New Beginning [Power Minagi Reon Ban]

The follow-up edition released on July 22, 2026 ranked No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Enka/Kayo Single Ranking and No. 6 on the overall Oricon Weekly Single Ranking! (both dated August 3, 2026). Carrying the excitement of his sold-out concert tour into this release... this is the culmination of "singer Niihama Leon" in 2026!!! "New Beginning," his passionate 1st EP that further polishes his expressiveness, is now released as a Special Edition including three much-talked-about tie-up songs! In addition to appearances on major music programs, Niihama Leon has also gained strong support through information programs and events across Japan, with both his recognition and popularity continuing to rise. In 2025, he appeared on NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the second consecutive year and also received the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards, strongly highlighting his breakthrough. Now, Niihama Leon releases the Special Edition of his 1st EP "New Beginning" as a work that brings together the highlights of his 2026 activities. This release includes three tie-up songs: "LOVE Shinai?," written by Kocchi no Kento; "Iiwake Niner," broadcast on NHK "Minna no Uta" in February and March; and "Ai no FIRE," the new opening theme for the TV anime "Detective Conan," which drew major attention from its first broadcast. "Ai no FIRE" takes the rockiest approach in Niihama Leon's history, showcasing a new level of expression through the song. It has received a major response, including reaching No. 1 on YouTube's rising content "Hype" ranking within five days of its release, and has also drawn more comments than ever from fans saying they want to sing it at karaoke. Each edition also includes original songs recorded for BS-TBS "Sound Inn S," scheduled to air from 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The program brings together first-class vocalists, sound makers (arrangers), and musicians under the concept of "high-quality sounds that transcend time and can only be heard here," delivering music that resonates across generations and genres. The songs "LOVE Shinai?" and "Subete Ageyo" have been given new appeal by a team of superb arrangers, and the release also includes "Blue Sky Blue," a famous song by Hideki Saijo, whom Niihama Leon deeply respects. With a satisfying lineup that allows listeners to fully enjoy the voice and expressiveness of "singer Niihama Leon," this unprecedented package lets fans hear the recordings ahead of the broadcast. Now that he has completed a concert tour across nine cities in Japan with all performances sold out, please look forward to this fulfilling work packed with Niihama Leon's appeal and future possibilities. The coupling track for the Power Minagireon Edition is "Subete Ageyo (Sound Inn S ver.)."

2026年7月22日リリースの追撃盤がオリコン週間演歌・歌謡シングルランキング1位オリコン週間シングルランキング総合6位を記録! (ともに2026/8/3付) コンサートツアー全公演SOLD OUTの熱狂をそのままに・・・"歌手・新浜レオン" 2026年の集大成!!! 表現力に磨きをかけた渾身の一作1st EP「New Beginning」、話題のタイアップソング3曲を収録したSpecial Edition盤リリース! 大型音楽番組への出演に加え、情報番組や全国各地のイベントでも高い支持を集め、認知度・好感度ともに上昇を続けている新浜レオン。2025年は2年連続となる『NHK紅白歌合戦』出場、さらに『日本レコード大賞』優秀作品賞を受賞し、その飛躍を強く印象づけた。そんな新浜レオンが、2026年を彩る集大成の一作として1st EP「New Beginning」のSpecial Edition盤をリリースする。今作にはタイアップソング3曲・・・こっちのけんと書き下ろしによる「LOVE しない?」、NHK『みんなのうた』2-3月放送曲「言い訳ナイナー」、TVアニメ『名探偵コナン』新オープニングテーマとして初オンエア時から大きな話題を呼んでいる「愛のFIRE」・・・を収録。「愛のFIRE」は、新浜レオン史上最もロックなアプローチで、新境地といえる表現力を楽曲で披露。YouTubeコンテンツ急上昇チャートの「ハイプ」ランキングでは、公開5日で1位を記録するなど大きな反響を集めており、さらに、これまで以上に"カラオケで歌いたい!"という声が寄せられている注目の1曲。また、各形態には2026年9月20日 (日)よる6時から放送のBS-TBS「Sound Inn S」(「時を超えた、ここでしか聴くことのできない上質なサウンド」のコンセプトのもと、一流のヴォーカリスト・サウンドメーカー (アレンジャー)・ミュージシャンが一堂に会し、世代やジャンルを超えて心に響く音楽を届ける音楽番組)にて収録した、豪華アレンジャー陣の手により新たな魅力を吹き込まれたオリジナル楽曲「LOVE しない?」「全てあげよう」、新浜レオンがリスペクトしてやまない西城秀樹の名曲「ブルースカイ ブルー」も収録。"歌手・新浜レオン"の歌声、表現力を深く堪能できる充実のラインナップとなっており、放送に先駆けて音源が聴けるという、今までにないパッケージとなっている。全国9都市を巡るコンサートツアーを全公演SOLD OUTで完走した今だからこそ届けられる、新浜レオンの魅力と未来への可能性が詰まった充実作にぜひ注目してほしい。パワーみなぎレオン盤のカップリングは「全てあげよう (Sound Inn S ver.)」を収録。