Opening Theme for the TV Anime “The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest”
Tokyo, Japan — Singer-songwriter Kiro Akiyama has just released his new digital single “Quest” on October 5, 2025 (Sun). The track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest.
Comments from Kiro Akiyama about “Quest:” “Starting something new, ending something, or going through change always comes with judgment. But in those moments, you discover things you would never see otherwise—who helped you, what you truly want. Growth is almost always a battle, but when you accept the risk of loss, you may find a version of yourself you never knew existed. Please listen to such requests through this track 'Quest.' I'd be happy if this song adds even a small additional layer of depth to the story.”
Known for his emotionally charged sound and dynamic songwriting, Kiro Akiyama first drew international attention after being selected for Spotify's “Early Noise 2019” playlist and making his major debut with the album From DROPOUT in 2020. He has since created theme songs for hit anime series such as The Promised Neverland Season 2 and My Hero Academia Season 6. He released the single “INSOMNIA” in April 2025, “Nail is Dead” in August 2025, and continues to expand his activities both in Japan and overseas.
Upcoming International Shows
Oct. 17 (Fri) — 浪人祭Vagabond Festival (Taiwan)
Nov. 15 (Sat) —WONDERLIVET @ KINTEX Hall 7–9 (Korea)
Release Information
“Quest”/Oct 5 out
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About the Anime
The anime follows the story of Alec Yugret, a court wizard who devoted himself to “support magic” in order to protect the weak crown prince Regulus Galdana. After being suddenly dismissed from his post, Alec reunites with his former comrades from the legendary party “Lasting Period,” and a new adventure
begins.
About Kiro Akiyama
Born on Mar. 11, 1996, in Tochigi, Japan, Kiro Akiyama is a solo artist who handles every element of his music creation.
Inspired by the music-centric TV anime K-ON! during his middle school years, he began playing bass and composed his first original song as a first-year high school student. His music career started through sharing his works online through platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud. He began live performances primarily around Utsunomiya and Tokyo in Dec. 2017, and in 2018, his songs “YASAGUREKAIDO” and “Saruagari city pop” placed high on Spotify's viral charts. His talent was recognized in 2019 when he was selected as one of the artists for Spotify's “Early Noise 2019.” After performing at various summer festivals, he released his first album From DROPOUT on Mar. 4, 2020, which included “Monologue” which was the theme song for the TV drama Ten Secrets. In Nov. 2022, he released “SKETCH” which was the ending theme for the sixth season of the TV anime My Hero Academia. Since then, he released his fourth album Good Night Mare on Sep. 25, 2024, which served as the centerpiece for his Japan nationwide tour “NON-REM WALK TOUR” which spanned ten cities. He also marked his fifth anniversary year by releasing the single “INSOMNIA” on Apr. 23, 2025.
Expanding his reach beyond Japan, he performed at a music award show in Hong Kong in 2023. He also performed at Vagabond Festival in Taiwan in May 2023 and is following up with a second performance in Oct. 2025.
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