Yanmar Reveals Virtual Singer Group V.W.P as Opening Theme Song Artist for Original Anime 未ル(Miru)

Osaka, Japan (January 21, 2025) – Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced that V.W.P, a virtual singer group with a massive following among young people, will perform the opening theme song for their original anime "未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future." The anime is produced by Yanmar and is scheduled to be broadcast on Japanese terrestrial TV in April 2025. The song is titled "愛詩 (AI=UTA)" and is a new piece written especially to accompany the anime's opening sequence.

Yanmar has appointed Masuo Ueda as the executive producer for the original anime, depicting the encounter between a weaponless robot named "MIRU" and humans. Under the principle of HANASAKA, which values belief in people's potential and encourages new challenges, Yanmar is collaborating with five innovative anime studios to produce a five-episode anthology. V.W.P was selected as performer of the opening theme song, a decision driven by the natural synergy between them and the anthology format of 未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future, which features five distinct stories.

The song's lyrics, composition, and arrangement are being handled by Elements Garden, a group of music composers led by Noriyasu Agematsu, who has produced numerous notable anime songs, including Nana Mizuki's "ETERNAL BLAZE" and "Shinai," Mamoru Miyano's "Orpheus" and "Shine," as well as songs for series such as Uta no☆Prince-sama♪, Senki Zesshō Symphogear, and BanG Dream! The producer is Akihiro Tomita, known for his work on various anime theme songs, game music, commercial music, and artist production.

V.W.P's dynamic song will set the tone for the drama as MIRU, the robot featured in the anime, travels through time to support people from various eras.

A promotional video featuring comments from KAF of V.W.P and a portion of the theme song will be released shortly.

The opening theme song artist V.W.P promotion video
https://youtu.be/kwp2TtfRPcA

Comment from Noriyasu Agematsu
“As both a musician and an anime creator, I was deeply moved by Yanmar's commitment to sharing ‘hope for the future’ through animation and bringing it to a global audience. The story of how a company specializing in construction and agricultural machinery ventured into producing robot anime is so innovative and full of a spirit of challenge, that I felt inspired to accept the offer, thinking, 'If there is anything I can contribute, I want to help.' In my work, I have sought to encapsulate my perspective in a single song that expresses the world of ‘未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future’ through music, while also considering what kind of sound would resonate with the younger generation who love V.W.P. Lyricist Hibiki meticulously chose words that portray the struggles and conflicts faced by today's youth, presenting them in a meaningful and universal context, without trivializing their experiences. I sincerely hope that this anime will become a source of comfort and inspiration for people around the world.”

Comment from Akihiro Tomita
“'未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future'feels like a ‘mythology for a new era’ offering both imaginative and realistic challenges for today's younger generation as they navigate the present and shape the future. While it was certainly a pleasure to be in charge of the theme song for such an outstanding anime work, I feel honored to have worked on its production alongside Noriyasu Agematsu and Yūsuke Takeda from Elements Garden, and to collaborate with the wonderful members of V.W.P. I hope everyone will enjoy the series along with the theme song 'AI=UTA.'”

Overview of Opening Theme Song
"愛詩 (AI=UTA)" / V.W.P
Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Lyricist: Hibiki
Arranger: Yūsuke Takeda (Elements Garden)
Producer: Akihiro Tomita

About V.W.P
A virtual artist group consisting of five cyber brain witches from “KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO”, including KAF, RIM, Harusaruhi, Isekaijoucho, and KOKO. Their signature work includes KAF's iconic track "Witch,” which has garnered over a million views, as well as a series of "Lineage Songs” composed by IORI KANZAKI. The group have also showcased "derivative songs" performed through unique pairings of group members. In January 2024, they staged their second solo concert, “V.W.P 2nd ONE-MAN LIVE “GENSHO II,” at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, further expanding their reputation as virtual artists.

About Noriyasu Agematsu
Born in Azumino City in 1978, Noriyasu Agematsu is a lyricist, composer, music producer, and anime creator. He serves as the CEO of ARIA entertainment Inc., a music and content production company, and leads Elements Garden, a collective of music creators affiliated with the company. He has provided songs for numerous artists including Nana Mizuki and Mamoru Miyano, and has composed music for games and anime works such as FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS (FFBE). He is also the original creator of the Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ series and Senki Zesshō Symphogear series.

About Akihiro Tomita
After returning from his studies in London, Akihiro joined a major record store. While working as a buyer there, he was also active as a music writer. In 2006, he established himself as an independent music writer and critic. From 2010, he began producing for artists such as ClariS and Maon Kurosaki, and later expanded into producing music for voice actors including Maaya Uchida. While producing theme songs and background music for anime works and film scores, his activities currently span various fields, including organizing events, writing for magazines and web media as a music critic, and making appearances on television and radio. He is affiliated with ARIA entertainment Inc.

Overview of Anime “未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future”
Created and produced by: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
Executive Producer: Masuo Ueda
Production Support by: Skyfall Co., Ltd.
Planning Cooperation: btrax Japan, LLC.
Broadcast Schedule: April 2025 in Japan

Miru Special Website: https://www.miru-anime.com/
Miru Official X Account: https://x.com/miruanime_info (@miruanime_info)
Miru Official Facebook Account: https://www.Facebook.com/miruanimeinfo/

Press release: Yanmar Appoints Renowned Anime Producer Masuo Ueda as Executive Producer for Upcoming Anime Project 未ル (Miru)
https://www.yanmar.com/global/about/brand/yanmar_robot/news/2024/07/18/140397.html

About Yanmar
With beginnings in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar is a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, from small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, to machine tools, and components — Yanmar's global business operations span seven domains. On land, at sea, and in the city, Yanmar provides advanced solutions to the challenges customers face, towards realizing A Sustainable Future. For more details, please visit the official website of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. https://www.yanmar.com/global/about/

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