Koresawa Announces Tracks for 5th Mini Album 'PINK BEARS' and Advance Release of 'If I Were You!' on July 29!

Singer-songwriter Koresawa has announced all the tracks included in her 5th Mini Album 'PINK BEARS,' which will be released on August 19 (Wednesday).

This album features two tie-up songs: the theme song for Ghana Chocolate '#Rasu-ben Return Ghana,' 'The Last Bento,' and the ending theme for the TV anime 'The Second Cutest Girl in Class and I Became Friends,' 'Always Be Number One.' Additionally, it includes a punk arrangement version of 'Nyan Nyan Nyan,' which was performed at 'Koresawa Zepp LIVE 2026 Lovely Punk Tour.' Along with five previously unreleased new songs, the album is packed with a total of eight tracks.

Furthermore, the new song 'If I Were You!' will be released in advance on July 29 (Wednesday).

This song is a straightforward love song with the lyrics, 'Forget about that girl and let me do it instead!' It combines a rhythmic sound reminiscent of dance music with her signature catchy melody, resulting in a love song filled with great love and madness.

The latest song 'If I Were You!' will be broadcast for the first time on July 9 (Thursday) on TOKYO FM / JFN 'SCHOOL OF LOCK!' inside 'Koresawa LOCKS!' Don't miss this opportunity to be the first to listen to the new song.

【Program Overview】

'SCHOOL OF LOCK!' Broadcasting on TOKYO FM and 38 JFN stations

◎ Broadcast Time: Every Monday to Thursday 22:00-23:55 / Fridays 22:00-22:55 *Note: 'Koresawa LOCKS!' is broadcast on the first week of every month, Monday to Thursday, around 22:15-22:30 ◎ Program HP: https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/ Koresawa LOCKS! HP: https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/koresawa/ ◎ Program X (formerly Twitter): @sol_info ◎ Program Hashtag: #SCHOOL OF LOCK #KoresawaLOCKS

On the advance release day of July 29 (Wednesday) at 20:00, a live streaming event to commemorate the release of 'If I Were You!' will also be held.

Various projects and performances of the new song are planned during the streaming. For more details, check the official SNS.

【Event Overview】 2026年7月29日(水)20:00～21:00 'If I Were You!' Release Commemorative Live Streaming *Note: Streaming is planned on YouTube and TikTok YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/1GJU5xlDVHg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koresawa_519?_t=ZS-90v1gItwODY&_r=1

Koresawa will embark on her first nationwide hall tour, 'Koresawa HALL TOUR 2026 THE PINK,' visiting 20 locations starting in September. Tickets are sold out for all performances.

She plans to continue various activities, so please keep an eye on her movements.

RELEASE ◆5th Mini Album 'PINK BEARS' Release Date: August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) <Track Listing> 1. If I Were You! *Advance release on July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. Becoming an Ex-Girlfriend 3. Always Be Number One 4. The Last Bento 5. Nyan Nyan Nyan (Punk Nyan Nyan) 6. A Girl You Can Always Support 7. 5AM 8. Favorite

LIVE Koresawa HALL TOUR 2026 THE PINK *All performances SOLD OUT! Ticket Price (General): ¥7,800 (tax included) Ticket Price (U18): ¥6,800 (tax included) Admission Restrictions: No admission for children who have not yet started elementary school Admission Restrictions: U-18 tickets are only valid for those under 18 (ID verification required upon entry / *Limited number of tickets available) Ticket Type: Reserved Seating / Reserved Seating with Seating Planning: RECO RECORDS Production: Hands-On Entertainment

September 19, 2026 (Saturday) Mitsuo Cultural Hall Grand Hall Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: DISK GARAGE https://info.diskgarage.com/

September 22, 2026 (Tuesday Holiday) Okayama Art Creation Theater Hare no Wa Grand Theater Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Candy Promotion Okayama 086-221-8151 (Weekdays 11:00-17:00)

September 26, 2026 (Saturday) Nagano City Art Museum Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Sound Sonic 076-291-7800 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)

October 3, 2026 (Saturday) Niterra Nihon Tokushu Tougyou Citizens Hall Forest Hall Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Sunday Folk Promotion 052-320-9100 (12:00-18:00)

October 11, 2026 (Sunday) Fukuoka Sun Palace Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Kyodo West Japan 0570-09-2424 (Mon-Sat 11:00-15:00)

October 12, 2026 (Monday Holiday) Citizens Hall Sears Home Dream Hall Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Kyodo West Japan 0570-09-2424 (Mon-Sat 11:00-15:00)

October 17, 2026 (Saturday) Takasaki Arts Theater Grand Theater Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: DISK GARAGE https://info.diskgarage.com/

October 24, 2026 (Saturday) Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Sound Sonic 076-291-7800 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)

October 31, 2026 (Saturday) Shimizu Cultural Hall Marinaato Grand Hall Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Sunday Folk Promotion Shizuoka 054-284-9999 (Mon-Sat 12:00-18:00)

November 3, 2026 (Tuesday Holiday) Tokyo International Forum Hall A Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: DISK GARAGE https://info.diskgarage.com/

November 8, 2026 (Sunday) Sunport Hall Takamatsu Grand Hall Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: DUKE Takamatsu 087-822-2520 (Weekdays 11:00-17:00)

November 13, 2026 (Friday) Sendai Sun Plaza Hall Opening: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Inquiries: GIP https://www.gip-web.co.jp/t/info

November 15, 2026 (Sunday) Niigata Tersa Opening: 16:00 Start: 17:00 Inquiries: Sound Sonic 076-291-7800 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)

November 20, 2026 (Friday) Medikit Prefectural Cultural Center Drama Hall Opening: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Inquiries: GAKUO