September 25, 2026 - Global phenomenon Ado has teamed up with Sanrio’s beloved character and artist KUROMI for their first-ever collaboration, “DND feat. KUROMI,” available worldwide today.

Standing for “Do Not Disturb,” “DND” is a bold and empowering anthem about shutting out the expectations of others, staying true to yourself and pursuing your dreams on your own terms. Driven by a commanding beat, the track brings Ado and KUROMI’s powerful personalities together through an energetic vocal exchange that captures their shared rebellious spirit.

Written especially for the pair by Asteroid Music Team, “DND feat. KUROMI” unites two unmistakable figures in Japanese culture for a collaboration centered on individuality, self-expression and refusing to let anyone stand in the way of your ambitions.

A new collaboration visual has also been unveiled alongside the release. The artwork finds Ado wearing her hair in twin tails inspired by KUROMI’s signature black hood, playfully bringing the distinctive identities of both artists together.

The official music video for “DND feat. KUROMI” will premiere soon.

Ado shares:“I got to sing with KUROMI! The song is called ‘DND feat. KUROMI,’ and Asteroid Music Team wrote it especially for us! ‘Mute the noise’ KUROMI and I take it on together over a bold, powerful beat. Please give it a lot of listens!”

KUROMI shares:“I’m seriously so happy that I got to sing such a cool song with Ado! I practiced singing and dancing every single day this summer, so I’d be ready to perform with her! What do you think? Am I getting a little closer to being a star like Ado...? This song is all about saying, ‘Don’t get in our way!’ No one can stop me from following my path, and no one can stop you from following yours! Listen to ‘DND feat. KUROMI’ again and again★”

“DND feat. KUROMI” follows another landmark year for Ado, who made her Lollapalooza debut, headlined Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival and continued expanding her global presence following the record-breaking Hibana World Tour, which reached approximately 500,000 fans across five continents. Since making her major-label debut with the breakout hit “Usseewa” in 2020, the 23-year-old utaite has emerged as one of Japan’s most powerful and singular voices.

NEW RELEASE INFORMATION

Available Digitally Now

Ado

“DND feat. KUROMI”

Stream and Download:

https://ado.lnk.to/dndPR

Official Music Video:

Premiering September 30, 2026

ADO LIVE BLU-RAY & DVD “Yodaka”

Available October 21, 2026

Preorder:

https://ado.lnk.to/yodakaPR

The forthcoming release captures Ado’s Yodaka live performance and will be available in four formats: First-Press Limited Edition Blu-ray and DVD, as well as Standard Edition Blu-ray and DVD. The limited editions include a 60-page live photo book, Puffy Ado-chan charm, sparkling postcard and exclusive packaging.

ABOUT ADO

Ado is a 23-year-old Japanese utaite whose powerful, expressive voice has captivated audiences around the world. She made her major-label debut in 2020 with “Usseewa,” a generational anthem that became a cultural phenomenon in Japan. Her recording of “New Genesis,” the theme song from ONE PIECE FILM RED, became the first Japanese-language song to reach No. 1 on Apple Music’s Global Top 100 chart.

In 2025, Ado embarked on her second world tour, Hibana, performing 34 shows across five continents for approximately 500,000 fans, the largest world tour ever mounted by a Japanese artist. Her continued global ascent has included her Lollapalooza debut, a headlining performance at Summer Sonic and recognition as Spotify’s most-streamed Japanese artist overseas during the first half of 2026.

ADO OFFICIAL WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ado_staff_official/

X: https://twitter.com/ado1024imokenp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ado1024

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ado1024osenbei

Universal Music Japan: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ado/

Official Profile: https://cloud9pro.co.jp/artist/profile/ado/

For more information on Ado please reach out to Alena Joyiens at Shore Fire Media