Thank you very much for your continued support for Mao Sone.

claudia Inc., represented by Mao Sone, is pleased to announce a new three-party partnership with "MOONRISE," a comprehensive art production business under Moon Inc.'s "Global Expansion Project for Performers," and Sana LLC, which operates the "kKy records" label produced by violinist Naoto Sakiya. Together, we are officially launching the new record label, "MOONRISE RECORDS."

■ Moon Inc.'s "Three-in-One" Synergy and Our Role Our partner, Moon Inc., is a company dedicated to co-creating new musical value alongside artists. With the launch of this new label, Moon Inc.'s divisions, claudia Inc., and Sana LLC will work in organic harmony to bring Japanese music to the world:

• Moon Inc.: The core organization co-creating new value with artists.

• MOONRISE: Creating stages for concerts and international tours (= creating a place for artists to stand).

• MOONRISE RECORDS: Producing and delivering sounds and works to the world (= preserving artists' music as works for the future).

By linking these three pillars, we have established a strong framework to craft Japan-originated content to a global standard, connecting with local communities and preserving this value for the future.

■ Purpose and Background of the Partnership Prior to this partnership, claudia Inc., led by me (Mao Sone), has maintained a business alliance with Moon Inc., and I have been active as their exclusive artist, working closely with them on various creative endeavors.

This new initiative expands greatly upon our existing alliance. By combining Moon Inc.'s exceptional concert production capabilities with the extensive expertise in label operations and music production held by claudia Inc. and our new partner, Sana LLC, we have realized the launch of this new label.

This collaboration enables the production of free-spirited, high-quality music that transcends genres—incorporating jazz, classical, world music, and more. Moving forward, we will consistently create high-quality works in tandem with concerts both in Japan and abroad.

■ A New Challenge: The "Global Expansion Project for Performers" In line with the concept of MOONRISE’s "Global Expansion Project for Performers," our vision extends far beyond simply organizing one-off overseas concerts. We aim to realize the vision of "creating Japan-originated content to a global standard and nurturing its value while connecting with local communities."

As a vital part of this mission, we will fully commit ourselves to creating music that reaches worldwide. Guided by our newly decided tagline, "Under One Sky," we will package the raw energy of live performances and present a new paradigm of music to global listeners.

As both an artist and a producer supporting the creative process, I invite you to join us on this new journey and look forward to the future of music that "MOONRISE RECORDS" will pave.