Global Phenomenon Ado Unveils “AiAiA” With Striking Performance On “The First Take”

"AiAiA" Available Now Worldwide

Just Announced: Ado Joins This Year's Lollapalooza Lineup

(New York, NY- March 18th) Internationally acclaimed powerhouse Ado delivers a stunning performance of her new song "AiAiA" for the first time on media via the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE. The track is now available for streaming worldwide. The release arrives as she celebrates five years since her explosive major-label debut "Usseewa" first shook the music scene and launched her into global stardom.

Following the massive success of her recent works, including her appearance in the music video for "Vivarium," which peaked at #3 on YouTube's Global Daily Music Video ranking, Ado continues to solidify her status as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary music.

This highly anticipated release comes after Ado staff social media accounts sparked buzz among fans last month by posting clips of "AiAiA" live performance from "Yodaka" dome tour and counting down the song title revealing one katakana character a day for 5 consecutive days. （アイ・アイ・ア）

The new song "AiAiA" was first performed during last year's "Yodaka" dome tour in Japan and it is written, composed, and arranged by Kikuo, a Vocaloid producer who is hugely popular overseas. The track features a chaotic sound that evokes the feeling of being in an amusement park, perfectly showcasing Ado's versatile vocals.

For "THE FIRST TAKE" performance, Ado is joined by Phantom Siita, the idol group she produces, as backing vocalists.

Ado announced her live Blu-ray/DVD documenting her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 "Hibana" Powered by Crunchyroll, out March 25. The limited-edition package captures both the Saitama Super Arena performance, where Ado launched her world tour in her native Japan and the July 26 concert at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. A standard edition featuring the Orlando show will also be available.

The Hibana tour is the largest-scale world tour by a Japanese artist to date and spanned five continents and included 34 shows across Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. It drew approximately 500,000 fans worldwide and featured 25 sold-out arena dates, including Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Prudential Center in Newark, making Ado the first Japanese artist to sell out these major U.S. and Canadian venues. The tour also set merchandise sales records at 25 venues, marking another milestone in her growing global profile. Ado has been hailed as a "..Japanese sensation.." by GRAMMY.com and called "Japan's biggest star" by The Hollywood Reporter. Read about it HERE .

Fresh off the announcement of her inclusion in this year's Lollapalooza lineup, Ado is poised to deliver an unforgettable performance, don't miss her set. On May 16th, Ado will headline Zipangu , a monumental new Japanese music event presented by Goldenvoice and Cloud Nine. Taking place at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, Zipangu marks a historic cultural milestone: the largest U.S. event ever devoted entirely to Japanese music and artistry. Get your tickets now here !

"AiAiA" Available Now Worldwide

https://ado.lnk.to/aiaiaPR

"THE FIRST TAKE"

https://youtu.be/d1BG-5F9wo8