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E-Side 4

E-Side 4 is the fourth English-language EP (eighth overall) by Japanese duo Yoasobi. It was released on April 24, 2026, through Echoes and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Like the previous E-Side EP series, the nine-track EP contains the duo's songs recorded in English. Six singles preceded the EP: the English versions of "On the Stage", "Monotone", "Undead", "Players", "Watch Me!", and "New Me".

E-Side 4
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EP by
Yoasobi
ReleasedApril 24, 2026 (2026-04-24)
Length32:28
LanguageEnglish
Label
ProducerAyase
Yoasobi chronology
E-Side 3
(2024)		 E-Side 4
(2026)		 The Book For,
(2026)
Singles from E-Side 4
  1. "On the Stage"
    Released: August 11, 2024
  2. "Monotone (English version)"
    Released: October 2, 2024
  3. "Undead (English version)"
    Released: February 28, 2025
  4. "Players (English version)"
    Released: May 23, 2025
  5. "Watch Me! (English version)"
    Released: May 30, 2025
  6. "New Me (English version)"
    Released: July 11, 2025

Background and release

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Japanese duo Yoasobi has issued three English-language EPs since 2021: E-Side, E-Side 2, and E-Side 3.[1] Following the release of E-Side 3, the duo continued releasing six other English versions of their songs from August 2024 to July 2025—"On the Stage", an NHK's coverage of 2024 sports event broadcastings;[2] "Monotone", a theme for the Japanese animated film Fureru (2024);[3] "Undead", a theme for the original net animation Monogatari: Off & Monster Season (2024);[4] "Players", using for commemorating the 30th anniversary of the first PlayStation release;[5] "Watch Me!", the first opening theme for the anime series Witch Watch (2025);[6] and "New Me", a jingle for Recruit's Mada, Koko ni Nai, Deai, Koko ni Nai, Ongaku project commercial, "Wakaranai mama, Sore de mo".[7]

In early 2026, Yoasobi was confirmed to participate in two North American major music festivals—Osheaga Festival, held in Montreal, Canada on July 31;[8] and Lollapalooza, held in Chicago, the United States on August 2.[9] On April 13, the duo launched their official store for US customers.[10] The next two days, the duo announced their fourth English-language EP, titled E-Side 4, alongside its cover artwork and track list, set to be released the next week, on April 24,[11] as well as their concert tour in North America, titled Never Ending Stories Tour, in August.[12] Music videos for the English versions of "Adrena", "Baby", and "Heart Beat" premiered between April 24 and 26.[13]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Ayase, and translated into English by Konnie Aoki. Track 4 was additionally translated by BFNK.

E-Side 4 track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Adrena"3:07
2."Undead"3:02
3."Watch Me!"3:05
4."Baby"3:52
5."New Me"3:23
6."Monotone"3:30
7."On the Stage"3:28
8."Players"3:21
9."Heart Beat"5:34
Total length:32:28

Notes

  • All tracks are noted as "English version".

Charts

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Chart performance for E-Side 4
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[14] 7
Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[15] 9

Release history

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Release dates and formats for E-Side 4
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 24, 2026 [16]

References

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  1. ↑ "YOASOBI、英語版第3弾EP配信リリース決定&クロスフェード動画公開 コーチェラにて単独ステージ実施も". CDJournal (in Japanese). April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ "YOASOBI、最新曲「舞台に立って」英語版楽曲「On the Stage」8/11配信リリース決定。ジャケ写公開". Skream! (in Japanese). August 9, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ "YOASOBI オリジナル長編アニメーション映画『ふれる。』主題歌「モノトーン」が、YOASOBI結成5周年記念日となる10/1(火)に、英語版「Monotone」が10/2(水)に2日連続配信リリース決定! さらにJK写が公開!". Entameclip (in Japanese). September 24, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ "YOASOBI「UNDEAD」がストリーミング1億回再生突破! 英語版配信リリース決定". The First Times (in Japanese). February 19, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ "YOASOBI MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Grand Ceremonyにてパフォーマンスを行った、「PLAYERS」英語版を本日配信リリース&22時にMV公開決定!". PR Times (in Japanese). May 23, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ "YOASOBI、テレビアニメ「ウィッチウォッチ」OPテーマを配信リリース". Music Natalie (in Japanese). May 11, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "YOASOBI、「New me」英語バージョンが7・11リリース 同日にMVもプレミア公開". Oricon (in Japanese). July 4, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ Sharpe, Josh (February 24, 2026). "YOASOBI To Make Canadian Performance Debut at OSHEAGA Festival". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ Iikura-Gross, Ken (March 19, 2026). "Ado, Yoasobi Perform at Lollapalooza 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ Iahn, Buddy (April 15, 2026). "Yoasobi confirms 2026 North American tour". The Music Universe. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ "YOASOBI、自身最大規模となる北米ツアーを8月より開催+英語版EP『E-SIDE 4』配信決定". Barks (in Japanese). April 15, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  12. ↑ "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 April 16, 2026.
  13. ↑ "YOASOBI、自身4作目となる英語版EP『E-SIDE 4』リリース 3夜連続で英語版MVプレミア公開も". Real Sound (in Japanese). April 24, 2026. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: 2026-05-04" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Billboard Japan Download Albums – April 29, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  16. ↑ "自身4作目の英語版EP『E-SIDE 4』を本日配信リリース! さらに、本日22時より3夜連続で英語版Music VideoをYouTubeプレミア公開決定!". Yoasobi Official Website (in Japanese). April 24, 2026. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
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