Tokyo-based singer-songwriter Maaaki has released her new single, “On My Way.”
Maaaki is the vocalist of VIDA Hollywood, a next-generation production team consisting of four Japanese members, primarily formed by members who met at a music college in Los Angeles, USA. Alongside her activities with the group, she launched her solo project in 2026.
Her new single “On My Way” is a new drama version developed from Maaaki’s existing song “Free From The Rain” and written to complement the story of the short drama “TRAIN.”
Her gentle, emotional, and soulful vocals blend with a sound rooted in alternative R&B, further enhancing the atmosphere of the drama. The song portrays someone who continues moving forward despite carrying memories of the past and the things they have lost. It conveys the strength to keep walking toward a new future while accepting the passage of time that cannot be reversed, along with regrets and uncertainties.
◼︎ Short Drama Information
Theme Song for the Short Drama “TRAIN” — A train bound for the next world.
In the afterlife, a woman embarks on a seven-day journey.
An ambitious production exploring new possibilities for short-form drama!
Cast
Nana Shinnoo / Seri Shirakawa / Taisuke Fujibayashi / Haruka Kurosawa
Available exclusively on the short drama app “BUMP” from 19:00 on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Download the app here:
https://www.bump.studio/
◼︎ Release Information
Artist: Maaaki
Title: On My Way
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Lyrics: Maaaki
Music: Maaaki, U-KIRIN, TSINGTAO
Arranged by: Kiyoshi Ikegami
Piano: Kiyoshi Ikegami
Streaming Platforms
https://bfan.link/Maaaki-on-my-way
Music Video
https://youtu.be/7Ih3QaOyTeA
◼︎ Maaaki (VIDA Hollywood)
Maaaki is a Tokyo-based singer-songwriter. Drawing on soul, R&B, and bedroom pop, she creates music that drifts between dreams and reality through delicate vocals and introspective lyrics. Having spent her teenage years in the United States, she is known for lyrics that move between English and Japanese, along with her husky, relaxed singing voice. She has developed a distinctive style influenced by a wide range of music, including indie R&B, soul music from across Asia, and Japanese city pop. While working as the vocalist of VIDA Hollywood, she launched her solo project in 2026. Incorporating her own sensibilities and the fluctuations of everyday life into her music, she pursues expression unrestricted by genre.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maaaki_official
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maaaki_official
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maaaki_official
About CIRQL
“CIRQL” is an Asia-focused music collective that goes beyond the boundaries of a conventional music label to support cross-border collaborations and next-generation artists. With Tokyo and Bangkok as its hubs, it aims to establish “circular premium IP” across Asia.
The collective is built around three concepts: “Circulate,” “Circle,” and “Quality.” It seeks to create “sophisticated music experiences” that are not consumed as fleeting trends, as well as a new cycle of culture in which artists and fans remain connected over time.
The logo symbolizing the project was designed by creative director YOSHIROTTEN (Y.A.R).
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cirql_official/
X: https://x.com/CIRQL_official
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cirql_official
Styrism Inc.
A music production company engaged in artist management and music production, working with artists who create high-quality music centered on dance music, jazz, and soul and who have earned high acclaim both in Japan and internationally. The company also operates its own labels, including Suppage Records, and develops businesses with an emphasis on its own branding. In addition to planning and producing events primarily for corporate clients, it operates visual production services focused on music videos, social media videos, and live performance videos, aiming to provide comprehensive production services across the music business.
Official HP
https://styrism.com/
Head Office
YK Building 302, 3-3-16 Takaban, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0004
KSR Corp.
A music creative company operating the label bpm tokyo and primarily handling dance music. Focusing on street music such as HIPHOP, R&B, and REGGAE, KSR develops master recording production closely connected to the scene, distribution, artist promotion, and management support. With a view toward not only the domestic market but also the global music market, particularly Asia, KSR is strengthening its relationships with global DSPs, local DSPs in overseas markets, and international master recording production teams, with the aim of creating hit content from Asia for the world.
Official HP
https://ksr-corp.com/
Head Office
Jingumae M-SQUARE, 1-4-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Linkfire
https://bfan.link/Maaaki-on-my-way