SERRA Releases First Single “Always and Forever,” ED Theme of the TV Anime Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion!

‘Always and forever’ Jacket cover

The ending theme song of the currently airing TV anime Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion, titled “Always and Forever,” was released on CD back in April. This marks SERRA’s first anime tie-up song, which she personally wrote and composed. The song is an emotive piece that perfectly complements the anime.

Regarding the song, SERRA stated, “I’m thrilled that my first anime tie-up is Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion. When I read the story, I was deeply moved by Raeliana’s strength and determination to survive. I tried to stay true to her character as I crafted the lyrics and melody and sang with heartfelt emotion. I hope you will appreciate the grand and emotionally charged sound. My wish is that my voice and the story will inspire you, even a little, to keep going.”

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The coupling song, “Kokotsu no Memento,” is also based on the medieval world of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion, but while “Always and Forever” is about life, “Kokotsu no Memento” is about death, giving the two songs a relative significance.

A music video of “Always and Forever” has also been released. It portrays the theme of love through a poignant story of a man and woman, whose hearts remain connected despite the distance between them. This wistful tale is infused with a glimmer of hope, making it a heartwarming depiction of enduring love.

Be sure to check out the music video for ‘Always and Forever’ below, along with the steaming links for the single here!

16-Year-Old High School Singer Tsuzuri Releases First Digital Single “Uraomote”!

‘uraomote’ digital jacket cover

Back on May 10th, 16-year-old high school singer Tsuzuri released her first digital single titled “Uraomote.” Tsuzuri is primarily active online, sharing cover videos of Vocaloid and J-pop songs on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. With over 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, she has gained a significant following. Notably, she has also been chosen to perform the opening theme song for the upcoming TV anime series titled The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses, which will air in July 2023 in Japan.

“Uraomote” was composed and arranged by Giga, a sound creator known for hits such as “Odo” and “CH4NGE,” with lyrics by Tanaka (previously known as Boku no Lyric no Boyomi). The single cover jacket was drawn by the illustrator Tabun-ningen.

In addition, an official music video of “Uraomote” released on 20:00 on May 10 (JST) on Tsuzuri’s YouTube channel. The video, which features the character on the cover jacket, was created by Hissha and Okiku, the animator tag team behind Giga’s “CH4NGE” video.

Be sure to check out the streaming link for 'Uraomote’ here along with the music video below!

Dori Sakurada’s Debut Single ‘MIRAI’ Is Now Available to Stream! From 7:00pm Today, the Music Video Will Be Released on YouTube Premium! He Also Plans to Go Live an Instagram Live!!

‘mirai’ digital jacket cover

Today, Dori Sakurada has released his debut single ‘MIRAI’ to music streaming services. Dori himself lent his talents to the writing of the lyrics for the track, which gives the listener a sense of his determination to face the future without fear of change.

In addition, the music video for ‘MIRAI’ will be uploaded to YouTube Premium today, May 12th, at 7:00pm. In advance of the release of the full video to YouTube Premium, a teaser clip has been posted to the official Dori Sakurada YouTube channel.

On the day of the release, Dori will be going live on Instagram Live at around 6:45pm, just before the video drops. We hope that you will look forward to the video reveal and imagine what it might look like while perusing newly released photos of Dori and examining the worldview present in the song’s lyrics.

Be sure to check out the music video for ‘MIRAI’ along with further info about the video below!

■Instagram Live appearance to celebrate the release of the music video
https://www.instagram.com/dorisakurada/
From 6:45 pm on Dori Sakurada’s official Instagram account (@dorisakurada)
※Subject to change based on circumstances on the day.  

■Biography
In 2005, Dori Sakurada made his screen debut in the TV drama ‘Ruri’s Island’.  
Ever since he was chosen to play the role of protagonist Ryoma Echizen in the musical version of ‘The Prince of Tennis’ (from 2006-2007) he has appeared in a wide variety of popular works. In recent times he has appeared in the TV series ‘Coffee and Vanilla’ and leveraging the global popularity of the Netflix series ‘Alice in Borderlands’ he has begun to adopt a global perspective in his work.

Dori also appears in ‘Play it Cool, Guys’, currently being broadcast on TV Tokyo, and ‘We’re Broke, My Lord’, which will be released in theatres on June 23rd, in which he takes on his first role in a feature length period film, showing himself to be an actor who continues to expand his range.
Since making his on-screen debut in his teens, in addition to honing his craft in a wide variety of televised dramas and movies, the influence exerted by him on social media has been highly praised in fashion circles, gaining massive support from famous fashion houses, a diverse range of creatives and trendy, fashion-forward young people.

Through his wide-ranging projects, Sakurada Dori is an artist who has adopted a determined approach to share his thoughts and feelings with as wide an audience as possible. He makes his major label debut on May 12th, 2023, with ‘MIRAI’, released on ‘early Reflection’s new label ‘Pandrec’, operated by PONY CANYON INC.

NAQT VANE to livestream first ever fan event, ‘Greetings from NAQT VANE’!

Japanese group NAQT VANE will hold their first ever fan event on May 20, titled ‘Greetings from NAQT VANE’. During the event, fans will be able to enjoy the group’s first ever live performance, along with a talk by vocalist Harukaze and overall producer Hiroyuki SAWANO.

Now, it has been decided that this special event will be livestreamed, to reach fans all over the world! A brand new song will also be unveiled for the first time.

Greetings from NAQT VANE

Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 18:00 JST

Further details: https://l-tike.zaiko.io/e/naqtvane

NAQT VANE released their first digital EP ‘NAQT’ in April 2023. The six-song EP gathers the group’s first four singles – including ‘TOUCH’, the ending theme song to the drama series ‘Yazuka Lover’ which is currently streaming on Disney Plus – as well as two brand new songs, ‘Odd One Out’ and ‘Reminiscing’.

NAQT VANE regularly update their social media accounts with the latest information, so be sure to follow them there along with the music video for ‘CHRONIC’ below!

RIOT MUSIC's Meteopolis Lineup To Hold First Virtual Concert “Satellite Live,” Accessible Worldwide and Introduce Virtual Singers Akane Kanzaki and Misaki Hatsusegawa To The World!

Brave group, and their subsidiary SuperYellow who jointly manage the RIOT MUSIC Virtual Music Agency, are thrilled to introduce their newest virtual singers Akane Kanzaki and Misaki Hatsusegawa to the international community alongside iconic RIOT MUSIC mainstay Suzuna Nagihara with the newly expanded sub-label Meteopolis’s first ever concert “Satelitte Live” broadcasting to the world May 28, 2023.

RIOT MUSIC recently added two new artists to their Meteopolis sub-label, Virtual Signers Akane Kanzaki and Misaki Hatsusegawa, and is wasting no time getting them in front of fans in addition to letting veteran member Suzuna Nagihara do what she does best. The “Satellite Live” will be broadcasted over the net and made available everyboy worldwide, and with RIOT MUSIC’s growing global popularity, Satellites made for the perfect concert motif that permeates through the brand new Meteopolis Satellite Stage. A two-part digital experience, the first completely free portion showcases the wild and dynamic Akane Kanzaki and the youthful and vibrant Misaki Hatsusegawa to the world for the first time! Dedicated fans will then be treated to an exclusive solo performance by Suzuna Nagihara, set to debut a new song yet unheard anywhere else.

Both premium tickets and general attendance tickets will be made available, so RIOT MUSIC hopes those in and out of Japan, storied fans and curious newcomers alike, attend Satellite Live Vol 1.

Satellite Live Vol 1. Details:
Date: May 28, 2023 (Sun.)
Place: Meteopolis Satellite Stage (Online)

Ticket Details
Premium Tickets (Available Worldwide)
Includes Jacket-in Acrylic CD Frame, Meteopolis Record Certificate No. 10

General Tickets

Ticket Details

Introducing Akane Kanzaki and Misaki Hatsusegawa

Akane Kanzaki and Misaki Hatsusegawa

A voice as powerful as it is unique, Akane Kanzaki joins RIOT MUSIC and their Meteopolis sub-label. A wildcard pick whose performance style is as audacious as it is enchanting, she embodies “passion” while proudly taking command of the microphone.

Misaki Hatsusegawa started out at Meteopolis as one of their first two trainees but quickly proved to the Virtual Music Agency she had what it took to join the main line-up. Beyond her singing, distinctively spunky and energetic, she’ll be putting her dance talents to good use. Look forward to seeing them on their solo channels and at Satellite Live Vol 1.!

Akane Kanzaki’s Channels:

Twitter
YouTube

Misaki Hatsusegawa Channel:

Twitter
YouTube

One final juicy tidbit coming from the Meteopolis universe, RIOT MUSIC legend Suzuna Nagihara known for her piercing vocals and emotional resonance will be releasing her first ever solo EP! "Danshou -Fragment-" brings together three of Suzuna's most beloved tracks and a fourth completely new tune just for this release!

The physical CD edition of the EP will be available worldwide!

CD Release Details and Purchase Link

Suzuna Nagihara’s Channels

Twitter
YouTube