Ado Announces New Single “KIRA”

(April 15th, New York, NY) — Five years after bursting onto the music scene with her explosive major-label debut “Usseewa,” 23-year-old singer Ado has announced a brand-new single, “KIRA,” created in collaboration with adidas as the official song for the Japan National Team’s 2026 uniform. The track is set for release on April 22nd.

A short film featuring “KIRA” has been unveiled, offering fans a first preview of the track, with the official music video scheduled to premiere on April 27. The collaboration was born from the shared spirit between Ado’s powerful, story-driven vocals and the Japan National Team’s commitment to pushing boundaries on the global stage. “KIRA” was crafted as a unifying anthem, embodying the determination to continually take on new challenges in pursuit of the “ultimate view,” while celebrating the brilliance that emerges when individual strengths come together as one.

The track is written, composed, and arranged by acclaimed singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, whose dynamic production highlights Ado’s expressive range and expands the song’s emotional scope.

The newly released short film is set in a fictional FIFA World Cup 2026 final, depicting Japan’s national team facing off against elite players from around the world. Alongside the athletes, fans and supporters clad in the new uniforms come together in support, illustrating the unity between players and supporters striving toward a shared goal.

Ado shared, “Since Tatsuya Kitani wrote this song, I was thrilled to be able to sing in his rock style. Many parts of the lyrics resonated with me personally, and it really fired me up while recording. I hope ‘KIRA’ becomes a song that pushes people forward.”

Tatsuya Kitani added, “I had always wanted to write a song for Ado, so I was very excited when the opportunity came. This song is dedicated to both players and supporters — ‘KIRA’ stands with you as you aim for greater heights.”

The song also ties into adidas’ Japan National Team 2026 uniforms, themed around “Horizon” for the home kit and “Colors” for the away kit, representing the journey toward victory and the power of individuality coming together to create something new.

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.

ABOUT ADO

A 23-year-old Utaite singer, Ado, became a mainstream name through her 2020 major label debut “Usseewa,” which sparked a social phenomenon. Ado's first album Kyougen and the album UTA'S SONGS ONE PIECE FILM RED, featuring all seven songs she performed for the film, have both dominated the charts and become long-lasting hits. She embarked on her first world tour in 2024 and made history as the first female solo artist to perform at Japan National Stadium.

As she celebrated her 5-year anniversary with her first greatest hits album Ado’s Best Adobum, Ado launched her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll, the largest-scale world tour ever by a Japanese artist. Spanning five continents, the tour included 34 shows across Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America, drawing approximately 500,000 fans worldwide and 25 sold-out arena dates, including Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Prudential Center in Newark. The tour also broke merchandise sales records across 25 venues, marking another milestone in her global rise.

Following the tour, Ado returned to Japan for her first-ever dome tour, closing out her 5th anniversary year with major performances in Tokyo and Osaka. She is also set to perform at Nissan Stadium in July 2026.

ADO ON THE WEB

·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/

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

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