Velvet Grace is the thirteenth studio album by Japanese singer Miliyah Kato, released on March 18, 2026, via Sony Music Labels imprint Mastersix Foundation. The album is Kato's first in three years following the release of Blonde16. Preceded by the release of four singles, Velvet Grace features tracks produced by Ryosuke "Dr. R" Sakai, Matt Cab, Geg and Shuya.
After the release of her twelfth studio album, Blonde16 (2023), Miliyah Kato released a series of digital singles in 2023 and 2024, including "Lonely" featuring Japanese rapper Lana and "Aigyo" recorded with Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena. In January 2025, Kato released the Epiphany EP, a compilation EP of collaborative works. The EP was released digitally and on vinyl. Following its release, Kato revealed she was pregnant with her third child and took a short break from recording new music. In August 2025, she announced the birth of her third child.
In February 2026, Kato announced her thirteenth studio album, Velvet Grace. The album was later released digitally and physically on March 18, 2026. Two variants of the album were released physically: the standard edition and the first press edition. The first press edition of Velvet Grace included a 32-page photo book featuring photos taken for the album.