SUPERKNOVA marked May 25 with two major announcements: the addition of drummer Usanagi Mel to the band's lineup and the premiere of their latest music video for "Nihao Dopamine" (你好ど〜ぱみん☆), which dropped as a single on June 3.

The track name hints at its cross-cultural DNA, and the accompanying video fully embraces a Japan-China artistic fusion. Opening with elegant gold and red visuals, the band performs surrounded by Chinese cultural imagery, creating a distinctly otherworldly aesthetic. What begins as a visual kei showcase quickly transforms through multiple musical and visual shifts, keeping viewers on their toes.

Musically, "Nihao Dopamine" is a genre-hopping adventure despite its short runtime. The track weaves together synthetic Vocaloid-style vocals, modern synths paired with traditional Asian instruments, and an upbeat J-pop chorus. Rap and metal segments punctuate the composition, including a memorable moment where guitarist Goku Kinaco.exe battles a rhythm game during his guitar solo. These rapid-fire transitions showcase Usanagi Mel's drumming versatility, with the new member's playing shifting fluidly to match each compositional turn.

The single arrived on major streaming platforms June 3, with a physical release featuring both the title track and a karaoke version. SUPERKNOVA's five-member lineup now includes vocalist Kouki (a.k.a. KING), guitarists Goku Kinaco.exe and Ikenie Shikipi, bassist Nemoto Nemo, and drummer Usanagi Mel.

The project demonstrates SUPERKNOVA's willingness to blend visual kei traditions with experimental pop and Asian musical elements, positioning the band at the intersection of Japanese and Chinese creative expression. For fans of genre-bending rock with theatrical production values, "Nihao Dopamine" offers plenty to unpack across its compact runtime.