On December 12, 2025 (Friday) at 22:00, AWA Co., Ltd. announced the 65th edition of its music streaming service event “AWA Stage (also known as Awasute).” This event will take place in an online space called “Lounge,” which is open to anyone for free. MCs and guests well-versed in internet culture will gather to engage in talk sessions aimed at paving the way for the next stage of the music scene.

Playlists by Featured Artists

This year’s special edition will feature five guest artists, including esora uma, SUGAROCK, Minami Izumi, ChumuNote, and Genki Kubo (Kubo P). A playlist featuring songs they selected while reflecting on 2025 will be made available.

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The guest artists have selected tracks in three categories: “Songs that hooked me in 2025,” “Songs from artists I felt were making waves in 2025,” and “Songs from artists I want to watch in 2026.” Be sure to check out the playlist for more details.

Providing a New Type of Music Experience

The event will be hosted by Mr. TAKUYA the bringer, who is involved in extensive music activities as an advisor to “Akihabara Entas,” along with writer/editor Moriya de Ro. In the Lounge, attendees can interact with the MCs and guests, offering music fans a new kind of music experience.

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This special edition is expected to create a lively atmosphere with music talks that reflect on the past and future, showcasing the unique characteristics of AWA’s “Lounge,” where listeners can also participate. Please note that downloading the AWA app is required to join.

Reflections and Outlook

The 65th edition of “Awasute” is set to be a valuable opportunity to summarize the music scene where reality and virtuality intersect. With AWA’s interactive projects, new musical experiences among participants are anticipated. It will be exciting to see how the music of artists who are likely to gain more attention in the future will color the scene from next year onward.

Source: PR TIMES