BAND-MAID Caps Record-Breaking Anime Year with Explosive New EP 'SCOOOOOP'

The year 2025 has solidified Japanese rock sensation BAND-MAID’s significant presence across the global music and anime landscapes. Their notable rise culminated in the release of their highly anticipated new EP, “SCOOOOOP,” which officially became available on October 22, 2025. This eight-track collection serves as a powerful demonstration of their versatility, featuring a dynamic blend of entirely new material and key anime theme songs that defined their year.

“SCOOOOOP” is a powerhouse of collaborations, including several tracks that have resonated deeply with anime fans worldwide. Listeners will find the high-energy opener “Zen,” featured as the theme for the hit anime ZENSHU, alongside the compelling track “Ready to Rock,” the opening for Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty. Further highlighting their contribution to animated storytelling is “What is justice?,” the ending theme for the highly popular series Tougen Anki.

Supplementing these renowned anime affiliations are five additional, brand-new songs that showcase the band’s signature complex arrangements and powerful rock sound, reaffirming their continuous evolution as artists. Visually, the EP is just as striking, boasting cover artwork that depicts a dramatic scene of newspapers scattering from an airship—a symbolic representation of the release’s thematic depth and high-octane energy.

This musical achievement follows an immensely successful period for the band, driven largely by their pivotal role in providing soundtracks for major anime productions. The members have openly expressed their appreciation for 2025, calling it their biggest anime year ever, following the fortunate success starting with ZENSHU and continuing through the collaborations on Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty and Tougen Anki.

Beyond the studio, BAND-MAID’s accompanying nationwide tour has been a spectacular success story, achieving near-universal sold-out status for nearly every show and preparing for a grand finale at the legendary Kawasaki CLUB CITTA. Their unique ability to seamlessly fuse powerful rock anthems with the narrative spirit of anime has captivated a broad, diverse audience, both domestically and internationally. For dedicated fans, pre-orders offered exclusive perks, including special button magnets, clear file folders, and commemorative postcards, adding an extra layer of engagement to this monumental release. BAND-MAID stands today as a crucial cultural bridge, demonstrating the vibrant and growing synergy between the J-rock scene and Japanese pop culture in 2025.