8th Album: Ambitions

Ambitions is ONE OK ROCK's eighth studio album and their first international release under Fueled by Ramen, marking a major leap into the global music scene. With themes of hope, unity, and determination, the album reflects the band's desire to break barriers—not only between languages and cultures, but within individuals as they confront fear, failure, and ambition.

Visually and thematically, Ambitions is symbolized by the color yellow, used throughout the album's art and promo as a beacon of hope and brightness.

The album pushes further into radio-friendly rock and pop-punk, offering a more polished and accessible sound than previous releases while retaining emotional intensity, with uplifting anthems, strong hooks and choruses, and a heavier use of English lyrics—particularly in the international version—exploring themes such as ambition, personal growth, overcoming fear and self-doubt, and global unity.

The album was a commercial success, debuting at number 1 on both the Oricon Albums Chart and Billboard Japan Hot Albums, reaching number 106 on the U.S. Billboard 200, and landing in the top 10 across multiple Billboard genre charts including Rock, Alternative, and Hard Rock. It was certified Gold in Japan for shipping over 100,000 units in its first week and achieved strong digital sales and global streaming performance.

Ambitions solidified ONE OK ROCK's status as Japan's top modern rock export. It opened doors to major world tours, large international festivals, and established the band's reputation as a bilingual powerhouse capable of bridging Eastern and Western rock scenes.