 It's wild that A-to-J has been around for a full decade now, and this is officially our tenth year of "Favorite Song" articles! This was originally started as a sort of lazy way to doing an "awards" article, but has since grown to be a fun tradition that has expanded its way to articles for other media as well. It's also pretty much the only thing from Year One that's stuck around to today. Just as in years past, several A-to-J members pick their favorite song of the year, and let you know why it's something worth checking out. You can check them all out of course, but you can also let us know what you think about our choices, and how yours compare. These articles are always an eclectic mix owing to the varied membership of A-to-J Connections, and this year's grouping is no different! 2024 was a long and crazy year, and we were in rare form throughout. We're here for the music though, and 2024 gave us lots of that! Without further ado we will jump into our favorite songs that dropped in 2024! Sit back, relax, and maybe discover some new artists and/or music too! Here's to a rocking 2025 and beyond!
 Yuki Tanaka, a voice actress who will be making their solo debut this October, recently announced that she will sing the ending theme song for the second season of the TV anime As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World. This anime is set to premiere on September 29, and the song, titled “Familiar,” will be included in her solo debut album Crier. Details and more can be found below!
 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of J-Pop star Maki Goto’s CD debut with idol group Morning Muusme., and she has been announcing a number of anniversary projects to mark the momentoud occasion. You can read all about her anniversary plans, which include new music, below!
 On October 13, three artists from the Lantis label - Shugo Nakamura, Tasuku Hatanaka, and Makoto Furukawa — will perform at the label-hosted event “Lantis MENS GIG ‘A・C・E’ at Zepp Shinjuku (Tokyo). Details on this event, and its theme song, can be found below.
 Macross 7 is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and there's some big announcements for fans of the classic anime. FIRE BOMBER, the rock band that appears in Macross 7, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, announced during the Basara Nekki birthday event streamed by SHOWROOM on August 15 that they will release their first new single in 12 years, along with a vinyl edition of the Macross 7 ULTRA FIRE!! FIRE BOMBER BEST ALBUM on October 30. Details and more can be found below!
 Tei is a singer and songwriter who has been turning heads recently with their unique style of music and powerful voice. While their skills extend to playing many instruments, they can be seen playing the mini-harp on some of their recent songs. Anime fans may recognize their music from Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha, where they providing the ending theme "Hitominaka", and The Weakest Tamer Began A Journey to Pick Up Trash, where they provided the ending theme "because". We recently had the opportunity to ask them some questions regarding their start in music, their unique sound, and lots more. This interview is sure to be a treat for those familiar with Tei, as well as for those discovering them for the first time. Check it out, and be sure to give their music a listen via the links at the end of the interview!
 Japanese musician Tomonari Sora recently released his latest single "Niramekko", and you can check it out now along with its music video. All available info and links can be found below!
 Japanese pop artist SANTA will soon be releasing his first solo album, titled "Prologue", on May 20. Fans won't have to wait until then to hear it though, as you can read on below to check out a preview!
 Acclaimed Japanese musician VK Blanka recently released the song "Never Run", complete with all-English lyrics, and it's available today as a digital release today. All the latest details, as well as links to the song itself, can be found below.
 In 2020, MindaRyn, the Thai anime song singer, achieved her major debut under the record label Lantis. It's now four years later and it's been announced that she will release her highly anticipated second album, titled "Across Miles", on August 21, 2024, marking the fourth anniversary of her debut. Details on this release can be found below.
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