The gig, held on July 5 at Shibuya LUSH, sold out and was also the place where the former bassist announced that he would leave the band.
"[7] Shortly after the release of "5", the band announced the "End of Phase 1",[8] as well as the deactivation of the individual Twitter accounts of each member.
Ohmori announced on the official website on January 20, 2024 that he had been diagnosed with sudden hearing loss in his left ear, after having problems to listen with it the day before.
[18] In June 2024, Mrs. Green Apple faced significant backlash following the release of the music video for their song "Columbus".
Some interpreted the imagery as offensive, citing the historical context of Christopher Columbus and his association with the colonization and exploitation of indigenous peoples.
In response to the escalating backlash, Mrs. Green Apple issued a public apology and removed the video from their official YouTube channel the following day.
[21][22] The band explained that their intention was to create a whimsical "fun house party" featuring historical figures and expressed deep regret for any offense caused.
The media, including major platforms such as the BBC,[23] covered the controversy, highlighting broader issues of cultural representation and sensitivity in the arts.
Universal Music Japan also apologized, saying in a statement that the video contained "expressions that lack an understanding of history and cultural context.