Tokyo-based band HANABIE. have announced their new album, UMAMI, which is set for release on Wednesday 2nd December. The announcement coincides with the release of their new single, ‘Bari Bari Buddy’.
‘Bari Bari Buddy’ is the ending theme song for the upcoming anime series Reincarnated as a Sword II. HANABIE. vocalist Yukina and guitarist/vocalist Matsuri wrote the track.
The band state that they “created an epic, larger-than-life song that perfectly captures Fran and Teacher’s grand adventure!” They add that the chorus is “something everyone can sing along to”.
HANABIE. formed in 2015 and currently feature Yukina (vocals), Matsuri (guitars, vocals), Hettsu (bass), and Chika (drums), who joined in May 2023. The band released their EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, in December 2024, followed by HOT TOPIC in January 2026.
In August 2024, HANABIE. performed on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. They also completed their first North American headlining tour in March 2026.
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