Internationally acclaimed Japanese rock band BAND-MAID has announced the release of their highly anticipated new EP, SCOOOOOP, on October 22, 2025. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the cover artwork, full track list, and details on exclusive bonus items.
The 8-track EP will feature hit singles such as “Zen” (opening theme for MAPPA’s original anime ZENSHU), “Ready to Rock” (opening theme for the TV anime Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty), and “What is justice?” (ending theme for the anime TOUGEN ANKI). In addition, fans can look forward to five brand-new songs, making SCOOOOOP a must-have release that promises to exceed expectations.
The striking cover art, depicting newspapers spilling from an airship, hints at the meaning behind the EP’s title and builds anticipation for its release.
To celebrate the announcement, BAND-MAID has released the full live performance video of “Ready to Rock”on their official YouTube channel. Filmed at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT during BAND-MAID TOUR 2025 SECOND ROUND, the video marks the first time the anime opening has been shared in its entirety.
Pre-order SCOOOOOP: https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/SCOOOOOP_CDE1
Tracklist:
- Present Perfect
- Ready to Rock
- What is justice?
- SUPER SUNSHINE
- SION
- Dilly-Dally
- Zen
- Lock and Load
‘ The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties ’
‘ Some details of this article were extracted from the following source outburn.com ’
