Denkyosha sponsors cassette tape festival “CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025.” Cinema Staff releases their first cassette release, recorded on Maxell-branded tape, on October 15th.
Denkyo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: October 6, 2025 To Members of the Press Denkyosha sponsors the cassette tape festival “CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025.” Cinema Staff releases their first cassette work, recorded on Maxell-branded tape, on October 15th. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of cassette tapes in Japan, passing on the culture to the next generation with an exhibit at events in Shinjuku and Shibuya.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-bd82c4ebd16c893ef59b362cf53dc2a8-2160×2700.jpg cinema staff Denkyosha Inc. (Headquarters: Naniwa-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Shunji Yamashita; hereinafter, “Denkyosha”) will be sponsoring “CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025” (October 13th-19th), a cassette tape festival celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. As part of this initiative, Denkyosha will release a Maxell-branded cassette tape featuring the latest album by the popular band “cinema staff.” We will also be exhibiting at two “CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025” related events being held in Tokyo. Cassette tapes offer more than just listening to music. The gesture of inserting the tape into the player, flipping it from side A to side B, the brief moment before the music starts playing—each of these elements contributes to the uniquely analog experience. Maxell-brand cassette tapes will celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2026. As a company dealing in this historic product(※), Denkyosha will work with users who cherish the unique charm and moments of cassette tapes to ensure cassette culture is passed on to the next generation through Maxell-brand products. *Denkyosha has been manufacturing and selling Maxell-brand consumer products under license from Maxell, Ltd. since April 2023. ■Sponsorship details 1. cinema staff’s latest album “PLASTIC” Cooperating in the release of the cassette version of “Youth” (on sale October 15th) 2. Exhibiting at two events during Cassette Week (October 13th and 16th) 3. Exhibiting Maxell-branded cassette tape-related products at two event venues ■Sponsoring the cassette tape festival “CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025” “CASSETTE WEEK” is an international event that simultaneously promotes the value of cassette tapes around the world. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event in Japan, and numerous cassette releases from artists both in Japan and abroad will be released at participating record stores, supporting stores, and event venues. (Holding: October 13th (Monday/holiday) to 19th (Sunday)) Event Official Website Denkyosha has been the exclusive domestic distributor of Maxell brand consumer products since April 2023. Having inherited the cassette tape sales business for over half a century, we are sponsoring Cassette Week in Japan, celebrating its 10th
anniversary, in order to contribute to the further development of cassette culture. ■Supported the release of the cassette version of cinema staff’s latest album, “PLASTIC YOUTH” (released October 15th)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-20aa7a515cf2ac681c029520f8e0a37e-670×404.jpg cinema staff Cinema staff’s eighth full-length album, “PLASTIC YOUTH,” released in July 2025, will be released on a Maxell-branded cassette tape as an entry for “CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025.” This is cinema staff’s first cassette release. “Being able to hold in your hands the music of your favorite artist on a physical cassette tape and add it to your own collection” — the band’s first cassette release was made possible by the desire to share this special experience with a new generation. In pursuit of the high-quality sound befitting the music, the tape used for the recording was the same as the Maxell brand music cassette tape “UD-60A,” which was sold in limited quantities in May 2025. Along with the warm sound unique to cassette tape, you can experience the joy of holding the work in your hands and the special connection between your favorite artist and the Maxell brand. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-f0899b3a07bdaf22a7120d872c5ef697-889×1392.jpg cinema staff “PLASTIC YOUTH” Cassette Tape Version cinema staff “PLASTIC YOUTH” cassette tape version Release date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Product number: CNM-014 Price: ¥2,750 (tax included) Produced by: Side-B Creations Inc. : THISTIME RECORDS [Side A] 01 STONE COLD 02 Plexi High 03 Hammer 04 Searchlight/Torchlight 05 FLOATING SUN [Side B] 06 Outsider Blues 07 Birthday’s Eve 08 Blank 09 Crossroads (Album ver.) 10 BRIGHTER feat. Aquarium ■Exhibiting at two events during Cassette Week 1. CASSETTE WEEK MARKET 2025
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Organizer’s News Release On this day, marking the first day of Cassette Week, approximately 20 record shops and stores will gather. Cassette tapes and vintage boomboxes will be on sale, and visitors will be able to participate in cassette DJ and dubbing experiences. It’s a valuable day to meet people with similar interests and experience the charm of cassette tapes. Denkyosha will have a booth where visitors can see and try out Maxell-brand cassette players and other products. 2. CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-92e6a9a849d83017531a7af512dad583-1350×1350.jpg CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE Date and time: October 16th (Thursday) Doors open 18:00 / Performance starts 19:00 Venue: Shibuya WWW Admission fee: Advance ¥4,000 1DRINK Cast: cinema staff／w.o.d. Organizer: Side-B Creations Inc./CASSETTE EXPRESS Sponsor: Denkyosha Co., Ltd. Organizer’s News
Release CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN This special live concert will be held as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the band’s founding. Performers include alternative rock band Cinema Staff, who released their latest album, “PLASTIC YOUTH,” in July and are currently on a nationwide tour. The band will perform with the band Cinema Staff, who will perform from August to September. This is a two-man live performance by two popular bands, W.O.D., a neo-grunge band that completed a successful solo tour of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka in March and has released numerous cassette albums in the past. Denkyosha will be exhibiting Maxell brand products at the venue, making it a special night where you can experience the excitement of a live performance and the charm of cassette tapes at the same time. ■Comment from Toshiharu Yamashita, President and CEO of Denkyosha
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-9516c0009d0b15534ee089abaf63f45c-2160×2700.jpg Denkyosha Co., Ltd. President and CEO, Toshiharu Yamashita Since April 2023, Denkyosha has been handling Maxell brand consumer products as the exclusive domestic distributor. From batteries to cassette tapes, Maxell brand products have supported the lives of many people for over half a century. Among them, cassette tapes in particular hold a special place, deeply connected to music culture. Our sponsorship of CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025 and collaboration with cinema staff goes beyond mere product sales and stems from our desire to pass on cassette culture itself to the next generation. Cassette tapes offer a special value not found in digital music: you load the tape, flip it over from side A to side B, and listen to the entire album. We believe it is our mission to support a culture that cherishes this uniquely analog music experience and convey the appeal of cassette tapes to as many people as possible through Maxell’s historic products. ■ Cinema staff talk about the appeal of cassette tapes and live performances
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-bae3d89834f9770f040bd4d99ac1d66d-3030×2162.jpg cinema staff Sohei Mishima We spoke with Iida and Mishima from cinema staff about the release of the band’s first cassette album, “PLASTIC YOUTH,” and their appearance at the CASSETTE WEEK JAPAN 2025 10th Anniversary Live. –About releasing your work on cassette tape Mizuki Iida (vocals/guitar): We want people to be able to experience our music as a physical object. With subscription services, you often listen to one song at a time, but with cassette tapes, you can decide, “I’m going to listen to this,” and listen to the whole album from start to finish. We carefully consider the track order and the time between songs when we create our albums, so we’re happy that people can experience that for themselves. –To all fans attending the live show on October 16th Souhei Mishima (Bass): Releasing physical music, whether it’s a CD or cassette tape, is something special these days. Cassette tapes are even more special if you don’t own the playback media. I think people who still buy them are truly supporting us. We’re putting all our effort into creating our music, but we guarantee an even better experience at our live shows. I hope you enjoy both our cassette tapes and our live shows. ■ Maxell brand cassette tape related products will be exhibited at the event venue ・Cassette Tape “UD-60A” (May 2025) (Limited quantity available) This recording cassette tape pays homage to the design of the UD series, beloved by many in the 1970s and 1980s. The design is sure to appeal to both those familiar with the UD series from back then and those seeing it for the first time.
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Cassette Tape “UR” Product Information Maxell, Ltd. | Individual Customers
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-f8ca897ba115ea63347642cb49841f78-2067×1163.jpg Cassette tape “UR” *Image shows “UR-60N” ・Bluetooth(R)-compatible portable cassette player “MXCP-P100” The first portable cassette player under the Maxell brand. The flywheel, which stabilizes tape travel, is made of brass, reducing rotational irregularities and achieving high sound quality. Bluetooth(R) compatibility lets you listen to music with both wired and wireless headphones, providing up to 9 hours of continuous playback. It’s rechargeable with USB Type-C(R) and weighs approximately 210g, eliminating the need for battery replacement. Comes with a meter and clip for easy portability. MXCP-P100 Product Information Maxell, Ltd. | Individual Customers
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・Bluetooth(R)-enabled portable cassette player with speaker
“MXCP-P100S” This model features a built-in speaker, inheriting the features of the “MXCP-P100,” which was released in May 2025 and received a favorable response. Playing on a speaker lets you share the unique warm sound of cassette tapes with friends and family. In addition to stable tape travel and high-quality sound reproduction thanks to the brass flywheel, Bluetooth(R) compatibility allows for compatibility with both wired and wireless headphones. Enjoy a variety of ways to enjoy music. MXCP-P100S Product
Information Maxell Co., Ltd.｜Individual customers
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127112/48/127112-48-88602a0448cb7abd62da4cb8036acd58-3436×640.png Denkyosha Co., Ltd. ■About Denkosha Co., Ltd. Denkosha sells products related to consumers’ daily lives, such as home appliances and miscellaneous goods. Through the products we offer, we aim to help consumers rediscover the joy of life and live a richer and more comfortable life. [Company Profile] Denkosha Co., Ltd. DG Head Office Building, 2-1-3 Nihonbashi Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Representative Director and President Shunji Yamashita Corporate Site:
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