As the neon glow of Tokyo’s underground pulses through the speakers, CHANMINA drops a grenade of raw vulnerability and unyielding fire with “TEST ME,” her latest single that hit like a fever dream just yesterday. Born from the shadows of personal trauma and the relentless chase of authenticity in a world that demands perfection, the track captures that electric tension of being tested at every turn—by lovers, by society, by your own demons. It’s the kind of song that makes you grip the wheel tighter on a late-night drive, whispering secrets to the rearview mirror. For those reeling from the hype around its anime tie-in, “TEST ME” isn’t just a banger; it’s a manifesto for the misunderstood, blending her signature bilingual edge with a hook that demands you confront the chaos head-on.
| Lead Vocals | ちゃんみな (CHANMINA) |
| Songwriter | ちゃんみな (CHANMINA) |
| Music Producer | ちゃんみな (CHANMINA) |
| Composer | ちゃんみな (CHANMINA) & Ryosuke “Dr. R” Sakai |
| Label | NO LABEL MUSIC & KADOKAWA CORPORATION |
| Release Date | January 14, 2026 |
| Song Language | Japanese-English |
| Copyright © | NO LABEL MUSIC & Sony Music Labels Inc. (JPN) |
| Translation | TEST ME (English Translation) by ちゃんみな (CHANMINA) |
Lyrics of TEST ME by ちゃんみな (CHANMINA)
[Intro]
Oh-oh
Ah-yah-yah-yah
Oh-oh, Oh-oh
Oh
[Verse 1]
怪しいわ
私を放ったりして
理解してないトラウマ
何を彼に祈んのそもそも
[Pre-Chorus]
ねえ 笑って見せても
きっと信じないでしょ
問題ないふりして
地面を蹴り泣く
[Chorus]
Test Me, どうせ死ぬなら
Chase Me, 行くか 死ぬか
Tell Me, 教えて Now, 絡むな
変に 終わらせるこのカルマ
[Post-Chorus]
Oh-oh, Oh-oh
Oh, Mm
[Verse 2]
You Really Think You Can Catch Me? Ah, Please
I’m Gone Before You Blink
You Fall From My Smile? Too Bad
It’s Just A Curse, Wrapped In かわいい
[Pre-Chorus]
ねぇ泣いて見せても
きっと信じるんでしょ
洒落くせぇ世の中に
見透かされて泣く
[Chorus]
Test Me, どうせ死ぬなら
Chase Me, 行くか 死ぬか
Tell Me, 教えて Now, 絡むな
変に 終わらせるこのカルマ
[Bridge]
好きで産まれてないのに
ごちゃごちゃうるせぇ
私が死ねば
金か飯でも入るのか？
[Chorus]
Test Me, どうせ死ぬなら
Chase Me, 行くか 死ぬか
Tell Me, 教えて Now, 絡むな
変に
Test Me, どうせ死ぬなら
Chase Me, 行くか 死ぬか
Tell Me, 教えて Now, 絡むな
変に 終わらせるこのカルマ
[Post-Chorus]
Oh-oh
Ah-yah-yah-yah
Oh-oh, Oh-oh
Oh
About “TEST ME by ちゃんみな (CHANMINA)”
CHANMINA flips the script on fragility in “TEST ME,” turning scars into spotlights and whispers into war cries—a bilingual blaze that dares you to keep up or get left in the dust.
Diving into the heart of it, “TEST ME” is a hip-hop infused anthem laced with J-pop’s glossy sheen, where booming basslines collide with ethereal synths to evoke a mood that’s equal parts defiant swagger and quiet storm. Themes of inherited pain, fake smiles masking breakdowns, and the brutal calculus of “chase me or die trying” weave through verses that feel like therapy sessions gone rogue. Production keeps it intimate yet explosive, stripping back to let her rapid-fire flow—switching seamlessly from Japanese poetry to English barbs—cut like a switchblade. It’s CHANMINA at her most introspective, weaponizing the “かわいい” curse of performative cuteness into something fiercely empowering.
This standalone single marks a pivotal drop in her catalog, released digitally on January 14, 2026, through No Label Music and KADOKAWA CORPORATION, perfectly synced with the premiere of Oshi no Ko Season 3, where it serves as the blistering opening theme. Directed by Masashi Muto, the official video—now racking up views on YouTube—paints a surreal, high-contrast world of fractured mirrors and fleeting chases, amplifying the song’s nocturnal paranoia. No big album rollout here, but the buzz hints at more anime-adjacent collabs, with fans already pre-saving extensions on Spotify to chase that high.
At 28, CHANMINA’s evolution from indie mixtape maven to genre-blending force feels like destiny catching up. Debuting independently in 2016 and storming majors with Miseinen in 2017, she’s built a discography that’s a timeline of rebellion—Never Grow Up in 2019 cemented her as a voice for the overlooked, while tracks like “SAD SONG” in 2025 nodded to her growing pop polish. “TEST ME” reflects that growth: bolder in its vulnerability, experimenting with trap-infused hooks that echo her Korean roots without losing her Japanese street poetry. In a year poised for her biggest crossover yet, this single isn’t filler—it’s a bridge from cult favorite to global provocateur, proving why she’s the idol killer the industry both fears and craves.
What elevates it in her arsenal is the bridge’s gut-punch query—”If I die, does the money or food roll in?”—a stark flip on birth, fame, and survival that ties into Oshi no Ko’s idol underbelly. As Season 3 unfolds with its web of lies and spotlights, CHANMINA’s voice becomes the soundtrack to unmasking it all, pulling listeners into a shared reckoning. Her 2026 slate, teased with festival slots and potential EP drops, positions “TEST ME” as the spark for what’s next: more fusion, more fury.
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