FANTASTICS releases 'SUNFLOWER' teaser

FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE used a staggered rollout for “SUNFLOWER,” with the group’s official channels pointing fans to multiple dates rather than a same-day drop. Avex announced on April 30 that the physical single will be released on June 17, 2026, and described the title track as the theme song for FANTASTICS LIVE TOUR 2026 “SUNFLOWER.” (avexnet.jp) The teaser campaign appears to be layered across platforms. Search results surfaced an official TikTok post for “FANTASTICS’ new single ‘SUNFLOWER’ MV Release” saying the full music video is set for June 17, 2026, and that a solo teaser featuring LEIYA would be unveiled on May 22 at 21:00. That lines up with the broader release window already published by Avex, though the exact X post referenced in the prompt was not directly retrievable in search results here. (tiktok.com) What is verified from primary promotional material is that “SUNFLOWER” is not a standalone drop detached from touring. LDH’s live schedule lists FANTASTICS LIVE TOUR 2026 “SUNFLOWER” beginning on May 23 at Aichi Sky Expo and running through October 11 at Sundome Fukui. The tour page also lists 12 shows across Aichi, Hiroshima, Osaka, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Fukui. (ldh-liveschedule.jp) That timing matters because the teaser lands just before the first concert date. The May 22 teaser date shown in the surfaced promotional material comes one day before the May 23 tour opener in Aichi, putting the song’s visual rollout directly alongside the start of the arena run. (tiktok.com) The June 17 release is also a commercial package, not only a digital single. Avex said the single will be sold in four formats: two “LIVE” editions priced at 9,000 yen, an “MV” edition priced at 2,500 yen, and a CD-only edition priced at 1,700 yen. The MV edition includes the “SUNFLOWER” music video and a making-of film, while the live editions include footage from FANTASTICS LIVE TOUR 2025 “BUTTERFLY EFFECT.” (avexnet.jp) The tour itself is priced as a large-scale arena outing. LDH lists reserved seats at 12,100 yen, premium tickets at 18,150 yen, and premium tickets with original goods at 24,200 yen. (ldh-liveschedule.jp) One note on the date in the Avex announcement: the page says “June 17 (Thu.)” in one line and “June 17 (Wed.)” in the detailed product section. June 17, 2026 falls on a Wednesday, so the weekday in the detailed section matches the calendar date. (avexnet.jp) The next concrete milestones are May 22 for the teaser rollout cited in the surfaced promotional post, May 23 for the tour’s opening show at Aichi Sky Expo, and June 17 for the single’s release in four formats. (tiktok.com)