Liam Tachihara

Every holiday becomes even more special when you can celebrate it with family.

This year, Danny celebrated his very first Fourth of July wearing an adorable stars-and-stripes outfit, and of course, Labubu had to join the fun! 🇺🇸✨

Seeing Danny’s big smile sitting next to Labubu instantly melted my heart. The patriotic outfit, the cheerful expression, and Labubu’s playful charm made the perfect holiday photo.

As both a proud dad and a passionate Labubu collector, moments like these are priceless. It’s amazing how a collectible can become part of family memories instead of just sitting on a display shelf.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Independence Day filled with happiness, family, and unforgettable memories.

Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

I just pulled the secret Handsome Squidward from the Squidward A Day Series Blind Box, and honestly… I’m obsessed.

At first glance, it’s bizarre.
The droopy eyes, the exhausted expression, the awkward pose, the long blonde hair — it’s everything that shouldn’t work… but somehow works perfectly.

That’s exactly why I love it.

Most of my collection leans toward cute designer toys like Labubu and other character figures, so adding something this strange instantly changes the whole shelf dynamic.

It stands out in the best possible way.

What makes this piece special isn’t “cute value” — it’s chaotic value.

It feels like one of those collectibles that people either instantly love or completely don’t understand.

And that’s what makes it memorable.

After displaying it on my shelf, I realized this might actually be one of my favorite secret pulls in a long time.

Sometimes the weirdest designs become the strongest pieces in a collection.

This one definitely earned its spot.

Not every grail has to be beautiful. Handsome Squidward, sometimes ugly perfection wins.
 

I originally thought the POP MART × FIFA The Monsters bottle opener series would be the usual magnetic type — meant to stick on a wall or fridge for display.

But this secret piece surprised me.

Not only does it work as a bottle opener and magnet, but it can also stand on its own beautifully. That completely changes the display experience.

When placed on a shelf, the golden World Cup trophy behind it becomes much more visible, giving it a strong figure-like presence rather than just feeling like a functional collectible.

Honestly, it feels more like a premium display piece than a simple bottle opener.

This might be one of the best-designed secret pieces in the Labubu bottle opener line so far.

Definitely staying in my personal collection!
 

Today we marched in the NYC Pride Parade as a family, and it was a day full of love, joy, and celebration.

This year felt especially meaningful because it was Danny’s very first Pride. Carrying him through the streets, surrounded by thousands of people celebrating love, equality, and authenticity, reminded me how powerful community can be.

Pride has always been about visibility, resilience, and honoring those who came before us. But now, as a parent, it carries even deeper meaning. It’s about creating a world where Danny can grow up knowing that love is love, family is family, and being yourself is something to be proud of.

Seeing the rainbow colors everywhere, and feeling the energy of New York City made this moment unforgettable.

Happy Pride 🌈
Love louder. Live freer. Keep marching forward.

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of opening a blind box, the anticipation, the mystery, and the hope of pulling something rare.

This time, I unboxed Pop Mart’s The Monsters FIFA blind box, and somehow… I pulled the secret edition.

With odds of just 1 in 72, it felt unreal the moment I saw the golden trophy and realized what it was. Definitely one of my luckiest pulls so far.

As a collector, moments like this are what make blind boxes so addictive,  you never know when luck will strike.

Watch the full unboxing below and let me know: would you keep the secret, or trade it?

⚽🏆✨

My Labubu collection just got a little bigger.

This new one, “Dive Into Love,” instantly caught my eye. There’s something about the black fur, the bold red details, and that slightly mischievous expression—it feels like a character straight out of a late-night dream.

Collecting pieces like this always reminds me how inspiration works. Sometimes it comes from music, sometimes from memories… and sometimes from something as simple as a small figure with a big personality.

Lately, I’ve been channeling that same energy into my next single.

Right now, I’m in the middle of recording, shaping the sound, and chasing that feeling. It’s a song built for summer nights—warm air, city lights, and emotions you can’t quite let go of.

A new release is coming this summer.

Until then, I’ll keep collecting moments, melodies… and maybe a few more Labubu.

Just added a new piece to my Labubu collection — De Vliegende Labubu from The Monsters series.
There’s something about collecting these little creatures that keeps my imagination alive. Maybe it’s the design, maybe it’s the mystery, but they always spark something creative in me.

At the same time, I’m deep in the recording process for my next single.

It’s still taking shape, but I can already feel the atmosphere of this song — emotional, nostalgic, and wrapped in the neon glow of summer nights. I’m putting a lot of myself into this one, and I’m excited to share it with you.

The plan is to release it this summer.

Right now, life feels like a balance between collecting inspiration and creating from it. Sometimes a small thing, like opening a new Labubu, can remind me why I love making music in the first place.

More updates soon.
Stay tuned.

— Liam Tachihara

The official music video for DIGITAL HEARTACHE is now available.

Inspired by science fiction, cyberpunk aesthetics, and the emotional realities of modern relationships, the video explores the darker side of digital love, loneliness, and obsession in an age where our lives exist simultaneously in both physical and virtual worlds.

Throughout the video, viewers follow a protagonist wandering through neon-lit streets, glowing screens, fading memories, and endless digital signals. While I appear in the video, many of the characters are intentionally portrayed as variations of myself. This creative choice allows the story to become more universal, making it easier for viewers to project their own experiences onto the narrative.

DIGITAL HEARTACHE is not only about one person. It is about anyone who has ever waited for a message, searched for a connection that no longer exists, or felt alone despite being constantly connected.

The visual world blends cyberpunk fantasy with emotional storytelling, creating a dreamlike space where reality and technology begin to merge. As the story unfolds, the line between the digital world and the real world becomes increasingly blurred.
 

The final scene is intentionally left open to interpretation.

Did the protagonist finally find the person they were searching for?

Did they become lost within the digital world?

Or did they discover that the connection they were seeking was within themselves all along?

DIGITAL HEARTACHE invites each viewer to decide.

Watch the official music video below and experience the story for yourself.

— Liam Tachihara

Today I received the cutest surprise from my sister — a limited GODIVA × POP MART Labubu chocolate set. 🖤🍫

The packaging alone feels like a collectible art piece, and even the chocolate itself is shaped like Labubu.

I loved the metallic dark aesthetic so much that I immediately added the tin to my collection shelf.

POP MART collaborations always blur the line between toys, fashion, and art — and this one might be one of my favorites yet.

NYC-based artist Liam Tachihara returns with a shimmering new single, Digital Heartache — a cinematic blend of emotional synth-pop, vintage Pop textures, and modern electronic atmosphere.

Built around nostalgic melodies, pulsing analog-inspired synths, and emotionally charged vocals, Digital Heartache explores the loneliness of modern connection — where memories remain online long after love disappears.

The track combines retro-futuristic production with a deeply human feeling, creating a soundscape that feels both intimate and dreamlike. Influenced by classic 80s aesthetics while pushing into contemporary electronic territory, the single captures late-night emotion beneath neon lights.

“Neon soul meets City Pop dreams.”

With visually driven storytelling and immersive sonic textures, Digital Heartache continues Liam’s signature fusion of cinematic emotion and synth-driven pop energy.

Listen now and step into the world of Digital Heartache.

Streaming Now

https://liamtachihara.hearnow.com/digital-heartache

You can now sing Digital Heartache on Apple Music Sing 🎤💔

Digital Heartache hit Release Radar.

Listen on Spotify ↓

https://open.spotify.com/track/0OnsGd9RJBIqnfdXdIpWaV