The Book For,

The Book For,
Standard cover
EP by
Yoasobi
ReleasedJune 26, 2026
LanguageJapanese
Label
ProducerAyase
Yoasobi chronology
E-Side 4
(2026) 		The Book For,
(2026)
Singles from The Book For,
  1. "Biri-Biri"
    Released: November 18, 2023
  2. "Heart Beat"
    Released: December 26, 2023
  3. "Undead"
    Released: July 1, 2024
  4. "Butai ni Tatte"
    Released: July 26, 2024
  5. "Monotone"
    Released: October 1, 2024
  6. "New Me"
    Released: November 11, 2024
  7. "Players"
    Released: March 21, 2025
  8. "Watch Me!"
    Released: May 18, 2025
  9. "Gekijō"
    Released: October 2, 2025
  10. "Adrena"
    Released: January 4, 2026
  11. "Baby"
    Released: January 11, 2026
  12. "Orion"
    Released: June 26, 2026

The Book For, is the upcoming fourth Japanese-language EP (ninth overall) by Japanese duo Yoasobi. It is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026, through Echoes and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The EP is the follow-up to the duo's third EP The Book 3 (2023), and serves as the fourth and final installment of The Book series.

Background

Yoasobi released their first three EPs with the concept of "reading CD" and a binder package—The Book,[1] The Book 2 (both 2021),[2] and The Book 3 (2023).[3] Between November 2023 and January 2026, the duo released a series of singles, including Billboard Japan Hot 100 top-20 "Biri-Biri", commemorating the first anniversary of the role-playing video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022);[4] "Undead" a theme for the original net animation Monogatari: Off & Monster Season (2024);[5] "Butai ni Tatte" a theme for NHK's coverage of sports event broadcastings in 2024;[6] and "Watch Me!", the first opening theme for the anime series Witch Watch (2025).[7]

Release and promotion

On May 13, 2026, the video game Overwatch hinted at a collaboration with Yoasobi via a screenshot of a text conversation between them.[8] The next two days, the duo announced their fourth Japanese-language EP, titled The Book For, set to be released on June 26, 2026.[9] The EP is the fourth and final installment of The Book series, combining "four" and "for" to express their desire to reach "everyone who receives this work." Its comma at the end represents the "continuing story of Yoasobi".[10] Its pre-order available on the same day in formats of CD with a binder package and two overseas-exclusive vinyls: "Overwatch" edition, featuring Genji, Hanzo, and Kiriko;[11] and "Yoasobi Art" edition, illustrated by Nina Ai.[12]

The duo revealed the track list for The Book For, on June 5, consisting of 12 tracks of singles released since November 2023, and including the Overwatch collaborative track, titled "Orion",[13] which had been confirmed before.[14] To promote the EP, Yoasobi will appear at the Platinum Live segment of a two-hour special CDTV Live! Live! on June 29 to perform four songs from the EP—"Orion", "Undead", "Players", and "Gekijō"—as well as "Idol", "Shukufuku", and "Yūsha".[15] The duo is set to embark on their North America tour, Never Ending Stories,[16] including the shows at Osheaga Festival[17] and Lollapalooza;[18] as well as their dome tour in Japan and stadium tour throughout Asia.[19] It will commence at Kyocera Dome, Osaka in October 2026 and conclude in 2027.[20]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ayase.

The Book For, track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Orion" (オリオン) 
2."Adrena" (アドレナ)3:05
3."Undead"3:02
4."Players"3:21
5."Monotone" (モノトーン)3:30
6."Baby"3:50
7."Watch Me!"3:06
8."Biri-Biri"3:07
9."New Me"3:26
10."Heart Beat"5:35
11."Butai ni Tatte" (舞台に立って)3:27
12."Gekijō" (劇上)3:18

Release history

Release dates and formats for The Book For,
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various June 26, 2026
Digital
[21]
Japan CD Limited
Various LP
  • Overwatch
  • Yoasobi Art

References

  1. ^ "YOASOBI、自身初のCDとなる1st EP『THE BOOK』を来年1/6発売". Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). October 1, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  2. ^ "YOASOBI、12月に新作EP『THE BOOK 2』リリース＆日本武道館ライブ開催". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). October 1, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  3. ^ "YOASOBI、TVアニメ『葬送のフリーレン』OPテーマ「勇者」を担当! 3rd EP『THE BOOK 3』の発売も決定". The First Times (in Japanese). September 1, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  4. ^ "YOASOBIが作曲した「ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット」のインスパイアソング「Biri-Biri」, 11月18日に配信開始". 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). November 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  5. ^ "YOASOBI、アニメ『〈物語〉シリーズ オフ&モンスターシーズン』主題歌「UNDEAD」7月1日配信". Bezzy (in Japanese). June 29, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  6. ^ "YOASOBI、NHKスポーツテーマ2024の新曲「舞台に立って」7/26配信リリース決定&ジャケ写公開" (in Japanese). July 22, 2024. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  7. ^ "【急上昇ワード】YOASOBI、 TVアニメ『ウィッチウォッチ』OPとして書き下ろした新曲「Watch me!」リリース". Ototoy (in Japanese). May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  8. ^ "『オーバーウォッチ』がYOASOBIとの意外すぎるコラボを匂わせ? 実現すれば音楽ユニットとのコラボは2回目". Game Spark (in Japanese). May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  9. ^ "YOASOBIが新作EP「THE BOOK for,」リリース、「THE BOOK」シリーズを締めくくる". Music Natalie (in Japanese). May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  10. ^ "YOASOBI、"THE BOOK"シリーズを締めくくるEP『THE BOOK for,』配信&CDリリース決定". Barks (in Japanese). May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  11. ^ Tatsuta, Yūki (June 2, 2026). "YOASOBIが明かす、『オーバーウォッチ』に寄せた楽曲「オリオン」へ込められた世界観 新シーズン発表会レポ". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  12. ^ "YOASOBI、"THE BOOK"シリーズ締めくくる4th EP『THE BOOK for,』配信&CDリリース決定。ゲーム"Overwatch"コラボ・ジャケット含むアナログ盤2種を海外限定リリース". Skream!. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  13. ^ "YOASOBI新作EP『THE BOOK for,』収録曲&店舗別購入者特典の絵柄公開! 初の北米ツアーのキービジュアルも解禁". The First Times (in Japanese). June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  14. ^ "『オーバーウォッチ』と「YOASOBI」のコラボ詳細が発表。"ハナムラ"を思わせる限定アナログ盤が海外向けに登場". Denfaminicogamer (in Japanese). May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  15. ^ "6月29日放送「CDTV」出演アーティストはYOASOBI・SixTONES・=LOVE・IVE 楽曲も発表". Modelpress (in Japanese). June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  16. ^ "YOASOBI 自身最大規模の北米ツアー「YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 "NEVER ENDING STORIES"」を8月より開催決定!". Entame Rush (in Japanese). April 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  17. ^ Sharpe, Josh (February 24, 2026). "YOASOBI To Make Canadian Performance Debut at OSHEAGA Festival". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  18. ^ Iikura-Gross, Ken (March 19, 2026). "Ado, Yoasobi Perform at Lollapalooza 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  19. ^ "YOASOBI、日本人初の"アジア10大ドーム&スタジアムツアー"開催決定". Oricon. December 1, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  20. ^ "全ての「イケメンパラダイス」はここから始まった! 「花君」のまっすぐで不器用な恋心を描いたOP曲 YOASOBI 「アドレナ」配信決定!". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  21. ^ "4th EP『THE BOOK for,』配信&CDリリース決定! 結成時より続いてきた"THE BOOK"シリーズ締めくくりとなる本作を数量限定 完全生産限定盤にてCDリリース! さらに、世界的人気を誇るゲーム『Overwatch』とのコラボレーションジャケットを含むアナログ盤2種を海外限定リリース！!". Yoasobi Official Website (in Japanese). May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
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