Gacha featuring Heisei era karaoke divine songs now available! JOYSOUND "Kyoku Navi" Music Play Mascot released

USEN & U-NEXT GROUP's Xing Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Mizuho Ward; President: Yasushi Mizutani) has supervised the capsule toy "JOYSOUND 'KyokuNAVI' Music Play Mascot ~Heisei Karaoke Ranking~" planned and released by TOYS SPIRITS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fuchu City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Keita Nishimura). This product will be released in mid-July and will be available at capsule toy vending machines nationwide.

Table of Contents

1 JOYSOUND "Kyoku Navi" Music Play Mascot Released
2 ■ Key Product Features
3 Product Overview
4 ■XING Inc. Comment

JOYSOUND "Kyoku Navi" Music Play Mascot Released

This product is a mascot with a sound gimmick, featuring the "KyokuNAVI," a song selection terminal that has been popular in karaoke establishments equipped with JOYSOUND since its introduction in 2004. In the karaoke scene of that era, when song selection primarily involved finding numbers in thick songbooks and inputting them with an infrared remote control, the "KyokuNAVI," which allowed users to search and select songs on a handheld LCD screen, was a groundbreaking terminal that became a part of karaoke history.

In recent years, with growing interest in "Heisei Retro" and Y2K culture, this product was planned to evoke cherished memories of singing at karaoke during that era and the joy of music for those who remember it. For digital native youth who didn't experience it firsthand, it's intended to be a cutting-edge trend that embraces the "emo" appeal of Heisei pop culture's unique low-tech feel and nostalgia.

The lineup consists of five types, each featuring a representative hit song from the Heisei era karaoke scene that ranked first in the JOYSOUND annual karaoke ranking from 2004 to 2013. Pressing a button on the unit plays the chorus of the song, bringing back the excitement of karaoke rooms from that time right to your fingertips.

■ Key Product Features

Miniaturizing "KyokuNAVI," the system that supported the evolution of karaoke

Faithfully reproduces the design of "KyokuNAVI," which dramatically changed the karaoke song selection style since its introduction in 2004. It's a nostalgic design for those who remember those days, and its mechanical form is "emo" for younger generations.

A collection of popular karaoke songs representing the Heisei era, recorded with voice gimmicks.
When you press the button on the main unit, a chorus of a famous karaoke song that everyone knows will play.
The Heisei era's timeless divine songs are revived with sounds reminiscent of their original karaoke masters.

Included songs (5 types total)
It features the following five songs that topped the JOYSOUND annual karaoke ranking in the Heisei era.

"A Cruel Angel's Thesis" (2010)
"Sakuranbo" (2004)
"Kiseki" (2008/2009)
Heavy Rotation (2011, 2012)
"Nenashite" (2013)

A screen imagined as karaoke at the time

Each product includes a song selection screen and a replacement screen that evokes the karaoke of the time.
It's perfect for decorating with merchandise or for taking photos and sharing them, all with a Showa-era retro vibe.

Product Overview

Product Name: JOYSOUND "Kyoku Navi" Music Play Mascot ~Heisei Karaoke Ranking~
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ¥500 (tax included)
Number of types: 5 total
Distributed by: Toys Spirits Co.
Supervision: EXSYS Inc.
Release period: Scheduled for mid-July 2026 and onwards, sequentially released via gachapon machines.
Sales locations: Nationwide capsule toy stores

■XING Inc. Comment

Since introducing JOYSOUND, the first networked karaoke system in the industry in 1992, Xing has delivered the joy of singing and exciting musical experiences to many people. This product, which we supervised, combines "Kyoku NAVI," which revolutionized the karaoke scene since its debut in 2004 and has been loved for many years, with popular songs representing the Heian era. Our aim is to provide a new musical experience that can be enjoyed across generations, evoking the passion of that era for those who remember it, and the "emo" Heian retro vibe for younger generations.

Moving forward, EXYS WILL CONTINUE to create opportunities for people to enjoy music more intimately through new content and products that leverage its music and song assets, extending beyond karaoke rooms.

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