RADWIMPS have decided to part ways with Akira Kuwahara as of Oct. 17, 2024. We apologize for the sudden news to all the fans and supporters. Through over 20 years of being in the band together, their thoughts and values have changed, and ships started passing in the night. After much discussion, the band have arrived at this conclusion.
While it will be different, 2025 marks the 20th anniversary for RADWIMPS. With so much love and appreciation for all of you, the band and the staffs will continue on with our journey.
We kindly ask for your continuous support for RADWIMPS and Akira Kuwahara in all their future endeavors.
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I want to thank Kuwahara for the musical journey we walked together since we were fifteen and wish him the best with everything in the future.
Yojiro Noda
Though we have decided to part ways, I feel like it is the right decision for all of us to head to our places of comfort.
We have shared joy and sorrow. We bit the bullet at times but experienced a lot of incredible moments together and came this far. I really thank you for our journey together.
As a fellow band member and a friend, I wish the best for Kuwa’s next chapter in life.
Yusuke Takeda
My life with the band of over 20 years is simply my treasure. Thank you so much for many amazing moments and experiences. I wish the band the best for everything in the future.
I would like to apologize to the fans for letting you down with this announcement. The band will continue without me but I really hope you continue to support them.
Thank you so much for your support for almost two decades! Hope to see you again sometime, somewhere!
Akira Kuwahara
