J-MELO(2005)
J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television station, Radio Japan, Digital Educational TV and on its Domestic General Channel.
- First aired:
- 2005-10-07
- Country:
- JP
- Network:
- NHK BS1, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Episodes
1. Virtual Artist Special: HIMEHINA
2026-02-08 · 28m
Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a female duo with over 600 million video views: HIMEHINA.
2. Virtual Artist Special: HOLOSTARS
2026-02-15 · 28m
Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, the all-male VTuber group HOLOSTARS.
3. Anisong Special
2026-03-15 · 28m
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform.
4. Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina
2026-03-22 · 28m
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!
5. MAZZEL and Moriguchi Hiroko
2026-04-05 · 28m
Great Japanese music this week: rising eight-member dance-vocal group MAZZEL; and Moriguchi Hiroko, who debuted with the MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM theme and has celebrated her 40th anniversary.
6. NOA and DEZOLVE
2026-04-12 · 28m
Great Japanese music this week: NOA, an up-and-coming singer, dancer, and actor who trained in South Korea before debuting in Japan; and DEZOLVE, a young fusion band with dazzling virtuoso chops.
7. WHITE SCORPION, Mahiru, and BIGMAMA
2026-05-10 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: a live special with exclusive performances from idol group WHITE SCORPION, singer-songwriter Mahiru, and five-piece rock band BIGMAMA.
8. GLIM SPANKY and ailly
2026-05-17 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for Japanese music! This week: GLIM SPANKY (known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound) and singer ailly (also popular as a member of the all-female band Gacharic Spin).
9. Tsubaki Factory and Fukuhara Miho
2026-06-07 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: Tsubaki Factory (a popular group in the Hello! Project collective) and Fukuhara Miho (a singer-songwriter with a soulful voice).
10. Aoi Eir and GPP
2026-06-14 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: Aoi Eir (an anisong diva with a brand-new release) and GPP (an 8-piece all-female group with their sights on going international).
11. Live Special Vol. 2
2026-07-05 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week, a live special with four diverse acts: three bands (FIELD OF VIEW, SHE'S, and NEGISHIO TONDON) plus the sana solo project sajou no hana.
12. MindaRyn and FREDERIC
2026-07-12 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! This week: rock band FREDERIC, whose 2014 hit "oddloop" has topped 200 million video views, plus Thai-born anisong singer MindaRyn.
13. ANGERME and LOVEBITES
2026-08-02 · 28m
Tune in to J-MELO for great Japanese music! On the show this week: popular Hello! Project idol group ANGERME and internationally acclaimed heavy metal band LOVEBITES.
Where to watch
No streaming, rental, or purchase options are listed for this title in United States right now.
