THREE WILL, the tongue-in-cheek project born from a fictional radio show, is back with new music exactly one year after their debut. Their upcoming single "Thirst" drops July 7 on 8cm CD—a throwback format the group's embracing as part of the "Tanzan CD Day" campaign.

The unit consists of three members known for their uncanny resemblance to other Japanese media personalities: DJ Sugy handles production and turntables, vocalist 舞 brings melancholic vocals to the mix, and SHINYA handles rap and composition duties while serving as the project's creative director.

For "Thirst," SHINYA took the wheel as total producer, building the track around an alternative rock aesthetic. It's a marked sonic shift that plays to each member's strengths—舞's emotionally charged delivery contrasts beautifully with DJ Sugy's aggressive mixing style. The 8cm CD release includes three versions: the original, a drum and bass remix courtesy of fictional DJ M.Velvet, and an instrumental track.

Physically, the release gets special treatment. The packaging features a three-panel jacket design by MANOESKE using photographs from photographer Yoshihiro Tanigawa. It also includes a download code and a postcard-style folded card, adding to the retro charm.

This comeback marks exactly one year since THREE WILL's debut single "Tokimeki Shakin'" (released July 7, 2025), making "Thirst" a fitting anniversary follow-up. The group formed from the fictional radio program "Shake In Shake In," and they've maintained that DIY, slightly absurdist energy while gradually building a fanbase drawn to their unconventional approach.

The July 7 release date ties into a larger initiative celebrating the 8cm CD format, with over two dozen releases dropping the same day across multiple genres and artists. It's an interesting niche positioning for THREE WILL—part nostalgia play, part genuine artistic statement in a format most have abandoned. Whether you're here for the retro format, the alternative sound, or just the conceptual humor, "Thirst" offers something refreshingly different in the current musical landscape.