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Dialogue
EP by
Ayase
ReleasedMay 27, 2026
Length14:50
LanguageJapanese
Labels
ProducerAyase
Ayase chronology
Mikunoyoasobi
(2021)		 Dialogue
(2026)
Singles from Dialogue
  1. "Urusa"
    Released: May 20, 2026

Dialogue is the third[A] EP by Japanese musician and record producer Ayase. It was released on May 27, 2026, through Echoes and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. A follow-up to Mikunoyoasobi (2021), the EP marked Ayase's first album recorded with his own vocals, departing from previous Vocaloid voicebank Hatsune Miku.

Background

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Ayase released his first two EPs, Ghost City Tokyo (2019) and Mikunoyoasobi (2021), both featured vocals from Vocaloid software voicebank Hatsune Miku.[2][3] Originally published on YouTube, he commercially released his self-cover of two tracks from Ghost City Tokyo, "Yoru Naderu Menō" and "Yūrei Tōkyō" on September 8, 2021, which the former gained popularity on social media,[4] and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.[5] In 2022, Ayase released his first single recorded with his own vocals instead of Vocaloid, "Hōwa", alongside his self-cover of "Cinema", on September 30.[6]

Production and theme

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Dialogue consists of five tracks, entirely written, arranged, produced, and contributed vocals by Ayase.[7] Considered as the "origin and starting point" of his solo career, following Vocaloid and Yoasobi careers,[8] he described the EP as a "collection of songs that sublimate genuine emotions in daily life and musical activities into music," centering on the theme of " 'dialogue' with himself, the various people and things he interacts with, and society," and showing his more personal and raw side.[9]

Release and promotion

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On May 18, 2026, Ayase announced his EP, titled Dialogue, along with its cover artwork and track list.[10] The second track, "Urusa", was available as its lead single two days later, on May 20,[11] and its music video, directed by Takuya Setomitsu, premiered on June 3.[12] The EP was released on May 27 via digital music and streaming platforms.[13] On the same day, to commemorate the release, Ayase launched his new YouTube channel, separated from Yoasobi channel, and uploaded visualizers for the EP's all tracks.[14] Ayase appeared as a guest on FM802's Music Freaks, hosted by Natori, on May 31,[15] and J-Wave's Sparks, hosted by King Gnu's Kazuki Arai, on June 9.[16] He surprisingly appear at Prada × Gentle Monster collaboration event in Tokyo on July 2 to perform "Urusa" live for the first time.[17]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Ayase.

Dialogue track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Planets"3:04
2."Urusa" (うるさ)3:13
3."Bad Therapy"2:43
4."Hibana" (火花)3:18
5."Dialogue"2:30
Total length:14:50

Credits and personnel

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  • Ayase – vocals (all), writing (all), production (all), arrangement (all)
  • Ash – guitar (1, 5)
  • Sota Morimitsu – bass (1, 3, 5)

Charts

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Chart performance for Dialogue
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[18] 4

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Dialogue
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 27, 2026 [19]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Media outlets and Ayase himself regard Dialogue as his first EP,[1] which exclude Vocaloid EPs Ghost City Tokyo and Mikunoyoasobi.

References

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  1. ↑ "Ayaseが初EPをリリース、YouTube新設＆ビジュアライザー公開". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 27 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  2. ↑ Shiba, Tomonori (31 January 2020). "YOASOBI、ボカロ文化と繋がる「物語音楽」の新たな才能の真髄". Cinra (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "YOASOBI、2/14に初の配信ライブ「KEEP OUT THEATER」開催。オフィシャルFC「CLUB 夜遊」は本日プレオープン". Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). 6 January 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Fujimoto (8 November 2021). "YOASOBI Ayase、声の魅力にも脚光 セルフカバー作品から歌唱力を検証". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 22, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "YOASOBI・Ayase、ソロ初のオリジナル曲と「プロセカ」提供曲のセルフカバーを本日配信". Pia (in Japanese). 30 September 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  7. ↑ Sandiford, Kayla (20 May 2026). "YOASOBI's Ayase confirms plans for debut EP, dialogue". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ayase、初のソロEP『dialogue』を配信リリースへ | YOASOBIは8月から北米ツアー開催". E-Talentbank (in Japanese). 18 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Ayase、オールセルフプロデュースEP『dialogue』を5月27日に配信リリース". Cinra (in Japanese). 19 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Ayaseの初EP『dialogue』配信決定、ノンタイアップ&オールセルフプロデュースした5曲入り". Bezzy (in Japanese). 18 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Ayase、初のオールセルフプロデュースEP作品『dialogue』リリース". Rolling Stone Japan (in Japanese). 19 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Ayase、1st EP『dialogue』収録楽曲「うるさ」MVをプレミア公開". CDJournal (in Japanese). 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Ayase、1stEPリリースでSSW本格再始動". Ototoy (in Japanese). 27 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Ayase、オールセルフプロデュースによる1st EP『dialogue』本日配信。YouTubeチャンネル新設＆全曲ビジュアライザー今夜公開も". Barks (in Japanese). 27 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "なとりがDJを務めるFM802『MUSIC FREAKS』にAyase(YOASOBI)ゲスト出演決定". Pia (in Japanese). 31 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "YOASOBI・Ayase、King Gnu・新井和輝ナビゲート『SPARK』にゲスト登場! 同世代トーク、音楽ルーツを深掘り。番組恒例コーナー「偏見選手権」でストイックな素顔を明かす". Entame Rush (in Japanese). 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "YOASOBI・Ayaseシークレットゲストで「うるさ」生披露! PRADA×Gentle Monsterコラボイベ". Edge Line (in Japanese). 3 July 2026. Retrieved 3 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: 2026-06-08" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Ayase、オールセルフプロデュースによる1st EP『dialogue』を本日配信リリース。さらに、YouTubeチャンネルを新設、全曲ビジュアライザーを今夜20時公開!". PR Times (in Japanese). 27 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
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