SixTONES Flower Cloud
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What happened

On June 1, 2026, the Japanese music show CDTV Live! Live! (a long-running TBS program that broadcasts live music performances) revealed that SixTONES — a Japanese idol group (a pop act whose members are marketed individually to fans) — will perform their song 'Flower Cloud' on national TV for the first time. The performance airs on the June 8 episode as part of a four-song "love song selection," alongside fan favorites 'Mascara' and 'Barrier' plus another TV debut, 'Strawberry Breakfast.'

Why it is trending now

The announcement is tied to SixTONES' 6th anniversary since debut, celebrated through a special "Monthly Live!" series spanning three weeks and 14 songs. 'Flower Cloud' was released on March 18, 2026 as a track on the regular edition of their 17th single, 'Ichibyō / Rebellion.' It is a tender ballad written and produced by Hiroki Muto (WATER KIN), and it has only been performed sparingly on tour — so seeing a deep-cut B-side chosen for broadcast surprised many fans.

How fans reacted

Japanese fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with words like "divine setlist" and "this is going to make me cry." Many noted that this is the first time they will hear 'Flower Cloud' sung live on TV, and some asked for an extended or full-length version rather than a shortened cut. The fact that 'Strawberry Breakfast' also debuts on broadcast TV the same night amplified the excitement.

What to watch next:

The June 8 broadcast will reveal how much of 'Flower Cloud' actually airs and whether the exposure boosts streaming interest in a song that began as a single B-side. The wider "Monthly Live!" run continues with a third week featuring six more songs, so anniversary momentum for SixTONES is likely to keep building.