- 10.25 AM
- May 28, 2026
Bingkai karya – STARGLOW, the five-member dance and vocal group born from BMSG’s audition project THE LAST PIECE, have released the music video for their new track “Good Boys Anthem”.
Marking the group’s first full-scale action music video, “Good Boys Anthem” pushes STARGLOW into a more cinematic direction, blending emotionally charged storytelling with explosive visuals that reflect the struggles, frustrations, and bonds of youth.
The release arrives amid STARGLOW’s rapid rise in Japan and beyond. Their debut single “Star Wish” topped the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and reached No.3 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100, while follow-up release “USOTSUKI” hit No.1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking and No.2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.
The group has also been nominated in two categories at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Best New Artist and Radio Special Award: Radio Rising Artist of the Year. Internationally, STARGLOW was selected by global music media outlet NME as the only Japanese act included in its “100 Essential Emerging Artists for 2026,” further highlighting the group’s growing attention both inside and outside Japan.
Built around distorted guitars and a heavy shoegaze-inspired sound, “Good Boys Anthem” explores the emotional conflicts and uncertainty faced by young people today. Members TAIKI and GOICHI participated in writing the lyrics, bringing a raw and personal perspective to themes of vulnerability, pride, and human connection.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hiroshi Shinagawa, the music video unfolds as a gritty coming-of-age drama about friendship, conflict, and reunion.
Shifting between rain-soaked warehouse fight scenes and nostalgic flashbacks of the members as a school band, the story follows five friends whose bond begins to fracture under the pressures of adulthood and harsh reality before ultimately finding their way back to one another.
Marking the members’ first full-scale action performance, the cinematic visual reflects the song’s message of embracing weakness, pain, and vulnerability while continuing to move forward honestly as yourself.
Looking ahead, STARGLOW will release their third single “Drivin’ My Life,” which includes “Good Boys Anthem,” on July 22. Their first-ever LIVE DVD & Blu-ray, STARGLOW DEBUT SHOWCASE “Wish upon a star” is also set for release on July 29.
In August, the group will continue expanding their live activities with additional arena performances for their ongoing fan meeting tour, STARGLOW 1st Fan Meeting -STAR CRUISE-. The special edition shows will take place at Yokohama Arena on August 1 and 2, followed by GLION ARENA KOBE on August 8 and 9.
About STARGLOW
STARGLOW is a five-member dance and vocal group consisting of RUI, TAIKI, KANON, GOICHI and ADAM, born from BMSG’s audition project THE LAST PIECE.
Each member continues to sharpen their own unique style, creating a boy band whose individual strengths come together in a rare and powerful fusion. From their musical quality and attitude to their hard-to-define charisma and aura, STARGLOW embodies the ideal of musical ability that BMSG has pursued since its founding.
Like reaching for a distant star that seems almost impossible to touch, the members continue chasing a dream on a grand scale. Having arrived in this world as ones who now shine themselves, STARGLOW are setting out to make the biggest dream in the world come true.
About Director Hiroshi Shinagawa
Hiroshi Shinagawa was born in Tokyo in 1972. At the age of 23, he joined the first class of Yoshimoto’s Tokyo NSC comedy academy. In 1995, he formed the comedy duo Shinagawa Shoji with Tomoharu Shoji and became active at the forefront of Japan’s entertainment scene.
In 2006, Shinagawa made his debut as an author with the novel Drop, inspired by his own experiences. In 2009, he directed and wrote the film adaptation under the name Hiroshi Shinagawa, turning it into a major box office hit.
He has since directed films including Manzai Gang and Z Island. In 2023, he directed and wrote the live-action film adaptation of the popular manga OUT, and in 2026, he served as director and screenwriter for the drama series Matori to Kyoken. Continuing to update his wide-ranging creative talents, Shinagawa remains active across comedy, writing, film and television.
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