This summer, the release of the Summer EP "De-CODE" has been decided, the first since "HOTEL" released in 2014! !



Starting with "ChaO!", which will be the theme song for the animated film "ChaO" produced by Studio4℃, scheduled for release on August 15, 2025, the album will include a variety of songs that express the current Kumi Koda, including medium-tempo numbers that gently embrace you and upbeat songs that are perfect for this summer!



"ChaO!" (pronounced Chao) included in this EP is the theme song for the animated film "ChaO" by STUDIO4℃, which will be released on Friday, August 15th.



"The Little Mermaid" is a beautiful yet fleeting fairy tale created by Hans Christian Andersen.



This original animated film is based on that story, and it is a miraculous romance between a young human named Stefan and Chao, the princess of the mermaid kingdom, that will make you laugh, feel the heart flutter, and cry. The lyrics and melody are in sync with the worldview of the film, making it a song that envelops the film.





Details there !