Keina Suda delivers a hypnotic dark-pop rush with his new pop-rock single “Libera リベラ,” out since January 14 for TV Tokyo’s We Are Bad Barbers.
Released on January 14, the newest single of Keina Suda “Libera リベラ” hits with sharp intensity. Created as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s drama We Are Bad Barbers, the track blends punchy alt-pop with a dark, cinematic edge. Together, the sound and visuals pull listeners into a world where tension and release collide.
“Libera” continues Keina Suda’s strong run of releases in 2025. This includes the cover-album project Fall Apart, which revisits his Balloon-era hits. Each release highlights his bedroom-pop roots while pushing his sound further into cinematic, genre-blending territory. All of this cements Keina Suda as a powerful creative voice in modern Japanese music.
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“Libera リベラ” Music Video
The music video, directed by Mai of CLAN QUEEN, deepens the “Libera リベラ” experience. It mirrors the song’s restless energy while exploring themes of inner conflict and liberation. Through shadowy imagery and striking contrasts, the MV captures moments where pressure breaks and clarity takes over.
“When I first heard the song and lyrics, I felt that nightmares don’t only come from others—they come from the demons inside ourselves,” Mai shared. She said the video’s flashes of liberation show moments of mental clarity and action, while the song’s dark, driving sound builds toward a burst of light that defines Keina Suda’s style.
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About Keina Suda
Keina Suda began his career in 2013 as the Vocaloid producer Balloon on Nico Nico Douga. From there, his self-cover of the hit song “Charles” went on to surpass 150 million views on YouTube. In 2017, he transitioned to performing under his own name. Soon after, he released his first full album, Billow, in 2021, which ranked 7th on the Oricon Weekly Chart. Building on that momentum, his second album, Ghost Pop, followed in 2023 and featured tracks like “Darling” and “Mellow,” both later used as opening themes for TV anime.
Looking ahead, fans can also catch Keina Suda live on TOUR 2026 GLIMMER. The tour stops in Osaka on March 15 and Tokyo on March 29. With GLIMMER symbolizing faint lights in darkness, the shows promise emotional highs, raw intensity, and moments of hope. In many ways, the tour mirrors the dramatic arc of the “Libera” music video.
Ultimately, with “Libera,” Keina Suda once again proves that his music goes beyond sound. Instead, it builds a world, tells a story, and unfolds as a striking visual journey. As 2026 begins, fans can look forward to even more bold releases and live performances that continue to blur the line between shadow and light, music and narrative.
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Listen to “Libera リベラ” now and step into Keina Suda’s dark, cinematic soundscape.
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