AiNA THE END releases new song ‘Frail’, along with music video!

“Frail” Jacket Cover

Vocalist AiNA THE END released her new song ‘Frail’, along with a music video. The song features lyrics written by AiNA THE END, while the music was cowritten with Shin Sakiura.

The song was written specially as the theme song for the movie ‘Hen na Ie’. AiNA THE END’s unique sense of expression and Sakiura’s sharpened sound make for a killer tune, matching the creepy vibe of the movie.

Play close attention to AiNA THE END’s lyrics, which carry a tantalizing hint of poison. Be sure to check out the music video below, along with the streaming link here!

Rokudenashi to Perform ED Theme of Train to the End of the World! Composition by Vocaloid Producer Tota Kasamura New Song “Eureka” Set for Digital Release on April 2!

The next-generation music project Rokudenashi, consisting of TikTok singing sensation Ninzin and a variety of up-and-coming Vocaloid producers, has been selected to perform the ending theme song for the TV anime Train to the End of the World, which will air from April 1 in Japan.

“Eureka” Digital Jacket Cover

Train to the End of the World is the latest original animation by director Tsutomu Mizushima, who is known for his work on popular titles such as Shirobako and Girls und Panzer. Handling the series composition is Michiko Yokote, who has collaborated with Mizushima on various works including Shirobako and Prison School. Mizushima and Yokote, known for tackling unconventional themes in their previous works, are now taking on the challenge of “apocalyptic world × train × friendship” for this project. This unique combination promises an anime unlike anything seen before, generating high expectations from fans.

The new song, “Eureka,” which marks the first anime tie-up for Rokudenashi, was composed by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura. It will be released on digital services on April 2, immediately after the broadcast of the first episode of the anime. You can hear a portion of the song in the latest promotional video for the anime, which was released today. Please give it a listen here!

MIYAVI to Release “Running In My Head,” Theme Song of Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture, as Single on May 8!

“Broken Fantasy / Tragedy Of Us” Jacket Cover

MIYAVI’s new song, “Running In My Head,” which was announced as the theme song of Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture at the end of last year, is set to be released as a single on May 8, 2024. This song, which MIYAVI has already performed live, is an up-tempo rock tune featuring his characteristic powerful and thrilling guitar sounds. It is also scheduled to be released with a specially drawn anime jacket, and  fans of Code Geass are eagerly awaiting further information on what the illustration will look like.

Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture, the latest installment in the Code Geass series, is scheduled for a four-part release starting May 2024, and the most recent trailer features “Running In My Head.”

In addition, the artwork and tracklist for part 1 of the recently announced 2-part studio album “Lost In Love, Found In Pain” will be revealed soon. Please look forward to further updates about the album.

Release Information

Digital single “Broken Fantasy / Tragedy Of Us” out now!

1. Broken Fantasy

2. Tragedy Of Us

Tomonari Sora tops Billboard Japan’s Heatseekers Songs chart for third consecutive week with ‘Demons Banquet!

Demons Banquet Jacket Cover

Vocalist Tomonari Sora’s song ‘Demons Banquet’ has taken the No. 1 spot on Billboard Japan’s Heatseekers Songs weekly chart for March 6 – the song’s third consecutive week at the top of the chart.

The original demo for ‘Demons Banquet’ generated huge buzz on TikTok, and the song was released digitally in January this year. The track went on to rank on Billboard Japan’s Heatseekers Songs chart along with Apple Music’s J-pop chart, Spotify’s Viral chart and YouTube’s Music Video chart, in countries and regions worldwide.

‘Demons Banquet’ layers playful lyrics over a quirky, danceable track, conveying the strange sensation of accidentally stumbling into a beastly banquet.

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Comment from Tomonari Sora

“This is a song about the will to live. Even if others consider you a misfit, you only get one life, so live it to the fullest. These are the demon’s whispered words. I hope that when you listen to it, you can become immersed in the feast and forget about the worries of the world.”

Be sure to check out the lyric video for ‘Demons Bonquet’ below, along with the streaming links for ‘Demons Banquet’ here!

BE:FIRST Released New Digital Song ‘Set Sail’ - A Unique Collaboration with ONE PIECE CARD GAME!

‘set sail’ Jacket cover!

BE:FIRST, a captivating seven-member dance and vocal group from Japan, launched their new digital song ‘Set Sail’ on February 26, 2024. Now, it is available for streaming and download on major platforms. ‘Set Sail’ is a glimpse into BE:FIRST’s exciting new single (title TBC), set to release on April 24, 2024. Coupled with the song’s release, a special collaboration video was showcased on the ONE PIECE CARD GAME’s official YouTube channel, amping up excitement for both BE:FIRST and ONE PIECE anime and card game enthusiasts.

‘Set Sail’ was envisioned as a ONE PIECE CARD GAME x BE:FIRST Collaboration Song. Launched exclusively on Monday, February 26, the song marked BE:FIRST’s first digital offering of 2024. The band has been on a hot streak, experiencing rapid success with their first dome performances in Japan this spring, which sold out in a staggering three minutes. The song, blessed with an emotional melody and dynamic tempo, was crafted by the celebrated producer, UTA, Yohei from TinyVoice Production, and SKY-HI. 

BE:FIRST members, SHUNTO and RYUHEI, avid fans of ONE PIECE card game and its original manga and anime, co-wrote the lyrics to ‘Set Sail’ with SKY-HI. The track is a thrilling fusion of futuristic funk and rock, combined with resonating lyrics. It’s a track that is bound to captivate both ONE PIECE card game and anime fans.

The specially curated ‘Set Sail’ video, released on ONE PIECE CARD GAME’s official YouTube channel, showcases exclusive footage of BE:FIRST members performing the song and enjoying the card game. The video also features highlights from the previous ONE PIECE CARD GAME World Championship and regional events.

Be sure to check out the special video that BE:FIRST did for the collaboration below, along with the streaming link for ‘Set Sail’ here!