Drake has sparked fresh excitement around his upcoming album Iceman after posting a cryptic teaser hinting at a Japanese theme.
The Toronto superstar shared an Instagram Story showing a real shaved ice truck from Tokyo, linked to Fuji Iceman San, a popular Japanese vendor. The image also featured a crystal Pinocchio keychain — a symbol fans have already seen in earlier Iceman visuals.
Fans quickly began speculating that Episode 4 of the Iceman short film series could take place in Japan. The album rollout has followed a cinematic, episodic format, with each visual chapter revealing new clues and themes.
The rollout began with Episode 1 showing Drake cruising through Toronto in an ice cream truck. That visual came alongside the single “What Did I Miss?” and set the cold, mysterious tone of the project.
Later teasers introduced darker and stranger imagery, including the recurring Pinocchio figure. Many fans believe it represents themes of truth, deception, and industry pressure.
Drake has also released tracks like “Dog House,” featuring Julia Wolf and Yeat, keeping momentum alive as anticipation grows. However, he has not confirmed an official release date or full tracklist for the album.
The slow and mysterious rollout has kept fans engaged for months. Drake’s use of international imagery suggests Iceman could take a global direction both visually and musically.
For now, fans remain eagerly awaiting the next drop, as Drake continues building one of his most cinematic album rollouts yet.