[2026] Will Perfume make a comeback? Summary of new album release date and contents

Perfume, who were in cryogenic sleep, have announced the release of their new album, "Favorites (Selected by Perfume) / Cryogenic Sleep." Does this mean Perfume's comeback (resumption of activities)? We will explain all the facts that can be confirmed as of September 2026, including the album's release date, tracklist, the selections made by the three members, and the circumstances that led to their cryogenic sleep.

 

[2026] Will Perfume make a comeback? Summary of new album release date and contents

table of contents

1. Will Perfume make a comeback? Current situation
2. What is the new album "Favorites (Selected by Perfume) / Cold Sleep"?
3. The album is comprised of 13 songs selected by each of the three members.
4. The circumstances leading to cryosleep
5. Perfume's Profile
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q. Is this announcement about Perfume's comeback?

A. No. Perfume is currently in a state of cryogenic sleep (hiatus), and no announcement has been made regarding their return to activity. This announcement is about the release of a compilation album featuring songs selected by the three members before their hiatus.

 

Q. When is the release date of the new album?

A. It is scheduled to be released on December 23, 2026.

 

 

1. Will Perfume make a comeback? Current situation

Following the announcement of this new album, some are hoping for Perfume to resume activities (comeback), but this does not mean they will be resuming their activities.

 

 

Perfume has been in a state of cryogenic sleep (hiatus) since the beginning of 2026, and this state continues to this day. As of September 2026, there has been no announcement regarding when they will resume activities. The album that has now been announced is a work that was planned and selected before they went into cryogenic sleep, and will be delivered during their hiatus.

 

When the members announced their hiatus, they expressed their desire to return even stronger in the future, but no specific schedule has been revealed.

 

2. What is the new album "Favorites (Selected by Perfume) / Cold Sleep"?

Perfume will be releasing the album "Favorites (Selected by Perfume) / Cold Sleep".

 

 

This album features tracks personally selected by the three members of Perfume from their previously released songs. The release date is December 23, 2026, and further details regarding the tracklist and other product contents will be announced at a later date.

 

The release was announced on September 21, 2026. Perfume's major debut anniversary This coincides with the fact that September 21st, 2025, is also the day Perfume announced their cold sleep program, making the announcement a significant coincidence.

 

3. The album is composed of 13 songs selected by each of the three members.

A unique feature of this album is that A-chan, Kashiyuka, and Nocchi each selected the songs included on the album.

 

The songs chosen by each member will be divided into "Side A," "Side K," and "Side N," with 13 carefully selected tracks on each disc. The specific songs chosen by the three members will be revealed at a later date, along with details of the tracklist.

 

This album is said to be a project that the three members selected and nurtured at the end of 2025, before going into cryogenic sleep. The work that was prepared before going on hiatus is now being released while they are on hiatus.

 

4. The circumstances leading to cryosleep

On September 21, 2025, the 20th anniversary of their major debut, Perfume announced their decision to undergo cryosleep through their official fan club "PTA" and their official website.

 

The three members declared, "We will put Perfume into a state of cold sleep starting in 2026," deliberately choosing the term "cold sleep," which signifies artificial hibernation, rather than "hiatus." This term was also used in the staging of their latest tour, indicating a positive transition.

 

They ceased activities on December 31, 2025, and entered cryogenic sleep. Their last solo performances before the hiatus were at the Tokyo Dome on September 22nd and 23rd, 2025.

 

5. Perfume's Profile

 

item	Content
member	A-chan, Kashiyuka, Nocchi
Birthplace	Hiroshima Prefecture
Genre	Technopop
Major debut	September 21, 2005

 

Perfume is a three-member techno-pop unit from Hiroshima Prefecture. Their music is produced by Yasutaka Nakata. They made their major debut in 2005 and celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2025. With their techno-pop sound and intricate dance performances, they have a wide fan base both domestically and internationally.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What does "cold sleep" mean?

A. This is a term Perfume chose to describe their hiatus, and it means artificial hibernation. By using this expression instead of simply saying "hiatus," they indicated that it was a positive transition.

 

Q. Do you know the tracklist for the album?

A. As of September 2026, it has only been announced that each member will select 13 songs, and the specific tracklist will be announced at a later date.

 

Q. How many members are in Perfume?

A. They are a trio consisting of A-chan, Kashiyuka, and Nocchi. They are a techno-pop unit from Hiroshima Prefecture and made their major debut in 2005.

 

 

 

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