Laugh (Lilas Ikuta album)

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Laugh
Lilas Ikuta - Laugh.png
Standard cover
Studio album by
Lilas Ikuta
ReleasedDecember 10, 2025
Genre J-pop
Length46:54
LanguageJapanese
Label
Producer
  • Aki
  • INFX
  • Haruyuki Inoue
  • Carlos K.
  • Kojirō Kikuike
  • Tarō Kikuike
  • KOHD
  • Lee Chan-hyuk
  • Mwk
  • Kengo Ohama
  • Seo Dong-hwan
  • Takahito Uchisawa
Lilas Ikuta chronology
Sketch
(2023)		Laugh
(2025)
Singles from Laugh
  1. "P.S."
    Released: July 7, 2023
  2. "With"
    Released: October 6, 2023
  3. "Seishun Ōka"
    Released: March 20, 2024
  4. "Humming"
    Released: June 1, 2024
  5. "Sign"
    Released: September 16, 2024
  6. "Hyakka Ryōran"
    Released: January 10, 2025
  7. "Dreamer"
    Released: March 19, 2025
  8. "Koikaze"
    Released: April 7, 2025
  9. "Actor"
    Released: October 11, 2025
  10. "Voyage"
    Released: October 31, 2025

Laugh is the second studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta. It was released digitally on December 10, 2025, and is scheduled for physical release on January 14, 2026, through Echoes and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The album is the follow-up to her debut studio album Sketch (2023). Laugh is supported by ten singles, including the Japan Hot 100 top-30 and the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ)'s gold streaming-certified "Hyakka Ryōran" and "Koikaze".

Contents

Background and release

On December 3, 2025, Lilas Ikuta announced her second studio album, titled Laugh, alongside its cover artworks. It is set to be released on December 10 to digital music and streaming platforms, and on January 14, 2026, on CD for limited and standard editions; Pre-orders for the album began on the same day. [1] Ikuta described the album as a "collection that reflects her journey as an artist, having taken on a wide range of challenges." [2]

Ikuta revealed the track list for Laugh on December 6, 2025. It features 13 tracks of all singles released since July 2023 and three new songs: "Latata", "Time Machine", and "Caffe Latte", an original soundtrack (OST) for the South Korean television series Surely Tomorrow (2025–2026). [3] The limited edition consists of 17 tracks of collaborative and cover songs, as well as a 36-page photobook taken by photographer Masumi Ishida. [4] The singer uploaded the album's trailer on December 7 and launced its special website the next day. [5]

Promotion

On the digital release date, December 10, 2025, Ikuta partnered with Spotify for hosting a listening party event [6] and performed "Actor" at the 2025 FNS Music Festival . [7] She is also set to perform songs from the album throughout December at CDTV Live! Live! Christmas Love Song Fes. , [8] With Music , [9] Music Station Super Live 2025 , [10] the 67th Japan Record Awards, [11] and the 76th edition of Kōhaku Uta Gassen . [12] In support of Laugh, Ikuta is scheduled to embark on her second concert tour, the Laugh Live Tour between May 5 and 23 at World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, and Olympic Hall in Seoul. [13]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Lilas Ikuta, except where noted.

Laugh track listing
No.TitleMusicArrangementLength
1."Actor" Haruyuki Inoue3:50
2."Koikaze" (恋風) Carlos K.3:03
3."Latata"
  • Ikuta
  • KOHD
KOHD3:06
4."Hyakka Ryōran" (百花繚乱) KOHD3:00
5."Voyage"
  • Ikuta
  • KOHD
KOHD3:39
6."With" Takahito Uchisawa3:49
7."Sign" Mwk4:20
8."Caffe Latte"
  • Seo
  • Lee
  • INFX
2:49
9."Seishun Ōka" (青春謳歌; featuring Ano) Tarō Kikuike3:48
10."Humming" (ハミング) Kengo Ohama3:39
11."P.S." Kojirō Kikuike2:53
12."Dreamer" Aki4:07
13."Time Machine" (タイムマシン) K. Kikuike4:45
Total length:46:54
Laugh – limited edition bonus track (disc two)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Aitai" (Miliyah Kato cover)M. KatoM. KatoNobuaki Tanaka5:18
2."Lens" (Fujifabric featuring Lilas Ikuta)Shinichi KatōS. KatōFujifabric3:12
3."Sweet Memories" (Seiko Matsuda cover) Takashi Matsumoto Masaaki Ōmura Seiji Kameda 4:09
4."0X1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)" (Japanese version; Tomorrow X Together featuring Ikuta)
  • Slow Rabbit
  • RM
  • Smith
  • Migliore
  • Fontana
  • Bang
  • Danke
  • Simms
  • Brandes
  • Thomson
  • Graham
Slow Rabbit3:25
5."Hōseki" (宝石; Rei featuring Ikuta)IkutaIkutaEsme Mori4:10
6."Omokage" (おもかげ; with Milet and Aimer) Vaundy VaundyVaundy3:08
7."Baka Majime" (ばかまじめ; with Creepy Nuts and Ayase)
  • R-Shitei
  • Ayase
  • DJ Matsunaga
  • Ayase
  • DJ Matsunaga
  • Ayase
2:52
8."Free Free Free" (Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Ikuta)
  • Nargo
  • Atsushi Yanaka
  • Nargo
  • Yanaka
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra4:14
9."Senko Hanabi" (線香花火; Chiaki Satō featuring Ikuta)SatōSatōA.G.O3:19
10."Inochi no Namae" (いのちの名前; from Spirited Away )Wakako Kaku Joe Hisaishi Satoshi Takebe 4:29
11."Nostalgia" (ノスタルジア; Ikimonogakari cover)Yoshiki MizunoMizunoRyōta Nakano5:09
12."Zezezezettai Seiiki" (絶絶絶絶対聖域; Ano featuring Ikuta)Ano TK TK3:33
13."Like, Kasaneteiku" (LIKE、重ねていく; Ikusaburo Yamazaki featuring Ikuta)Ryujin KiyoshiKiyoshiKiyoshi3:34
14."Shinsekai yori" (SHINSEKAIより; with Ano) Inio Asano AsanoKnoak3:34
15."Yume Miru 16 Sai" (夢見る16歳; featuring Masayuki Suzuki; Shanels cover)
SuzukiShanels4:10
16."Sing Along!!!" (Eiko and Shin featuring Ikuta)IkutaIkutaKenmochi Hidefumi3:31
17."Time to Luv" (PeanutsKun featuring Ikuta)PeanutsKunNerdwitchkomugichanNerdwitchkomugichan4:11
Total length:65:58

Release history

Release dates and formats for Laugh
RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
VariousDecember 10, 2025Standard [14]
JapanJanuary 14, 2026 CD
  • Standard
  • limited

References

  1. ↑ "幾田りら、ニュー・アルバム『Laugh』リリース決定&ジャケット写真公開 初の海外単独公演を含むツアー開催も". CDJournal (in Japanese). December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ "YOASOBI・幾田りら『薬屋のひとりごと』OP「百花繚乱」が話題の2025年の集大成! 約3年ぶりアルバム『Laugh』リリース&2026年はツアーで進撃!". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ "幾田りら、ニュー・アルバム『Laugh』収録内容公開。新曲3曲収録、CD初回盤にはスカパラ、Creepy Nuts、Aimer等豪華アーティストとのコラボ曲&カバー曲のアーカイヴも". Skream!. December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ "幾田りらニューアルバム「Laugh」の収録曲全容、17曲におよぶコラボ&カバーのアーカイブも". Natalie (in Japanese). December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ "幾田りら、ニューアルバム『Laugh』収録曲トレーラー&新曲の音源を聴ける特設サイト公開". The First Times (in Japanese). December 8, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ "幾田りら、ニューアルバム『Laugh』リリース記念の聴き party を開催!". 3rd News (in Japanese). December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "FNS歌謡祭2025冬、出演者が歌う曲...発表された全部まとめ 出演アーティスト一覧も...第2夜は12月10日". Fukui Shimbun (in Japanese). December 7, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ "『CDTVライブ!ライブ!』、3週連続"3大Fes."を放送 第1弾は「クリスマス LOVE SONG Fes.」 全出演アーティストが発表に". Crank-in (in Japanese). December 1, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ado、アイドルをプロデュースしようと決意した理由を告白 幾田りらのヒット曲制作過程に迫る". Oricon (in Japanese). December 13, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ "「Mステ SUPER LIVE 2025」King & Prince、SixTONES、Snow Manら48組が出演決定!". TV Guide (in Japanese). November 28, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ "「レコ大」にミセス、ふるっぱー、ビーファ、幾田りら、HANA、ボネクドら出演 AKB48には前田敦子らOGメンバー参加". Natalie (in Japanese). December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ "【紅白】幾田りら ソロで初出場 Ayaseには「これから伝えます」". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). November 14, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ "「幾田りら ライブツアー 2026 "Laugh"」兵庫・神奈川で、ソウルで初の海外単独公演も". Fashion Press (in Japanese). December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "ニューアルバム『Laugh』 12/10(水) 配信リリース、来年1/14(水) CDリリース決定 & ジャケット写真解禁! 来年5月には、初の海外単独公演を含むツアー「幾田りら LIVE TOUR 2026 "Laugh"」を兵庫・神奈川・ソウルにて開催決定。本日より国内公演のチケット先行受付がスタート!". Lilas Ikuta Official Website (in Japanese). December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
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