The TV anime “Kizuna no Allele”, which is part of the project called “Kizuna Ai Anime project” is going to be broadcasted in 2023!

Kizuna Ai, who has been a pioneer as a virtual YouTuber, has started an anime project!
Kizuna Ai started her activity as a virtual YouTuber in 2016. She has been active not only as a YouTuber but also appearing for TV programs and commercial videos. She has been approaching all kinds of platforms and always has been challenging new things as a pioneer. Finally, Kizuna Ai is going to do an anime Project!

ⒸKA/Kizuna no Allele PJ ⒸKizuna no Allele Partners

Kizuna Ai announced her anime project on her final live show called, “hello, world 2022” which was just before an unlimited break from her activities. Now, the details about this anime project have been released.
The title of the TV anime is “Kizuna no Allele”. The TV anime starts in 2023. The specially drawn illustration by En Morikura , who is in charge of the character design for the anime, has been revealed! Please keep checking for the latest information about the anime!
The special illustration has been released on its official website!

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION Makes U.S. Debut for North American Showcase

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF), a sound-creating project of songwriter/music producer R・O・N, who not only releases music under its own name but also produces various sound contents and music for varieties of popular Japanese artists and top-rated Anime TV series. On November 23rd (New York), SDF will roll out its North American Showcase for 2022 and perform his latest ‘STEREO DIVE 02’ album for his burgeoning US audience. SDF is vastly growing his local roots in the United States, giving the audience an Asian-pop vibe that keeps the nation on their feet!

SDF’s music journey began at the young age of 4 when he started playing the piano and that led him to create his own music by the time he reached high school. His audition with Sony in 2001 became a defining moment in his life and changed the trajectory of his music career, which led him to sign with Lantis (and is currently signed with Lantis). SDF describes his music as a mixture of piano and melodic sounds. And with this crossover, he hopes his creative arrangement will resonate with his US audience. With SDF’s work being 90% anime music and subscription services that provide accessible access to anime, the chance of listening to anime-related music in the US has increased significantly. With that being said, SDF will be performing in the United States for the first time this November and already drawing major buzz!

What’s more? Along with STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION or SDF’s recently released sophomore album, ‘STEREO DIVE 02’, SDF will roll out his North American Showcase for 2022 in New York while his stay for Anime NYC and perform his latest ‘STEREO DIVE 02’ album tracks, as well as his hit theme songs. Furthermore, he will be performing his upcoming single "SPARKLES" which will be released on November 25th and his new song for the movie “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” to look out for! STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION is also known for his songs on “Kyoukai no Kanata(Beyond the Boundary)”, “Shokugeki no Souma: Shin no Sara”, “Moriarty the Patriot”, “Nobunaga the Fool”, “Muv-Luv Alternative”,”Dimension W”, and more.

Be sure to get your tickets via Ticketmaster here!

Gray's Ongaku Go For September 2022

Picking up where Ken and Luna left off lets go over to top five songs I’ve been listening to this past month. All the songs posted here are available on Apple Music.

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“Goes On” by Juag Kung Suk 

“Goes On” is the second track on Suk’s latest release “Beautiful,” and is the best thing about this release. This number showcases Suk’s great vocal work, and I’ve been enjoying it ever since it dropped.

Check out “Goes On” here and the music video below!

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“Fever Fever” by lol

Man, it’s been so long since I’ve talked about lol and I got curious about what they’ve been up to this year, so I decided to look at their profile on Apple Music. I discovered that lol has released a few digital singles this year. Out of those, this one was my favorite. It’s a fun dance number that lol is known for, which, as a huge fan, I really enjoyed.

Check out “Fever Fever” here and the music video below!

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“Kiranatu” by Star Prince

I owe Ken for suggesting this great track to me. This is a fun, high-energy song that sweeps up the listener, and I can’t get this tune out of my head.

Check out “Kiranatu” here!

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“Wings” by Koda Kumi

Koda Kumi is known for her dance numbers but “Wings” really shows off what she is capable of when she wants to do a vocal ballad and, she is absolutely brilliant in this. I was surprised when I checked this out but, man, I was glad that I did.

Check out “Wings” here and the music video below!

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“Smile” by BUDDiis

This song has been a pure delight since I heard it earlier this month and has swiftly become one of my favorite releases for the year. The harmonization on display is done very well, and the melody has a great hook. Every time I hear this it puts a big smile on my face.

Check out “Smile” here and the music video below!

Luna's Ongaku Go For September 2022!

With the fall leaves coming upon us, a brand new Ongaku Go has arrived. We at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music featured on this site.

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“I Just Wanna Say” by Mime

Mime is such a phenomenal artist and their latest track “I Just Wanna Say” is another showcase of that with its unique chill beats with HIKARI’s vocals bringing it all to life. The beats in “I Just Wanna Say” have this funky fresh feel that you can either relax and chill to or you can get up and dance too. The opening is what caught me immediately as the beat caught my ear right away. HIKARI’s voice sounds slightly deeper in this track, I don’t know if it’s the composition, but I love this type of sound from Mime. They always know how to bring a sexy new track.

Check out “I Just Wanna Say'“ here and the video below!

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“Always You” by milet

I finally got around to listening to milet’s newest single “Always You” and it became an absolute hit. milet’s vocal’s are pleasant and strong as always; the lyrics are very cute and romantic, and it has a nice theatrical composition that fits with milet’s vocal style. “Always You” does feel like a typcial milet track but if you are a fan of her, you will enjoy it. The composition fits with her vocals, which are very smooth and doesn’t sound as deep as they usually do. “Always You” has been a nice uplifting track for me that has kept me going throughout a stressful month.

Check out “Always You” here and the music video below!

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“Unleash!!!!!” by BAND-MAID

Lately, I’ve been on a alternative and metal kick, so obviously BAND-MAID was in my playlist. Their latest EP did not disappoint. “Unleash!!!!!” was released as a digital single last month as promotion of their upcoming release and it has been in my ears all month. I love the heaviness of the guitars and drums, SAIKI’s vocals are perfect, and the composition is just what I needed. “Unleash!!!!!!” may seem like it starts off rough for some, but it caught my ear immediately and going further into this track, I fell in love with it even more. This got me excited for their new EP which also uses the same title.

Check out “Unleash!!!!!” here and the music video below!

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“TOKYO 4AM” by CHANMINA

I watched the premier of this music video and waited for the track to drop on iTunes and it is well worth it. “TOKYO 4AM” is such a fun song in so many ways, from the lyrics to the composition. CHANMINA relies more on her vocals than her rap and I always enjoy hearing her use them. This track feels more like a something you’d blast in your car or you’d karaoke to. I love the chorus as it gives the feel that CHANMINA has her all entourage singing with her in that part, you get that full feeling that this is a part you’d want to sing with all your friends. I love that this feels more like a chill R&B-pop track at first then when it hits the chorus, it picks up both musically and vocally, giving a more poppy track while the versus’ take that slower beat and vocals.

Check out “TOKYO 4AM” here and the music video below!

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“Ano Emi (That smile)” feat. ano by AAAMYYY

I recently discovered AAAMYYY and ever since then I have been addicted to her muic. “Ano Emi” has a heavier sound to it and that is what initially pulled me into it. I’ve been listening to heavier music lately and “Ano Emi” displays this in its composition quite a bit plus mixed with AAAMYYY’s light vocals it makes for the perfect mixture. “Ano Emi” gives the feeling of alternative meets electronic style of music, which gives me that mystifying feeling. The way this track starts off, it sounds like AAAMYYY is going to drop a sick hip hop album, then the guitars hits heavy and you don’t know what type of song this will be now and I love that it takes you on a ride.

Check out “Ano Emi (That smile)” here and the music video below!

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Hiroyuki Sawano’s new group NAQT VANE release ‘Break Free (English Ver.)’, with lyrics in English!

‘Break Free’ Digital Jacket Cover

The English version of NAQT VANE’s debut song ‘Break Free’ was released on September 30. This English version was produced in tandem with the original Japanese version released earlier in September, so that music fans around the world could enjoy the message of hope behind the song’s lyrics.

NAQT VANE launched in September as a fresh new team project breathing a wind of change. Their debut single ‘Break Free’ carries an encouraging message of “a new self” and “liberation” and is dedicated to everyone living in the era of the wind – a flexible world of freedom and diversity with a lifestyle unbound by material things or status. The project combines the unmistakable music of producer Hiroyuki Sawano, whose compositions for anime, movies and TV shows are beloved by fans in Japan and around the world; and Harukaze, a highly skilled musician with a unique singing voice whose worldview was shaped by her school days spent in the United States.

Harukaze

In the new English version of ‘Break Free’, bilingual singer Harukaze’s English skills are put to great use – and above all, the lyrics have been tweaked to suit the English language, so listeners can enjoy a slightly different vibe from the original version. Whether you have already heard ‘Break Free’ or it’s your first time, check out ‘Break Free (English Ver.)’ for another chance to ride the tailwind.

Since the first announcement that Sawano would launch new team project NAQT VANE as overall producer, the reaction from fans has been overwhelming. Just two weeks after their debut in September, their new songs ‘VANE’ and ‘TOUCH’ were selected as theme songs to TV shows in Japan, making the group hot property.

In addition, vocalist Harukaze will perform as the opening act for singer-songwriter Calum Scott when he performs his first ever concert in Japan at Tokyo EX Theater Roppongi on October 18.

Overall producer Sawano recently composed the song ‘Tot Musica’ performed by Ado for the movie ‘ONE PIECE FILM RED’. He has numerous fans across North America, Europe and Asia thanks to his work on many celebrated anime productions, and in 2019 he delivered a successful solo performance at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, indicating his commitment to the global stage. Vocalist Harukaze is also fluent in English, so it seems likely that the group will set their sights on touring in various regions around the world.

This is a group for all those who face up to life’s challenges every day, as they ride the tailwind to the future. There are doubtless many out there who can relate to a group like NAQT VANE, and this feels like the start of a whole new movement – keep your expectations high as they embark on a truly special career.

Be sure to check out the track here, along with the Japanese music video below!