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Contents Introduction [Regular Edition] CD / Paper Jacket ?sTrack Listing?t[CD] 1. ICONIC 2. Spicy Queen 3. Tokimeki About you 4. GIRL?fS TALK 5. Hanabie-chan's Theme Taking the world by storm! Hanabie. from Japan!! The latest EP, showing significant evolution, is born. Hanabie., who constantly pushes their own limits, including performing at the world's largest metal festival "Wacken Open Air 2025" in 2025 and successfully completing a EU & UK headliner tour with 23 shows and approximately 25,000 attendees, has released their latest EP, "HOT TOPIC"! The lead track, M1 "ICONIC," is a song that unleashes the pop sensibility that Hanabie. inherently possesses, while maintaining an addictive chaotic atmosphere from the very beginning. Track 3, "Tokimeki About you," is a challenging song that boldly incorporates mixture elements from around the year 2000, and its lyrics, which could be described as Hanabie's unique take on a "love song," are also noteworthy! Track 5, "Hanabie-chan's Theme," is a playful bonus track that those in the know will appreciate. Tracks 2 and 4, which have already become very popular at live performances since their digital release, also serve as a powerful spice in this work, and despite its compact length of approximately 15 minutes in total, this is a must-listen EP that condenses the band's current position and evolution, making it well worth listening to! Furthermore, the first-press limited edition includes a Blu-ray disc containing footage of their "Butchigiri JAPAN TOUR 2024" Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO) performance held in December 2024. It is a video work that allows you to experience the charm and energy of Hanabie's live performances. Media Reviews and More: Hanabie., who constantly pushes their own limits, including performing at the world's largest metal festival "Wacken Open Air 2025" in 2025 and successfully completing a EU & UK headliner tour that drew approximately 25,000 people across 23 shows, has released their latest EP, "HOT TOPIC"! The lead track, "ICONIC," is a song that unleashes Hanabie.'s inherent pop sensibility while maintaining an addictive chaotic atmosphere from the very beginning. "Tokimeki About you" is a challenging song that boldly incorporates mixture elements from around the year 2000, and the lyrics, which could be called Hanabie.'s version of a "love song," are also noteworthy! "Hanabie-chan's Theme" is a bonus track full of playfulness that will be appreciated by those in the know. Despite its compact length of approximately 15 minutes in total, this EP is a must-listen that condenses the band's current position and evolution, making it well worth listening to! (C)RS
