On March 4, 2026, the female vocal and dance group PassCode released their new single “Liberator.” The Blu-ray included with the Limited First Edition features the track’s first live performance during PassCode YOKOHAMA BUNTAI 2025 “DESTINEX,” held on November 9, 2025.
To mark the release, PassCode has unveiled a 35-minute documentary on YouTube, going behind the scenes of PassCode YOKOHAMA BUNTAI 2025 “DESTINEX.” The film follows the members for several days as they prepare for the arena show, offering rare footage that captures their determination and tension leading up to the big day.
PassCode YOKOHAMA BUNTAI 2025 “DESTINEX” Documentary
“Liberator” is currently being used as the opening theme of the TV anime Roll Over and Die. The song pairs lyrics that reflect the feelings of the protagonist, Flum, with chilling shouted vocals that evoke its dark world, while a grand choir chorus adds further depth.
The music video, directed by Takuya Oyama of VANLI, is also now available. It features a dark fantasy aesthetic, with meticulously designed spaces created through a combination of CG and VFX.
PassCode “Liberator” (Music Video)
In conjunction with the single’s release, PassCode will hold a short tour of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, titled the “Liberator Release Tour 2026.” They are also set to appear at DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2026 on April 4 at a special outdoor venue in Higashi‑Ogishima East Park in Kawasaki. With the group celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut this October, fans can look forward to more exciting news.
“Liberator” on music streaming and download websites:
PassCode YOKOHAMA BUNTAI 2025 “DESTINEX” streaming websites:
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▼New Single “Liberator”
Release Date: March 4, 2026
Artist: PassCode
Limited First Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥8,250 (tax included) / LAMR-34040
Standard Edition (CD only) ¥1,540 (tax included) / LAMR-4040
CD (Limited First Edition & Standard Edition)
1. Liberator (OP of TV anime Roll Over and Die)
- AWANE
- Every time, I knew
- Liberator -Instrumental-
- AWANE -Instrumental-
- Every time, I knew -Instrumental-
Blu-ray (Limited First Edition only)
PassCode YOKOHAMA BUNTAI 2025 “DESTINEX”
DESTINEX | ONE STEP BEYOND | Ray | VIRIVIRI | SKILLAWAKE | Club Kids Never Die | FLAVOR OF BLUE | Future’s near by | Voice | Liberator | MIRAGE WALKER | GROUNDSWELL | Freely | Anything New | Asterisk | MISS UNLIMITED | Tonight | rise in revolt | WILLSHINE | It’s you | Echoes | Clouds Across The Moon
*Limited First Edition includes audio commentary.
*Both editions include one of eight random trading cards.
Profile
PassCode consists of four members: Nao Minami, Kaede Takashima, Hinako Ogami, and Emily Arima. They have a versatile repertoire based on a band sound, punctuated by their distinctive shouts and screams, and have performed at numerous major festivals such as SUMMER SONIC and ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, earning broad support from both rock enthusiasts and idol fans.
After making their major debut in 2016, they released their first international album Ex Libris PassCode in America, Europe, and Canada under the UK’s JPU Records in October 2018. The track “Ichikabachika” from their 2019 album CLARITY was selected as the opening theme for the TV drama Kakegurui season 2 and the movie Kakegurui. In 2020, their single “STARRY SKY,” which was chosen as the theme song for the drama 182 Days Left, earned them their first-ever No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Single Chart and Billboard JAPAN Weekly Single Chart. They also made their debut appearance on Nippon Broadcasting System’s All Night Nippon 0.
In February 2022, they held their first concert at Nippon Budokan. In 2023, they embarked on their first US tour, “PassCode US / JAPAN TOUR 2023 -GROUNDSWELL-,” which included stops in Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as 11 cities and 12 venues in Japan. In June 2024, they moved to Bandai Namco Music Live. Their September release “WILLSHINE” was chosen as the OP theme for season 2 of the anime SHY, and their new song “SKILLAWAKE” was selected as the OP theme for season 2 of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World.
In June 2025, PassCode released their fourth major album INSIGNIA, and in November, they held their first arena show in about three years and nine months, PassCode YOKOHAMA BUNTAI 2025 “DESTINEX.”
Official website: https://passcode-official.com
Official fan club “Linkage” website: https://passcode-linkage.com/login.php
Social media:
X: https://twitter.com/passcodeo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PASSCODE0000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PassCodeOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passcodeo/