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Haruhi Suzumiya Franchise Launches Crowdfunding for New Song, Music Video
Campaign runs November 15-January 15, with video slated in 1st half of 2025
― The official X/Twitter account for Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series announced on Friday that the franchise is launching a crowdfunding campaign for a new song and an accompanying music video for the franchise. The campaign, which aims to raise 10 million yen (about US$65,000), will launch on the Campfire...
Doraemon TV Anime Gets 1st New Opening Sequence in 5 Years
New opening sequence to feature scenes from films in franchise to commemorate 45th anniversary of films
― TV Asahi revealed on Friday that the Doraemon anime will have a special opening sequence starting on November 9 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Doraemon film series in 2025. The new opening sequence will feature famous scenes from various films in the franchise. The song will be Mao's ...
Nintendo Music App Launches for Game Soundtracks
App for Switch Online members offers spoiler prevention, customizable looping tracks by up to 60 minutes
― Nintendo revealed and launched its new Nintendo Music app on Wednesday. The app features soundtracks from Nintendo games, and is only available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The app allows both streaming music and downloading for offline listening. Users can create and share playlists,...
Kazuma Kawamura, Yuki Tanaka Perform Themes for I Left My A-Rank Party TV Anime
Fantasy series to debut in January, air for half year
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the theme song artists on Saturday for the television anime adaptation of author Kōsuke Unagi and illustrator Super Zombie's I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (A-Rank Party o Ridatsu Shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyū Shinbu o Mezasu.) light novel series. Kazuma Ka...
Singer Ado Goes on 'Hibana' World Tour with Concerts in West
Tour begins in Saitama on April 26, 2025
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that Ado will go on tour starting on April 26, 2025 in Saitama, Japan. "Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 'Hibana' Powered by Crunchyroll" will feature concerts in the West. Crunchyroll will offer presale tickets on November 19, and general tickets will go on sale on November 22. Tour stops include: Saitama: Saitama Super Arena — April 26...
Naruto x Asian Kung-Fu Generation Unite for Rocking Music Video
Relive Shikamaru's story with Naruto Shippuden theme "Blood Circulator"
― While not synonymous with the Naruto franchise, the band Asian Kung-Fu Generation provided three iconic theme songs for Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime. On October 10, Asian Kung-Fu Generation partnered with Weekly Shonen Jump magazine for a new music video featuring original manga drawings s...
Fresh and New Everytime: The Music of Creepy Nuts
Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts delivers a high-energy show filled with multi-genre hits. We had the privilege of sitting down with them for a quick conversation about their writing process and inspirations.
― Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts performed earlier this year at Anime NYC, delivering a high-energy show filled with multi-genre hits. Made up of DJ Matsunaga and rapper R-Shitei, the setlist included many of ...
Kenshi Yonezu Announces Global Tour, Including 1st U.S., Asia, Europe Tour Stops
Artist to perform in Los Angeles, New York
― Kenshi Yonezu announced on Monday the "KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK" world tour from January to April, with stops in Asia, Europe, and the United States. The artist will perform at the following locations:
Thursday, Jan 9 – Miyagi – Sekisui Heim Super Arena
Friday, Jan 10 – Miyagi – Sekisui Heim Super Arena
Friday, Jan 17 – Niigata – Toki Messe Niigata C...
Kalafina Music Trio Reunite for January Anniversary Concert
Trio's founder, former composer Yuki Kajiura not involved with reunion concert
― The official Twitter account for the disbanded Kalafina singer trio announced on Thursday that the trio will reunite for an anniversary concert at the Tokyo Garden Theater on January 15. Yuki Kajiura, the founder and former composer for the trio, made a statement on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she is not involv...
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Opens at #2
The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 opens at #5, Transformers One opens at #8
― Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (Gekijōban Overlord Sei Ōkoku-hen), the new film project for the Overlord anime, ranked at #2 in its opening weekend. The film sold 198,000 tickets and earned 317,859,004 yen (about US$2.19 million). The film opened with regular screenings in Japan on September 20, but also had IMAX scre...
Yoko Kanno Holds Jazz Concert in NYC in March 2025
Concert features Logan Richardson, Blues People Big Bang
― New York performance venue The Town Hall lists a jazz concert for composer and perform Yoko Kanno at the venue on March 29, 2025. The concert will feature Logan Richardson and his Blues People Big Bang group. Yoko Kanno is perhaps best known for her work on the soundtracks for Cowboy Bebop and many entries in the Macross series. Her work on m...
Tōsōchū: The Great Mission Anime Gets New Ending Theme Song by Takane no Nadeshiko
New song appears in episode 75
― The staff for Tōsōchū: The Great Mission, an anime inspired by the Fuji TV game show run for money Tōsōchū (known as Run for the Money in English), revealed on Monday that the idol group Takane no Nadeshiko is performing the new ending theme song "Adrenaline Game." The new song will appear in episode 75 of the anime on October 6. It will then go on sale on December 11...
Voice Actress Duo petit milady Return to Singing for 1st Time in 5 Years
Mini-album with new songs debuts on November 27, 1st concert in 5 years on December 1
― The official website for the voice actress singing duo petit milady, which consists of voice actresses Aoi Yūki and Ayana Taketatsu, announced on Tuesday that the duo will release a new, as-yet untitled mini-album on November 27. The mini-album will contain five songs, some of which will be new songs. (The announc...
Toby Fox x Zun Collab on New Song in Touhou Touhou: Danmaku Kagura Phantasia
And we got a surprisingly short 0.1-second clip of the song
― One of the most successful bullet hell shoot 'em up video games is undoubtedly the Touhou Project series of games. Started in 1997 as an independent work, it has gone from a niche PC game to being supported on several game consoles and Steam. After nearly 30 years, the franchise has produced 19 mainline games and 13 spinoff games. And the ...
Tower of God Anime Season 2 Reveals New Theme Song Artists
Stray Kids performed season 1 theme songs
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Tower of God anime revealed Stray kids will perform the new opening and ending songs for the second season of the anime. The songs will appear in the anime starting on October 6. ＼神之塔 -Tower of God- 工房戦／TOKYO MXほかにて10月６日(日)より放送開始！「工房戦」OP・EDテーマを第1期OPテーマ「TOP -Japanese ver.-」、EDテーマ「SLUMP -Japanese ver.-」も担当したSt...
Wit Studio Animates Music Video for Suicide Squad Isekai Ending Theme "Go-Getters" by Mari Calliope
Music video features animated Mori Calliope alongside Harley Quinn
― Hololive English VTuber Mori Calliope has released an animated music video for her song "Go-Getters," which serves as the ending theme song for Wit Studio's original Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime. The video features animated version of Mori Calliope along with Harley Quinn from the anime. Wit Studio animated the music video. The anime ...
Grammy-Winning Music Producer Zedd Speaks About Working on Dragon Ball Daima
Announcement came just one day after his birthday
― On September 4, a new trailer dropped for the upcoming, much anticipated anime series Dragon Ball Daima. Along with new cast members, the trailer revealed that Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd, Yukinojo Mori, and C&K collaborated for the series' opening theme song “Jaka Jaan.” Following the announcement, Zedd expressed his feelings about working on ...
Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille Project Reveals Cast for New 'Parabola' Group
Moeka Koizumi, Asaka, Nao Toyama, Yoshino Aoyama, KIYOZO join project
― The official website for the music project Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille (A Singing Voice Is a Mille-Feuille Pastry) announced a new group and its respective cast members on Monday. The site unveiled a promotional video for the new "Parabola" group, emphasizing the characters' two-sided nature. The Parabola cast members include: Moeka ...
Karen of Singing Duo ClariS to Leave Unit
Karen aims to realize another dream while founding member Clara will keep singing
― The official website for the singing duo ClariS announced on Sunday that one half of the duo, Karen, will graduate from the unit at the end of their upcoming "ClariS Autumn Tour 2024 ~Via Fortuna~" concerts. The tour will end at Osaka's Zepp Namba venue on November 10 — days after the 10th anniversary of Karen's forma...
Keyboard Macros and World Building: Vocaloid P
While there will always be a commercial appeal to the “characters” popularized by the original Vocaloid voice packs, it's become more of a synth tool, allowing producers to create music easily and find a ready audience, hungry for more music and content.
― In the sixteen years since Hatsune Miku has been around, Vocaloid production has gone through peaks and valleys, through paradigm shifts, and ada...
Millennium Parade Cancels Entire World Tour
Team "would not be able to deliver high quality performance"
― Millennium Parade, the creative team led by King Gnu member Daiki Tsuneta, announced on Monday that they are cancelling all performances for their "Who and How Tour 2024" world tour. The official website for Millennium Parade stated that the tour was cancelled because "after careful consideration and many internal discussions," they reali...
Crunchyroll to Screen Kenshi Yonezu's Concert Film for 1-Day-Only in September in Select Theaters
Film to screen on September 24-28 in N. America, select international markets
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it has acquired North American and select international rights to Kenshi Yonezu's concert film KENSHI YONEZU 2023 TOUR / FANTASY. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Crunchyroll will screen the film in theaters in ten cities for one day only on September 24 (Los Angeles will have two day...
Macross 7's FIRE BOMBER Band to Release 1st New Song in 12 Years
Deculture.
― One of anime's greatest fictional bands is undoubtedly Fire Bomber from Macross 7. With the power of the Sound Force, the four members of the band — Basara Nekki, Mylene Flare Jenius, Ray Lovelock, and Veffidas Feaze — fend off the series' antagonists. But unlike the pop idol music from the first Macross story, Fire Bomber is a hot-blooded rock band. To this day, the band's songs are bel...
VTuber Mori Calliope Shares Her Favorite Suicide Squad Isekai Characters
Hololive's Mori Calliope, long known for her rapping and a game-streaming grim reaper, was brought on board to perform "Go-Getters," the Suicide Squad ISEKAI's ending.
― Hololive's Mori Calliope, long known for her rapping as well as being a game-streaming grim reaper, was recently brought onboard by Warner Bros. to perform "Go-Getters," the new song featured in Suicide Squad Isekai's ending. We caug...
Sakanaction Performs Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime's Opening Song
Rock band's 1st TV anime theme song will debut in October
― The official website for the anime of Uoto's Chi: Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) manga announced on Thursday that rock band Sakanaction is performing the anime's opening theme song. The announcement did not reveal the song's title. This is the band's first theme song for a television anime. The anime will premi...
Live-Action Golden Kamuy Series to Feature 9 Ending Theme Songs
Acidman, [Alexandros], &TEAM, Kami wa Saikoro o Furanai. GLIM SPANKY, others perform songs for October 6 show
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action film of Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga revealed on Thursday the manga's live-action series adaptation titled Golden Kamuy -Hokkaido Irezumi Shūjin Sōdatsu-hen- (Golden Kamuy: The Battle for the Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners Arc) ...
Building An Anime's Soundtrack with Composer Yuki Hayashi, Producer Hiroya Nakata
The My Hero Academia composer shared when he listens and when he follows his heart to create his iconic songs.
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During Otakon 2024, fans got a rare glimpse into how animation producers and music composers collaborate to create the soundtracks to some of our favorite anime. Producer Hiroya Nakata and composer Yuki Hayashi, both guests at the convention, are frequent collaborators. Most notably, they...
K-pop Panel Reveals Market's Worst Tendencies
When all was said and done, I walked away weary of puppeteers pulling K-Pop's strings—regardless of any good intentions that might have entered the mix.
― Love it or hate it, K-pop has struck a major chord with millions of fans around the globe. When introduced to a new region, the genre faces challenges specific to those bespoke markets. Plum Tree Songs' CEO Jong Hoon Chae took to the Otakon stage t...
LiSA Strikes a Chord at SDCC 2024 Concert
The popular theme song artist performed fan-favorite hits from Demon Slayer's "Gurenge" to My Hero Academia's "Datte Atashi no Hero."
― J-pop singer LiSA returned to the U.S. for the first time since her appearance at Anime Boston in 2015. Crunchyroll hosted two nights of concerts as part of their performance series at the Rady Shell behind the San Diego Convention Center. The show was free for Comic...
Interview: From Singing Naruto to Inspiring Bocchi the Rock!, 20 Years of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
In just twenty years, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has gone from singing for anime to inspiring its characters.
― In 2003, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION exploded into the anime scene with “Haruka Kanata,” the second theme song for the popular Naruto anime. The crunchy guitar riffs and raw vocals brought an alt-rock sensibility rare for anime theme songs. The next year, fans of big action-driven shonen series ...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Song Plays for Shohei Ohtani Walk-Up
Or maybe Ohtani's just developed stand powers
― One way sports organizations and teams bring excitement to their games is through music. Players and athletes have their favorite songs that they like to enter to. Sometimes those walk-up songs are from popular anime series. This was the case with legendary baseball player Shohei Ohtani during the July 23 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants gam...
Aqua Timez Band Reunites for 20th Anniversary
Bleach, Naruto Shippūden theme song artist resumes band activities in 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Japanese band Aqua Timez announced on Thursday that the band will reunite for their 20th anniversary, and will start band activities again in 2025, including the release of a new single and a live concert. Aqua Timez、再結成します。#AquaTimez#AquaTimez再結成#AquaTimez20th#teamAQUA pic.twitte...
Crunchyroll Hosts LiSA, One Piece Concerts at Comic-Con in San Diego
J-pop star LiSA on July 26, One Piece with San Diego Philharmonic Orchestra on July 27
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that Japanese pop star LiSA will perform in its "Crunchyroll Concert Series" at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 26. In addition, Toei Animation and Crunchyroll will also bring the "One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage," performed by the San Diego Philharmoni...
Rock Band Fujifabric Suspends Activities in February 2025
Keyboardist Daisuke Kanazawa decides to leave band
― Japanese rock band Fujifabric announced on their official website on July 3 that the band will suspend their activities in February 2025, after keyboardist Daisuke Kanazawa (center in image right) informed other members that he wants to leave the band. The announcement was made in the midst of the band's 20th anniversary this year. The band stated ...
Sounds of the Sea: One Piece Musical Symphony Premiere
Being in a stage hall filled with people cheering at the top of their lungs over iconic tracks being performed live by the anime’s composer himself Kohei Tanaka was nothing short of a magical experience.
― The One Piece anime has gone on for so many years at this point. There are so many elements of the anime's production that have stirred emotion in fans worldwide, myself included. The One Piece Sy...
Sekai Project Reveals 10th Anniversary Projects for Nekopara, Cabbage Soft's Amairo Chocolate 3 Game for Release This Year
Also: company to release vinyl soundtrack for Nie no Hakoniwa
― Sekai Project announced at its Anime Expo panel on Thursday that it is launching projects to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nekopara series. The Nekopara franchise has sold 6 million units across the entire franchise, including games, manga, and anime. Sekai Project will launch a crowdfunding campaign to manufacture a new set of ...
Rainbow Rock Band Vocalist Ronnie Romero Guest Stars in Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Anime's Soundtrack
The official website for the upcoming Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman Origin Arc) anime revealed on Tuesday that vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow and Michael Schenker Group rock bands, Beyblade Burst theme song Spanish-dub performance) is making a guest appearance in the Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc OST Introductio...
Megan Thee Stallion's New Song 'Otaku Hot Girl' is Full of Anime References
Anime is now and always has been firmly embedded in the rap world
― American Black culture has influenced music from jazz, rock, and Motown to rap. The culture around them also found its way into the music, and one of the largest mediums to leave an impact on world culture is anime and manga. While there have been references to the medium in songs by black artists, rapper Megan Thee Stallion brings i...
Monogatari Off & Monster Season Anime Gets New Short Stories About Yoasobi Theme Song
"Nadeko Past," "Shinobu Future" available to read on Monogatari website
― Monogatari author NisiOisin released two new short stories "Nadeko Past" and "Shinobu Future" on the official Monogatari website on Sunday. The stories are the basis of the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime's theme song "Undead" by YOASOBI. YOASOBI released the song digitally on Monday. MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONS...
Burnout Syndromes Band Goes on 1st U.S. Tour in August, September
Band travels to 10 locations from August 15 to September 3
― The Burnout Syndromes band announced on Thursday that it will go on its first United States tour in August and September. The band will make 10 stops in the tour, including: August 15 - Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
August 16-18 - Miami, FL at Spirit of Japan Festival
August 20 - New York, NY at Le Poisson Rouge
August 22 - Boston, MA at The A...
Singer Kana Nishino Returns from 5-Year Hiatus
Soul Eater series, Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower film theme song artist went on hiatus, announced marriage in 2019
― Japanese singer Kana Nishino announced on her official X/Twitter account that she will resume her music activities, after a five-year hiatus, on Tuesday. Along with the announcement, Nishino revealed that she will release a new single titled "EYES ON YOU" on July 5 and an EP titled ...
Anime Expo Hosts Utano☆Princesama All Star Stage -Music Universe- 3DCG Concert
Concert takes place on July 4 at The Novo
― Frontier Works announced on Monday the company is hosting the Utano☆Princesama All Star Stage -Music Universe- 3DCG concert at Anime Expo on July 4 at The Novo. The concert will feature the ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS groups from the Utano☆Princesama franchise. There will be no English subtitles. A similar concert ran in Japan earlier this year at M...
LiSA's 'LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS - LANDER -' Concert Gets Theatrical Screenings in N. America in August
Concert tour took place in Japan from September-December 2023
― Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures announced on Monday that they are screening the LiSA's "LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER -" concert in theaters in North America on August 17,18, and 21. LiSA concert tour, which featured her sixth original album LANDER, took place throughout Japan from September-December 2023. The theatrical screening presents ...
Evangelion Theme 'Cruel Angel's Thesis' Might Be Tops Globally, but Not in the U.S.
You only get one guess what came in at #1 in the United States.
― Time and again, the incomparable "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" theme song from Hideaki Anno's classic Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series has topped the anisong rankings in Japan and around the world. It's so popular that Japanese karaoke goers are sick of hearing it over and over again. In 2015, composer Neko Oikawa disclosed that she earned...
Millennium Parade Announces World Tour for November-December 2024
Tour begins on November 2 in Mexico
― Millennium Parade, the creative team led by King Gnu member Daiki Tsuneta, announced on Monday that they are going on a world tour titled "Who and How Tour 2024." The tour begins on November 2 in Mexico. Tour dates include: Mexico City, Mexico: Lunario del Auditorio Nacional - November 2 Los Angeles, CA: Fonda Theater - November 4 New York, NY: Irvina Plaza - Nov...
Yukari Tamura Delays 3 Concerts Due to Pneumonia, Vocal Cord Inflammation
Tamura ordered by doctor to rest her voice for 10 days
― Earlier this week, the official website of singer and voice actress Yukari Tamura confirmed the postponement of three scheduled concerts on her "Yukari Tamura LOVE♡LIVE 2024 *Honey bunny*" tour, due to pneumonia and acute vocal cord inflammation. In the announcement on Sunday, Tamura's staff explained that Tamura complained of throat problems a...
What is your favorite anime theme song?
Part two: We've tallied the most nominated anime theme songs from part one, and now it's time for you to vote for your favorites.
Anime NYC Hosts Hip Hop Duo Creepy Nuts
Mashle, Call of the Night song performers hold 1st U.S. concert on August 23
― The staff for the Anime NYC event announced on Friday that it will host hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts for their first U.S. concert at this year's event. The group will perform on August 23 at 6:30 p.m. A purchased concert ticket is required in addition to a convention badge. There are several tiers of tickets, including general ...
Studios MAPPA, Contrail Collaborate on Pokémon Music Video
Nulbarich & Sunny (feat. UMI) perform song 'Lucky' based on Pokémon Center theme
― Need a pick-me-up? The official Japanese YouTube channel for the Pokémon franchise posted a new music video on Friday. The video features the song "Lucky" by Nulbarich and Sunny (feat. UMI), based on the game series' iconic Pokémon Center theme. Anime studios MAPPA and Contrail collaborated on the music video. The musi...
ONE PIECE Music Symphony 25th Anniversary Concert will Premiere soon in the US…
Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of One Piece with this special orchestra concert!
― Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of One Piece with this special orchestra concert! The most memorable moments of the beloved TV series will be projected on a giant screen to the sound of a 50-musician orchestra! In only a few weeks, the ONE PIECE Music Symphony 25 th Anniversary Tour will premiere in the US on...
Kiratto Pri☆Chan Spawns Virtual Musical for 5th Anniversary
Kiratto Pri☆Chan characters come together for special performance
― Although the first idol anime series was arguably 1983's Magical Angel Creamy Mami, it wasn't until the 2010s when the genre really took off with series and franchises like Love Live!, Pretty Rhythm, and Tsukiuta., among many others. With modern idol anime comes a lot of multi-media projects. One of those projects was the recent Kira...
Demon Slayer Anime Gets Live Concert Tour in NY/CA in September
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert" opens in Brooklyn on September 21, San Francisco on September 28
― The music of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is coming to the U.S. in a concert tour! Aniplex of America, GEA Live, RoadCo Entertainment, and Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that they are producing a live concert for the Demon Slayer anime. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert" will pr...
Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime Reveals New Ending Song by HYDExMY FIRST STORY
'Eikyū -Tokoshie-' debuts in episode 2 on Sunday
― The staff for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc television anime confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that HYDE×MY FIRST STORY is performing the new ending theme song "Eikyū -Tokoshie-" (Eternity -Eternity-), which premieres in the second episode on Sunday. Yuki Kajiura wrote the music and lyrics for the song, and also a...
What's Your Favorite Anime Song? (Part 1)
Just a few days left to nominate your favorite theme songs!
Pop Star Crystal Kay on Singing Anime Songs and Growing Up Mixed-Race in Japan
Crystal Kay previously sang themes for 2004's Fullmetal Alchemist and Nodame Cantabile
― Recently, Anime News Network was able to sit down with singer-songwriter Crystal Kay and talk about not only her involvement with anime over the years but also what it was like to grow up in Japan as the child of a Korean-Japanese mother and an African-American father. Anime fans likely know of Crystal Kay throug...
Survive Said the Prophet's 'Make / Break Yourself' N. America Tour Hits 7 Cities in July (Updated)
Band performs in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego from July 3-15
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Rock ensemble Survive Said the Prophet announced its "Make / Break Yourself" North American tour dates on Monday. Tickets for the tour are currently on sale. The tour dates and venues are: July 3 – NY, New York, Le Poisson Rouge
July 5– ON, Toronto, Lee's Palace
July 7– IL, Chicago, Reggies
July 1...
Ghibli's Composer Joe Hisaishi Warns Against Unauthorized Use of His Music
Hisaishi's company Wonder City Inc. requests those without permission cease arranging his scores
― Among all anime music composers, only a few have left a mark on the anime industry. One of those composers is Joe Hisaishi, the composer for many of the songs featured in Studio Ghibli movies such as Spirited Away, Nausicaa, My Neighbor Totoro. His memorable scores have shaped music heard in anime. Howe...
MAPPA Animates Music Video for Eve, PEOPLE 1's Deu
"Like the Flatwoods Monster" began streaming on Friday
― The stage is set for a collaboration between MAPPA, Eve, and Deu of PEOPLE 1! Studio MAPPA has animated the music video for "Like the Flatwoods Monster" ("Flatwoods Monster Mitai ni"), a new song by Eve (Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia) and vocalist/bass guitarist Deu of PEOPLE 1 (Chainsaw Man, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Ches...
MAN WITH A MISSION Announces 'Kizuna no Kiseki' N. American Tour
U.S. presale begins on April 30, Mexico presale begins on May 1
― Japanese band rock band MAN WITH A MISSION announced on Monday the North American tour "Kizuna no Kiseki," which sees the group performing at six different cities in the United States and Mexico. The tour begins on June 25. Crunchyroll presale tickets for the U.S. begin on Tuesday, and presale tickets for Mexico begin on May 1. General...
What's Your Favorite Anime Song? (Part 1)
Eager to see which anime song steals the spotlight? Nominate your favorite anime songs.
Japanese Music Sales Revenue Increases by 10% in 2023
Combined revenue sales total 337.2 billion yen
― The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) released its Statistics and Trends: RIAJ Year Book" report for the Japanese music industry for 2023 on March 29 and an English version of the report this month. Audio Sales According to the report, the combined revenue acquired through sales of music software in Japan increased by 10% in 2023 compared ...
Otakon to Host FLOW as Part of Rock Band's World Tour
FLOW to perform in 5 continents for anime song concert tour
― The staff of the Otakon convention announced on Friday that rock band FLOW will perform at this year's event on August 2. The concert will be part of FLOW's first five-continent tour "FLOW World Tour: Anime Shibari 2024-2025." The concert, as well as the entire tour, will feature only songs that FLOW have performed for anime. The tour's vi...
Japanese TV Special Ranks Top Anime Songs, as Chosen by Foreign Fans
What are non-Japanese anime fans' top choices?
― Fans have been debating the greatest anime songs as long as anime has been around. Japanese TV regularly raises the topic for domestic fans, but every so often, Japan also presents the international perspective. On April 21, TV Asahi hosted a nearly three-hour special ranking favorite anime songs by non-Japanese and non-domestic anime fans. In a March ...
YOASOBI Musical Duo Adds New York City, Boston Stops to U.S. Summer Tour
Summer shows begin with Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL from August 1-4
― Yoasobi announced on Twitter on Monday that the J-pop group will add New York City and Boston stops to their U.S. tour. The tour dates and locations include:
Radio City Music Hall at New York City — August 6
MGM Musical Hall at Fenway at Boston, MA — August 8 Crunchyroll pre-sale tickets begin on April 25, while general public sale...
Dempagumi.inc Idol Group to Disband in Early 2025
Group to hold last tour from October 8 to early next year
― The official website for the idol group Dempagumi.inc announced on Saturday that the group will disband in early 2025 after 16 years together. The announcement noted that the group members and their crew had one discussion after another about the group's future and their individual futures, before making this decision. The group will hold a ...
Rock Band the GazettE's Bassist Reita Dies
Band performed theme song for Black Butler II
― The official website for Japanese rock band the GazettE announced on Tuesday that their bassist Reita died on Monday. There will be a memorial service for close relatives. The GazettE (formerly known as Gazette) formed in 2002 with vocalist Ruki, bassist Reita, and lead guitarist Uruha. Uruha and Ruki are current members alongside guitarist Aoi and drum...
Arashi Idol Group Members Establish New Company
Members want to 'be more independent than ever before'
― All five members of the male idol group Arashi announced on Wednesday that they have established a new company. The announcement is available in both English and Japanese on the Starto Entertainment talent agency's official website, which also opened on Wednesday. The announcement does not specify the relationship between the Arashi members' ne...
Sexy Zone Idol Group Changes Name to timelesz
Kento Nakajima left group on Sunday
― The three remaining members of the formerly Johnny & Associates (now Smile-Up and Starto Entertainment) group Sexy Zone announced on Monday that they have changed their group name to timelesz. The group specified in a livestream on Monday that the name change was not an April Fools' joke. The group also announced they are recruiting a new member. The name of the ...
One Piece Music Symphony 25th Anniversary World Tour announced!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of "One Piece" with a live orchestrated performance of its beloved music.
― Celebrate the 25th anniversary of One Piece with an orchestrated array of the famous anime's classic music! Relive One Piece's greatest moments as a live orchestra plays in perfect sync with the exciting action and heartfelt moments on-screen. It's a magical way to commemorate the long life of ...
Interview: JYOCHO's Daijiro Nakagawa Talks About Composing Songs for Junji Ito and Banished From the Hero's Party
Daijirō Nakagawa talks about his band, their evolution, and what it's like to compose anime theme songs.
― If you've seen either of the Junji Ito anthology anime or either season of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, you've heard the music of JYOCHO's Daijiro Nakagawa. Recently, Anime News Network sat down with him to talk about his band, their evolutio...
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai Anime Unveils Ending Song Artist
Akiko Shikata performs "Tokoshie" ending theme for April 6 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Chisato Abe's Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) novel, the second novel of her Yatagarasu novel series, revealed the anime's ending theme song "Tokoshie" (Eternity) by Akiko Shikata on Sunday. According to Shikata, she wrote the song specifically for the ...
Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists
Hana Hope performs "Tabi no Yukue" opening, ClariS performs "Andante" ending
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the new Ōkami to Kōshinryō: merchant meets the wise wolf (Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf) television anime based on author Isuna Hasekura's Spice & Wolf light novel series revealed the artists behind the opening and ending theme songs on Sunday. Hana Hope performs t...
YOASOBI Musical Duo Holds Concerts in L.A. on April 18, San Francisco on April 21
Duo to also perform at Crunchyroll Anime Awards on March 2, Coachella on April 12 & 19
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will host music duo YOASOBI as musical guests for its Crunchyroll Anime Awards on March 2. The duo will also have concerts at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on April 18, and The Warfield in San Francisco on April 21. The duo will also perform at the Coa...
Mina Okabe Contributes 'Every Second' Song as A Condition Called Love Anime's Ending Theme
April anime to use song's Japanese version
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The official website for the television anime of Megumi Morino's A Condition Called Love (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai) manga announced on Wednesday that Mina Okabe's single "Every Second" (Japanese version) will be the anime's ending theme song. The Danish-Japanese artist released the original "Every Second" song on her debut album in 2021, and the song's...
Yoasobi, Hatsune Miku, Atarashii Gakkō! to Perform at Coachella
Hatsune Miku finally gets to perform at Coachella after the 2020 festival was canceled
― The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced its full lineup of performers on January 17, and three Japanese artists will perform this year in one of the world's most anticipated music festivals. Pop duo YOASOBI is slated to perform on April 12 and 19, renowned vocaloid icon Hatsune Miku will perform on...
Oshi no Ko's Ai Voice Actress Rie Takahashi Covers Yoasobi's 'Idol' Song
Music video of Takahashi's "Idol" cover premiered on February 2, now has 6.5 million views
― Just when you think the opening theme song of the first season of the Oshi no Ko anime "Idol" by YOASOBI could not get any better than it already has, Ai's voice actress Rie Takahashi did a cover of the hit song, and its music video premiered on YouTube on February 2. The video now has 6.5 million views as of...
Survive Said the Prophet Announces U.S. Tour Dates in April (Updated)
Band performs in Seattle, Portland, Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego from April 2-9
― Update: The April tour has been rescheduled to July. ANN's original article is below. Rock ensemble Survive Said the Prophet announced the tour dates for its “MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF The West Coast Tour” on Friday. Tickets for the tour are currently on sale. The tour marks the first American tour for the band. The ban...
AAA Members Nissy, SKY-HI Perform BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Film's Theme Song
Takahiro Nishijima, MItsuhiro Hidaka contribute song for April 19 film
― The official website for the anime film of Kōta Sannomiya's BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- spinoff of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga announced on Sunday that artists Nissy and SKY-HI are performing the film's theme song "Stormy." The song's single will debuton April 17. Takahiro Nishijima is a member of t...
Takayuki Kondō, Daisuke Ono to Stop Performing as TRD Duo on June 26
Duo formed in 2021 as a musical unit
― TRD — Takayuki Kondō and Daisuke Ono's "technologic vocal unit" — announced in a new YouTube video on Friday that the duo will end their activities after the release of their album What's Going On?. The album will ship on June 26. The duo expressed their gratitude to their fans for their support through the years. The album will contain 10 tracks and a special e...
Nintendo to Stream Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert on February 9
Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel to also stream Splatoon 3 concert
― It's dangerous to go alone, so listen to some orchestral music as you go! Nintendo announced on Wednesday that it will stream the full pre-recorded performance for "The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert" on YouTube on February 9 at 8:00 a.m. EST. Although it is not a pre-recorded performance, it isn't clear how long the video wil...
Nami Tamaki Performs Gundam Seed Opening in The First Take Video Before New Film's Release
Bring in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom celebrations with a single take of its opening theme
― Over 20 years ago, the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise entered a new phase with Mobile Suit Gundam Seed. It was a new take on an old series and resonated with the youth of the time. Then, fans were hit with the 25th episode and its J-pop opening theme song, “Believe” by Nami Tamaki, complete with a whole new ...
Waccha PriMagi Studio Arcade Game to End Service
Renewal of Waccha PriMagi game launched in November 2022
― The official Twitter account for Waccha PriMagi Studio, the renewal of the Waccha PriMagi arcade game, announced on Friday that the game will be gradually ending service after the update of the second Pretty All-Star part on February 1. Previously released item collections will be re-released starting on February 8. Friday's announcement did...
Rock Band CHAI Break Up
Band performed theme songs for Oshiete Hokusai!, Kedama no Gonjiro anime
― Rock band CHAI announced on Thursday that they are breaking up following their upcoming tour in Japan. The band stated that this is so that the members can continue their "journey of self-love" and fulfill their "own personal visions." Members Mana, Kana, Yuuki and Yuna formed the band in 2012. CHAI are known for their term "n...
Hiroshi Kitadani Performs 1st One Piece Opening in The First Take Video
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of a legendary anime song with a single take YouTube video
― Twenty-five years ago the Japanese airwaves were graced with arguably one of the best anime series ever made: One Piece. However, it wasn't just the story that captivated audiences on a fateful Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. The opening theme song "We Are!" by Hiroshi Kitadani played an integral role in solidify...
Yoshiki Gives Heartfelt Performance at Hollywood Unveiling Ceremony
Rock star and X Japan member is the first Japanese artist in almost 100 years to add handprints to Chinese Theatre.
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Famed rock star, Yoshiki, revealed the permanent location of his imprints in front of Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre. As the first Japanese artist to be honored by the theater since the start of the tradition in 1927, he shared how grateful he is to be a part of this prestigious mom...
GLAY Reveals Key Visual by One Piece's Eiichiro Oda for 30th Anniversary Expo
For their 30th anniversary, Japanese band Glay got surprise artwork from legendary manga author
― Formed in 1988, the Japanese band Glay saw moderate success on the independent circuit. However, it wasn't until 1994 when they signed with Extasy Records and began to see massive success. Now celebrating their 30th anniversary of their, what the Japanese music industry calls, major debut, Glay is using ...
Yoasobi's 'Idol' Song Dominates Billboard Japan 2023 Charts
Take a guess how many year-ender charts the song topped
― It looks like the number "1" is synonymous to YOASOBI and their song "Idol" — the opening theme song of Oshi no Ko anime — in 2023. After topping the Music category of Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2023, the song "Idol" also topped five song charts of Billboard Japan in 2023. We repeat, that's five song charts, topped by one song, in one year. Th...
Wagakki Band to Go on Indefinite Hiatus at End of 2024
8 members decide to focus on individual careers before reuniting later
― The official website for the musical group Wagakki Band announced on Sunday that the band will go into an indefinite hiatus on December 31, 2024, with all eight of its members focusing on their individual careers and activities. The members of the band had been holding discussions regarding the band's future since around fall 20...
New Japan Philharmonic to Perform Music from Golden Kamuy Anime
Relive anime through orchestral rendition of soundtrack on March 30-31 in Tokyo
― As the Golden Kamuy manga has ended in April 2022 and the anime's fifth season is in production, fans will need to find other methods to get their fix for the series. Luckily, fans of the anime's music will get an early fix with the Golden Kamuy Orchestra Concert 2024. Announced last Sunday, the Golden Kamuy Orchestra C...
It's Double Victory for Oshi no Ko Anime in Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2023
Oshi no Ko tops Anime category, its opening song "Idol" by YOASOBI tops Music category
― The Oshi no Ko anime closes 2023 with a double victory, as it tops the Anime category, and its opening song "Idol" by YOASOBI tops the Music category of the Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2023. Hayao Miyazaki's latest film The Boy and the Heron tops this year's Film category, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kin...
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