Japan’s rising vocal group WOLF HOWL HARMONY from EXILE TRIBE unveils their latest single, “Marmalade,” a track that captures the sweet and bitter emotions of love, heartbreak, and loss. Blending emotional honesty with their signature depth and harmony, the song also serves as the ending theme for the new historical action drama Masked NINJA Akakage—showcasing the group’s expanding creative range and cinematic sound.
Just as marmalade balances sweetness with a hint of bitterness, the song reflects the duality of life—its joys and pains, beginnings and goodbyes. It poetically expresses the experience of carrying heartbreak while continuing to move forward, with lyrics that evoke how carefully built days and shared memories mature into something real and lasting.
Serving as the ending theme for the new TV Asahi and Toei drama Masked NINJA Akakage, “Marmalade” deepens the series’ emotional core. Set in Japan’s Warring States era and blending historical romance with intense monster battles, the drama finds a fitting complement in the song’s bittersweet tone, which mirrors the characters’ struggles between duty, loss, and love. Starring Taiki Sato (FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE) as the legendary ninja supporting Oda Nobunaga, the series captures the same balance of strength and vulnerability that “Marmalade” embodies.
Following their upbeat and humor-filled single “Bossa Bosa,” which turned lazy mornings into moments of vibrant fun, “Marmalade” offers a striking contrast—a more introspective and mature side of WOLF HOWL HARMONY. It highlights their evolution not just as performers, but as storytellers capable of expressing a full spectrum of human emotion.
Accompanied by a cinematic music video, the release showcases overcoming sadness and fragility, embracing positivity and standing strong as they express hope for the future—bringing the song’s theme to life and blending bittersweet nostalgia with quiet strength.
RYOJI’s comment: When I first heard the lyrics and melody of the new song, the way the chorus combines the rhymes of ‘Marmalade’ and ‘Order Made’ felt so stylish. It’s a phrase that perfectly matches the season, and the sound gives a sense of comfort. Compared to our previous tracks, I feel that Marmalade really highlights the harmony of our voices. In the last hook, we all sing together in unison and add chorus parts, creating warmth and a sense of fullness. One of WOLF HOWL HARMONY’s strengths is that each member’s voice has its own unique character. That’s why, for this song, we finalized the vocal parts based on how well each voice fit the arrangement.
We would like to thank you all for your passionate support! We want to keep delivering our music and voices beyond borders. Thanks to the power of music and your support, we’ve been able to visit places like Thailand and Singapore. There are still many places we haven’t been to yet, and since GHEE has roots and family in Brazil, we hope that one day music will take us there too. Please continue to look forward to WOLF HOWL HARMONY’s music—and keep cheering us on!”
Stream “Marmalade” now on all major digital platforms, and experience the warmth, ache, and sweetness that define WOLF HOWL HARMONY’s sound.
@wolf_howl_harmony
