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Release Date: 2026/04/15

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NEXT INNOVATION announces the release of "KARATACHI" the new single by The Deity, who leads the independent label 187RECORDS, on April 15, 2026.
This track marks The Deity's "full comeback," created approximately ten months after undergoing major surgery that removed half of his right lung.
The title "KARATACHI" is inspired by a plant that blooms beautifully, bears sharp thorns, and eventually produces fruit-symbolizing the full spectrum of human emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure. It reflects the process of growth through pain and adversity, ultimately leading to fruition.
The song is built around the theme of life's transitions, blending traditional Japanese elements with modern sound design to create a unique sonic world. Grand, powerful vocals intertwine with a narrative-like flow, delivering a signature expression that defines The Deity.
The music video will premiere on April 16, 2026 on the official YouTube channel "The Deity."
Filmed in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, under official permission from the local tourism authorities, the production took place at Sainokawara Park, which was privately reserved for the shoot. Featuring cinematography by Yasuyuki Emori, the video captures a surreal visual landscape where snow and rising onsen steam blend with light, creating a world where reality and illusion intersect.
This work embodies The Deity's self-defined concept: "Alternative Expressionist."
[KARATACHI]
Lyrics: The Deity
Composer: Tomoya Saito
Engineer: Katsumi Suyama

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  • The Deity

    The Deity is an "Alternative Expressionist" who transcends genre and conventional values, transforming music, visuals, words, and his very way of life into a form of expression. His journey officially began in September 2024, following an encounter with music producer Shinichiro Murayama. Everyday life, society, human conflict, love, life and death. Everything he has seen, felt, and experienced is confronted head-on and transformed into his work, with each release revealing a different genre, sound, and world. Every track released by The Deity has surpassed 1.5 million streams, while his audience continues to expand both in Japan and internationally, driven largely by YouTube. His work has resonated not only across Japan, but with listeners around the world. In 2025, The Deity temporarily stepped away from his activities while undergoing medical treatment, before making his return in April 2026. In July of the same year, he performed at MasterPeace 2026 in Okinawa, Japan, followed by ANIME MATSURI 2026 in Houston, USA, expanding his stage of expression from Japan to the world. What The Deity pursues is neither a specific genre nor a predetermined style. Rock, hip-hop, electronic, and beyond. He crosses those boundaries, choosing the sounds, words, and visuals each work demands, and bringing them together as one complete expression. "In an age overwhelmed by countless choices, keep moving forward with your own voice." The Deity does not simply create music to be heard. He expresses the emotions, ideas, and way of life that exist behind it. Transcending even the boundaries of music itself, The Deity continues to pursue expression without compromise. He is an "Alternative Expressionist."

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