WEST album drops April 23
- Japanese act WEST said their 12th album 唯一無二 will stream starting April 23, according to social posts. - The group posted streaming links and promotional art for the release across Japanese platforms. - The near‑term streaming date makes the album a watchpoint for Japanese pop charts and international playlist curators. (x.com)
WEST. said its 12th album, *唯一無二*, will hit streaming and download services at 12 a.m. Japan time on April 23. (elov-label.jp) The announcement came from the group’s label, ELOV-Label, on April 22, one day after the act’s official social accounts posted platform links and release art. The label said all 17 tracks from the album will roll out across services starting at midnight. (elov-label.jp) *唯一無二* first arrived as a CD on March 10, 2026, with multiple physical editions and different bonus video programs. The standard track list includes songs such as “これでいいのだ！,” “ウェッサイソウル！,” “愛執,” and “PROUD.” (elov-label.jp) The streaming date lines up with WEST.’s 12th debut anniversary on April 23. Retail and promotional pages for the album have framed the release as the group’s 12th full album in its 12th year since debut. (elov-label.jp) (hmv.co.jp) WEST. is a seven-member Japanese group managed by STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, the company that took over talent management after the former Johnny & Associates business was restructured. STARTO’s official artist pages list WEST. among the company’s current acts. (starto.jp 1) (starto.jp 2) The album campaign has also extended into live promotion. STARTO has already posted dates for “WEST. LIVE TOUR 2026 唯一無二,” tying the record to a broader concert push rather than a one-day digital drop. (starto.jp) The group has been pushing video around the album for weeks, including a television spot and an official music video for lead song “これでいいのだ！”. The YouTube uploads describe the album as a March 10, 2026 release and place the new streaming launch inside the same rollout. (youtube.com 1) (youtube.com 2) The next test is simple: whether a physical-first album can pick up fresh momentum once all 17 songs land on subscription platforms at the start of April 23 in Japan. (elov-label.jp)
