Velvet Grace
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| Released | March 18, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2025 | |||
| Length | 37:02 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Mastersix Foundation | |||
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Velvet Grace is the thirteenth studio album by Japanese singer Miliyah Kato, released on March 18, 2026, via Sony Music Labels imprint Mastersix Foundation. The album is Kato's first in three years following the release of Blonde16. Preceded by the release of four singles, Velvet Grace features tracks produced by Ryosuke "Dr. R" Sakai, Matt Cab, Geg and Shuya.
Background and release
[edit]After the release of her twelfth studio album, Blonde16 (2023), Miliyah Kato released a series of digital singles in 2023 and 2024, including "Lonely" featuring Japanese rapper Lana and "Aigyo" recorded with Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena. In January 2025, Kato released the Epiphany EP, a compilation EP of collaborative works.[1] The EP was released digitally and on vinyl.[2] Following its release, Kato revealed she was pregnant with her third child and took a short break from recording new music. In August 2025, she announced the birth of her third child.[3]
In February 2026, Kato announced her thirteenth studio album, Velvet Grace.[4][5] The album was later released digitally and physically on March 18, 2026.[6] Two variants of the album were released physically: the standard edition and the first press edition. The first press edition of Velvet Grace included a 32-page photo book featuring photos taken for the album.[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bleeding Striker" |
| Sakai | 3:14 |
| 2. | "One Last Kiss" |
| Geg | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Naimo no Nedari" (ないものねだり) |
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| 3:19 |
| 4. | "Sad Song." |
| Sakai | 2:33 |
| 5. | "Lonely" (featuring Lana) |
| KM | 4:46 |
| 6. | "Kimi wa Saitei" (キミは最低) |
| Sakai | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Yūgure Toki wa Itsumo Setsunai" (夕暮れ時はいつも切ない) |
| Geg | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Scars in My Heart" |
| Cab | 3:15 |
| 9. | "Aigyo" (愛楽) (with Ringo Sheena) |
| Chaki Zulu | 3:00 |
| 10. | "#Tokyo Life" (#東京LIFE) |
| Cab | 3:03 |
| 11. | "Saving Grace" |
| Cab | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 37:02 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Miliyah Kato – vocals (all tracks)
- Ryosuke "Dr. R" Sakai – mixing (1, 4, 6)
- D.O.I – mixing (3, 5)
- Noriaki Watanabe – mixing (7)
- Hidekazu Sakai – mastering (9)
- Matt Cab – mixing (8, 11)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[8] | 63 |
| Japanese Top Albums Sales (Billboard Japan)[9] | 63 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | March 18, 2026 | Standard | Mastersix Foundation | [10] | |
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References
[edit]- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ 約20年ぶりのアナログ盤！コラボ楽曲だけを集めた「Epiphany EP」1月22日(水)に発売決定。1000枚限定の少数生産！本日より予約開始！". PR Times (in Japanese). December 4, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤが 冬のビルボードライブ・ツアーを開催". Encore (in Japanese). September 9, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ 第3子出産を報告 ファンの温かい言葉に感謝「とても幸せな妊娠生活でした」". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). August 21, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ、3年ぶりとなる新作アルバム「Velvet Grace」リリース決定！新ビジュアル公開さらにListening Party&Liveも開催！". Galpo (in Japanese). February 6, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ、3年ぶり新AL発売決定". Ototoy (in Japanese). February 3, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ、3年ぶりニューアルバム発売が決定 豪華プロデューサー陣が参加した全11曲". Oricon. February 2, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ、3年ぶりのニューアルバム『Velvet Grace』リリース決定＆リスニング・イベント開催". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 2, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Download Albums – March 25, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales – March 25, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ "加藤ミリヤ3年ぶりとなるアルバムのリリースを発表！新ビジュアルも公開". The First Times (in Japanese). February 2, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Velvet Grace Miliyah Kato CD Album". CDJapan. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
