Celebrities Yusuke Koide (Base Ball Bear) and DJ KOO Unveil New Playlists for Tokyo Girls’ Style ‘Watashi to Joshiryu’ Project

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2025.12.25

Official Program “Tokyo Girls’ Style Pyramid Memories” Episode 36 Details

  • Date & Time: December 25, 2025 (Thursday) 21:30–22:30 JST

  • Performers: Tokyo Girls’ Style / Hiroaki Terada (Please note: Appearances are subject to change without prior notice.)

  • Viewing URL: https://mf.awa.fm/open_pyramid_memories_1225

  • Message Submission: pyramidmemories@awa.fm

“Watashi to Joshiryu: Tokyo Girls’ Style, A Musical Journey” by Yusuke Koide (Base Ball Bear)

Yusuke Koide, known for his work with Base Ball Bear, presents a playlist titled “Tokyo Girls’ Style, A Musical Journey.” His selection highlights the group’s adventurous evolution through various musical styles, demonstrating their fearless approach to sound.

“Listening back to Tokyo Girls’ Style’s early tracks, I was once again struck by how their history has been a journey of musical challenges. I always loved their early funky and groovy sound, but it’s quite remarkable how they reached tropical house within just a year or two of a system change. The timing was surprising; BTS’s ‘Save ME,’ an early adopter of tropical house in K-pop, came out in May 2016, and ‘Shinkai (Hi-ra Mix)’ followed just three months later. When TWICE’s ‘MORE & MORE’ was released in June 2020, I felt like they had come full circle to ‘predawn’! Since then, Tokyo Girls’ Style has continued to evolve, incorporating modern idol songs and city pop-inspired sounds while maintaining a dance music foundation, never confining their musicality. It’s sad as a fan to see this long journey of musical transformation nearing its end, but I pray for Tokyo Girls’ Style to successfully complete their final live performance, and I feel incredibly honored to have been a part of their history with ‘Partition Love’!”

Tracklist

  1. Himawari to Hoshikuzu
  2. Limited addiction
  3. Partition Love
  4. Kiss wa Agenai
  5. Dōkasen, Flashback
  6. Reflection
  7. Mille-feuille
  8. Water Lily ~Suiren~
  9. Shinkai (Hi-ra Mix)
  10. predawn

Listen to the playlist: https://mf.awa.fm/4aswVs2

“Watashi to Joshiryu: Tokyo Girls’ Style’s Best KOO DO DANCE!!” by DJ KOO

DJ KOO, the “King of Party Starters” from TRF, brings his signature energy to a playlist titled “Tokyo Girls’ Style’s Best KOO DO DANCE!!” His selection is a vibrant testament to the group’s dynamic performances and infectious positivity.

“Tokyo Girls’ Style, whom I’ve shared so many moments with since their debut, always brings to mind the members’ bright and wonderful smiles! This setlist is filled with my affection for my beloved Girls’ Style! The story of Girls’ Style, playing music and moving, shines brightly towards a colorful future! Enjoy life even more, Brand new day! Tokyo Girls’ Style’s Best KOO DO DANCE!!”

Tracklist

  1. Onnaji Kimochi
  2. Yūyake Hanabi
  3. Sparkle
  4. Himawari to Hoshikuzu
  5. Overnight sensation ~Jidai wa Anata ni Yudaneteru~
  6. Zutto Wasurenai.
  7. Never ever (TJO & YUSUKE from BLU-SWING Remix)
  8. Corner Cut Memories
  9. Wa.Ga.Ma.Ma. – MURO’s KG Remix
  10. Falling Love na Toki
  11. Kōkan Nikki

Listen to the playlist: https://mf.awa.fm/3KIC84B

Featured Artists

Yusuke Koide (Base Ball Bear)

Yusuke Koide is a prominent member of the band Base Ball Bear, formed in 2001. The band made their major debut with the Mini Album “GIRL FRIEND” and have since gained recognition for their high musicality and performance skills. In 2018, Koide launched his independent label, Drum Gorilla Park Records (DGP RECORDS). They successfully held their third Nippon Budokan performance in 2022, marking the culmination of their 20th anniversary year. Their latest single, “Natsu no Saibu,” was released in August 2025, with a mini-album “Lyrical Tattoo” slated for release on January 28, 2026, followed by a tour.

DJ KOO

DJ KOO is the leader and DJ of TRF, a group whose total CD sales exceed 22 million copies. He is renowned for his ability to energize crowds and actively promotes Japanese culture, particularly “Omatsuri” (festivals) and “Bon Odori” (traditional dance), both domestically and internationally. His career spans over 40 years, and he holds positions such as Visiting Professor at Osaka University of Arts and Special Art Advisor for the Japan Bon Odori Association. TRF celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2023 and 2024 with sold-out memorial concerts, continuing to deliver “heart-pounding moments” across generations.

Tokyo Girls’ Style

Formed in 2010, Tokyo Girls’ Style is a four-member girl group comprising Miyu Yamabe, Hitomi Arai, Yuri Nakae, and Mei Shoji. They have successfully performed two solo concerts at Nippon Budokan and numerous one-man lives both in Japan and abroad. Known for their high-quality music spanning various genres and their pursuit of dance & vocal possibilities in live performances, they have captivated many fans and maintained a significant presence in the girl group scene. Their 7th full album, “Tokyo Girls’ Style,” was released on July 30, 2025. The group is set to conclude their approximately 16 years of activity with a final live performance at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) on March 31, 2026.

About AWA

AWA is a subscription-based music streaming service offering over 170 million songs and approximately 16 million user-created playlists. It provides various plans, including a free option, and is accessible across multiple devices. Notable features include “LYRIC DIVE” for real-time animated lyrics and “AWA Lounge,” an online space for users to enjoy music together with live voice streaming and gifting functions.

As Tokyo Girls’ Style prepares to bid farewell, their enduring legacy, enriched by these personal tributes from fellow artists, will undoubtedly continue to resonate. Their journey, marked by musical innovation and a vibrant stage presence, has left an indelible mark on the Japanese idol landscape. For global fans of Kawaii culture, their music serves as a testament to the genre’s evolving artistry and emotional depth, ensuring that the “sound” of Tokyo Girls’ Style will echo for years to come, inspiring new generations of artists and listeners alike.

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