Gacha Featuring Heisei Era Karaoke Hit Songs Now Available! JOYSOUND "Kyoku Navi" Music Play Mascot Released ~Relive Memories of That Time! Nostalgic for Adults, "Emotional" for Youth with Voice Gimmicks~

EXING Inc. (Headquarters: Mizuho-ku, Nagoya; President: Yasushi Mizutani), part of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, has supervised the capsule toy "JOYSOUND 'Kyoku Navi' Music Play Mascot ~Heisei Karaoke Ranking~" planned and released by TOYS SPIRITS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fuchu-shi, Tokyo; President: Keita Nishimura). This product will be released in mid-July and will be available at capsule toy vending machines nationwide.

This product is a mascot with voice gimmicks, modeled after "Kyoku Navi," the song selection terminal that has been popular for many years since its introduction in 2004 at karaoke establishments equipped with JOYSOUND. In an era when the mainstream song selection style involved searching for numbers in thick "songbooks" and inputting them via infrared remote control, "Kyoku Navi," which allowed users to search and select songs on a handheld LCD screen, was a groundbreaking terminal etched into the history of karaoke.

Amidst the growing interest in Heisei retro and Y2K culture in recent years, this product was planned with the aim of being an item that evokes "nostalgic memories of singing at karaoke and the joy of music" for those who experienced that era, and for young digital natives who did not, it is intended to be a product that allows them to enjoy the "emotional" cutting-edge trend of the unique low-tech feel and nostalgia of Heisei pop culture.

There are 5 types in the lineup, each featuring a representative hit song from the Heisei karaoke scene that ranked number 1 in the JOYSOUND annual karaoke ranking from 2004 to 2013. Pressing the button on the main unit plays the chorus of the song, bringing back the excitement of karaoke rooms from that time.

Main Features of the Product

Miniaturization of "Kyoku Navi," which supported the evolution of karaoke

Faithfully reproduces the design of "Kyoku Navi," which dramatically changed the karaoke song selection style since its introduction in 2004. The design is nostalgic for those who remember it and "emotional" for younger generations with its mechanical form.

Includes popular Heisei karaoke songs with voice gimmicks

Pressing the button on the main unit plays the chorus of well-known karaoke hit songs.

Heisei's timeless hit songs are revived with sounds reminiscent of the karaoke sound sources from that time.

Included Songs (5 types total)

The lineup includes the following 5 songs that topped the Heisei JOYSOUND annual karaoke rankings.

-"Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis" (2010)

-"Sakuranbo" (2004)

-"Kiseki" (2008, 2009)

-"Heavy Rotation" (2011, 2012)

-"Mune Mune Shite" (2013)

Includes a screen reminiscent of karaoke from that time

Each product comes with a song selection screen and a replaceable screen that evokes the karaoke experience of that era.

It is also perfect for decorating with Heisei retro-themed goods or for taking photos and sharing them.

Product Overview

Product Name: JOYSOUND "Kyoku Navi" Music Play Mascot ~Heisei Karaoke Ranking~

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: 500 yen (tax included)

Number of Types: 5 total

Distributor: TOYS SPIRITS Co., Ltd.

Supervisor: EXING Inc.

Release Period: Scheduled to be released sequentially from mid-July 2026 in capsule toy machines nationwide.

Sales Locations: Capsule toy vending machines nationwide.

EXING Inc. Comment

Since announcing "JOYSOUND," the industry's first communication karaoke system, in 1992, EXING has delivered the joy of singing and exciting musical experiences to many people. With this product, which we supervised, we combined "Kyoku Navi," which revolutionized the karaoke scene since its introduction in 2004 and has been loved for many years, with representative popular songs from the Heisei era. Our aim is to create a new musical experience that can be enjoyed across generations, evoking the fervor of that time for those who remember it and the Heisei retro "emotion" for younger generations.

Going forward, EXING will continue to create opportunities for people to enjoy music more intimately through new content and products that leverage our music and song assets, extending beyond karaoke rooms.