GLAY Releases New Album 『旅する理由を待ちながら』, TAKURO Speaks His Mind

GLAY's new album 『旅する理由を待ちながら』 was released on October 21, 2026. To mark the occasion, Real Sound published an interview with TAKURO, in which he spoke about his feelings toward the band now that it has passed its 30th anniversary.

The Details

In the interview, TAKURO spoke candidly about GLAY in the time after passing the milestone of its 30th anniversary. His words, "I don't want to expose GLAY to the illusion of growth," reveal an attitude of simply playing the sound they want to play, rather than trying to make the band look bigger than it is.

He also revealed that there was a period of uncertainty about direction before arriving at this new work. The interview looks back on the process of gradually reclaiming the band's original impulse and the purity of its sound from that point.

Connection to the Band's Journey So Far

GLAY was formed in 1988 around TAKURO and TERU, and made their major debut on May 25, 1994. The year 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of their fan club "HAPPY SWING," making it a milestone year for the band.

This year has already seen fitting milestone activities, including a performance in Venice in June and special live shows at Makuhari Messe from July through August. Now, toward the end of this eventful year, 『旅する理由を待ちながら』 joins the lineup, leading into a nationwide arena tour starting in November.

One More Thing

To coincide with the release, a Natalie feature includes comments from TERU and JIRO about the new album. Members have also appeared on various radio programs, and Tower Records is holding a commemorative panel exhibition to mark the release.

The tracklist also includes "悲願 GLAY×世武裕子 feat.小田和正," featuring Yuko Seho and Kazumasa Oda. Alongside the interview, this is an album whose music itself deserves close attention.