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J-MELO

  • 2005 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~28m / ep
  • 22 seasons
  • 6.7/10

J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television station, Radio Japan, Digital Educational TV and on its Domestic General Channel.

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Latest: Season 22 · 2026

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  1. E1. Virtual Artist Special: HIMEHINA

    Feb 8, 2026 · 28m

    Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a female duo with over 600 million video views: HIMEHINA.

  2. E2. Virtual Artist Special: HOLOSTARS

    Feb 15, 2026 · 28m

    Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, the all-male VTuber group HOLOSTARS.

  3. E3. Anisong Special

    Mar 15, 2026 · 28m

    Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: a special packed with anisong fan favorites. Plus, popular anisong act MYTH & ROID are in the studio to chat and perform.

  4. E4. Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina

    Mar 22, 2026 · 28m

    Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

  5. E5. MAZZEL and Moriguchi Hiroko

    Apr 5, 2026 · 28m

    Great Japanese music this week: rising eight-member dance-vocal group MAZZEL; and Moriguchi Hiroko, who debuted with the MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM theme and has celebrated her 40th anniversary.

  6. E6. NOA and DEZOLVE

    Apr 12, 2026 · 28m

    Great Japanese music this week: NOA, an up-and-coming singer, dancer, and actor who trained in South Korea before debuting in Japan; and DEZOLVE, a young fusion band with dazzling virtuoso chops.