FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE have unleashed their latest mini album, Cosmic Resonance, a dynamic six-track release that captures the group’s explosive energy and artistic evolution. Dropping on 16 July at midnight local time, the project is a vibrant mix of pop and dance, showcasing the group’s versatility as they dominate music, film, television, and live performances. The focus track, Candy Blaze, isn’t just a standout on the album—it’s also the theme song for the highly anticipated Kamen Rider Gavv: The Invaders from the Candy House, hitting theaters on 25 July. Adding to the excitement, FANTASTICS members Sekai, Natsuki Sawamoto, Keito Kimura, and Sota Nakajima make special appearances in the film, further cementing the group’s presence in this summer’s entertainment landscape.
The album is a treasure trove of hits, blending fresh tracks with fan favorites. Shake it off serves as an insert song in the Kamen Rider Gavv series, while Got Boost?, the show’s electrifying theme, sparked the viral Gavv Gavv Dance craze. FLY WITH YOU sets the stage for the group’s monumental three-day stadium run at Saitama Super Arena, a spectacle built around the themes CRAWLING BUTTERFLY, SILENT BUTTERFLY, and RISING BUTTERFLY. Meanwhile, FUNKTASTIC! brings a burst of retro flair as the theme for FUN! FUN! FANTASTICS SEASON 5, and Unmeinante 運命なんて opens the hit MBS/TBS drama Suspicious Partner. One more brand-new track completes the lineup, tying together FANTASTICS’ biggest moments of 2025 in a seamless sonic journey.
Fans can dive deeper into Cosmic Resonance with two special editions. The LIVE Edition includes 10 tracks from FANTASTIC DISCO 2024, marking the group’s first official live concert footage—a must-have for longtime supporters. The MV Edition offers a brand-new music video alongside behind-the-scenes content, giving an intimate look at the creative process behind the project. Whether through high-energy performances or cinematic visuals, FANTASTICS continue to push boundaries, proving their momentum is unstoppable.
This release also marks the final chapter of their three-part mini-album series, following Temporal Transition in July 2024 and Dimensional Bridge in February 2025. The trilogy has showcased the group’s growth, culminating in Cosmic Resonance as a testament to their artistic ambition. Beyond the music, FANTASTICS are gearing up for their largest solo concert yet—a three-day stadium spectacle at Saitama Super Arena—before embarking on a nationwide arena tour in September.
Since their major debut in December 2018, FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE have carried forward the legacy of EXILE while carving their own path. Their 2024 solo arena tour, INTERSTELLATIC FANTASTIC, spanned 15 performances across 8 cities, and their collaboration with Korean group EPEX further expanded their global footprint. As both individuals and a collective, they continue to break new ground, solidifying their status as a group to watch. With Cosmic Resonance, FANTASTICS prove they’re not just keeping up with the times—they’re shaping them, one electrifying track at a time.
Adreena is a writer from Nagano, Japan, but is now residing in Singapore. She mostly writes music news and reviews, but in her spare time, she likes writing fiction and poems.