LUNA SEA to release first new song in 6 years, "FOREVER," in May, clarifies it features Shinya's drums
LUNA SEA announced that they will release "FOREVER," their first new song in about six years, on May 29.
After Shinya (Dr.) passed away in February, LUNA SEA held a performance at Ariake Arena in Tokyo in March. During the show, they announced they would hold a nationwide tour titled "LUNA SEA TOUR 2026 UNENDING JOURNEY -FOREVER-." Today, April 17 at 6 p.m., on the night of the new moon, they announced via a video message from the members that they will release the new song "FOREVER" on May 29, which coincides with the first day of the tour.
In this video published on LUNA SEA's official YouTube channel, RYUICHI (Vo.), INORAN (G.), SUGIZO (G., Violin), and J (B.) each appear in different situations. They each talk about the current state of LUNA SEA and their thoughts on "FOREVER," their first new song in about six years since the release of "Make a vow" in April 2020. In the video, J commented, "When Shinya told me not to stop walking, that he didn't want us to stop, I personally felt that those words held many meanings. It also felt like we were on a journey, and as the song was being completed, Shinya's drums were included in it, and he himself really liked this drum take. As the creator, I felt I had to properly finish it into the best song possible. That is what 'FOREVER' means to LUNA SEA." This revealed that the new song includes Shinya's participation. Additionally, at the end of the video, viewers can hear a lyrical melody believed to be the track for "FOREVER."
Furthermore, during their "LUNATIC TOKYO 2025" stage held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo last February, LUNA SEA promised SLAVE (the name for LUNA SEA fans) that they would "release a new song in the near future." This promise has now been fulfilled. The true meaning behind the word "FOREVER," which is also included in the tour title, is likely to be revealed throughout the various performances on the tour.
Member comments from LUNA SEA video "FOREVER -- Monologue --"
RYUICHI
Music really is eternal, isn't it.
Ah, I wonder if my singing is trying to get closer to eternity.
Shinya has passed away, but it's like his soul is still here.
It's a continuation of truly brief moments, just dots, connecting. At first, I didn't know if they would continue or not.
SUGIZO
Looking back at the past, tracing over the past, we've done that enough. And I think we've settled our own scores.
In this current world, eternity is impossible. But on a soul level, on a spiritual level, I think eternity exists.
It's a word that is fleeting, the most cruel, and at the same time, the one that gives the most hope.
INORAN
I think the universal theme really is love. I think it's love.
There are many forms of love, but we've made it this far, and the journey still continues.
Living for someone, being alive. I think that is ultimately for Shinya, at least right now.
It's not about whether we accept destiny or not, we have to stir up a wind, and we want to. I think that's our promise.
It's the way of life for the people who make up LUNA SEA, I suppose.
J
When Shinya told me not to stop walking, that he didn't want us to stop, I personally felt that those words held many meanings.
It also felt like we were on a journey, and as the song was being completed, Shinya's drums were included in it, and he himself really liked this drum take. As the creator, I felt I had to properly finish it into the best song possible.
That is what "FOREVER" means to LUNA SEA.
LUNA SEA TOUR 2026 UNENDING JOURNEY -FOREVER-
May 29, 2026 (Fri) Kanagawa CoorsTek Hadano Culture Hall (Hadano City Cultural Hall)
May 30, 2026 (Sat) Kanagawa CoorsTek Hadano Culture Hall (Hadano City Cultural Hall)
June 5, 2026 (Fri) Osaka Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall
June 6, 2026 (Sat) Osaka Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall
June 12, 2026 (Fri) Kochi Kochi Prefectural Kenmin Bunka Hall Orange Hall
June 13, 2026 (Sat) Kagawa Rexxam Hall (Kagawa Prefectural Hall)
June 19, 2026 (Fri) Tochigi Utsunomiya City Cultural Hall Large Hall
June 21, 2026 (Sun) Gunma Takasaki City Theatre Grand Theatre
June 25, 2026 (Thu) Saitama Omiya Sonic City Large Hall
June 26, 2026 (Fri) Saitama Omiya Sonic City Large Hall
July 4, 2026 (Sat) Aichi Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Large Hall
July 5, 2026 (Sun) Aichi Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Large Hall
July 11, 2026 (Sat) Ibaraki The Hirosawa City Kaikan (Ibaraki Prefectural Cultural Center) Large Hall
July 12, 2026 (Sun) Kanagawa Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall
July 20, 2026 (Mon/Holiday) Hokkaido Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru
July 25, 2026 (Sat) Chiba Mori no Hall 21 Large Hall
July 26, 2026 (Sun) Chiba Mori no Hall 21 Large Hall
July 30, 2026 (Thu) Osaka Orix Theater
July 31, 2026 (Fri) Osaka Orix Theater
August 8, 2026 (Sat) Niigata Niigata Prefectural Civic Center
August 15, 2026 (Sat) Yamagata Yamagin Kenmin Hall (Yamagata Prefectural General Cultural Arts Center)
August 16, 2026 (Sun) Iwate Morioka Civic Cultural Hall Large Hall
August 28, 2026 (Fri) Hiroshima Ueno Gakuen Hall
August 29, 2026 (Sat) Hiroshima Ueno Gakuen Hall
September 20, 2026 (Sun) Kumamoto Kumamoto-Jo Hall
September 22, 2026 (Tue/Holiday) Fukuoka Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
September 23, 2026 (Wed/Holiday) Fukuoka Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
October 3, 2026 (Sat) Miyagi Sendai Sunplaza Hall
October 4, 2026 (Sun) Miyagi Sendai Sunplaza Hall
October 10, 2026 (Sat) Tottori Yonago Convention Center
October 11, 2026 (Sun) Okayama Kurashiki Civic Hall
October 17, 2026 (Sat) Aichi Niterra Nihon Tokushu Togyo Shimin Kaikan Forest Hall
October 18, 2026 (Sun) Aichi Niterra Nihon Tokushu Togyo Shimin Kaikan Forest Hall
Source: Music Natalie
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