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The official staff X (formerly Twitter) for singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi has announced that his digital rock unit OxT (pronounced O-Ku-To ) will collaborate with Tom-h@ck's contemporary creative unit Myth & Roid (pronounced as Miss Android ) to produce the 10th anniversary song for the Overlord anime franchise. At this time it is unclear how and when the song will be released. The two units have provided theme songs for the anime franchise since its first season in 2015, but this is the first time they have worked together on a song. Additionally, the song will also be produced to celebrate both unit's debut 10th anniversary. OxT, which consists of vocalist Masayoshi Oishi and guitarist/composer Tom-h@ck, released their first single "Kimero!!" in May 2015. For the Overlord TV anime series, the unit has provided the first season opening song "Clattanoia," second season opening song "Go Cry Go," third season ending song "Silent Solitude,...

After the premiere of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 in Japan on January 12, the anime's opening and ending song artists posted music videos for their songs on their official YouTube channel. Following the first season's "No.7," singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi performs the opening song "L'oN." This title is an inversion of "No.7." He has provided two theme songs in this winter 2025 season, along with the opening theme song "Shujinkou ni Narou! feat. Airi Suzuki" for Sorairo Utility . A double A-side single including both songs is set to release as his 14th CD single on February 19. Masayoshi Oishi "L'oN" Music Video Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Creditless Opening Video Ahead of the CD release, the title tune "L'oN" is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download. Voice actor Akari Kito also performed the ending theme song "With a Wish." Same as Oishi, she sang the first season's ending song "Tiny Light," and also plays the anime's main heroine character,...

Featuring "L'oN" by Masayoshi Oishi ( Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Op) and "With a Wish" by Akari Kito ( Chained Soldier Op), respectively, creditless versions of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Crunchyroll will simulcast the latest series. Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Opening Video Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Ending Video Related: Here's the Exact Time Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Premieres on Crunchyroll Based on the manga by Aidalro, the first season of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun was directed by Masaomi Ando at studio Lerche, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designs by Mayuka Ito and music by Hiroshi Takaki. Masaki Kitamura directed the first four episodes of the After-school Hanako-kun spin-off anime, also at studio Lerche. Crunchyroll streams both series in a range of subs and dubs and describes the main story: Kamome Academy is rumored to have many mysteries, the strangest of which involves the mischievous ghost of Hanako-kun.

After the premiere of the winter 2025 TV anime Sorairo Utility in Japan on January 4, the music videos for the anime's opening and ending songs were posted on the official YouTube channels for the respective artists. Singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi provided the opening theme song '"Shujinkou ni Narou! feat. Airi Suzuki" . As its title suggests, the song features solo singer Airi Suzuki as guest vocalist. The song, written, composed and arranged by Oishi himself, released digitally on January 3. The CD single is scheduled to follow on February 19. Sou Yasui , who also previously worked on the music videos for Oishi's "Ato no Matsuri" and “Namara Menkoi Gal," served as director. Masayoshi Oishi "Shujinkou ni Narou! feat. Airi Suzuki" Music Video Sorairo Utility Creditless Opening Video Moeka Yahagi , a former member of the Japanese girl idol group AKB48, sings the ending theme song "Suiheisen" ("The Horizon"). Since leaving the group in February 2020, she...

Today marked the premiere of the Sorairo Utility anime, following up on the 2021 anime special of the same name. With the debut comes the creditless version of the opening and ending sequences, both of which recently went live via the anime's official YouTube channel. See how it opens to the tune of the theme song "Shujinko ni Naro! feat. Airi Suzuki" by Masayoshi Oishi in the video below, followed by the ending set to "Suiheisen" by Moeka Yahagi. Sorairo Utility Creditless Op Sorairo Utility Creditless Ed Related: Sorairo Utility TV Anime Premieres on January 3, 2025 Kengo Saito directs and provides character designs at animation studio Yostar Pictures, joined by scriptwriters Yu Sato, Aya Satsuki and Aki Mizuki. You can watch the original Ova on Crunchyroll . The new Sorairo Utility anime is currently available to stream on Hidive, which describes the series like so: High schooler Minami Aoba has no strengths or...

A brand-new trailer released for the Sorairo Utility anime series, which adapts the 2021 special of the same name, today revealed a January 3, 2025 at 25:00 Jst (effectively January 4 at 1:00) premiere date for Japanese television and previewed the opening song, "Shujinko ni Naro! feat. Airi Suzuki" by Masayoshi Oishi. Moeka Yahagi performs "Suiheisen" for the ending song. Sorairo Utility Trailer #3 The Sorairo Utility anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Minami Aoba voiced by Miyu Takagi Haruka Akane voiced by Yurina Amami Ayaka Hoshimi voiced by Ayasa Goto Izumi Akina voiced by Yumiri Hanamori Masao Tadakoro (Masa) voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue Chosuke Tanabe (Cho) voiced by Kenyu Horiuchi Tetsuhiro Tanaka (Tetsu) voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa Related: Sorairo Utility TV Anime Chips in New Trailer The story of Sorairo Utility follows three young women who explore their love of golf: Minami, a beginner at the game who picks up golf in an effort...

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun , an ongoing TV anime based on the supernatural manga of the same name, is returning to Japanese airwaves soon for a second season, and now a new trailer (below) and new information about the opening theme song for the series have been revealed. The new season broadcasts in Japan beginning on January 12, 2025. Crunchyroll will also stream the second season as part of the Winter 2025 anime simulcast lineup. Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Trailer Similar to the first season, Masayoshi Oishi performs the opening theme song for Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2. The new opening theme, entitled “L'oN” (pronounced “Lion”), is intended to evoke the title of the opening theme song for Season 1, “No.7”, with the number and letters turned upside-down. Square Enix serializes the original Toilet-bound Hanako-kun manga by Aidairo in their Monthly GFantasy shonen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Yohei Fukui directs the...

Following "Carnival," the official YouTube channel for voice actor Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ) has also started streaming a music video for "Big Love," another song from the double A-side collaboration single with her own younger brother, Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushuguro in Jujutsu Kaisen ). The video captures their respective performances in the recording booth. Maaya Uchida & Yuma Uchida "Big Love" Music Video The double A-side CD single "Carnival / Big Love" released in Japan on October 30, 2024, ranking #10 on Oricon's daily single charts on its first day. "Carnival" is produced by Show and Dirty Orange , who have worked on many of Yuma Uchida's songs, while "Big Love" is composed by Masayoshi Oishi , who has worked on numerous anime songs (such as Kemono Friends opening theme) and has a close relationship with the Uchida sister and brother, especially for their collaboration.

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ) has started streaming a music video for "Carnival," one of the two collaboration songs with her own younger brother, Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushuguro in Jujutsu Kaisen ). The song will be included in the double A-side CD single "Carnival / Big Love" to release on October 30, 2024. Maaya Uchida & Yuma Uchida "Carnival" Music Video Maay Uchida says of the CD single jacket photos taken together with her brother: "I don't know why, but the jacket photo session went smoothly without any sense of discomfort (laugh). So this is sister and brother...! The shooting proceeded in a friendly manner, enjoying the matching of poses and atmosphere. I think we were able to create a very good result. Please enjoy this festive atmosphere!" Meanwhile, Yuma Uchida says of the recording of the...

OxT (pronounced O-Ku-To), a two-member digital rock unit consisting of vocalist Masayoshi Oishi and guitarist/composer Tom-h@ck , released their new digital single song "Wheeler-dealer" and simultaneously posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel on September 20. The song is now featured as the theme song for Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , an-all new film from the Overlord anime franchise, also opened in Japan on the same day. The unit has performed all of the opening theme songs for the Overlord TV anime series, which has aired for four seasons since 2015. The video depicts the story of a demon's domination over a young girl, and features the eerie movements of demons and intense dance performance of women dressed in white. OxT "Wheeler-dealer" Music Video "Wheeler-Dealer" digital single jacket OxT artist photo Related : Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced As reported , Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom...

Voice actor Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ) will release "Carnival / Big Love," a collaboration CD single with her own younger brother, Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushuguro in Jujutsu Kaisen ), on October 30, 2024. The single was originally set to release on September 25, but due to production reasons, the release date has been postponed, her official website announced on August 9. "Carnival" is produced by Show and Dirty Orange, who have worked on many of Yuma Uchida's songs, including his upcoming ninth digital single "Chemi-story" to release on August 23. Meanwhile, "Big Love" is composed by Masayoshi Oishi , who has worked on numerous anime songs (such as Kemono Friends opening theme) and has a close relationship with the Uchida sister and brother, especially for their collaboration. The CD's first press limited edition comes with a full-color booklet, a bonus Blu-ray that includes the music videos...

Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku , an upcoming TV anime based on the suspenseful mahjong manga by Koji Shinasaka, published a second new trailer today, additionally revealed the official theme song performers for the series. The new anime is scheduled to broadcast in Japan starting October 2024. Related: Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV Anime Reveals New Cast Members Masayoshi Oishi will perform the opening theme song for the series, while idol group Taiyo to Odore Tsukiyo ni Utae will perform the ending theme song . The titles of the songs were not revealed at the time of reporting. Koji Shinasaka serializes the original Tohai manga in the Young Champion seinen manga magazine since 2006. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music.

The official YouTube channel for five-member voice actor idol unit i☆Ris has started streaming a music video for "Ai for you!" ( Love for you! ), the theme song for the anime film featuring themselves, i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- . The music was composed by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi , while the lyrics were written by all members of the unit for the first time. In the music video, after the solo shots of the members surrounded by Iris flowers, the stage is lit up with spotlights and the members start dancing. Fans actually participated in the filming and cheer for i☆Ris by waving light sticks just like at a real live concert. i☆Ris "Ai for you!" music video Their double A-side 25th CD single featuring "Ai for you!" and the film's insert song "Kibou no Hana wo" ( With the flowers of hope ) is set to release in Japan...

The official website for Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , an upcoming theatrical anime film form the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise, released main trailers featuring its theme song "Ready!! Steady!! Derby!!" written/composed by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi. This is the first time that he has worked on a song for the franchise. 100-second trailer 30-second trailer Additionally, a key visual that depicts the film's protagonist, Jungle Pocket, who is attempting to grab the key item of the film, "Prism," has been released. The tagline reads: "Grab the Strongest." Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era is set to open in Japan on May 24, 2024. Ken Yamamoto directs and provides character designs and chief animation direction for the film at animation studio CygamesPictures. Tetsuya Kobari provides scenario direction and series composition, while Kiyoko Yoshimura provides the script. The film's official website describes its story: Jungle Pocket, a.k.a.

The official website for Kurayukaba and its spin-off Kuramerukagari , two original anime feature films written and directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, released new full trailers and main visuals today. The two films will release in Japanese theaters simultaneously on April 12, 2024, starting at Theatre Shinjuku and other theaters. The director Tsukahara held three crowdfunding campaigns for the film project in 2018, 2020, and 2021 — all of which reached their goal and raised enough money to produce the entire film. In August 2023, Kurayukaba won the Gold Prize in the Audience Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2023 Fantasia International Film Festival . Kurayukaba full trailer Main visual Kurayukaba synopsis: Yes, Ootsuji Detective Agency" In the purple smoke lies a faint dream, and in the town, rumors swirl like smoke. Now, facing the strangeness of the "mass disappearance" bewildering society, detective Soutarou confronts it! With no witnesses and unclear intentions, the identity of the "ominous tracks" that always appear in its footsteps.

The official website for i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- , a forthcoming anime film featuring the five-member voice actress idol unit i☆Ris , has released an 80-second main trailer, as well as a main visual. The clip finally announces the film's theatrical release date of May 17, 2024, and also introduces the film's theme song "Ai ( Love ) for you!" for the first time. The lyrics of the song were writen by the members of i☆Ris themselves, and singer song-writer Masayoshi Oishi worked on music. Additionally, the film's insert song "Kibou no Hana wo Hana" ( With the Flowers of Hope ) was written/composed by Kenta Matsukuma, known for his producing works for BiSH. Main visual Oishi, who has provided many anime theme songs, said, "I was honored to receive the offer. I composed this song, while wondering about what kind of melody should be most suitable for the lyrics filled with...

The official website for the upcoming original anime film Kuramerukagari has announced its five additional voice cast members, in addition to the previously announced Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) as the protagonist, Kagari. Yuya: Yuki Sakakihara (Saahi Ikusaba in My One-Hit Kill Sister ) Iseya: Takeo Otsuka (Aoi Nanamori in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Eiwajima: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Kaina in Kaina of the Great Snow Sea ) Shina: Nanako Mori (Nina Kowalski in Bang Brave Bang Bravern! ) Ameya: Aoi Yuki (Madoka Kaname in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ) And the film's theme song "Bokura no Hakoniwa" ( Our Miniarture Garden ) is sung by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi, known for his theme song works for Ssss.Dynazenon (2021), The Legendary Hero Is Dead! (2023), and the ongoing Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (2024). The song will be included in his forthcoming second album "Universe" to release in Japan on February 7, 2024. Oishi says, "I've...

Anisong singer Asaka's official YouTube channel has started streaming a full music video her 14th CD single song, "WaYaWaYaWa—!" ( So confused—! ), to release in Japan on February 7, 2024. In the video, she puts on her school uniform for the first time in six years and shows off a cute dance performance with dancers. The cute pop tune is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2024 TV anime Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! , and was written/composed by the opening theme "Namaramenkoi Gal" ( Super Adorable Gal )'s singer, Masayoshi Oishi. Asaka "WaYaWaYaWa—!" music video Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! creditless ending movie In October 2016, when she was in the second year at high school and 17 years old, Asaka made her debut as a professional singer with her first single "Open your eyes" ( Occultic;Nine ending theme). Since then, she has sung theme songs for A Centaur's Life (2016), Laid-Back Camp...

Featuring "Namara Menkoi Gal" by Masayoshi Oishi ( The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Op) and "Wayawayawaー!" by Asaka ( Laid-Back Camp Op), respectively, the creditless versions of rom-com anime Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! ' s opening and ending theme sequences are now available to watch below. Related: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Anime Trailer Highlights Heroine Based on the manga by Kai Ikada, Misuzu Hoshino directs Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! with Mirai Minato ( The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious ) chief-directing and serving as series composer at studios Silver Link. and Blade. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: Snowflakes aren’t the only things dropping in Hokkaido—so are jaws, thanks to the super adorable gals who are turning the icy north into a hotbed of fashion and fun. Brace yourself for a winter storm of laughs, love, and killer outfits as these gals prove...

Anisong singer/singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi digitally released his 12th single song "Namaramenkoi Gal" ( Super Adorable Gal ) on January 9 and also posted the song's full music video on his official YouTube channel , ahead of the full CD release on February 7. The dancing pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 20234 TV anime Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Sou Yasui, who worked on Oishi's two previous music videos — "Sekai ga Kimi wo Hitsuyoutosuru Toki ga Kitanda" ( Tomica Bond Combination Earth Granner opening theme) and "Role Playing" ( Dragon Goes House-Hunting opening theme), directed the music video. In the video, Oishi shows off his fun and light dance performance with the members of Japanese anisong performance group, Real Akiba Boyz . Masayoshi Oishi "Namaramenkoi Gal" music video CD jacket Related: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! TV Anime Premieres on January 8 The TV anime adaptation of Kai Ikada's romantic comedy...