Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new single ‘Against The Kings And Gods’ via Sony Music Japan/Century Media.

The powerful track finds the half-man, half-wolf collective embarking down a darker sonic path as bold metal riffs join dark biting verses among dramatic choruses and breakdowns. ‘Against The Kings And Gods’ sees MAN WITH A MISSION thriving in a heavy uprising, delivering a cinematic epic of apocalyptic beauty.

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Regarding the new single songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny says: “What sparked this song was the desire to create something, both in sound and in lyrics, that we had never really attempted before, either as a band or personally.

In shaping a dark, heavy, and majestic track, I chose mythology as the motif, envisioning the image of a human facing supernatural beings.

Even in the real world, we all experience days of struggling against overwhelming powers and the impermanence of life.

We hope that those who listen to this song can find themselves within its story-like world, and that it awakens a spirit and strength that refuse to yield to anything or anyone.

We hope you enjoy “Against the Kings and Gods.”

The new single comes ahead of a brand new vinyl and CD release titled XV EP Across The Globe out September 19^th.

The new international physical releases follow the digital release of the XV EP in March 2025 which commemorated the 15^th anniversary of MAN WITH A MISSION. Exclusive for Europe and the UK, XV EP Across The Globe will feature a unique tracklist for both the vinyl and CD editions.

The CD will include two bonus tracks which are live recordings of ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ and ‘Vertigo’. The songs were recorded on their latest arena tour in Japan named the PLAY WHAT YOU WANT TOUR which journeyed across their homeland in February.

The XV EP Across The Globe LP will be available on transparent magenta vinyl and features eight tracks pressed to vinyl for the first time as a UK and European exclusive. These include ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ and ‘Vertigo’ as well as the uplifting ‘Circles’ and touching rock ballad ‘whispers of the fake’. On the flip side it includes four songs from the band’s show at Pabellón Oeste del Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City in 2024 on the ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ world tour.

Both formats of XV EP Across The Globe are available to pre-order now here.

MAN WITH A MISSION will be bringing their feral live shows to the UK and Europe this autumn for the HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD tour. The tour starts with three UK shows, kicking off at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 2^nd, they will then play Manchester O2 Ritz (3^rd) and Birmingham XOYO (5^th) before heading off across Europe for 10 dates. Tickets are available to purchase now here.

HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD UK/EU 2025 TOUR DATES

02.10.25 UK London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
03.10.25 UK Manchester @ O2 Ritz
05.10.25 UK Birmingham @ XOYO
08.10.25 Germany Berlin @ Metropol
10.10.25 The Netherlands Eindhoven @ Effenaar
11.10.25 France Paris @ Salle Pleyel
14.10.25 Germany Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
15.10.25 France Lyon @ Le Transbordeur
17.10.25 Germany Cologne @ E-Werk
18.10.25 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle
21.10.25 Czech Republic Prague @ Lucerna Music Bar
23.10.25 Germany Munich @ Backstage Werk
24.10.25 Austria Vienna @ Simm City

MAN WITH A MISSION are:

Tokyo Tanaka – lead vocals
Jean-Ken Johnny – guitars, co-lead vocals, rapping
Kamikaze Boy – bass, backing vocals
DJ Santa Monica – turntables, keyboards, sampling
Spear Rib – drums

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MAN WITH A MISSION announce the international release of “XV EP Across The Globe”, out September 19th via Sony Music Japan/Century Media. This special UK/EU edition celebrates the band’s 15th anniversary and features exclusive content on both CD and vinyl, including previously unreleased live recordings from their 2025 Japan arena tour.

The vinyl will be pressed on transparent magenta and includes live tracks from their 2024 Mexico City show on the Kizuna no Kiseki world tour. A live video of “REACHING FOR THE SKY” from K-Arena Yokohama is also out now.

Pre-order here: https://manwithamission.lnk.to/XV-physicalNe

The half-man, half-wolf collective return to the UK and Europe this October for the HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD headline tour, with shows in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and 10 more cities across Europe.

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced their new XV EP to celebrate their 15^th anniversary in 2025. The EP will be released digitally on March 12^th via Century Media with a physical release to follow later in 2025.

Marking the announcement the half-man, half-wolf collective have released the brand new single ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’. It is a fast-paced alternative rock track with dynamic anthemic energy featuring propulsive riffs, powerful electronics, an uplifting chorus and a frenzied rap which sees MAN WITH A MISSION making a bold statement to kick off their landmark year.

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Following the release of the single MAN WITH A MISSION will start their headline arena tour in Japan this week. Commencing on February 1^st they will tour across the country on the MAN WITH A “15th” MISSION PLAY WHAT U WANT TOUR 2025. The setlist for the 11-date tour will be dictated by the fans who have been invited to choose what the band will play at these shows via a voting system live now here.

Full dates and tickets can be found at https://www.mwamjapan.info/

Consisting of Tokyo Tanaka (vocals), Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar, vocals, rap), Kamikaze Boy (bass), DJ Santa Monica (DJ), Spear Rib (drums), MAN WITH A MISSION are one of the most successful rock bands in Asia today. They regularly sell out arenas across their homeland and have also completed sold-out headline tours of the UK, Europe and US. MAN WITH A MISSION have been a part of major cultural moments in Japan and beyond. Their songs have sound tracked numerous films, TV shows, video games, sporting events, TV commercials and more.

The super wolves from Japan, MAN WITH A MISSION are back! They have announced international headline tour dates for June/July 2024. The MAN WITH A MISSION North America Tour 2024 “Kizuna no Kiseki” Powered by Crunchyroll  will have 4 headlining shows in the US and Mexico in addition to the previously announced shows with US rock band 311.

The North American tour will include headline shows in New York Irving Plaza (6/25), Chicago House of Blues (6/27), Los Angeles Belasco (7/2), Mexico Pabellon Oeste (7/5). After Chicago they will join 311 at the historical Red Rocks Amphitheater (6/29) and Denver Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom (6/30).

Tickets are on sale NOW at  https://www.mwamjapan.info/pages/knk

Regarding the tour MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / vocals / rap) says, “We are really excited for the tour and can’t wait to meet you all in each place.  Hope that everyone out there who was waiting for us comes to have fun!  Thanks to 311, Crunchyroll and all of you!  See you soon!”

NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR DATES

JUNE
25th –New York, Irving Plaza
27th– Chicago, House of Blues

JULY
2nd – Los Angeles, Belasco
5th – Mexico, Pabellon Oeste

About MAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION is one of the most successful rock bands in Asia today. The half-man, half-wolf collective consists of Tokyo Tanaka (vocals), Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar, vocals, rap), Kamikaze Boy (bass), DJ Santa Monica (DJ), and Spear Rib (drums). They regularly sell out arenas across their homeland and have also completed sold-out headline tours of the UK, Europe, and the US. In 2023, they triumphantly embarked on a world tour for the first time in 4 years. Moreover, MAN WITH A MISSION has been a part of major cultural moments in Japan and beyond. Their songs have soundtracked numerous films, TV shows, video games, sporting events, and TV commercials, including the opening theme for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”.

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MAN WITH A MISSION, the Japanese wolves known for their unique blend of rock and pop music, is happy to announce their upcoming North American tour produced by Live Nation.  The band is set to perform in major cities across the USA, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Dallas as well as Toronto in Canada.

MAN WITH A MISSION has gained a huge following both in Japan and abroad, thanks to their high-energy live performances and catchy, genre-defying music.  The band’s signature sound is a mix of rock and pop in English and Japanese with heavy guitar riffs and electronic beats.

Regarding the tour MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / vocals / rap) says, “We are so excited to announce our WOLVES ON PARADE TOUR is coming to the UK, Europe and North America in May & June! It’s been years since we last toured internationally and we’ve missed playing for you all so much! Can’t wait to catch up with you all!”

The tour is set to kick off on May 14, 2023 at August Hall in San Francisco, CA, and will conclude on May 28, 2023 at The Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA.  The band will perform at several other venues in between, including Irving Plaza in New York City and House of Blues in Chicago.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale March 17, 2023 at 10am local time.  Fans can purchase tickets through the band’s official website and through Ticketmaster.com

May 14           San Francisco, CA                  August Hall

May 15           Los Angeles, CA                      The Regent Theater

May 18           Dallas, TX                               Cambridge Room at HOB Dallas

May 19           Houston, TX                           Bronze Peacock at HOB Houston

May 21           Chicago, IL                              House of Blues

May 25           Toronto, ON                           The Axis Club

May 26           New York, NY                         Irving Plaza

May 28           Boston, MA                             Brighton Music Hall

MAN WITH A MISSION’s North American tour is sure to be a must-see event!!  Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible band live!  For more information on the tour and band, visit https://www.mwamjapan.info/