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Japanese Band [EPITHYMiA] - Profile (2025)

■ About the Group

EPITHYMiA is a six-member Japanese male dance & vocal group that made their indie debut with a strong presence on social media. Their group name, EPITHYMiA, means "hope" in Greek, and they call their fans HOPE―a symbol of mutual support and inspiration. Formed during the challenging global pandemic era, they strive to become a source of joy and hope for fans around the world.

■ Leading the SNS Era

Since their trainee days, EPITHYMiA has built their fanbase through daily live streams on TikTok, and since their 1st anniversary in 2025, they have also been streaming almost daily on YouTube.

• TikTok Followers: Approx. 770K
• YouTube Followers: Over 50K (gaining 10K+ new subscribers monthly)

Rather than just using social media for promotion, they’ve turned it into a platform for showcasing their real-time growth, gaining widespread support globally. Their current goal is to reach 100K YouTube followers within 6 months―a goal well within reach with their current momentum.

■ A Unique Style of Activity

• Daily bilingual live streams (mainly Japanese & English, sometimes Chinese & Korean) attract global fans　
  Increasing exposure on TV, newspapers, and web media
• Members handle everything from songwriting to video editing and choreography―a fully self-produced group
• Not just TikTokers or YouTubers―EPITHYMiA represents the evolution of artists in the SNS age

■ Meet the Members

Each of the six members has a distinct charm―from multilingual geniuses to members who excel in comedy and cooking.
🔗 Check out their individual profiles here:
https://lit.link/EPITHYMiAinfo

■ Music Style

EPITHYMiA’s music blends powerful guitar-driven band sound with the essence of dance & vocal music.

• Lyrics are mainly in Japanese and English, often inspired by mythological themes, drawing connections between Greek and Japanese mythology
• Their lyrics carry messages of hope and resilience, aiming to be a beacon of light for fans (“HOPE”) living their own daily battles

🎧 Listen to all their songs here:
https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/epithymia

■ Trainee Journey & Member Formation

• July 7, 2021: Auditions and training began
• June 2022: Four core members (Sirius, Maito, Rei, RD) joined and began official trainee activities
• July 21, 2023: AQUA was introduced via livestream the day before a U.S. event
• Sept 30, 2023: SeaNa was revealed at an event in Tokyo, completing the final lineup

In just 6 months from their trainee debut, they amassed over 500K followers on TikTok, proving their breakout potential.

■ Main Trainee-Era Performances (Selected)

• Tokyo Grand Prince Hotel (Spring Festival for Overseas Chinese Associations)
• Ikebukuro West Gate Park (Tokyo International Cultural Exchange Festival)
• Toyosu PIT (DoraFes 2023 Opening Act)
• Rising Japan Music Fest (California, USA)
• Powell Street Festival (Vancouver, Canada)
• OC Japan Fair (California, USA)
• Roppongi “Real Diva’s” regular self-produced event series “Salm” etc...

■ Main Music Releases (During Trainee Period)

• 2023/02/25: Cover Album Music Palette
  → Ranked #1 in iTunes J-Pop charts in Canada & Brazil, #7 in Japan's K-Pop chart
• 2023/03/21: Cover EP Story for the future
  → Ranked #1 in iTunes J-Pop & K-Pop charts in Denmark
• 2023/08/29: First Original Single Fly
  → Top 20 iTunes ranking in 4 countries

■ Looking Ahead

EPITHYMiA continues to rise from social media to the global stage.
With their real-time communication, strong artistry, and heartfelt connection to fans, this group is truly one to watch.