You probably thought BABYMETAL was done. After their last tour wrapped up, most fans assumed the kawaii metal trio would take a long break. But Su-metal, Moametal, and Momometal just dropped a bombshell that has the entire metal community losing their minds — and it involves a world tour with Halestorm, a brand new deluxe album, and something nobody expected: a full 27-episode anime series.
The METAL FORTH World Tour Is Bigger Than Anyone Expected
BABYMETAL’s 2026 World Tour isn’t just another concert run. This is their most ambitious tour yet, spanning North America, Latin America, and parts of Asia. The tour kicks off with support from none other than Halestorm — the Grammy-winning hard rock band fronted by Lzzy Hale. This pairing might sound unusual at first, but both bands share one crucial thing: they refuse to be boxed into a single genre.
The tour dates were announced alongside the deluxe edition of their latest album, “METAL FORTH,” which drops on June 26 through Capitol Records. The deluxe edition includes previously unreleased tracks, live recordings from their 2025 performances, and collaborations that fans have been begging for since the original release.
Why Halestorm Is the Perfect Tour Partner
Lzzy Hale and Su-metal have actually been mutual fans for years. Halestorm covered a BABYMETAL song during a soundcheck in 2024, and Su-metal mentioned in interviews that she admires how Lzzy commands a stage. Now they’re touring together, and the energy is going to be absolutely electric.
Halestorm brings their signature hard rock sound — think “I Miss the Misery” and “Love Bites” — while BABYMETAL delivers their unique fusion of J-pop melodies with crushing metal riffs. It’s a match that shouldn’t work on paper, but anyone who’s seen either band live knows better.
The 27-Episode Anime Nobody Saw Coming
Here’s where things get really interesting. Alongside the tour announcement, BABYMETAL revealed they’re producing a full 27-episode anime series through Studio Bind — yes, the same studio behind Mushoku Tensei. The anime will follow a fictionalized version of the band’s journey, blending their real-life story with fantasy elements that match their elaborate stage mythology.
Studio Bind has built a reputation for absolutely stunning animation quality, and they’re reportedly treating this project like a flagship title. Early concept art shows the BABYMETAL trio in an alternate dimension where music literally becomes weaponized power — which, honestly, is exactly what you’d want from a BABYMETAL anime.
What This Means for J-Metal’s Future
BABYMETAL has always existed in this weird space between idol culture and legitimate metal. For years, the metal community debated whether they were “real metal” or just a novelty act. But in 2026, that debate is basically dead. They’ve headlined major festivals, collaborated with metal legends, and now they’re getting their own anime series.
This tour and anime could open doors for other J-metal acts. Bands like Band-Maid, Lovebites, and Nemophila are watching closely. If BABYMETAL’s anime succeeds, it could trigger a wave of music-meets-anime projects that bring Japanese metal to mainstream global audiences.
What Do You Think?
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