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Hiromi Gou Performs 28th Ojarumaru Anime Series' New Ending Song
"GO! de Ojaru" song written specifically for series premiering on March 31
― NHK announced the artist for the new ending theme song in the 28th series of the Ojarumaru (Prince Mackaroo) anime on Tuesday. Singer Hiromi Gou performs the ending song "GO! de Ojaru," which was written specifically for the anime. NHK also revealed the new series' key visual, which features Go (in the bottom right corner) a...
Ado, Yoasobi, Hololive's Suisei Hoshimachi Join Forces for McDonald's Music Video
McDonald's Japan announcedi on March 16 that the fast-food chain is collaborating with Hololive VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi on a music video dropping two days later. 星街すいせいYouTubeチャンネルにて「ティロリミックス同時視聴会」が決定！MV公開に合わせて3.18(火)19:45スタート！星街さん初のVRChat配信でお届けします pic.twitter.com/mN1A4e70TV— マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) March 16, 2025 A Tirori Mix Simultaneous Viewing Party has been scheduled on Suisei Hoshimachi's...
K-Pop Boy Band BOYNEXTDOOR to Release Single for Webtoon Odd Girl Out
Odd Girl Out has been serialized since 2015
― The K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR has collaborated with the webtoon series Odd Girl Out for the single "Never Loved This Way Before." The track is set to be released on March 14 at 6:00 p.m. KST (5:00 a.m. EDT). Odd Girl Out, serialized since 2015, explores the lives of teenage girls navigating the complexities of friendship, love, and personal growth. The ...
Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Appears in Medalist Anime's Opening Music Video
Kenshi Yonezu: Yuzuru Hanyu performed in the video. Amazing! I hope you enjoy it.
― Japanese singer Kenshi Yonezu announced on Wednesday that two-time Olympic men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu appeared in the music video for the Medalist anime's opening theme song “Bow and Arrow.” The music video is now streaming on Yonezu's YouTube channel: なんと羽生結弦さんに出演して頂きました。やばすぎ！よろしくお願いします🫨米津玄師 Ken...
Webtoon Company YLAB Partners With K-Pop Star Zion.T on Music
Standard Friends will serve as music production house, expanding the narrative of YLAB's works through music.
― The webtoon production company YLAB has signed a partnership agreement with Standard Friends, a creative company led by singer-songwriter Zion.T, to commercialize webtoon intellectual property (IP) in the music industry. This collaboration aims to establish a new business model that integr...
ano Performs Theme Song for Me & Roboco Anime Film
Artist ano performs "Lolilokkyun Robo❤" theme song of April 18 film
― This year's 14th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that artist ano will perform the theme song "Lolilokkyun Robo❤" for the upcoming Me & Roboco anime film. The magazine also announced that the film will have a special stage at the AnimeJapan 2025 event on March 22, and ano will also have a guest app...
SixTones Performs Opening Theme for Wind Breaker Anime's 2nd Season
2nd season debuts in April in Super Animeism TURBO block
― Aniplex announced on Sunday that the SixTONES boy band will perform the opening theme song for the second season of the television anime of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga. The second season will premiere in April in the Super Animeism TURBO block. The second season's new cast is Ryōta Ōsaka as Tasuku Tsubakino, a third year high school stude...
VTuber Kizuna Ai Returns From 3-Year Hiatus
Kizuna Ai releases new song with music video, with 10 songs coming throughout the year
― VTuber Kizuna Ai's "A.I.Channel" YouTube channel unveiled a new music video and a re-introduction video for Kizuna Ai — marking her return from a three-year hiatus. The music video features a new song "kamone" (Could Be). The below re-introduction video features English subtitles. In the re-introduction video, Ki...
Utahime Dream Music Project Gets TV Anime
Media mix project features female performers who perform songs from Showa, Heisei, Reiwa eras
― Earth Star Entertainment's Utahime Dream media mix music project announced on Monday that it will have a television anime adaptation. The music project is made up of "Utahime" (Songstresses) persona who were chosen from voice actresses, stage actresses and singers, and who perform songs from the Showa, Hei...
Blackpink's LISA to Release Comic Project
56-page limited-edition comic features artwork by Japanese artist MINOMIYABI
― LISA of BLACKPINK is preparing for her solo debut with the release of her album ALTER-EGO on February 28. Earlier this month, she rereleased the single "Born Again," featuring Doja Cat and RAYE, signaling the start of her solo career. Alongside the album, LISA is launching ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC in collaboration wi...
Ryūgūjō Performs Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc Anime's Ending Song
Queen Bee's Avu-chan wrote the lyrics, composed music for group's 1st anime song
― Ryūgūjō, the seven-member group produced by Queen Bee's Avu-chan, performs the ending theme song "Waltz" for this April's Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc anime. This will be the first anime theme song for the group. Avu-chan wrote the lyrics and composed the music. The Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc anime takes Sebast...
Genic Performs The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime's Opening Song
Genic contributes opening theme "Hurray!!"
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Tatsurō Suga's The Catcher in the Ballpark! (Ballpark de Tsukamaete!) manga revealed on Saturday that the group Genic is performing the opening theme song "Hurray!!" for the upcoming anime. The anime will premiere in April on TV Tokyo and its six affiliate channels, and on AT-X. The anime will also...
Nowlu Performs Ending Theme for Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime
Series debuts in Japan on April 5, will stream on Crunchyroll starting in April
― Arc System Works revealed on Friday that Nowlu will perform the ending theme song "Arika" (Location) for the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers television anime. The anime will debut in Japan on April 5 at 10:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX. The series will debut on ABC TV on April 9, AT-X on April 10, and BS Shochiku Tokyu on April 1...
KAT-TUN Idol Group to Disband
Kazuya Kamenashi to leave Starto Entertainment while Tatsuya Ueda, Yūichi Nakamaru will stay
― The official website of the agency Starto Entertainment announced on Wednesday that the male idol group KAT-TUN will disband on March 31. Member Kazuya Kamenashi will leave the agency, while the other current members, Tatsuya Ueda and Yūichi Nakamaru, will stay in their contracts. KAT-TUN performed the open...
Radwimps Performs Theme Song for Live-Action Anpan Series
Series inspired by life story of Anpanman manga creator Takashi Yanase, his wife Nobuo Komatsu debuts on March 31
― Radwimps announced on Monday that the band will perform the theme song "Tamamono" (Gift) for Anpan, the newest entry in its six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise. Radwimps wrote the song specifically for the ser...
Blue Encount Band to Perform at Anime Boston in May
4-member band have performed themes for My Hero Academia, Gintama, more
― The staff of the Anime Boston convention announced on Saturday that Blue Encount will attend the event as musical guests. The four-member band will perform on May 23 at the event. This year's Anime Boston will take place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from May 23-25. Blue Encount are from Kumamoto, and they made t...
LiSA Goes on Tour in N. America in June
Crunchyroll brings "Another Great Day" tour to New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is bringing Japanese pop star LiSA's "Another Great Day" tour to North America. Tickets will be available on Crunchyroll's website on February 14 with a 24-hour presale for followers on February 12 at 10:00 a.m. in each area's local time. The tour will make stops at the follow...
Alternative Rock Band the pillows Officially Disband After 35 Years
Group famous for work on all entries in FLCL anime formed in 1989
― Japanese alternative rock band the pillows announced on Saturday that they have officially disbanded following a show at KT Zepp Yokohama on Friday. The group's English announcement thanked fans for their support over the past 35 years. The band members stated they hesitated to use the word "disbanded," but decided to use it "rather ...
Ado, Yoasobi, Atarashii Gakkō! Perform at Concert in Los Angeles in March
Singers perform at Peacock Theater on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. PST
― The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) announced on Wednesday that Ado, Yoasobi, and Atarashii Gakkō! will perform at the "matsuri '25: Japanese Music Experience" on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. PST. The show will take place at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California, and tickets are on sale on the ven...
Rock Band hitsujibungaku Go on West Coast U.S. Tour in April
Band to perform at San Diego, L.A., San Francisco, Portland
― Rock band hitsujibungaku announced on Wednesday that they will go on tour in the U.S., specifically cities in the West Coast, in April. The tour dates include: April 10 — San Diego, CA at the House of Blues
April 13 — Los Angeles, CA at the Echoplex
April 15 — San Francisco, CA at August Hall
April 16 — Portland, OR at Revolution Hall (Not...
Female Singing Unit ClariS Restarts Activities With 2 New Members
Member Karen had left duo in November
― The official website for the female singing unit ClariS announced on Saturday that the unit has added two new members: Elly and Anna. The new trio appeared at the "LisAni! LIVE 2025" event on Saturday. The group's self-cover song "Colorful -season 03-" will release on streaming services on February 24. The group's X/Twitter account is previewing the song. ／セルフカ...
One OK Rock, Be:First Reveal International Tours
One OK Rock tours across 15 cities in N. America, Be:First tours 15 cities globally
― The band One OK Rock (Beyblade X, live-action Rurouni Kenshin films) announced on its website on Friday that it will tour North America in 2025 to promote the new album Detox. Similarly, the boy group BE:FIRST (Baki Hanma, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga) announced its first world tour "BE:FIRST World Tour 2025 ...
IDOLiSH7 Gets 4th Season Anime, 1st Season Compilation Film, 'Kikkō no Quarter' Adaptation
10th anniversary event also reveals new development for app, exhibition, TRIGGER's 3rd album
― The staff for the IDOLiSH7 franchise revealed during a 10th anniversary event on Saturday the franchise is restarting its anime activities with three projects: a fourth season for the main anime, a theatrical film compilation of the first season, and an adaptation of the Kikkō no Quarter (Antagonistic Quart...
Main Cast Performs Ending Theme for Me and the Alien MuMu Anime
Momo Harumi, Etsuko Kozakura star in anime debuting in April
― The official website for Me and the Alien MuMu, the television anime of Hiroki Miyashita's Uchūjin MūMū manga, revealed in a video on Friday that the two main cast members Momo Harumi and Etsuko Kozakura will perform the show's ending theme song "Sayonara Jinrui" (Farewell Humanity). Yoichiro Yanagihara wrote the song lyrics, and also com...
Music Awards Japan Reveals Award Categories, Date, Venue for Inaugural Event
― The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) announced on Thursday that it will host the inaugural Music Awards Japan on May 21 and May 22 at the ROHM Theater in Kyoto. The major award categories will be Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Artist Of The Year, New Artist Of The Year, Top Global Hit From Japan, and Best Song Asia. The event is intended to honor the bes...
Joe Hisaishi's Orchestra Concert in Philadelphia Postponed Due to Composer's Illness
"The Music of Joe Hisaishi" was scheduled for Friday-Saturday
― The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia revealed that composer Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, Nausicaa, My Neighbor Totoro) is unable to travel due to illness for his scheduled concert "The Music of Joe Hisaishi" that was set to take place on Friday-Saturday. The Philadelphia Orchestra will reschedule the performances. Tickethold...
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga Reveals Hikakin & Seikin's New Take on Opening Song
Luffy joins YouTubers on "We Go! ～HIKAKIN ＆ SEIKIN with Monkey D. Luffy ver.～" starting in January
― The official X/Twitter account for Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga announced the next artists to perform the "We Go!" opening theme song for the abridged 21-episode "One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga" anime on Wednesday. The music duo Hikakin & Seikin (popular YouTubers who happen to be brothers) are...
Detective Conan Creator Gōshō Aoyama to Judge This Year's Kōhaku Song Battle
Other guest judges include Bocchi the Rock! scriptwriter Erika Yoshida, comedian Teruyoshi Uchimura, tennis player Yui Kamiji
― The NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (Kōhaku Song Battle) program's X (formerly Twitter) account announced the eight guest judges for the 75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen on Wednesday: 🟥第75回 #NHK紅白 ◻️ゲスト審査員が決定しました🎉 #青山剛昌#内村光良#上地結衣#河合優実#堀米雄斗#森下洋子#横浜流星#吉田恵里香以上8名です。 審査員のプロフィール📝https://t.co/P7j...
Masaaki Endoh, Mamoru Miyano Perform Themes for Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Anime's 2nd Season
New season debuts on January 12
― The official website for the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen) anime revealed on Friday the theme song artists for the show's second season. Masaaki Endoh is performing the opening theme song "Kinnikuman Hero." Mamoru Miyano is performing the ending theme song "29" (pronounced "Niku"). APAZZI is writing, composing, and arranging both son...
Interview: BE:FIRST Vocal Group Returns to the High Seas of One Piece
We spoke with the seven-member dance and vocal group recently to learn more about the project, their creative process, their experience with One Piece, and more.
― The band BE:FIRST is collaborating with Toei Studios to perform the new ending song for the new version of the One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga anime arc. First formed via the reality program The First, Sota, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Ju...
1st New Zombieland Saga Song in 2 Years Promotes Saga Prefecture's Karatsu City
The music video features Karatsu's famous locale & dishes
― The Zombie Land Saga anime's X (formerly Twitter) account made a surprise announcement: a new song release on December 3. “Suki-chan! Kara-chu-” is the first new Zombie Land Saga song in two years and is already available on YouTube. 最新MVはこちら（YouTube）https://t.co/w4ZrOUQbHe pic.twitter.com/twV7qShtEc— ゾンビランドサガ リベンジ_アニメ公式／映画化決定 (@zombielands...
Kōji Yamamoto Sings as Cells at Work's Killer T Cell in Parody One-Take Video
Video features clips from upcoming live-action Cells At Work film
― Warner Bros. Japan streamed a new promotional video for its upcoming live-action Cells At Work film last Thursday. The video features a Killer T Cell (as played by Koji Yamamoto) singing a parody of the children's song “Hataraku Kuruma” (Cars at Work) in a spoof of the popular Japanese YouTube series "The First Take." The video co-st...
Naruto The Symphonic Experience Orchestra Concert Goes on Tour in N. America
Performances around U.S., Canada begin on February 28 in Evansville, IN
― GEA Live, Un Pour Tous Productions, RoadCo Entertainment, and Viz Media announced on Tuesday that the Naruto The Symphonic Experience orchestral concert will begin its first North American tour on February 28, 2025 in Evansville, IN. The concert features songs and themes set to a two-hour subtitled film by Julien Vallespi and Q...
Asterism Performs "Even Given the Worthless 'Appraiser' Class, I'm Actually the Strongest" Anime's Opening Theme
Crunchyroll to stream series as it airs
― Sony Music Labels announced on Friday that that heavy metal band Asterism's song "Crescendo" will serve as the opening theme song for the television anime of Ibarakino's Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest (Fugūshoku [Kanteishi] ga Jitsu wa Saikyō Datta - Naraku de Kitaeta Saikyō no [Shingan] de Musō Suru) light novel series...
Hikaru Makishima, Aya Uchida Perform Themes for The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World Anime
Series debuts in January 2025
― Kadokawa announced on Monday the theme song information for the television anime of Koyoshi Nakayoshi's The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World (Sentai Red Isekai de Bōkensha ni Naru) manga. Hikaru Makishima is performing the opening theme song "Cuz I," and Aya Uchida is performing the ending theme song "Explosive Heart." The anime will debut in January 2...
Free! –Iwatobi Swim Club Orchestra Concerts to Be Held Next May
Guests include composer Tatsuya Kato, voice actors Nobunaga Shimazaki & Megumi Matsumoto
― Popular swimming anime series Free! Iwatobi Swim Club will hold orchestra concerts in Tokyo and Tottori Prefecture next May. Guests at the "Free! Series Orchestra Concert 2025 –Starting point for a New Journey–" will include Tatsuya Kato (composer), Nobunaga Shimazaki (voice of Haruka Nanase), and Megumi Matsum...
Macross Frontier Concerts Announced for Next May, July
Best of Macross F album slated for April 29
― "The Super Dimension Fan Club Macross Tamashii Meeting 2024.11.23 ~We Are Sheryl …Sheryl Nome." event announced on Saturday that Macross Frontier singers May'n (as Sheryl Nome) and Megumi Nakajima (as Ranka Lee) will perform in the "Sankyo presents Macross F Galaxy Live Final 2025" concerts on July 26 and 27 at the K Arena Yokohama. May'n will also perfor...
Haruhi Suzumiya Franchise's Crowdfunding Adds Goal for 2 More Songs With Music Videos
"God knows…" composer Satoru Kōsaki, Tsubasa Ito would score new songs
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series announced on Friday that the franchise's crowdfunding campaign has added a third goal. The new goal would fund two more songs and their accompanying music videos if the campaign reaches 30 million yen (about US$194,000). The organi...
＝LOVE Performs Opening Theme for I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Anime
Series debuts in January
― The official website for I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class, the television anime adaptation of Seiju Amano's Class no Dai Kirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. (I Ended Up Marrying the Girl in My Class I Hated the Most) story, revealed on Friday that idol group =LOVE will perform the show's opening theme song. The series will debut in January 2025. The...
NHK Announces 2024 Kōhaku Song Contest Lineup
No Starto Entertainment (formerly Johnny & Associates) idols for 2nd straight year
― The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) announced the lineup for the 75th Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest"), Japan's most-watched music television program, on Tuesday. The show will feature 20 primarily female musical acts in the Red Team and 21 primarily male musical acts in the White Team. ╭━━━━━━━━...
8-Bit Big Band's Arrangement of Persona 5 Track Nominated for Grammy (Updated)
"Last Surprise" battle theme nominated for "Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals"
― The official website for the 2025 Grammy Awards announced on Friday that it has nominated 8-Bit Big Band's arrangement of Shoji Meguro's "Last Surprise" battle theme music for the Persona 5 game for the category of "Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals" for its 65th awards ceremony. The other nominees in the ...
Haruhi Suzumiya Franchise's Crowdfunding Reaches Both Goals on Day 1
10 & 15 million yen goals reached for new song, video with 3D models of Haruhi, Mikuru, Nagato dancing
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series announced that the franchise's crowdfunding campaign, for a new song and an accompanying music video, has reached its two goals on its first day on Friday. The campaign launched on Friday, and will e...
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Film Streams Music Video for Theme Song
Paris Paloma performs song for December film
― Warner Bros. Pictures began streaming on Thursday a music video for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film's theme song "The Rider," performed by Paris Paloma. Phoebe Gittins and David Long wrote the song. The video features footage from the film: The song is available on digital platforms. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirri...
Nano, Madkid Launch Joint Concert Tour in N. America in January-February 2025
Tour to have 7 performances in the U.S., 2 performances in Canada, 2 performances in Mexico
― The official X (formerly Twitter) accounts for singer Nano and vocal/dance unit MADKID revealed on Wednesday that they will hold a joint concert tour in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from January to February 2025. The tour is titled "NANO's DO OR DIE!! Rock Your Heart Out in North America & MADKID's ...
Ryuichi Sakamoto's Posthumous Opus Album Nominated for Grammy
Posthumous documentary film of same name, directed by his son Neo Sora, shows Sakamoto performing 20 compositions
― The official website for the 2025 Grammy Awards announced on Friday that it has nominated musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's Opus album for the category of "Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album" for its 65th awards ceremony. Opus is also a posthumous documentary film of a live p...
Attack on Titan Anime Gets Orchestral Concert World Tour in April-November 2025
13 venues in N. America, 8 venues in Europe, 1 venue each in Singapore, Australia
― The Wild Faery Company announced on Tuesday that it will hold an orchestral concert for the Attack on Titan anime franchise's soundtrack that will tour 23 cities around the world from April to November 2025. The tour is titled "Attack on Titan - Beyond the Walls World Tour." The concert venues in North America include...
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Project Gets 'Japan's 1st Interactive Film' on February 21
Film's story will change based on realtime smartphone polling of audience members
― The "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- in AGF2024" event announced on Sunday that the Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- project will spawn a film that will open on February 21, 2025. The cast described the Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- film as "Japan's first interactive film." According to the announcement, the...
Shishamo, Satō. Perform Themes for 'Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku' TV Anime
Series debuts in January
― The official website for the television anime of writer Ayano Takeda and artist Musshu's Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku (FLOWER AND ASURA) manga revealed the show's theme song artists on Friday. The band Shishamo will perform the opening theme song "Jibun Kakumei" (My Own Revolution), and singer-songwriter Satō. will perform the ending theme song "Rōrō" (Resonant). The anime...
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
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― 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 ...
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