Soraru and Rib to Sing OP Theme of Migi to Dali! Collaborative Single Announced!

Yuumagadoki Jacket cover

Soraru and Rib, two artists active on the internet music scene, are teaming up to perform “Yuumagadoki,” the opening theme song of the upcoming TV anime Migi to Dali. The two old friends have also announced that they will be releasing their first collaborative single featuring this song on October 25.

The first promotional video for the anime, which was released along with this announcement, offers a sneak peek at “Yuumagadoki.”

Migi to Dali is a tale of mischievous children by Nami Sano, who is known for the 2016 anime adaptation of Sakamoto Desu ga? This surreal comedy-suspense mystery revolves around two twin brothers, Migi and Dali, who live as a single boy and are working together to uncover the truth behind their mother’s death.

“Yuumagadoki” was crafted by the up-and-coming Vocaloid producer Niru Kajitsu. The collaborative single will also feature new songs by popular Vocaloid producers Mikito P and 40mP, who share a deep working relationship with Soraru and Rib. The Regular Edition will feature an original jacket by the popular illustrator lack, who has 700,000 followers on Twitter, while the Limited First Edition will come with an illustration by series creator Nami Sano.

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Soraru comment:

I have been given the opportunity to perform the opening theme song for the TV anime Migi to Dali! The mysteriously cool song by Niru Kajitsu blends perfectly with the surreal, slightly dark atmosphere of the anime, and I am thrilled to be able to sing it alongside Rib to enhance the overall excitement of the series. We hope you enjoy the song!

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Rib comment:

I am pleased to announce that I will be performing the opening theme song for the TV anime Migi to Dali. Together with my old friend Soraru, I will give my all singing the song by Niru Kajitsu, which perfectly matches the anime’s setting. I hope you will enjoy it along with the anime.

Akane Kumada Digitally Releases “Another Self,” Ending Theme Song for Classroom for Heroes Anime, Along with Themed Music Video of Searching for Friends!

Another Self Digital Jacket Cover

Back on July 17, the versatile voice actress/artist Akane Kumada digitally released her latest single “Another Self,” the ending theme song to the anime series Classroom for Heroes across all digital music streaming platforms.

While sticking to the world view of the anime, the song fully reflects Akane Kumada’s current state of mind and her understanding that facing oneself and accepting one’s weaknesses is a source of growth. With lyrics written by fellow labelmate Aira Yuuki, and composition and arrangement by Tasuku Maeda, along with the producer duo Jazzin’park, who have worked on many big hits, “Another Self” is an ambitious song with a relaxed tempo that features the latest pop sounds combined with a Lantisesque sound from the past. We hope that it catches your ears.

A music video was also released alongside the song’s digital release and is based on the theme of the anime, searching for friends. The challenging music video is modeled after a variety show in which Kumada tries to find the lost lyrics. On her journey, she encounters various people and discovers what it means to be herself. We hope you enjoy listening to the song as you watch the music video.

Be sure to check out “Another Self” on all music streaming platforms here, along with the music video below!

HIRAIDAI releases music video for new song ‘Lovely Day, Lovely Place.’ and ‘Surf ’n Turf’, unveiled at beach festival THE BEACH TRIP 2023!

Surf & Turf Jacket Cover

Singer-songwriter HIRAIDAI has released music videos for ‘Lovely Day, Lovely Place.’ and ‘Surf ’n Turf’, two tracks taken from his EP ‘SURF & TURF’ released on June 25.

The EP was produced to coincide with a beach festival produced by HIRAIDAI, titled HIRAIDAI presents THE BEACH TRIP 2023, which was held in May at Sennan Long Park in Osaka and in June at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba. ‘Lovely Day, Lovely Place.’ became a highlight when it was premiered at these shows, performed live in front of 15,000 fans in Osaka and 30,000 in Chiba.

The EP ‘SURF & TURF’ contains five gems that reflect the very essence of HIRAIDAI, taking in genres such as country and surf music. The pop melody and fiddle hooks on ‘Lovely Day, Lovely Place.’ give it a country flavor, while the lyrics flit seamlessly between English and Japanese, resulting in a supremely listenable song. The music video for ‘Lovely Day, Lovely Place.’ includes live footage and behind-the-scenes footage from THE BEACH TRIP 2023, with 8mm film footage also interwoven to create a warm, analogue feel. Be sure to check out the music video for ‘Lovely Day, Lovely Place’ below!

In addition, a music video for ‘Surf ’n Turf’ with full English subtitles has also been released. Photographer Lady Brown Pictures, HIRAIDAI’s partner both professionally and privately, helmed the camera. She films casual scenes from HIRAIDAI’s daily life in a natural way, interwoven with evocative images of places they have visited together, making it an intensely personal work that could only have been created by them. Check out the nostalgic and heartfelt imagery that perfectly complements the song. Check out ‘Surf ‘n Turf’ below!

The release of the EP was accompanied by a new HIRAIDAI artist photo. The photo was also taken by Lady Brown Pictures, and shows the singer-songwriter in a natural pose. Be sure to check out the EP here across all digital music streaming platforms!

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu release new song ‘Kawaii Memorial’, the theme song for drama series ‘Minato Shouji Coin Laundry’ Season 2, along with adorable new artist photo!

‘Kawaii Memorial’ Digital Jacket Cover

Popular idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu will release new song ‘Kawaii Memorial’ as a CD single on Wednesday, September 27! Also check out their brand new and super adorable artist photo! Currently the song is available on all music streaming services!

Based on a manga series written by Yuzu Tsubaki and illustrated by Sawa Kanzume and published on the free manga website Gene pixiv, the drama series ‘Minato Shouji Coin Laundry’ was originally broadcast in 2022. Season 2 continues the heart-pounding love story that transcends age differences. And following on from the first season, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu have once again been selected to provide the theme song. This summer, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu will shake up ‘Minato Shouji Coin Laundry’ Season 2 with a theme song that is way too cute!

In the new song ‘Kawaii Memorial’, the repeated use of the word “kawaii” is sure to be addictive to fans everywhere. And with lyrics that translate as “I want your super-cuteness all to myself” sung to a bright and glittering melody, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu deliver an explosion of ♡cute♡ you won’t want to share.

In addition, a ‘Kawaii Memorial’ campaign is being held on TikTok to celebrate the broadcast of the drama series! Videos posted to TikTok during the campaign period that use the official ‘Kawaii Memorial’ track will be eligible to win prizes in a variety of categories. Be sure to listen to ‘Kawaii Memorial’ here!

How to enter

① Create a video and link it with the official ‘Kawaii Memorial’ track on TikTok

② Include the hashtag #kawaiimemorial

③ Mention the official Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu TikTok account (@tokisen_official)

★ Winners will be selected from eligible videos posted during the campaign period, with winners in the categories listed below!

Categories

1. The video with the highest number of “likes” 

1st prize: Amazon Gift Card (5,000 yen value), Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu plush keyholders (full set), autographs from the group members

2nd-4th prize: Amazon Gift Card (5,000 yen value)

5th-10th prize: ‘Kawaii TokiSen’ instant photo (member picked at random) with winner’s name on it

11th-20th prize: ‘Kawaii Memorial’ original smartphone ring

2. 30 winners selected by lottery from all posted videos (posts with more “likes” have a higher chance of winning)

A special not-for-sale promotional ‘Kawaii Memorial’ glitter sticker (random stickers will be autographed!)

3. Six special winners selected by the members of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Original mobile battery featuring that group member

* For example, the winner of the Kanami Award will win a Kanami Tsujino mobile battery

Campaign period

00:00 JST on Wednesday, July 5 through 23:59 JST on Sunday, October 22

* Entrants may post an unlimited number of times during the campaign period

* Winners will be contacted via direct message on TikTok

* In the unlikely event that there is no reply, the prize will be revoked

* Resale or transfer of prizes is prohibited

* Videos may be excluded at staff’s discretion regardless of number of “likes”

* Videos are posted at entrants’ own risk, and we assume no responsibility from any issues that occur

* Personal information obtained will be used for purposes such as communication with winners and shipping prizes. All personal information obtained will be managed by our company and will not be disclosed or provided to third parties other than outsourcing contractors without the consent of the entrant (unless disclosure is required by law)

* We will be unable to contact entrants who have disabled direct messages on their TikTok account, so entrants are requested to enable direct messages. Please also follow the official Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu TikTok account to ensure that messages can be received

* Prizes will be sent from November to December 2023, subject to change

* The 5,000 yen Amazon Gift Card will be adjusted to the equivalent currency of the country where it is redeemed

‘PPAP’ global superstar PIKOTARO collaborates with Cateen (Hayato Sumino) and Masato Suzuki to reboot his music activity!

PIKOTARO is back! His song ‘PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)’ became a global sensation when it was uploaded to YouTube in 2016 and picked up by Justin Bieber along with media such as CNN and the BBC, making it the first song by a Japanese artist in 26 years to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart. And now, this unique star from Japan is preparing to relaunch his music activity, to take the world by storm all over again.

Back on June 28, PIKOTARO released a new digital single and music video titled ‘PEEK-A-BOO feat. Masato Suzuki & Cateen (Hayato Sumino) with Azabu Gakuen OB+Orchestra’. This release is a collaboration with Cateen (Hayato Sumino), a classical pianist who was discovered by producer Daimaou Kosaka on TV Asahi’s music TV series ‘Untitled Concert’ and whose YouTube channel now has over 1.2 million subscribers, along with famous Japanese classical musician Masato Suzuki and the Azabu Gakuen OB +Orchestra.

‘PEEK-A-BOO’ is the follow-up to ‘PPAP’. Aiming to “Make the world smile with PEEK-A-BOO”, this is PIKOTARO’s next step towards his dream of winning the Nobel Peace Prize. The music video features a typically PIKOTARO twist, with a multitude of smartphones and tablets showing videos of each of the collaborators running simultaneously in perfect sync. Check out PIKOTARO’s hilarious facial expressions across three screens, alongside Cateen’s incredible piano performance and the full-scale orchestra conducted by Masato Suzuki!

Be sure to check out the music video below along with the streaming link for ‘PEEK-A-BOO’ here!