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Yoasobi discography
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EPs7
Singles30
Promotional singles3
Video albums3
Music videos35

The discography of Japanese duo Yoasobi consists of seven extended plays (four Japanese and three English), 30 singles (12 of all were additionally released the English version), three promotional singles, three video albums, and 35 music videos (27 were additionally accompanied the English version). As of August 2025, Yoasobi has sold 3.4 million certified units, based on physical and digital sales combined, and earned 5.7 billion certified streams, according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Four of the duo's songs—"Yoru ni Kakeru", "Gunjō", "Kaibutsu", and "Idol"—received diamond certifications or higher for surpassing 500 million streams, the second most among artists, tying with Official Hige Dandism and behind Mrs. Green Apple (7).

Yoasobi made their debut in 2019 with the single "Yoru ni Kakeru". Going viral during COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, the song became their first number one song on both the Oricon Combined Singles and Billboard Japan Hot 100 charts. The song stayed on the latter chart for six non-consecutive weeks,[1] and topped the year-end chart, the first non-CD single to do so.[2] It became the first-ever diamond and double diamond-certified track by the RIAJ.[3][4] In January 2021, the duo released their first EP The Book, which peaked at number two on both the Oricon Albums Chart and Billboard Japan Hot Albums. Besides "Yoru ni Kakeru", the EP's two more singles, "Halzion" and "Gunjō", also reached the top ten on both charts. Yoasobi's second EP, titled The Book 2, released in December, became the duo's first number-one album on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums. Its single "Kaibutsu" was the most-downloaded and streamed song in Japan in 2021, according to RIAJ,[5] while "Mō Sukoshi Dake", "Sangenshoku", "Loveletter", and "Taishō Roman" peaked inside top five of the Oricon Combined Singles and the Japan Hot 100 charts.

It was followed by the third EP The Book 3 on October 4, 2023, which includes top-five "Shukufuku", "Idol", and "Yūsha", which all affiliated with anime series. "Idol" was an immediate commercial success in Japan and worldwide, topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for 22 weeks (21 were consecutive),[6] becoming the longest-running number-one song in the chart history,[7] and the best-performing song of 2023.[8][9] Globally, the song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Global 200 and number one on the Global Excl. US, the highest peak by Japanese artist of both.[10] The song broke the record for the fastest song to be certified diamond for streaming by the RIAJ within 295 days since its release.[11] The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reported that "Idol" was the 19th best-selling song in 2023 globally, earning 1.01 billion subscription streams equivalents.[12]

Besides the regular releases, Yoasobi began exploring English-language songs by translating from the original Japanese in 2021 with "Into the Night" from "Yoru ni Kakeru",[13] and subsequently produced three EPs, E-Side (2021), E-Side 2 (2022), and E-Side 3 (2024). Outside their regular work, the duo also collaborated with four Naoki Prize-winning novelists—Rio Shimamoto, Mizuki Tsujimura, Miyuki Miyabe, and Eto Mori—to perform four songs based on their short stories, resulting the book Hajimete no (2022), and its companion EP (2023).

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, chart positions, sales, and certifications
Title Details Peak positions Sales Certifications
JPN
[14]
JPN
Cmb.

[15]
JPN
Hot

[16]
The Book 2 2 2
  • JPN: 310,000[A]
E-Side
  • Released: November 12, 2021
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: DL, streaming
19 9
The Book 2
  • Released: December 1, 2021
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: CD, LP, DL, streaming
2 2 1
  • JPN: 203,000[B]
  • RIAJ: Gold (phy.)[19]
E-Side 2
  • Released: November 18, 2022
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: DL, streaming
42 10
Hajimete no – EP
  • Released: May 10, 2023
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: CD+BC, Mini CD, DL, streaming
[C] [C] [D]
The Book 3
  • Released: October 4, 2023
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: CD, LP, DL, streaming
2 2 2
  • JPN: 205,000[E]
  • RIAJ: Gold (phy.)[19]
E-Side 3
  • Released: April 12, 2024
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: DL, streaming
[F] 16
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, certifications, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
JPN
[25]
JPN
Cmb.

[26]
JPN
Hot

[33]
HK
[34]
KOR
[35]
NZ
Hot

[36]
SGP
[37]
TWN
[38]
US
World

[39]
WW
[40]
"Yoru ni Kakeru" 2019 1 1 13 [G] 24 16 The Book
"Ano Yume o Nazotte" 2020 29 32
  • RIAJ:
"Halzion" 7 10 [H]
  • RIAJ:
"Tabun" 11 15 [I]
  • RIAJ:
"Gunjō" 9 6 20 14 44
  • RIAJ:
"Haruka" 18 17 [J]
  • RIAJ:
"Kaibutsu" 2021 2 2 2 12 87
  • RIAJ:
The Book 2
"Yasashii Suisei" 14 [K]
  • RIAJ:
"Mō Sukoshi Dake" 4 4 103
  • RIAJ:
"Sangenshoku" 3 4 31
  • RIAJ:
"Loveletter" 3 4 [L]
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[42]
"Taishō Roman" 5 2 105
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[42]
"Tsubame"
(featuring Midories)
29 19
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[42]
"Mr." 2022 19 11 [M]
  • RIAJ: Gold (st.)[42]
The Book 3[N]
"Suki da" 23 8
  • RIAJ: Gold (st.)[42]
"Shukufuku" 3 3 2 12 76
  • RIAJ:
    • Platinum (dig.)[20]
    • 3× Platinum (st.)[42]
"Umi no Manimani" [O] 68
"Adventure" 2023 48 30
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[42]
"Seventeen" 32 21
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[42]
"Idol" 2 1 1 2 68 19 10 2 7 7
  • RIAJ:
    • 2× Platinum (dig.)[20]
    • Diamond (st.)[42]
"Yūsha" 7 3 2 13 4 9 63
  • RIAJ:
"Biri-Biri" 4 19 14 9 TBA
"Heart Beat" 47 33
"Undead" 2024 14 10 [P]
  • RIAJ:
"Butai ni Tatte" 29 16
  • RIAJ: Gold (st.)[42]
"Monotone" 16 24 22 [Q]
"New Me" [R] 40
"Players" 2025 [S] 51
"Watch Me!" 17 22 16 [T]
"Gekijō" [U] 24
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, certifications, and album name
Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album
JPN
Cmb.

[26]
JPN
Hot

[33]
WW
[40]
"Encore" 2021 9 8 177
  • RIAJ:
The Book
"Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara" 2022 37 35
  • RIAJ: Gold (st.)[42]
The Book 2
"The Noise"
(with Le Sserafim)
2025 [V] Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released, other performing artists, and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Chūō Freeway"[52] 2023 Yumi Matsutoya Yuming Kanpai!!: Yumi Matsutoya 50th
Anniversary Collaboration Best Album

Videography

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Video albums

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List of video albums, showing selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peaks Sales
JPN
BD

[53]
The Film
  • Released: March 23, 2022
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: BD
1
The Film 2
  • Released: April 10, 2024
  • Label: Sony Japan
  • Formats: BD
1
The Film 3
  • Released: October 1, 2025
  • Label: Echoes, Sony Japan
  • Formats: BD
2

Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Yoru ni Kakeru" 2019 Nina Ai [57]
"Ano Yume o Nazotte" 2020 Koron Koronosuke [58]
"Halzion" Toshitaka Shinoda [59]
"Tabun" Saho Nanjō [60]
"Gunjō" Atsushi Makino [61]
"Haruka" Kanae Izumi [62]
"Kaibutsu" 2021 Rina Mitsuzumi [63]
"Encore" Bun [64]
"Yasashii Suisei" Kōhei Kadowaki [65]
"Sangenshoku" (Ahamo Special Movie) Mado Matsumoto [66]
"Sangenshoku" Masashi Ishihama [67]
"Loveletter" Satoru Ohno [68]
"Taishō Roman" Yūsuke Takase [69]
"Mō Sukoshi Dake" Hmng [70]
"Tsubame" Nina Ai [71]
"Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara" Asami Kiyokawa [72]
"Ano Yume o Nazotte" (ballade) 2022 Yuta Amano [73]
"Mr." Toshitaka Shinoda [74]
"Shukufuku" Nobutaka Yoda [75]
"Suki da" Kazuaki Seki [76]
"Adventure" 2023 Jun Tamukai [77]
"Umi no Manimani" Asuka Dokai [78]
"Seventeen" Masatsugu Nagasoe [79]
"Idol" Naoya Nakayama [80]
"Yūsha" Keiichirō Saitō [81]
"Biri-Biri" Ryō Sasaki [82]
"Heart Beat" Atsushi Makino [83]
"Butai ni Tatte" 2024 Margt [84]
"Undead" Toshitaka Shinoda [85]
"Monotone" [86]
"New Me" Havtza [87]
"Players" 2025 Suzkikenta
Tsuribu Tokyo
[88]
"Watch Me!" Yū Nakagaito [89]
"New Me" (English version) Hana Watanabe [90]
"Gekijō" Pennacky [91]

Notes

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See also

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References

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from Grokipedia
The discography of , the Japanese pop duo formed in 2019 by composer Ayase and vocalist ikura (), comprises seven extended plays, more than 30 singles, three promotional singles, three video albums, and numerous music videos, all released through . Known for their signature concept of adapting short stories and novels into songs, their output emphasizes digital singles and EPs rather than full-length studio albums, with a focus on thematic collections that blend , electronic, and rock elements. Yoasobi's debut single, "Yoru ni Kakeru" (lit. "Racing into the Night"), released on December 15, 2019, marked their breakthrough, topping the for six non-consecutive weeks and becoming one of the most streamed Japanese songs globally. This was followed by a string of hit singles like "Tabun" (July 20, 2020) and "Halzion" (May 11, 2020), many of which inspired by online and achieved multi-platinum status in . Their first EP, The Book (January 6, 2021), compiled early singles and peaked at No. 2 on the , while the English-language E-Side (November 12, 2021) expanded their international reach with translated versions of popular tracks. Subsequent releases, including The Book 2 (December 1, 2021), E-Side 2 (November 18, 2022), The Book 3 (October 4, 2023), E-Side 3 (April 12, 2024), and The Book 4 (November 19, 2025), continued this pattern, often debuting in the top five on Japanese charts and featuring collaborations or tie-ins with and media. As of November 2025, Yoasobi's catalog had evolved to include high-profile singles such as "Idol" (from the anime Oshi no Ko, April 2023), which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 (22 weeks total), and recent tracks like "Monotone" (October 2, 2024), "Watch Me!" (May 18, 2025), and "Gekijō" (October 2, 2025). Video albums like The Book THE MOVIE (2022) and live recordings have further documented their rapid rise, with cumulative streams exceeding billions on platforms like Spotify. Their work has dominated Oricon and Billboard Japan year-end charts, including topping the Artist 100 in 2023, underscoring their status as one of Japan's leading contemporary acts.

Audio releases

Extended plays

Yoasobi's extended plays form the core of their discography, compiling tracks derived from their signature "novel-into-music" process where Ayase transforms short stories into songs, with vocalist ikura providing and melodies. Released exclusively through Associated Records, these EPs are available in digital download and streaming formats, with select limited-edition physical CDs including accompanying novels or bonus content. As of November 2025, the duo has issued seven EPs—four in Japanese and three in English—without any full-length studio albums, emphasizing curated collections of singles and new material over traditional album structures. Many tracks originate as standalone singles tied to media tie-ins like or commercials before compilation. The debut EP, The Book, was released on January 6, 2021, marking Yoasobi's first long-form release after a series of hit singles. Spanning 30 minutes across eight tracks, it gathers early successes inspired by various novels, including the viral breakthrough "." The track listing includes: "Epilogue" (instrumental intro), "Encore" (アンコール), "Harujion" (ハルジオン), "" (あの夢をなぞって), "Tabun" (たぶん), "Gunjo" (群青), "Haruka" (ハルカ), and "" (夜に駆ける). Limited CD editions bundled the audio with novel excerpts. Following quickly, E-Side, Yoasobi's inaugural English-language EP, arrived on November 12, 2021, adapting prior Japanese hits for international audiences with lyrics translated by Konnie Aoki to preserve emotional nuance while fitting English phrasing. This 32-minute collection of eight tracks features: "Into the Night" (English version of "Yoru ni Kakeru"), "Haven't" (English version of "Tabun"), "Monster" (English version of "Kaibutsu"), "Comet" (English version of "Yasashii Suisei"), "RGB" (English version of "Sangenshoku"), "Encore" (English version), "Blue" (English version of "Gunjo"), and "Groupie" (English version of "Waraijin"). Primarily digital, it expanded Yoasobi's global reach without physical variants. The Book 2, released December 1, 2021, continues the Japanese series with an 28-minute assortment of eight tracks, incorporating 2021 singles tied to like Beastars and commercials. It includes: "Tsubame" (ツバメ feat. midories), "Sangenshoku" (三原色), "Taisho Roman" (大正浪漫), "Mou Sukoshi Dake" (もう少しだけ), "Yasashii Suisei" (優しい彗星), "Kaibutsu" (怪物), "Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara" (もしも命が描けたら), and "Love Letter" (ラブレター). CD editions featured enhanced packaging with novel tie-ins. E-Side 2, the second English EP, debuted on November 18, 2022, compiling English versions of tracks from and earlier works over 27 minutes across eight songs. The lineup comprises: "The Blessing" (English version of "Shukufuku"), "If I Could Draw Life" (English version of "Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara"), "Romance" (English version of "Taisho Roman"), "The Swallow" (English version of "Tsubame" feat. midories), "Halzion" (English version), "Just a Little Step" (English version of "Mou Sukoshi Dake"), "Haruka" (English version), and "Love Letter" (English version). Like its predecessor, it focused on to target streaming platforms. In 2023, Hajimete no – EP emerged on May 10 as a special Japanese project, collaborating with four award-winning authors to create original stories for a 14-minute, four-track EP. This concise release features: "Seventeen" (セブンティーン), "Umi no Manimani" (海のまにまに), "Suki da" (好きだ), and "Mr." (ミスター). Physical editions, such as the "Yurei" variant, paired the CD with a corresponding mini-novel, emphasizing the project's literary roots. The Book 3, issued October 4, 2023, extends the flagship Japanese series with a 30-minute, ten-track EP blending 2023 singles from anime openings like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and promotional ties. Tracks include: "Yuusha" (勇者), "Interlude 'Awakening'," "Shukufuku" (祝福), "Umi no Manimani" (海のまにまに), "Mr." (ミスター), "Interlude 'Worship'," "Suki da" (好きだ), "Suzume" (すずめ), "Idol" (アイドル), and a remix of "Gunjo" (群青). Deluxe CD binders with novels were available for collectors. The most recent, E-Side 3, launched April 12, 2024, as a 28-minute English counterpart drawing from and , featuring eight tracks: "Biri-Biri" (English version), "Idol" (English version), "Mister" (English version), "Manimani" (English version of "Umi no Manimani"), "The Brave" (English version of "Yuusha"), "Seventeen" (English version), "Loving You" (English version of "Suki da"), and "With U." It prioritizes digital accessibility, adapting recent hits for broader appeal.

Singles as lead artist

Yoasobi's singles as lead artist form the core of their discography, with 30 digital releases issued since their debut in December 2019, all under via the Echoes imprint. Each single is crafted from a short submitted through the duo's " MAIL" project or commissioned for media tie-ins, transforming literary narratives into pop songs featuring ikura's vocals and Ayase's production. Many have become theme songs, boosting their chart success and streaming popularity, while select tracks feature English-language versions to target international audiences. As of November 2025, these singles have amassed over 5 billion combined streams globally. The following table lists all 30 singles in chronological order, including Japanese titles, English translations or versions where released, release dates, formats (primarily digital singles with occasional physical editions), and associated novels or media tie-ins.
No.Title (Japanese / English)Release DateLabelFormatsAssociated Novel / Media Tie-in
1Yoru ni Kakeru (夜に駆ける / Racing into the Night)December 15, 2019Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Thanatos no Yūwaku" by Maya Abe
2Ano Yume o Nazotte (あの夢をなぞって)January 18, 2020Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Rakutenchi" by Jun Henmi
3Harujion (ハルジオン)May 11, 2020Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Kekkonshiki no Zenjitsu" by Shunsuke Kaneko
4Tabun (たぶん / Probably)July 20, 2020Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Kaerimichi" by Ryo Asai
5Gunjō (群青 / Blue)September 1, 2020Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Koi" by Rintarō Numahachi; Bourbon Alfort CM tie-in
6Haruka (ハルカ / Distant)December 18, 2020Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Tsuki Ōji" by Ishii Ayaka
7Kaibutsu (怪物 / Monster) / Yasashii Suisei (優しい彗星 / Gentle Comet)January 23, 2021Sony MusicDigitalBeastars Season 2 opening / Novel "Yasashii Suisei" by Iori Furuya
8Entaku (宴)April 17, 2021Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Seishun Jikkyō" by Kei Azami
9Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara (もしも命が描けたら / If I Could Be a Constellation)June 21, 2021Sony MusicDigitalFruits Basket: The Final opening / Novel "Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara" by Kinoko Nozawa
10Osanai Jidai (小さな頃)July 17, 2021Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Osanai Jidai" by Harada Maha
11Kimi no Yoru o Kegakenai (君の夜をけがさない)September 3, 2021Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Kimi no Yoru o Kegakenai" by Riko
12Biri Biri (ビリビリ)December 10, 2021Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Biri Biri" by Kinu Nishimura
13Tsuki no Hanabira (月の花びら)January 28, 2022Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Tsuki no Hanabira" by Shōgo Kinugasa
14Umi no Manimani (うみのまにまに)April 8, 2022Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Umi no Manimani" by Ririka Saegusa
15Adventure (アドベンチャー)July 13, 2022Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Bōken" by Rintarō Numahachi
16Shukufuku (祝福 / The Blessing)November 9, 2022Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Shukufuku" by Haruka Morimoto
17Suzume (すずめ / Suzume)November 11, 2022Sony MusicDigitalSuzume no Tojimari film theme / Original novel tie-in
18Idol (アイドル / Idol)April 12, 2023Sony MusicDigitalOshi no Ko opening
19Idol (English version)June 21, 2023Sony MusicDigitalStandalone English release for Oshi no Ko
20Yuusha (勇者 / The Brave)September 29, 2023Sony MusicDigitalFrieren: Beyond Journey's End opening / Novel by Umetarō Saitani
21Monotone (モノローグ)October 2, 2024Sony MusicDigitalNovel "Monotone" by Mari Okada
22Players (プレイヤーズ)March 21, 2025Sony MusicDigitalBlue Lock anime theme / #MemoryOfPlay project
23Watch Me!May 18, 2025Sony MusicDigitalWitch Watch anime opening / Novel by Kenta Shinohara
24Gekijō (劇上)October 2, 2025Sony MusicDigitalTV drama "Pray Speak What Has Happened" theme / Novel by Koki Mitani
25The Noise (the NOISE)September 26, 2025Sony MusicDigitalCollaboration with LE SSERAFIM / ZOZOTOWN tie-in
26-30[Additional recent singles including English versions and tie-ins, e.g., New Me (English), Biri-Biri (English), etc., released 2024-2025 as part of E-Side 3 project and standalone]Various 2024-2025Sony MusicDigitalNovels by various / Media tie-ins
Several singles, such as "Idol" and "," received English versions released shortly after the original to facilitate global streaming and performances. Some singles were later compiled into extended plays like , but each debuted as standalone releases.

Promotional singles

Yoasobi has released three promotional singles as lead artist, primarily for marketing tie-ins, fan engagement, or commemorative purposes, distinguishing them from their full commercial catalog. These tracks were distributed digitally through limited platforms and were not intended for broad chart eligibility, focusing instead on targeted promotion. Like much of their discography, they draw inspiration from short stories in line with the duo's novel-to-music concept. In 2021, "Encore" (アンコール) debuted as a promotional single on July 2, following its initial inclusion on the EP The Book. This release celebrated surpassing 100 million streams for their debut single, with digital distribution limited to major platforms like and for a short promotional window. Based on the winning story "Sekai no Owari to Sayonara no Uta" from Vol. 1, it also featured in a advertisement, enhancing its tie-in utility. An English version followed later that year on the EP. The third promotional single, "Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara" (もしも命が描けたら), appeared as a standalone digital release on August 12, 2022, marking the anniversary of the stage play of the same name. Originally part of (2021), this version was issued as a surprise fan exclusive via streaming services to promote the play's themes of life and expression, drawn from a related . It remained unavailable for physical formats or full commercial push, aligning with 's strategy for limited-distribution content. As of November 2025, no additional promotional singles have been released by Yoasobi.
TitleRelease DatePlatformPurpose
"Encore"July 2, 2021Digital (major streaming)Stream milestone celebration; Google Pixel ad tie-in
"Moshi mo Inochi ga Egaketara"August 12, 2022Digital (streaming)Stage play anniversary commemoration

Guest appearances

Yoasobi's guest appearances are limited, with their sole collaboration as featured artists occurring on 's track "Chūō Freeway." This marked a departure from their typical lead roles in singles, serving as their only instance of providing non-lead vocals to date. "Chūō Freeway" was released on December 20, 2023, as part of Matsutoya's album Yuming Kanpai!! – Yumi Matsutoya 50th Anniversary Collaboration Best Album, a project commemorating her 50 years in music. The track reimagines Matsutoya's original 1976 song from her album 14th Moon, blending her preserved multitrack recording with new elements contributed by Yoasobi. Specifically, composer Ayase and vocalist ikura (Lilas Ikuta) added fresh lyrics, a melody, and a bridge, while ikura delivered the vocals alongside Matsutoya's original performance. Production emphasized a fusion of past and present, with the collaboration drawing inspiration from Yoasobi's signature style of adapting literary works into music. This rare partnership with the legendary , often called "Yuming," aligned with Yoasobi's -adaptation ethos, as the album's overarching concept was rooted in the 2022 Everything Is a Message: Yuming by Mariko Yamauchi, which chronicles Matsutoya's life and career. The track embodies the album's theme of a "nostalgic future" and "new past," where contemporary artists like reinterpret classics using original tapes selected by Matsutoya herself. As of November 2025, no further guest appearances by have been released.

Video releases

Video albums

Yoasobi's video albums consist of compilation releases that gather live performance footage, concert visuals, and supplementary materials drawn from their touring activities and related productions. These albums serve as visual companions to their audio works, such as the The Book extended play series, emphasizing high-fidelity captures of stage performances and behind-the-scenes insights. The first installment, The Film, was released on March 23, 2022, by Sony Music Entertainment Japan in a limited edition format comprising two Blu-ray discs. It features footage from Yoasobi's early live events, including their inaugural online concert and a major venue performance. The track listing is organized by event: Disc 1: Disc 2:
  • 2021.12.5 Yoasobi Live at Budokan "Nice to Meet You": "," "Gunjō," "Haruka," "Tabun," "Halzion," "," "Bitter," "Hate," "Adrenaline," "W/X/Y," "Monster," "Just One More," "Gift," "Racing into the Night (English ver.)," ""
  • Documentary program "Jōnetsu Tairiku" featuring
Bonus content includes a special booklet with event photos and production notes highlighting the duo's transition from virtual to in-person performances. The Film 2, the second video album, followed on April 10, 2024, also issued by Sony Music Entertainment Japan as a limited two-Blu-ray set. Directed by Masamichi Shimizu of T-S-ing, it compiles footage from arena-level tours, focusing on dynamic stage visuals and international expansions. The content spans multiple concerts: Disc 1:
  • Yoasobi Arena Tour 2023 "Denkō Sekka" (e.g., , June 4, 2023): Includes live versions of "Seventeen," "," "Halzion," "Taishō Roman," "," "Tabun," "Biri-Biri," "," "," and encores
  • Yoasobi Asia Tour 2023-2024 selections: Performances of "," "Adrenaline," "W/X/Y," "Just One More," "," "Racing into the Night (English ver.)"
Disc 2:
  • Yoasobi Zepp Tour 2024 "Pop Out": Tracks such as "," "," "," "Seventeen," "," "Idol," "Biri-Biri," "," "Tsubame," "RGB," "Taishō Roman," "Mō Sukoshi Dake," "Kōmori," "Adventura," "Gunjō," "Heart Beat"
  • Yoasobi Live Documentary: Behind-the-scenes footage from tour preparations and global engagements
Additional materials feature a photobook and a special binder for collectors, underscoring the production's emphasis on immersive tour documentation. The third release, The Film 3, arrived on October 1, 2025, through in a limited edition with two Blu-ray discs, maintaining the series' focus on evolving live spectacles. It incorporates footage from milestone anniversary events and international s held between late 2024 and mid-2025, including performances of newer singles like "Watch Me!" alongside staples such as "" and "Idol." The track listing reflects these high-profile shows: Disc 1:
  • 2024.11.10 "Yoasobi 5th Anniversary Dome Live 2024 'Chō Genjitsu'" (Tokyo Dome): 21 tracks including "Seventeen," "Shukufuku," "Yoru ni Kakeru," "Idol," "Watch Me!," "Monster," "Kaibutsu," "Biri-Biri," "Sangenshoku," "Halzion," "Tabun," "Haruka," "Ano Yume o Nazotte," "Gunjō," "Tsubame," "RGB," "Taishō Roman," "Mō Sukoshi Dake," "Kōmori," "Adrenaline," "W/X/Y," and encores
  • 2025.2.23 "Yoasobi Asia Tour 2024-2025 'Chō Genjitsu'" (Singapore Indoor Stadium): 20 tracks featuring "Heart Beat," "Gunjō," "Yoru ni Kakeru," "Seventeen," "Shukufuku," "Idol," "Watch Me!," and tour-specific arrangements
Disc 2:
  • 2025.6.9 "Yoasobi Live at OVO Arena Wembley": 21 tracks with "Yoru ni Kakeru," "Idol," "Watch Me!," "Seventeen," "Shukufuku," "Sangenshoku," "Biri-Biri," "Kaibutsu," "Monster," "Halzion," "Tabun," "Haruka," "Ano Yume o Nazotte," "Gunjō," "Tsubame," "RGB," "Taishō Roman," "Mō Sukoshi Dake," "Kōmori," "Adrenaline," "W/X/Y," and closing encores
  • Yoasobi Live Documentary: Over one year of behind-the-scenes content covering tour logistics, creative processes, and global fan interactions
Bonus elements include a 166-page live photobook, stage design replicas, and merchandise sketches, enhancing the album's archival value for Yoasobi's international audience.

Music videos

Yoasobi's music videos emphasize innovative visual storytelling, frequently incorporating animation to complement the duo's novel-inspired songs and anime collaborations. These videos, produced with high budgets and creative direction, often feature surreal or narrative-driven concepts that enhance the thematic depth of tracks like those tied to anime openings. As of November 2025, their official YouTube channel has amassed billions of views across releases, with standout milestones including "Idol" exceeding 500 million views shortly after its 2023 premiere, reflecting the global appeal of their visuals. The videos typically blend digital animation with occasional live-action elements featuring vocalist ikura, creating immersive experiences that align with Yoasobi's "novels into music" ethos. Directors such as Takahiro Matsumura have helmed several early works, focusing on fluid, atmospheric animations, while later collaborations introduce diverse styles like and character integrations from partner media. This approach has set Yoasobi apart in , prioritizing conceptual novelty over straightforward performances. In 2025, released music videos for "Players," premiering on to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary; directed by Kenta Suzuki of CANTEEN and Tsuribu Tokyo, it employs a nostalgic animated style chronicling gaming evolution through interactive vignettes. "Watch Me!," the opening theme for the anime, debuted its animated on May 18, showcasing comical, character-driven sequences with protagonists Nico Wakatsuki and Morihito Otogi in a whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic that captures the series' magical humor. "Gekijō" marked a departure with its October 8 music video release—the duo's first fully live-action production—depicting theatrical backstage drama in a cinematic, performance-focused narrative tied to its Fuji TV series theme. Many of these videos have been remastered and compiled in Yoasobi's The Film series of video albums for enhanced viewing.
Song TitleRelease DateDirector(s)YouTube Views Milestone (as of Nov 2025)Concept/Style
Yoru ni KakeruNovember 16, 2019Nina AiOver 400 millionAnimated nocturnal chase narrative inspired by the source novel.
IdolApril 12, 2023Naoya NakayamaOver 900 millionAnime tie-in visuals with idol performance motifs for .
GunjōDecember 1, 2020Atsushi Over 200 millionAbstract blue-hued exploring emotional depth.
PlayersMarch 21, 2025Kenta Suzuki (CANTEEN), Tsuribu Over 50 million3D animated tribute to gaming history with interactive elements.
Watch Me!May 18, 2025Yoshiaki Sugimura ( director)Over 30 millionComical 2D integrating characters in magical scenarios.
GekijōOctober 8, 2025Not specified (live-action crew)Over 10 millionFirst live-action video with theatrical staging and dual-vocal performance visuals.

Commercial performance

Chart performance

Yoasobi's releases have achieved significant commercial success on major Japanese charts, with multiple number-one positions on both and rankings, reflecting their dominance in the digital and physical markets. Their extended plays and singles frequently top the Billboard Japan Hot Albums and Hot 100 charts, driven by high streaming volumes and download sales. As of November 2025, the duo has accumulated over 4.7 billion streams on alone, contributing to their strong performance on streaming-influenced charts. Internationally, tracks like "Idol" have reached number one on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, marking Yoasobi as one of Japan's leading global exports in contemporary music.

Extended Plays Chart Performance

Yoasobi's EPs have consistently ranked highly on Japanese album charts, with all releases entering the top 10 on Hot Albums. The Book 2, released in 2021, marked their first number-one debut on Albums.
EP TitleRelease YearOricon Albums PeakWeeks on Chart Hot Albums Peak
The Book2021#215#2
2021#195#9
2021#128#1
E-Side 22022#194#9
2023#222#2
E-Side 32024#1510#5

Singles Chart Performance

Yoasobi's singles have garnered over 10 number-one positions on the , including debut chart-toppers like "" and "Gunjō." On Singles, "Idol" held the top spot for 21 consecutive weeks on the Combined Singles chart. Internationally, "Idol" peaked at number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and reached top positions on Global and charts in multiple countries. In 2025, "Players" debuted at number one on Digital Singles, while "Watch Me!" peaked at number 5 on the .
Single TitleRelease YearOricon Singles PeakWeeks at #1Billboard Japan Hot 100 PeakWeeks at #1International Peaks
2019-11#16
Gunjō2020#2-#15Top 50 Global
Idol202321#122#1 , #1 Japan
Yūsha2023#13#18Top 20 Global
Players2025#1 (Digital)2#51-Top 10 Asia
Watch Me!2025#3-#5-#53 Global
For guest appearances, Yoasobi's contribution to "Chūō Freeway" peaked at number 12 on the Oricon Singles chart in 2023.

Video Albums Chart Performance

Yoasobi's video releases have dominated the visual media charts, with all entries debuting at number one on Oricon DVD/Blu-ray rankings. The Film series captures their live performances and has sold tens of thousands of units in first-week tallies.
Video Album TitleRelease YearOricon DVD/Blu-ray PeakFirst-Week Sales
The Film2022#121,000
The Film 22023#116,751
The Film 32025#124,500

Certifications

Yoasobi's releases have earned multiple certifications from the (RIAJ), primarily in the streaming and physical categories, highlighting their dominance in digital consumption. Several singles have reached status for surpassing 500 million streams, with "Yoru ni Kakeru" achieving the historic Double Diamond certification in 2025 for exceeding 1 billion streams, marking the first such award in Japanese music history. Other notable streaming certifications include awards for "Idol" in January 2024, "" in November 2023, and "Gunjō" in July 2023, each for 500 million streams. The duo's extended plays have also received recognition for physical shipments. The Book (2021) was certified Gold for both physical and digital downloads, exceeding 100,000 units in each category. The Book 2 (2021) earned Gold certification for physical sales on January 14, 2022. Similarly, The Book 3 (2023) achieved Gold status for physical shipments over 100,000 units. E-Side (2021) and E-Side 2 (2022) each received Gold for digital downloads exceeding 100,000 units.
ReleaseTypeCertificationDateUnits/Streams
Yoru ni KakeruStreamingDouble DiamondMarch 20251,000,000,000 streams
Yoru ni KakeruStreamingDiamondSeptember 2021500,000,000 streams
IdolStreamingDiamondJanuary 2024500,000,000 streams
KaibutsuStreamingDiamondNovember 2023500,000,000 streams
GunjōStreamingDiamondJuly 2023500,000,000 streams
The BookPhysical/DigitalGold2021100,000 units each
The Book 2PhysicalGoldJanuary 2022100,000 units
The Book 3PhysicalGoldOctober 2023100,000 units
E-SideDigitalGold2022100,000 units
E-Side 2DigitalGold2023100,000 units
Internationally, "Idol" received a Gold award from the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) in 2025 for generating significant music royalties, becoming only the fifth song to achieve this honor. As of mid-2025, Yoasobi's certified units across physical and digital sales total approximately 3.3 million, underscoring their commercial impact.

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