Final in Budokan” on August 11, where Hotei […]...
April 16, 2025
GUITARHYTHM VIII is the eighth edition of HOTEI’s album series -GUITARHYTHM-, started in 1988 after the phenomenal success of his band BOØWY. The album features 12 tracks ranging from vibrant, liberating songs infused with the essence of the ’80s and New Wave to modern, electrifying pieces driven by phenomenal, solid guitar work—music that moves the […]...
February 27, 2025
HOTEI has composed the soundtrack for the Netflix film “Demon City”, which premiered exclusively worldwide on Thursday, 27 February. The film is based on the manga “Oni-Goroshi” by Shindou Kawabe. Set in the provincial city of Shinjou, it is a shocking work that captivates readers with its intense energy and powerful depictions of violence, portraying the […]...
July 19, 2024
HOTEI’s new guitar instrumental track, “Another World,” delivers a powerful impact as the opening theme for Warner Bros. anime “Suicide Squad ISEKAI” and will be available for streaming on July 26th. The series features DC Comics characters and is created by top Japanese animators. Prior to the music release, the cover artwork featuring DC’s Harley […]...
June 11, 2024
“Suicide Squad ISEKAI”, HOTEI has contributed a new instrumental track “Another World” as its opening theme, which premieres on June 27 on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max, as well as Hulu in the United States. The series will also premiere on the same day via local streaming services in international territories including: United States: […]...
February 2, 2024
In March, HOTEI will be performing his first ever live show in Seoul, at KT&G Sangsang Madang Daechi Art Hall, South Korea. The set-list will include some of his best-known songs and the tickets will go on sale very soon! See below for details. Date: March 3rd, 2024 Venue: KT&G Sangsang Madang Daechi Art Hall […]...
December 1, 2023
Warner Bros. Japan has announced the forthcoming anime series “Suicide Squad ISEKAI” to be released globally in 2024, and HOTEI has contributed a new instrumental track “Another World” as its opening theme. The series features the characters based from DC comics and has created by the top animators in Japan. The teaser is available now […]...
GUITARHYTHM VIII is the eighth edition of HOTEI’s album series -GUITARHYTHM-, started in 1988 after the phenomenal success of his band BOØWY. The album features 12 tracks ranging from vibrant, liberating songs infused with the essence of the ’80s and New Wave to modern, electrifying pieces driven by phenomenal, solid guitar work—music that moves the body and stirs the soul.
New Album “GUITARHYTHM VIII”
Available for streaming: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
https://Hotei.lnk.to/guitarhythm_8WE
1) Jump
2) No More Killing
3) Yuuutsu Na Jekyll
4) Love is
5) Side by Side (feat. Char)
6) Finally
7) Falling
8) Ophelia
9) Boogie Woogie Under Moonlight
10) Move Your Body (feat. Takkyu Ishino)
11) Funk It Up
12) Ghost of Pain (G8 ver.)
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