May J.
Self - Host
J-MELO (2005)
Season 20
J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television station, Radio Japan, Digital Educational TV and on its Domestic General Channel.
Released Oct. 7, 2005
Episode 27 min
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S20E1 - all at once and Coda Mahiru
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: all at once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model and actor). They're both coming to chat and perform.
Feb. 5, 2024, midnight
S20E2 - Okayu and TSUKEMEN
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Okayu (a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs) and TSUKEMEN (an internationally active three-piece ensemble).
Feb. 12, 2024, midnight
S20E3 - FIVE NEW OLD and sajou no hana
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FIVE NEW OLD (a four-piece rock band from Kobe) and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) are coming to chat and perform.
March 4, 2024, midnight
S20E4 - FES☆TIVE and LE VELVETS
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FES☆TIVE (a 6-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia) and LE VELVETS (a 4-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor voices) are coming to chat and sing.
March 11, 2024, midnight
S20E5 - Nagayama Yoko and MYTH & ROID
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
April 7, 2024, midnight
S20E6 - SKE48 and Tomioka Ai
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary; and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.
April 14, 2024, midnight
S20E7 - Murasaki and Fragrant Drive
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Murasaki (members: Chisa, who's a voice actor in the "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" franchise, and songwriter Ramseeni); and 7-member idol group Fragrant Drive.
May 5, 2024, midnight
S20E8 - ICEx and REIKO
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: 8-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective; and Philippine-born singer REIKO, who debuted last October.
May 12, 2024, midnight
S20E9 - Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Kishita Kohshi (a guy with great piano skills and a soulful voice) and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI (a six-piece idol group with a ninja-themed new single).
June 2, 2024, midnight
S20E10 - CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media; and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.
June 9, 2024, midnight
S20E11 - mol-74 and Tamai Shiori
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.
July 7, 2024, midnight
S20E12 - TAKANE NO NADESHIKO and Hayashibe Satoshi
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO (a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media) and Hayashibe Satoshi (a singer who has fans across a wide age range).
July 14, 2024, midnight
S20E13 - HAGANE and Momoiro Clover Z
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: four-piece heavy-metal band HAGANE, who've rebooted with new members; and four-piece idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who've worked on many songs for anime hits.
Aug. 4, 2024, midnight
S20E14 - SARD UNDERGROUND and Lienel
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: SARD UNDERGROUND (a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD); and Lienel (a six-member dance-and-vocal group who debuted last year).
Aug. 11, 2024, midnight
S20E15 - Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Suzuki Konomi (a great singer who has sung lots of anime songs) and Yui Nishio (a singer-songwriter whose everyday-life lyrics appeal mainly to young women).
Oct. 6, 2024, midnight
S20E16 - Niihama Leon and KiSS KiSS
Join May J. for Japanese music! On the show this week: Niihama Leon (a singer who brings his powerful voice to Showa-era pop) and KiSS KiSS (a super-kawaii female idol group who debuted last year).
Oct. 13, 2024, midnight
S20E17 - Rei and Ieiri Leo
Join May J. for great Japanese music! In the studio this week: singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei; and singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo, who brings a unique sensibility and a great voice to her music.
Nov. 3, 2024, midnight
S20E18 - BRIDEAR and Matsuura Kodai
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: BRIDEAR (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe) and Matsuura Kodai (a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice).
Nov. 10, 2024, midnight
S20E19 - WONK and Sato Masaki
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: WONK (a four-piece band with a soulful sound that goes beyond genres) and Sato Masaki (a Morning Musume.'21 alum who's a great singer and dancer).
Dec. 1, 2024, midnight
S20E20 - Haku. and XinU
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).
Dec. 8, 2024, midnight
NHK BS1
27 min/ep
14054 min
Oct. 7, 2005
Dec. 14, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
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