Kuroyume Collaborates with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking for Olive Campaign

Kuroyume's Unique Collaboration with Olive

Since their debut in 1994, Kuroyume has established itself as a symbol of the Japanese rock scene, consistently pushing boundaries and evolving its artistic vision. Now, the iconic band managed by HEEK is set to launch a special collaboration campaign with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s comprehensive financial service, Olive, starting April 10, 2026.

Overview of the Collaboration

Kuroyume has always been a trailblazer, and their recent resurgence announced in February 2025 after a decade-long hiatus illustrates their relentless spirit. Their lead vocalist, Kiyoharu, continues to explore new dimensions of creativity even as he approaches his 50s, including charity performances in Noto Peninsula and the launch of an official YouTube channel in January 2026. This collaboration aligns Kiyoharu’s adventurous nature with Olive’s mission to offer enriching financial experiences, making it anideal match for their shared audience, particularly those contemplating a shift to digital finance.

Campaign Highlights: Exclusive Collaborative T-Shirts

As part of this promotion, an exclusive collaborative T-shirt will be granted to participants meeting the criteria outlined.

- Campaign Period: April 10, 2026, to June 12, 2026.
- Eligibility Criteria:

1. Register on the campaign page.
2. Open a new Olive account or convert an existing account to Olive.
3. Maintain a regular savings account balance of 20,000 yen or more as of June 22, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM.

- Reward: An exclusive collaborative T-shirt.

For more details, visit the official campaign site.

Designs for the limited-edition T-shirts will be revealed progressively on the campaign site.

Upcoming Collaborative Developments

Mid-April will see the release of a collaborative promotional video. Coinciding with the campaign kickoff on April 10, static advertisements and the special campaign website will be made live, followed by the debut of a unique video featuring Kuroyume interacting with characters from the brand Olive. This quirky and delightful pairing promises a fresh look at Olive through humorous exchanges, highlighting its essential features within a captivating narrative.

What is Olive?

Launched in March 2023, Olive offers an integrated financial service that combines various elements like bank accounts, card payments, finance, online securities, and insurance into a seamless app experience. Since its inception, Olive has continued to evolve, responding to customer feedback by introducing features like regular automated deposits, account rank switches, family card issuance, and payment mode enhancements to increase user convenience.

For detailed service information, please visit Olive's official site.

About Kuroyume

Kuroyume, comprised of Kiyoharu (vocals) and Jin (bass), made its major debut in February 1994 with the single "for dear." Their albums consistently topped charts, and they became renowned for their extensive tours during their peak. Despite announcing an indefinite hiatus in 1999. However, in January 2009, they staged a one-time comeback at Nippon Budokan, ultimately leading to the announcement of their revival in January 2010. Following the release of two new albums, their activities were paused again. On February 9, 2025, Kuroyume announced a special concert to celebrate their 30th anniversary, which sold out within hours; a second concert followed suit on February 11. Concerts are scheduled for July 2026 at Toyota Arena and September 2026 at Tokyo Garden Theater, accompanied by the release of a self-cover album.