E1 - all at once and Coda Mahiru

Aired: February 05, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: all at once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model and actor). They're both coming to chat and perform.

E2 - Okayu and TSUKEMEN

Aired: February 12, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Okayu (a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs) and TSUKEMEN (an internationally active three-piece ensemble).

E3 - FIVE NEW OLD and sajou no hana

Aired: March 04, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FIVE NEW OLD (a four-piece rock band from Kobe) and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) are coming to chat and perform.

E4 - FES☆TIVE and LE VELVETS

Aired: March 11, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FES☆TIVE (a 6-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia) and LE VELVETS (a 4-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor voices) are coming to chat and sing.

E5 - Nagayama Yoko and MYTH & ROID

Aired: April 07, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.

E6 - SKE48 and Tomioka Ai

Aired: April 14, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary; and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.

E7 - Murasaki and Fragrant Drive

Aired: May 05, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Murasaki (members: Chisa, who's a voice actor in the "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" franchise, and songwriter Ramseeni); and 7-member idol group Fragrant Drive.

E8 - ICEx and REIKO

Aired: May 12, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: 8-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective; and Philippine-born singer REIKO, who debuted last October.

E9 - Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI

Aired: June 02, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Kishita Kohshi (a guy with great piano skills and a soulful voice) and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI (a six-piece idol group with a ninja-themed new single).

E10 - CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka

Aired: June 09, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media; and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.

E11 - mol-74 and Tamai Shiori

Aired: July 07, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.

E12 - TAKANE NO NADESHIKO and Hayashibe Satoshi

Aired: July 14, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO (a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media) and Hayashibe Satoshi (a singer who has fans across a wide age range).

E13 - HAGANE and Momoiro Clover Z

Aired: August 04, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: four-piece heavy-metal band HAGANE, who've rebooted with new members; and four-piece idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who've worked on many songs for anime hits.

E14 - SARD UNDERGROUND and Lienel

Aired: August 11, 2024

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: SARD UNDERGROUND (a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD); and Lienel (a six-member dance-and-vocal group who debuted last year).

E15 - Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio

Aired: October 06, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Suzuki Konomi (a great singer who has sung lots of anime songs) and Yui Nishio (a singer-songwriter whose everyday-life lyrics appeal mainly to young women).

E16 - Niihama Leon and KiSS KiSS

Aired: October 13, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! On the show this week: Niihama Leon (a singer who brings his powerful voice to Showa-era pop) and KiSS KiSS (a super-kawaii female idol group who debuted last year).

E17 - Rei and Ieiri Leo

Aired: November 03, 2024

Join May J. for great Japanese music! In the studio this week: singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei; and singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo, who brings a unique sensibility and a great voice to her music.

E18 - BRIDEAR and Matsuura Kodai

Aired: November 10, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: BRIDEAR (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe) and Matsuura Kodai (a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice).

E19 - WONK and Sato Masaki

Aired: December 01, 2024

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: WONK (a four-piece band with a soulful sound that goes beyond genres) and Sato Masaki (a Morning Musume.'21 alum who's a great singer and dancer).

E20 - Haku. and XinU

Aired: December 08, 2024

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).