Dialogue (EP)
2026 EP by Ayase
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Dialogue is the third[A] EP by Japanese musician and record producer Ayase. It was released on May 27, 2026, through Echoes and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. A follow-up to Mikunoyoasobi (2021), the EP marked Ayase's first album recorded with his own vocals, departing from previous Vocaloid voicebank Hatsune Miku.
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| Released | May 27, 2026 | |||
| Length | 14:50 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
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| Producer | Ayase | |||
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Background
Ayase released his first two EPs, Ghost City Tokyo (2019) and Mikunoyoasobi (2021), both featured vocals from Vocaloid software voicebank Hatsune Miku.[2][3] Originally published on YouTube, he commercially released his self-cover of two tracks from Ghost City Tokyo, "Yoru Naderu Menō" and "Yūrei Tōkyō" on September 8, 2021, which the former gained popularity on social media,[4] and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.[5] In 2022, Ayase released his first single recorded with his own vocals instead of Vocaloid, "Hōwa", alongside his self-cover of "Cinema", on September 30.[6]
Production and theme
Dialogue consists of five tracks, entirely written, arranged, produced, and contributed vocals by Ayase.[7] Considered as the "origin and starting point" of his solo career, following Vocaloid and Yoasobi careers,[8] he described the EP as a "collection of songs that sublimate genuine emotions in daily life and musical activities into music," centering on the theme of " 'dialogue' with himself, the various people and things he interacts with, and society," and showing his more personal and raw side.[9]
Release and promotion
On May 18, 2026, Ayase announced his EP, titled Dialogue, along with its cover artwork and track list.[10] The second track, "Urusa", was available as its lead single two days later, on May 20,[11] and its music video, directed by Takuya Setomitsu, premiered on June 3.[12] The EP was released on May 27 via digital music and streaming platforms.[13] On the same day, to commemorate the release, Ayase launched his new YouTube channel, separated from Yoasobi channel, and uploaded visualizers for the EP's all tracks.[14] Ayase appeared as a guest on FM802's Music Freaks, hosted by Natori, on May 31,[15] and J-Wave's Sparks, hosted by King Gnu's Kazuki Arai, on June 9.[16] He surprisingly appear at Prada × Gentle Monster collaboration event in Tokyo on July 2 to perform "Urusa" live for the first time.[17]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ayase.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Planets" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Urusa" (うるさ) | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Bad Therapy" | 2:43 |
| 4. | "Hibana" (火花) | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Dialogue" | 2:30 |
| Total length: | 14:50 | |
Credits and personnel
- Ayase – vocals (all), writing (all), production (all), arrangement (all)
- Ash – guitar (1, 5)
- Sota Morimitsu – bass (1, 3, 5)
Charts
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 27, 2026 | [19] |
Notes
- Media outlets and Ayase himself regard Dialogue as his first EP,[1] which exclude Vocaloid EPs Ghost City Tokyo and Mikunoyoasobi.