Tokyo Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. have released their new single “Bari Bari Buddy” via Sony Music Japan. Written by vocalist Yukina and guitarist and vocalist Matsuri, the song is the ending theme of the upcoming anime series Reincarnated as a Sword II.
“We’ve created an epic, larger-than-life song that perfectly captures Fran and Teacher’s grand adventure! The chorus is something everyone can sing along to, so I hope you’ll join us and get hyped together.”
HANABIE.
Stream “Bari Bari Buddy” here. The band’s new album, UMAMI, is due on Wednesday, December 2, with more details to come.
About HANABIE.
HANABIE. formed in 2015 when Yukina, Matsuri and Hettsu came together for a high school club activity, and the lineup was completed by Chika in May 2023. Their sound mixes powerful shouts, heavy riffs and a unique Japanese flair, and their hit “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has passed 12 million YouTube views. They released the EPs Bucchigiri Tokyo (2024) and HOT TOPIC (January 2026), became the first Japanese women to play the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2024, and headlined North America for the first time in March 2026.
Yukina: vocals
Matsuri: guitar, vocals
Hettsu: bass
Chika: drums
