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Japan's Self-Defense Force Band Performs Uma Musume Songs at Tokyo Racecourse
JMSDF Band performs "Glorious Moment!", "GIRLS' LEGEND U" for Japanese Oaks race last Sunday
― What do horseracing, anime, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have in common? Last Sunday, the JMSDF Band performed two Uma Musume Pretty Derby theme songs at the Tokyo Racecourse. This was for the Yushun Himba race, also known as the Japanese Oaks. The Nerima Horseracing YouTube channel captured th...
LiSA Enters the Spider-Verse for Japan-Exclusive Theme Song, Jacket Art
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film opens in the United States on June 2; Japan on June 16
― The beloved anisong artist LiSA will be contributing her powerful vocals to the upcoming Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film—at least for its Japanese version. LiSA will perform the theme song "REALiZE" for the Japanese dub, and to mark the occasion, the singer is receiving unique jacket art depicti...
2nd Mr. Osomatsu 6th Anniversary Anime Film Reveals Ending Song Artists
DeNeel band (with sextuplets' cast) performs 'No Plan' ending
― The official website for the Mr. Osomatsu anime franchise revealed the performers for the ending theme song of the second new film, Osomatsu-san: Tamashii no Takoyaki Party to Densetsu no Otomari-kai (Mr. Osomatsu: The Soul's Takoyaki Party and the Legendary Sleepover Party), on Monday. The up-and-coming four-member band DeNeel performs ...
Voice Actress Minori Chihara Resumes Singing Career
Chihara had put her singing career on indefinite hiatus in 2021
― The official website for voice actress and singer Minori Chihara announced on Friday that she will resume her signing career starting with a concert on August 4. Chihara added that this resumption will not mean that she will release new songs and hold concerts continuously just like before. Chihara explained several of the reasons she ...
Oshi no Ko Anime's Opening Theme Song 'Idol' by YOASOBI Streamed Over 100 Million Times
Song currently tops Oricon, Spotify, YouTube charts in Japan
― According to Oricon's weekly streaming ranking, YOASOBI's "Idol," the opening theme song for the television anime adaptation for Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga, has exceeded 100 million streams in Japan (cumulative number of streams from different audio and video streaming services in Japan). Since its release on April ...
Crunchyroll Streams Bastions Korean Animated Superhero Show With BTS Songs
BTS, other K-pop groups provide music
― Here's a show for all the K-pop stans out there! Crunchyroll began streaming the Bastions Korean 3D animated superhero series on Saturday. The series is streaming worldwide, excluding China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North Korea, and South Korea. Notably, the series features music by the popular Korean boy group BTS, as well as the girl group Le Sserafim and si...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2's 'Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu' Arc Reveals Theme Song Artists
Tatsuya Kitani performs opening theme song "Ao no Sumika," Soushi Sakiyama performs ending theme song "Akari"
― The official website for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime revealed the artists for the opening and ending theme songs in the second season's "Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu" arc on Wednesday. Tatsuya Kitani performs the opening theme song "Ao no Sumika" (Blue House), and Soushi Sakiyama performs the ending th...
The official ONE PIECE orchestra concert coming to the US for the first time in July 2023!
With Special Appearances by Composer Kohei Tanaka and Singer Hiroshi Kitadani (We Are!) in Los Angeles!
― After receiving critical acclaim in Europe and Asia, ONE PIECE Music Symphony will premiere in the US on July 5, 2023, at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony in Dallas, then on July 14, 2023, at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The show will feature a full orchestra on stage with the latest a...
IDOLiSH 7 Gets 3DCG Live Concert Tour in Japan in August-December
Tour goes to Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kobe, Sapporo, Sendai
― The IDOLiSH 7 multimedia project announced on Friday that it will hold a 3DCG live concert tour titled "IDOLiSH 7 Visiblive Tour 'Good 4 You'" in eight locations in Japan from August to December. The tour schedule is as follows: Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, Tokyo - August 18-20
Hiroshima City Cultural Exchange Hall, Hiro...
AKB48 Idol Group Ends Its Team, Captain Systems
Team 8 held last concert on Saturday; teams A, K, B, 4 to hold farewell concerts on August 4-6
― The AKB48 idol group has long been iconic for its team system. This has allowed an extremely large group to split off into various sub-units, each with their own specialties. By shuffling members around and announcing new teams at concerts, the group could give their fans surprise experiences. Each team i...
MAN WITH A MISSION Talks New Demon Slayer Season, Upcoming International Tour
MAN WITH A MISSION's Jean-Ken Johnny gushes to ANN about the theme songs in the newest Demon Slayer season, plus the band's upcoming international tour.
― You can always count on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba theme songs to grab your attention. The opening and theme songs of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc feature a team-up between two top artists in Japan: rock band Man With a...
Macross Delta Anime's Walküre to Screen 'Final Live Tour' Performance in N. America, Europe
Final performance takes place on June 4
― The Macross Delta anime's Walküre idol group's "Final Live Tour" concerts, titled "Walküre Final Live Tour 2023 ~Last Mission~", will hold its final performance on June 4 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-3 in Chiba. The final concert will be livestreamed in theaters across Japan and Asia. The concert will also screen as a delayed stream in th...
Oshi no Ko Anime's Opening Theme Song 'Idol' by YOASOBI Tops Spotify, YouTube's Charts
Song hit record for most plays per day in Japan with over 600,000 plays
― YOASOBI's "Idol," the opening theme song for the television anime adaptation for Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga, has reached over 600,000 plays on Spotify on Sunday, hitting and breaking its own record for most plays per day in Japan. It is currently the #1 song on the service in Japan. "Idol" has also become...
This Week in Anime - The Best OPs and EDs This Season
Our columnists share their favorite new OPs and EDs this season, from Magical Destroyers to G-Witch season 2. Which themes tickled your fancy?
― Our columnists share their favorite new OPs and EDs this season, from Magical Destroyers to G-Witch season 2. Which themes tickled your fancy? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News N...
Oshi no Ko Author Debuts Short Story that Inspired Anime's Opening Song
"45510" short story looks at Ai from different perspective
― The official Twitter account for Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga revealed a new short story by Akasaka on Wednesday titled "45510." The short story served as the basis for YOASOBI's opening theme song "Idol" for the manga's television anime adaptation, and looks at the story's idol Ai from a different perspective. The anim...
Super Mario Bros. Is 1st Game Music Inducted to U.S. National Recording Registry
Super Mario Bros. is making history again. The video game series' iconic theme was inducted into the U.S. National Recording Registry on Wednesday, the first-ever video game theme song. The original tune, also called the "Ground Theme" or "Overworld Theme," was composed by Koji Kondo for the 1985 Super Mario Bros. game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The song was chosen among 25 other reco...
Man With a Mission, milet Perform Ending Theme for Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village Arc Anime
Artists also perform opening theme song "Kizuna no Kiseki"
― The staff for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-Hen) television anime announced on Monday that MAN WITH A MISSION and milet are performing the anime's ending theme song "Koi Kogare" (Yearning). The ending theme song was written by the anime's music composer Yuki Kajiura, and the ...
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU 10th Anniversary Anime Video Previews New Nagi Yanagi Song
Relive the biggest moments from the hit romantic dramedy
― The My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU anime series celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday. To celebrate the milestone as well as the Japanese release of the My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Blu-Ray Box set, Marvelous, Inc. is streaming a promotional video featuring clips from all three seasons of the anime. The video previews a brand ne...
King Records Launches Anileap 24-hour Anime Music Streaming Service
Beta version launched last June
― King Records' King Amusement Creative label officially launched its "Anileap" 24-hour anime music streaming channel on YouTube on Monday. It's perfect for those of you who want to listen to nostalgic anime theme songs all day, every day. (Expect a lot of Nana Mizuki songs on the playlist.) King Amusement Creative first launched a beta version of the service last June...
New Attack on Titan Theme Song Streamed 10 Million Times in 10 Days
Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1 debuted on March 4
― Last year, "The Rumbling," SiM's theme song for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2, made waves around the world, reaching #1 on the U.S. hard rock billboard chart and getting 10 million playbacks within the first week of its release on music streaming platforms. The group's newest song for the anime is on a similar up...
Shin Megami Tensei Gets 30th Anniversary Concert at Anime Expo
Scheduled for July 1
― The Shin Megami Tensei video game series is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a concert at Anime Expo on July 1. The Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert will be a part of Anime Expo's 2023 programming line-up and will be exclusive to those attending the convention. ATLUS is partnering with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) for the ...
MAN WITH A MISSION Announce International Tour Dates in N. America, Europe for May/June
Band perform themes for Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, The Seven Deadly Sins, Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
― The MAN WITH A MISSION band announced on Tuesday their international tour dates for May and June: North America: May 14 – U.S.: San Francisco, August Hall
May 15 – U.S.: Los Angeles, The Regent Theater
May 18 – U.S.: Dallas, Cambridge Room at HOB Dallas
May 19 – U.S.: Houston, Bronze Peacock ...
ASCA Performs Ending Song for Edens Zero Anime Season 2
ASCA performs ending theme song "Rinne"
― The official website for the Edens Zero franchise revealed on Saturday that ASCA will perform the ending theme song "Rinne" (Reincarnation Cycle) for the second season of the franchise's anime. Takanori Nishikawa will perform the second season's opening theme song "Never say Never." The anime will premiere on April 1 on NTV and its affiliates. The first seaso...
Rock Band sumika Cancels Concerts, Delays 10th Anniversary Documentary After Guitarist's Death
Band's mini-album releases on March 15 as scheduled
― The official website for the rock band sumika announced on Tuesday the cancellation of the band's upcoming concerts and scheduled performances, and the delay of the screening of the band's 10th anniversary film documentary. The band's sumika [camp session] 『Sugar Salt Pepper Green』Release Party at Billboard Live concerts — which are scheduled on M...
Anime Boston 2023 Hosts Hybrid Thoughts Members Paranom, Aztech
Event takes place at Hynes Convention Center in Boston on April 7-9
― The organizers of the Anime Boston convention announced on Saturday that the convention's 2023 event will host musicians Paranom and Aztech from the musical group Hybrid Thoughts. The members of the Boston-based hip-hop group Hybrid Thoughts have worked on tracks for the background scores of anime such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Dr. Stone,...
Crunchyroll Adds Music Videos, Full-Length Concerts in Partnership with Sony Music
Company to add "thousands" of music videos, 100+ concerts
― Crunchyroll announced on Saturday during the red carpet for the Crunchyroll Anime Music Awards that it has added music streaming to its paid subscription service in the form of short-form music videos and full-length concerts. The company is partnering with Sony Music Entertainment (SME) to license SMEJ's content outside of Japan. Subscriber...
BBC Plans Documentary Episode About Idol Industry Mogul Johnny Kitagawa's Alleged Abuse
The late idol group mogul faced allegations of sexual misconduct during his career
― The BBC is listing the summary and air date of a documentary about Talent Agency Johnny & Associates founder Johnny Kitagawa on its BBC Two channel. The program will debut on March 7 at 9:00 p.m. GMT (4:00 p.m. EST). The broadcaster describes the program as follows: Johnny Kitagawa's legendary male-only talent agency...
ROOKiEZ IS PUNK'D Band Return After 4-Year Hiatus
Band will return on April 15 at "Day of the Dead vol.27"
― The official Twitter account for rock band ROOKiEZ IS PUNK'D announced on Thursday that they are returning from their 4-year hiatus on April 15 with their appearance at "Day of the Dead vol.27." However, the account stated that the current situation for the band's drummer U is making it difficult for him to resume his activities. Current voca...
Musical Guests ALI, Yuki Kajiura, Kohta Yamamoto Will Perform at Anime Awards
The performances will commemorate the award show's previous winners; Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, and Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 1
― Crunchyroll announced musical guests and additional presenters on Thursday for its seventh annual Anime Awards presentation on March 4. Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme performers ALI and AKLO, Demon Slayer composer Yuk...
This Anime Made Hikaru Utada Cry
Hikaru Utada performed the theme song for this tear-jerker
― A recent tweet from acclaimed Japanese-American singer Hikaru Utada is currently going a bit viral on the anime side of Japanese Twitter. In the tweet, they mention that a recent anime brought them to tears. グーグーーーーゔゔゔゔ😭😭😭😭 (「不滅のあなたへ」にハマった息子が風邪で学校休んでる日に一緒にアニメを観て涙腺崩壊)(私が)— 宇多田ヒカル (@utadahikaru) February 8, 2023 "::sniffle sniffle:: Waaaaaaah...
CHiCO with HoneyWorks Music Group Halts Activities in April
CHiCO to start activities as solo artist to improve her skills after upcoming Zepp tour
― The CHiCO with HoneyWorks music group announced on Saturday that the group will halt activities after their four-stop Zepp tour from February 18 through April 8. The group discussed the matter with its members and staff, and made the decision so that CHiCO could take on new challenges and improve her skills as a...
Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure Orchestral Concert Launches Raffle For Canadian High School Students
Show will take place in Montreal on May 24, May 25; Toronto on June 9, June 10; Vancouver on August 25
― Kashamara Productions launched a raffle for Canadian high school students on its website on Wednesday for the "Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure" live orchestral concert series, which will run in Canada from May through August. The winning student will get a free ticket to a concert showing at Merid...
RADWIMPS Announces N. American Tour for April
Rock band behind music for Makoto Shinkai's films to perform in U.S., Canada, Mexico
― Rock band RADWIMPS announced on Wednesday that they are going on a North American Tour in April. The band will perform at the following places and dates: San Jose (San Jose Civic): April 16
Los Angeles (YouTube Theater): April 18
Mexico City (Pabellón Oeste): April 22
Chicago (THE VIC): April 24
Toronto (Queen Eliz...
Uma Musume Pretty Derby's 'Umapyoi Densetsu' Song Certified Streaming Gold
Theme song has been streamed over 50 million times
― The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) certified the "Umapyoi Densetsu" theme song for Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise as streaming gold for accruing over 50 million streams as of December 2022. The song debuted as the first ever theme song for the franchise, and appeared in the 2016 concept promotional video for the franchis...
22/7's Nao Aikawa Goes on Hiatus to Focus on Studies
Aikawa joined idol group in February 2022
― The official website for the idol group 22/7 announced on Saturday that group member Nao Aikawa will take a hiatus from the group starting on January 19 so that she can focus on her studies. She will not attend the "52OSAKA ~Girls Castle~" event on February 19, but will attend the planned "Nana Niji Live 2023" events on January 16 and 18. The website will a...
Jujutsu Kaisen Character Designer Draws Illustration For Megumi Ogata's 30th Anniversary Anisong Album
Ogata covers songs from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Yu Yu Hakusho, more
― Lantis will release the "AniMegu" anime cover song album on February 15 commemorating Megumi Ogata's 30th anniversary as a voice actress. Animator and character designer Tadashi Hiramatsu (Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuri!!! on ICE) drew the jacket illustration. Their work on iconic anime properties links the two. Hiramatsu work...
Aimer Performs Theme Song For Japan Racing Association Animated Ad
Daisuke Kobayashi, Shingo Yamashita direct 30-second ad
― The Japan Racing Association (JRA) began streaming the original animated ad Kyо̄, Watashi no Monogatari ga Hashirimasu. ("Today, my story runs.") on Tuesday. The 30-second video previews Aimer's theme song, "crossovers." The ad stars: Yui Ishikawa as Veterinarian
Ami Koshimizu as Racehorse breeding farm female senior staff
Shinnosuke Suzuki as...
Bocchi the Rock's Kessoku Band Tops Weekly Billboard Japan Download Album Chart
Filling out the chart's top 10 is Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED (Uta's Songs ONE PIECE FILM RED) by the movie's songstress Ado at #4 and Collins by 10-FEET from the film The First Slam Dunk at #8.
― The fictional Kessoku Band's self-titled album from the anime Bocchi the Rock soared to the top Billboard Japan's weekly chart for the most downloaded album. Kessoku Band debuted at the top of the Decembe...
The Marginal Service Anime Reveals Opening Song Artist Mamoru Miyano
Original TV anime premieres in April 2023
― The official website for The Marginal Service, Cygames' new original television anime, announced the musical artist behind the series' opening theme song on Saturday. Brian Nightraider's voice actor Mamoru Miyano performs the song "Quiet explosion," and the song's single will release on April 26. The anime will premiere in April 2023. The cast includes: Tos...
Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man OPs Top Official Entertainment Channel YouTube Views in 2022
Spy x Family, Ya Boy Kongming!, One Piece Film Red also in top 20
― Attack on Titan and Chainsaw Man music videos were among the most popular YouTube videos in 2022. According to an independent survey conducted by Digital Creators, the most-viewed videos posted by official Japanese entertainment channels between January 1 to December 7 were the Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 and Chainsaw Man...
The Last Rockstars - When Four Rock Legends Come Together
THE LAST ROCKSTARS, an international supergroup composed of YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI, is ready to take the stage in America!
― THE LAST ROCKSTARS, an international supergroup composed of YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI, is ready to take the stage in America! During the past couple of years, there has been a growing global appreciation for Japanese entertainment from anime, to live action ...
Meet the Artist of Chainsaw Man Episode 11's ED
Chainsaw Man has brought in a different high-profile artist for each episode's ending theme. Avu-chan from Queen Bee gave us some insight into their experience working on this ambitious anime project as the artist of the ending theme, "Violence."
― Formed in 2009, Queen Bee is a self-described "Fashion Punk" rock band. They are steadily increasing their presence in the anime sphere, performing theme ...
Pretty Series, Aikatsu! Franchises' Virtual Crossover Concert Gets Theatrical Screenings
'Non-vocal cheering screenings' also offered during January 6-19
― The official Twitter account for the "Dream Collaboration Festival" collaboration project between TAKARA TOMY A.R.T.S and syn Sophia's Pretty Series franchise and Bandai Namco Entertainment's Aikatsu! franchise announced on Sunday that the project's virtual live concert will have a special edited version that will screen in theaters f...
Interview: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION
Seasoned musician R.O.N discusses his music writing approach and how an international background helped diversify his compositions.
― I first came across the artist Stereo Dive Foundation through their performance of “Daisy,” the ending song for the Kyoto Animation anime Beyond the Boundary. I had no idea at the time that this would become one of the first songs written by a seasoned solo artist perf...
Bullet Train Boy Band Inspires NFT Anime Videos
TV program debuting on December 27 will tell behind-the-scenes stories of group's 4 newest members
― The boy band Bullet Train will release animated videos for its four newest members. The "Bullet Train Anime Adaptation Plan ~First Confession of the New Members' Rumored Secret Stores~" program will premiere on BS TV Tokyo for four consecutive days starting from December 27, and the anime scenes will ...
Spy×Family Wins Big at Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2022
Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc theme song, Splatoon 3 also top in their categories
― The Yahoo! Japan Search Awards announced the biggest buzzing search terms of 2022 on Monday. Spy×Family was among the biggest winners, topping the "anime" category. Anya Forger voice actress Atsumi Tanezaki was also the top voice actor. In the music category, "Zankyō Sanka" (Song of Reverberation), Aimer's ...
One Piece Film Red Theme Song Showcases at 2022 Kōhaku Song Contest
Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc theme song singer Aimer also debuts on Japan's most popular music program
― NHK revealed the lineup for the 73rd Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest"), Japan's most-watched music television program, on Wednesday. "Shinjidai" ("New Genesis"), the theme song of One Piece Film Red, will feature in the prestigious program. Ado, the singing voice of Uta,...
Interview: Music Composer Shiro SAGISU on Returning to BLEACH
Shiro SAGISU shares the anime's most memorable track and it was like to revisit it for Thousand-Year Blood War.
― Bleach is back, and it's better than ever. To mark the release of the final arch of the anime series BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, Milan Records has released eight soundtracks from the anime series and films on digital platforms. We also had the opportunity to speak with music composer...
YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI Form The Last Rockstars Band With Concerts in Japan, U.S. Next Year
Band performs in 2 concerts in Japan in January 2023, 2 concerts in the U.S. in February 2023
― Rock musicians YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI announced on Friday that they have formed a new band named The Last Rockstars. The band already has concerts planned in both Japan and the United States beginning in January 2023. The band will have its first concert at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on January 2...
Stereo Dive Foundation Holds U.S. Debut Performance in New York on November 23
Stereo Dive Foundation performs at Mercury Lounge following Anime NYC appearance
― Stereo Dive Foundation, a sound-making project by R.O.N., confirmed on Friday that he will make his U.S. debut for his North American Showcase at the Mercury Lounge in New York on November 23. The setlist includes his new song "Sparkles" from the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond (Tensei Shitara Sli...
Steve Aoki Releases Remix Track for One Piece Film Red Soundtrack
Album released on Friday
― DJ Steve Aoki released a remix track for the One Piece Film Red original soundtrack. The "Straw Hats Pirate Anthem – Steve Aoki Remix" is one of the 48 tracks on the film's soundtrack album, which shipped in Japan on Friday. The album is also available for download through Apple Music. Aoki's track is a blend of three opening themes from the television anime series, sung by...
One Piece Celebrates 104th Volume with Live Uta Performance
Uta performs One Piece Film Red theme song at virtual Japan National Stadium
― Uta, the songstress heroine of One Piece Film Red, sang her heart out on Thursday to commemorate the release of the manga's 104th compiled volume. Ado, Uta's singing voice, performed the film's theme song "Shinjidai" ("New Genesis") to a 3D model of Uta at a virtual Japan National Stadium. The One Piece YouTube channel str...
Behind the Vocals of Kaguya-sama's Iconic OPs: Interview with Masayuki Suzuki
It's hard to imagine the Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime without Masayuki Suzuki's powerful vocals in the opening theme songs.
― It's hard to imagine the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War anime without Masayuki Suzuki's powerful vocals in the opening theme songs. Suzuki lent us some time out of his busy schedule to comment on his work for the anime's third season, Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-. Wha...
Sumire Morohoshi Performs Ending Theme for Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Anime
Series about woman who seeks friendship with fairy premieres in January 2023
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that Sumire Morohoshi (theme songs for Ascendance of a Bookworm, BNA: Brand New Animal) will perform the ending theme song "Kanaeru" (To Grant) for the television anime adaptation of Miri Mikawa and Aki's Sugar Apple Fairy Tale light novel series. Naohiro Minami is composing the song, Yuho Iwas...
Resident Evil Village Game's 'Winters' Expansion' DLC Trailer Highlights Story
60-minute-demo of expansion featuring 3rd-person mode now also available
― Capcom unveiled a new story trailer for "The Winters' Expansion," the upcoming DLC for its Resident Evil Village game, during its Resident Evil Showcase stream on Thursday. The trailer highlights the main character Rose, and also shows the expansion's new third-person mode. A 60-minute demo of the expansion is also now availab...
Band-Maid at the Theme Park at American Dream Ticket Giveaway
ANN is giving away two pairs of General Admission tickets to see BAND-MAID in concert on October 30th.
― Don't miss the impossibly hard-rocking maid band, Band-Maid at the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ on October 30th! ANN is giving away two pairs of General Admission tickets to see Band-Maid in concert on October 30th. These tickets include access to rides & a...
Akari Kitō Performs Chained Soldier Anime's Opening Song
Kito also voices 2023 anime's heroine
― The official Twitter account for the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally, Slave of the Magic Capital's Elite Troops) manga revealed on Sunday that Akari Kito is performing the anime's opening theme song. Kito is also voicing the anime's heroine Kyōka Uzen. Junji Nishimura (Ranma ½) i...
Elden Ring Gets Jazz Music Streaming Event on December 3
Kenny Garrett, Takuya Kuroda translate game's haunting soundtrack to jazz
― Elden Ring and jazz? It's a more likely combo than you'd think. Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced on Monday that it will host a jazz music streaming event on December 3 for FromSoftware's action RPG Elden Ring. Grammy Award-winning alto saxophone musician Kenny Garrett and jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda will translat...
Mafumafu Debuts Full Music Video for Plantopia Figure Project
Project involving Twin Engine, Good Smile, Max Factory will have music videos, figures, with plans for manga, anime, more
― Singer-songwriter Mafumafu began streaming the music video for the new figure project Plantopia on Saturday. The song is titled "Shitsurakuen" (Paradise Lost). Mafumafu is currently on hiatus, but he commented that he wants everyone to enjoy the world of Plantopia. Twin Engine, ...
Akari Kitō Performs Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-Dai) no Slow na Second Life Anime's Ending Song
Kito also voices January anime's Lady character
― The official Twitter account for the television anime of Rokujūyon Okazawa's Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-Dai) no Slow na Second Life (The Slow Second Life of the Retired Dark Soldier in His 30s) novel series announced on Sunday that Akari Kitō is performing the anime's ending theme song "Dear Doze Days." Kitō also voices the character Lady in the a...
hololive's Mori Calliope Releases 1st Major Album on December 16 Worldwide
Pre-orders now open for "SINDERELLA"
― hololive Virtual YouTuber Mori Calliope's will release her first major album, titled "SINDERELLA," on December 16. Pre-orders are open at Mori Calliope's official online shop and Animate International. The concept behind the album is “ten deadly sins,” with each of the ten tracks based on a different sin. Mori Calliope commented: "She sings and she sins. A princ...
Rock Band Galileo Galilei to Return After 7 Years
Band goes on tour in mid-2023
― Rock band Galileo Galilei announced on Wednesday that they are reforming with two original founding members, vocalist and guitarist Yuki Ozaki and drummer Kazuki Ozak. Joining the newest lineup are the band's former guitarist Fumito Iwai (who left the band in 2012) and new bassist Masaki Okazaki (who also played with Yuki Ozaki in the BBHF and warbear groups). The new ...
Bocchi the Rock! Anime Reveals Theme Songs, Contributing Musicians
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, KANA-BOON's Maguro Taniguchi contribute to songs by anime's "Kessoku Band"
― Aniplex's official YouTube channel revealed the opening and ending songs for the anime of Aki Hamaji's four-panel manga Bocchi the Rock! on Sunday. The anime's "Kessoku Band" with Ikumi Hasegawa (voice of Ikuyo Kita) on vocals is performing the opening and ending songs. Singer-songwriter Ai Higu...
FLOW Holds Code Geass Virtual Concert in November
Gugenka hosts concert on VRChat, Showroom on November 6, 13
― Gugenka is holding a virtual reality concert for the rock band FLOW. The concert will focus on the band's theme songs for the Code Geass franchise. To promote the upcoming concert, Gugenka opened a free exhibition on VRChat for the Code Geass series on Friday. The concert will take place on the VRChat and Showroom platforms on November 6 a...
BEASTARS Manga Creator Draws Italian Rock Band Måneskin
An illustration by BEASTARS creator Paru Itagaki commemorating a collaboration between the BEASTARS series and Italian rock band Måneskin has recently been released. Image via Comic Natalie The illustration depicts BEASTARS characters Juno, Legosi, Haru, and Louis mingling with Måneskin guitarist Thomas Raggi, drummer Ethan Torchio, bassist Victoria De Angelis , and vocalist Damiano David. The col...
Ed Sheeran Gets Animated in Official Pokémon Music Video
Song "Celestial" will be featured in the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Nintendo Switch games
― Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran let his Pokémon fanatic flag fly in the official music video for "Celestial." The track will be featured in the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Nintendo Switch games, set forrelease on November 18. In the video, Sheeran is shown sleeping in his room ful...
Evangelion Composer Shiro Sagisu Directs Genshin Impact Concert
Genshin Impact YouTube channel streams free online concert on October 2
― HoYoverse announced on Monday that the Genshin Impact game will hold the "Genshin Concert 2022" global online concert on October 2. Anime and film composer Shiro Sagisu (Evangelion, Bleach, Shin Godzilla) will serve as the music director in partnership with the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra. Eímear Noone (Overwatch, Hearthstone) ...
Rocking Out with Japanese Punk Band Wienners
The Digimon Ghost Game opening band is relatively new to anisong, but Wienners have been delivering their unique brand of punk rock and electronica fusion since 2009.
― If you've watched Digimon Ghost Game, you've heard the high energy, horror-rock opening theme “Faction” by Wienners. But while they're relatively new to anisong, Wienners have been delivering their unique brand of punk rock and electr...
Rhapsody Music Anime Project's Trailer Reveals 3 New Cast Members, Summer 2023 'Live' Anime
Jun Fukuyama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Aya Endo join cast as Tōsaka family
― The official website for the rockin'on group's Rhapsody music anime project began streaming a new trailer for the project on Friday. The trailer introduces three new cast members, and also reveals that the project will have a "live" anime in summer 2023. The new cast all play members of the Tōsaka family, who are involved behind the s...
Nichijō's Keiichi Arawi, Singer Daoko Collaborate on Animated Music Video
New song is titled "Onomatopoeia Rap ~Natsu Asobi-hen~"
― Singer Daoko unveiled a new song titled "Onomatopoeia Rap ~Natsu Asobi-hen~" (Summer Play Arc) with an accompanying music video by Nichijō manga artist Keiichi Arawi on Monday. The new song depicts typical summer activities in a rap formed using onomatopoeia, and is the first song in a new Daoko project titled "Oko Daoko." Daoko and Arawi also...
Jujutsu Kaisen Hip-Hop Artist Aztech Announces New Album GREEN 21
"It's always 'Aztech' as far as the substance, but sonically I approached this album the same way I would approach handling an entire soundtrack. This one is for the anime fans."
― Hip-hop artist and Hybrid Thoughts founder Kirk "Aztech" Yi will release a new solo album on September 9. The new album, Green 21, is aiming to win hearts of anime fans. "It's always 'Aztech' as far as the substance, but s...
Asaka Showcases Her Anisong Range With Live Studio Renditions of Laid-Back Camp, Ga-Rei-Zero Opening Themes
This session of Anime Songs Party features singer Asaka, who evokes both chill and fiery vibes at the Nippon Cultural Broadcasting studio with live performances of "Sun Is Coming Up" (Yuru Camp Opening Theme) and "Paradise Lost" (Ga-Rei-Zero Opening Theme) alongside hosts Yohei Onishi and singing cosplayer Hikari. In the following interview segment, Asaka elaborates on how her musical style has ev...
Ado's One Piece Film Red Music Tops 3 Digital Charts for Record 4 Weeks
1st artist to achieve feat since Oricon began posting these ranking charts
― Singer Ado ranked #1 for four consecutive weeks across Oricon's three different digital ranking charts — thus becoming the first artist to achieve the feat since those charts started. (Oricon's digital album ranking started in November 2016, the digital single ranking in December 2017, and the weekly streaming ranking in Dec...
Singer Anonymouz Performs New Ending Theme for Boruto Anime
Anime launched "Kawaki Himawari Ninja Gakkō-hen" arc in August
― This year's 40th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that singer Anonymouz will perform the new ending theme song for the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime in October. In 2019, Anonymouz started performing English covers of hit J-pop songs on her YouTube channel. In 2020, she collaborated with Sony Xpe...
Nogizaka46 Idol Sayaka Kakehashi Cancels Appearances After Injury During Concert
Kakehashi fell from stairs; she was conscious and able to speak at hospital
― The official website for the Nogizaka46 idol group announced on Monday that Sayaka Kakehashi suffered a minor injury at the "Midsummer National Tour 2022" concert in Tokyo the same day. As a precautionary measure taking into account the severity of the injury, the group is canceling Kakehashi's appearances until she has mad...
Healer Girls Group to Hold Final Concert on October 8
Group includes Akane Kumada, Karin Isobe, Marina Horiuchi, Chihaya Yoshitake
― The Healer Girls group, which consists of the four main voice actresses from the Healer Girl original anime, will hold their final concert at Aoyama RizM on October 8. Healer Girls is a unit composed of the Healer Girl voice actresses: Akane Kumada (Hibiki Morishima), Karin Isobe (Kana Fujii), Marina Horiuchi (Remi Gojō), ...
Controversial Dragon Quest Composer Gets TV Drama About His Life
The program will star Ken Yasuda (live-action Gintama) as Sugiyama and detail the story behind the composer's involvement with Dragon Quest and the creation of the iconic "Overture: Loto's Theme" piece.
― The life of controversial composer Koichi Sugiyama, known primarily for his work in the long-running Dragon Quest series, will be the subject of a live-action television drama. The program will star...
Southern All Stars' Yuko Hara Performs Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Series' Theme Song
Hara's theme song for CG, live-action hybrid series is titled "Gudetama March"
― Netflix announced on Wednesday that Southern All Stars band member Yuko Hara (no relation to the voice actress with a similar name) will perform the theme song "Gudetama March" for Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure (Gudetama: Haha wo Tazunete Donkurai), a new live-action and CG hybrid series based on Sanrio's famous lazy...
Akari Akase's Ending Theme Song for My Dress-Up Darling Anime Streamed 10 Million Times
Music video debuted on January 9
― The music video for Akari Akase's "Koi no Yukue" (Where Love Is), the ending theme song for the television anime of Shinichi Fukuda's My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru), has been streamed over 10 million times since its release about eight months ago. The song's music video debuted on January 9: TikTok personality Akase debuted her singing career ...
Macross Delta Anime's Walküre to Hold 'Final Live Tour' Next May
Macross Delta: Zettai LIVE!!!!!! BD/DVD next month to bundle ticket drawing code
― The official Japanese website for the Macross franchise announced on Sunday that the Macross Delta anime's Walküre idol group will hold a "Final Live Tour" concert in May 2023. The "Walküre Final Live Tour 2023 ~Last Mission~" will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on May 20-21, and at the Maruzen Intec Arena in ...
Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Making Anime Music ft. Kevin Penkin and Hiromitsu Ijima
Kevin Penkin joked how he is now a little more successful but a lot more tired.
― Kevin Penkin and Hiromitsu Iijima have a list of enthralling soundtracks from series like Tower of God, Made in Abyss, and The Rising of the Shield Hero on their resume. Joining the list of guests at Crunchyroll Expo, Penkin stood out with his “university lecture” for their panel. The composer-producer duo were eager to...
Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Burnout Syndromes Interview
Composing songs for popular series such as Haikyuu!!, Dr. Stone, and Gintama, Burnout Syndromes held their first performance in the United States at Crunchyroll Expo.
― Formed in 2005, Burnout Syndromes have a long and successful discography under their belt. Composing songs for popular series such as Haikyuu!!, Dr. Stone, and Gintama, the trio infuse musical genres together with emotional lyrics. Ka...
Plantopia Figure Project Unveils Preview for Mafumafu's Music Video
Video teases Mafumafu's song "Shitsurakuen," with full video debuting in October
― Twin Engine began streaming a promotional video to tease the music video for the new figure project Plantopia on Saturday. The video reveals and previews the song "Shitsurakuen" (Paradise Lost) by Mafumafu. Twin Engine, Good Smile Company, and Max Factory are collaborating on the project. Nozomu Kuoka, the project's wr...
all at once Grooves Out With Live Studio Performances of "RIVALS", "Kokoroe" Cover
In this entry of Anime Songs Party, musical duo all at once brought some groovy and funky beats to the Nippon Cultural Broadcasting studio by performing "RIVALS" (Shoot! Goal to the Future ending theme) as well as a cover of Road of Major's "Kokoroe" (Major opening theme) alongside hosts Yohei Onishi and singing cosplayer Hikari. The duo also gushed about their love for the characters in the Major...
Otakon 2022 - Composer Interviewing Composer: Yuki Hayashi vs. Kaoru Wada
Hayashi and Wada compared notes as composers from two different generations, the struggle to maintain a family life, and how inspiration can hit at any moment.
― Fans of anime and music alike got a rare treat this past weekend at Otakon during the panel, “Composer Interviewing Composer - Yuki Hayashi vs Kaoru Wada” featuring legendary composers Yuki Hayashi (My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!, Gundam Build F...
Otakon 2022 - Rolling Quartz International Debut
The quintet's electrifying performance marked their international debut, serving up their brand of glammy pop-punk to a wave of new fans.
― The Korean rock-and-roll band Rolling Quartz made their presence known onstage at Otakon's Friday Night K-Pop Show. Composed of the lead vocalist Jayoung, guitarists Hyunjun and Iree, bassist Arem, and drummer Yeongeun, the quintet's electrifying performance mark...
T.M. Revolution Shows Off His Midriff in New Commercial
The 51-year-old cosplays as popular Touhou character Reimu Hakurei—and sports his impressive midriff in the process.
― Takanori Nishikawa, also known as the singer T.M. Revolution, takes center stage in the new commercial for the smartphone game, Touhou Arcadia Record. In the commercial the 51-year-old cosplays as popular Touhou character Reimu Hakurei—and sports his impressive midriff in the process...
22/7 Idol Group Unveils New Music Video by Cloverworks
Yuta Yamazaki directed video, with Yukiko Horiguchi as character designer, animation director
― The official YouTube channel for the 22/7 idol project began streaming a new animated music video for the group's ninth single "Kumorizora no Mukō ha Hareteiru" (It's Sunny Past the Clouds) on Wednesday. Yuta Yamazaki (Wonder Egg Priority, My Dress-Up Darling episode director) directed the video at Cloverw...
YOASOBI Duo's Ikura Diagnosed With COVID-19
Duo cancels Fuji Rock Festival appearance this Friday
― Japanese pop duo YOASOBI announced on Monday that the duo's singer-songwriter Ikura tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday after taking a PCR test. The duo canceled their appearance at the Fuji Rock Festival this Friday. In addition, the duo's appearance at the Rock in Japan Festival on August 6 will depend on whether Ikura has recovered and f...
'Run Girls, Run!' Idol Unit Disbands on March 31
Wake Up, Girls! real-life unit begins concert tour on July 31
― Voice actress unit Run Girls, Run!, the real-life idol group formed by actresses from the Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter anime, announced on Monday that they are disbanding on March 31, 2023. The members and staff have had discussions regarding the members' futures and concluded that disbanding will lead to further growth for each member. R...
CUE! Smartphone Game Cancels Planned Resumption, In-Franchise Group AiRBLUE Halts Activities
Game had temporarily ended service in April 2021 with plan to resume someday
― The official website for Liber Entertainment's CUE! voice actress-training smartphone game revealed on Saturday that the CUE! smartphone game will not restart its service as previously planned. The announcement stated the staff decided it would be difficult to resume service on the game at a quality that would satisfy play...
CloverWorks To Produce Animated Music Video For Dialogue+ Voice Actor Unit
Eromanga Sensei's Ryohei Takeshita directs, Fairy Ranmaru's Shōko Nagasawa designs characters
― The DIALOGUE+ voice actor singing unit announced on its Twitter account on Saturday that CloverWorks will produce an animated music video for the group's new song "1000-man Kai Hug Nanda" (10 Million Hugs). Ryohei Takeshita (Eromanga Sensei) will direct the video, and Shōko Nagasawa (Fairy Ranmaru) will de...
Star Wars: Visions' 'Lop & Ocho' Director Yuuki Igarashi Establishes OUTLINE Anime Studio
Studio's 1st work is music video for Gen Hoshino's new song
― Animator Yuuki Igarashi announced the launch of his new animation studio named OUTLINE on Monday. The studio's debut work is the animated music video for Gen Hoshino's new song "Isekai Kongō Dai-Budōkai (feat. Obake)," which can be viewed in the video below. OUTLINE is the newest studio under anime planning and production coordination comp...
Masaaki Endoh Showcases His Powerful Voice With Live Studio Performances of Sakugan, GaoGaiGar Opening Themes
In the interview segment of the show, Endoh details the different creative demands behind the creation of original songs and anime theme songs. He also shares a memorable anecdote from his visit to Paris.
― JAM Project's Masaaki Endoh lives up to his motto of "Always Full Voice" in this week's Anime Songs Party, bringing us heart-thumping live studio performances of "Koukotsu Labyrinth" (SAKUGAN open...
Billy BanBan's Susumu Sugawara Soulfully Performs "Kokoro Arigatou" and "Usubeni" Live In Studio
Susumu Sugawara, one half of the folk group Billy BanBan, recently dropped by at the Nippon Cultural Broadcasting studio and performed a soulful rendition of "Kokoro Arigatou" (Doraemon: Nobita's Little "Star Wars" 2021 insert song) as well as a cover of Sae Kobayakawa's "Usubeni" (from The [email protected] Cinderella Girls) alongside hosts Yohei Onishi and singing cosplayer Hikari. The 74-year-old sing...
The Peggies Go on 3-City Concert Tour Before Going on Indefinite Hiatus in September
3-member band's best-of album ships on September 7
― The official website for the band the peggies announced on Friday that the band will go on an indefinite hiatus at the end of September. The band will release their upcoming best-of album MMY on September 7, and will also go on a concert tour titled "the peggies tour 2022 'My White'" before going on hiatus. The shows for the tour will take place at...
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