LMYK Releases ‘Perfect World’ CD and Dazzling ‘Firefighter Daigo’ Music Video!

LMYK Releases ‘Perfect World’ CD and Dazzling ‘Firefighter Daigo’ Music Video!

The song ‘Perfect World’ was written by LMYK as the ending theme for the anime series ‘Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange’. Since it premiered on digital platforms in October, the physical version of the popular track which has been long awaited by fans of LMYK and viewers of the anime alike, was released today, November 8th! The jacket features artwork depicting the main characters from the anime created specifically for this release and comes bundled with a DVD featuring the ending roll of the anime with the credits removed and also the official music video for ‘Perfect World’.

Moreover, to commemorate the release of the CD, a new version of the music video for ‘Perfect World’ featuring scenes from the anime ‘Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange’ has also been released today. The video condenses the story of the growth of three young people into one short film.

Perfect World | Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange: https://youtu.be/RrZqvv_tbNw

In addition, fans who purchase the CD at the Tower Records store in Shinjuku or NU Chayamachi will be entered into a draw to receive an exclusive LMYK pouch.

＜Related Links＞
■LMYK – Perfect World

Links to purchase the CD: https://erj.lnk.to/P2SqfP

Streaming links: https://erj.lnk.to/xDfudm

Perfect World | Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange: https://youtu.be/RrZqvv_tbNw

■Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Official Website : https://meguminodaigo.com/

<Release Info>

LMYK – Perfect World

■Digital Single

Released on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Currently streaming on various platforms

■CD+DVD（Limited-run release）

Released on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

Serial No.：ESCL-5878～5879　　1,400 Yen + Tax

First-run limited edition case

【CD】

1.Perfect World

2.Perfect World (TV Size Version)

3.Perfect World (Instrumental)

【DVD】

1.Perfect World (Ending roll from the anime ‘Firefighter Daigo’, without credits)

2.Perfect World (Music Video)

＜Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange＞

Now streaming on Crunchyroll, Ani-One, ANIPLUS and more

＜LMYK’s Bio＞

LMYK is a singer-songwriter, born and raised in Osaka, Japan to a multicultural household with a Japanese mother and a German father. While attending college in New York City, she started writing music and performing, her music soon catching the attention of legendary music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who offer to produce her music. Seamlessly weaving Japanese and English lyrics, she has a unique way of orchestrating her gentle voice to make each sound practically blossom. With Jam & Lewis’ artistry and masterful production work, her music thrives, creating the flowers that depict beautiful gardens with her voice.

Debuting with “Unity,” theme song for the Japanese dubbed version of animation movie The Legend of Hei, released November 6, 2020. 2021 furthered LMYK’s global success with “0 (zero),” ending theme of The Case Study of Vanitas. She releases her first album DESSERTS in March 2023 that includes latest hit “Without Love,” ending theme for VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2.

LMYK Official Website: https://www.lmyk.jp/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lmyk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmykmusic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmykstaff

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lmykstaff

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmykstaff

Azusa Tadokoro’s 14th Single ‘Private Room’, out now!

Azusa Tadokoro’s 14th Single ‘Private Room’, out now!

Voice actress Azusa Tadokoro’s 14th single, ‘Private Room’ is out now. This track will be used as the ending theme for chapter 2 of the televised anime series ‘Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari’, which will start airing in July 2023.

Following on from her last single ‘Drumshiki Tansaki’, Kosuke Oki, who wrote the lyrics, and John Kanda, who composed the music, team up once again on this track, challenging us to think about the words that we use casually and the everyday sensations that we take for granted. In addition, the song’s composer John Kanda also takes the lead in creating the accompanying music for the ‘Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari’ series. One thing to listen out for in the track is how it links back to the anime.

A music video has also been released in addition to the single, so make sure to check it out.

Details about the Single

Azusa Takadoro’s 14th Digital Single ‘Private Room’ is Now Streaming! It is the ending theme for chapter 2 of the anime series ‘Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari’) Following on from her last single ‘Drumshiki Tansaki’, Kosuke Oki, who wrote the lyrics, and John Kanda, who composed the music, team up once again on this track, challenging us to think about the words that we use casually and the everyday. sensations that we take for granted.

Streaming Links▶https://lnk.to/LZC-2430

Music Video ‘Private Room’ https://youtu.be/e345AETSnUk

Music Video Staff

Director： Emiri Torihata（SEP）

Cinematographer： Shiho Miyazaki

Lighting Director： Kenta Sasaki（OFFICE DOING）

EED： Junichi Nishimuta（TOC）

MA： Katsuhito Kumagai（TOC）

Production Manager： Tomoe Gouma（SEP）

Production Staff：Risa Miyakoda（SEP）

Producer： Tomohiro Wada（SEP）

Concert Details

■ Title：AZUSA TADOKORO LIVE 2023〜Private Room〜

■ Date & Time：Sunday, July 16th 2023  Doors Open 16:45/ Start time 17:30

■ Venue：Zepp DiverCity TOKYO

■ Performers：Azusa Tadokoro, AZUSA 2Gou (Band members: Guitar & Bandmaster – John Kanda, Guitar – Tomohiro Nagasawa, Bass – Shinichiro Iwakiri, Drums – MIZUKI, Keyboard – Yosuke Shibazaki, Manipulator – Kyoichi Shinozaki)

(Ticket SOLD OUT)

Azusa Tadokoro – Bio

Azusa is affiliated with HoriPro International Inc. She was a winner at the 36th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan in the category, “Next Generation Voice Actress Artist Auditions”. As a voice actress, she has appeared in a wide variety of anime and video games, such as “Aikatsu” in the role of Aoi Kirya, “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party”, as Kaoru Seta, “Uma Musume Pretty Derby”, as Symboli Rudolf, “Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken”, as Chloe, “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon”, as Moroha, “Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko”, as Ryouma, “Arknights”, as Texas, “Masamune-kun no Revenge R”, as Tae Futaba and “The Idolmaster: Million Live!”, as Shizuka Mogami.

Azusa made her major label debut as an artist in 2014 with the release of her first album ‘Beyond Myself!’ She has released a total of 14 singles and 4 albums.

◾Twitter：https://twitter.com/AzusaTadokoro

◾Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/azusa_tadokoro/

◾Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/tadokoroazusaofficial/

◾fuanzoo（Fans’）： https://www.fansnet.jp/azusatadokoro

Neelam Sivia’s new music video shot in Europe, Sung by Geet Sagar, Composed and Written by Apoorv Singh

Neelam Sivia’s new music video shot in Europe, Sung by Geet Sagar, Composed and Written by Apoorv Singh

Neelam Sivia and hubby Apoorv Singh are seen for the first time acting together in the song Awaargi and as debut directors.

The Pop Dance number Awaargi was released on the 8th of Feb on all OTT platforms. Youtube Music has put the track on their latest Hindi Pop Songs Playlist. Hook line “Awaargi tham si gayi, joh tu mila in rahoon mein”.

Awaargi is sung by Bollywood playback singer and winner of Sony X-Factor Geet Sagar, who has given voice to many Bollywood songs, written and composed by Apoorv Singh.

The music video is shot in Neelam Sivia’s hometown Copenhagen, Denmark.

It’s about a couple on a perfect date. Out and about exploring the beautiful city of Copenhagen, through colorful streets on a bicycle, canals, boat ride, evening bonfire in the forest, beautifully shot. The couple is even seen indulging in a lengthy kiss in the video.

Neelam has been a prolific actor and producer for some time and now, with ‘Awaargi’, she has taken her first step towards being a director. She has played prominent roles in many popular television shows like ‘Kya Hua Tera Vaada’, ‘Nadaniyaan’, ‘Naamkarann’ and ‘Saubhagyalakshmi’, among others. She has also forayed into the web space with shows like ‘Tanhaiyan’ and ‘Aafat’.

India Times has made an exclusive documentary on Apoorv Singh. He is a Musician, composer, lyricist, and live performer with 4 songs released till date. He is famous for his unique show called The Apoorv Singh Show. He was the finalist of India’s Got Talent 3 with the band Madhavas & MTV Rock On season 1.

Apoorv has more songs releasing this year, we hope to see the couple in action on screen again.

‘Awaargi’ released on 8 February, 2022 and is streaming on all major audio streaming platforms. The music video can be watched on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC054tEk_ks

Teaser- https://youtu.be/xqgRa8JdGNc

Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix) by global pop sensation Hikaru Utada out now!

Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix) by global pop sensation Hikaru Utada out now!

Hikaru Utada’s BAD MODE debuted at #1 on digital charts in Japan and significantly ranked in various charts in 21 countries and regions around the globe. This album will soon be available on CD, including the Single-run Limited Edition, on February 23. While we wait eagerly for the CD release, Hikaru has shared the music video for one of the bonus tracks from the album, “Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix),” on February 10!

The music video has been released to celebrate the launch of the KINGDOM HEARTS series cloud versions on Nintendo Switch. Created by the video production team from REAL ROCK DESIGN, it features famous scenes from the series edited anew to sync with the music. A world-wide audience has been sending rave comments since the video release was announced, as proof, once again, of the global popularity of the Kingdom Hearts series and its theme song.

© Disney. © Disney/Pixar. Developed by SQUARE ENIX

The original “Face My Fears (English Version) / Hikaru Utada & Skrillex  “KINGDOM HEARTS III” Opening Theme Song” charted in the US Billboard Hot 100, and the new version was remixed by A. G. CooK, who co-produced “One Last Kiss” and “Kimini Muchuu,” also on the album BAD MODE, turning out the brand-new banger.

The album will include three versions of the song: Japanese and English versions of the original and the A. G. CooK remix. Check out all of them!

※Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix)

YouTube URL: https://youtu.be/SbT55Ggd__E

KINGDOM HEARTS Series Official Website: https://www.kingdomhearts.com/home/us/

Hikaru Utada Joins “The Zane Lowe Show” on Apple Music 1

Hikaru Utada has given interviews to various media not just in Japan but also overseas including Billboard and MTV NEWS for her super-hit album, BAD MODE.

Now we are super excited to announce that they will be interviewed on Apple Music’s radio station, Apple Music 1’s program “The Zane Lowe Show” for the first time! The episode starts streaming live at 3AM (JST) on February 11! Fans can enjoy Apple Music radio wherever they listen to Apple Music as well as online at music.apple.com. The episode will be available to listen to on-demand after it airs.

Zane Lowe has interviewed many of the world’s top artists, including Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West, so be sure to tune in on the convo and check out what they talk about!

Apple Music 1: https://music.apple.com/us/radio

Listen to The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music anytime on-demand at apple.co/_Zane (This is case sensitive)

Hikaru Utada Artist Page:

https://music.apple.com/artist/%E5%AE%87%E5%A4%9A%E7%94%B0%E3%83%92%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AB/18756224

<Release Info>

[New Album]

BAD MODE

Release Date:

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 (Digital)

Streaming & Download: https://hikaruutada.lnk.to/badmode

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 (CD)

Single-run Limited Edition: CD+DVD+BD 6,800 JPY (incl. tax)

Standard CD: 3,300 JPY (incl. tax)

CD Tracklist

  1. BAD MODE
  2. Kimini Muchuu (Main Theme for TBS Friday Night Drama Saiai)
  3. One Last Kiss (Theme Song for EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME)
  4. PINK BLOOD (Main Theme for Anime Series To Your Eternity)
  5. Time (Main Theme for NTV Sunday Drama Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro)
  6. Kibunja Naino (Not In The Mood)
  7. Darenimo Iwanai  (SUNTORY Tennensui CM Song)
  8. Find Love (Featured in SHISEIDO’s Global Campaign “POWER IS YOU”)
  9. Face My Fears (Japanese Version) / Hikaru Utada & Skrillex

(Opening Theme for Action Role-Playing Game KINGDOM HEARTS Ⅲ)

  1. Somewhere Near Marseilles

Bonus Tracks

  1. Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)

(Theme Song for EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME)

  1. Kireina Hito (Find Love)
  2. Face My Fears (English Version) / Hikaru Utada & Skrillex

(Opening Theme for Action Role-Playing Game KINGDOM HEARTS Ⅲ)

  1. Face My Fears (A. G. Cook Remix)

Single-run Limited Edition DVD/BD Tracklist

・”Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios”

  1. BAD MODE
  2. One Last Kiss
  3. Kimini Muchuu
  4. Darenimo Iwanai
  5. Find Love
  6. Time
  7. PINK BLOOD
  8. Face My Fears (English Version)
  9. Hotel Lobby
  10. Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)
  11. About Me
  12. Face My Fears (Japanese Version) [Bonus Track]

・Behind The Scene “Live Sessions from Air Studios”

・Music Videos

  1. Time
  2. One Last Kiss
  3. PINK BLOOD
  4. Kimini Muchuu
  5. BAD MODE

CD Pre-Order: https://erj.lnk.to/0UsH19

Special Website: https://www.utadahikaru.jp/badmode/en/

Purchase Benefits: Original Postcard

<Vinyl>

March 10th Releases

First Love　2LP　UPJY-9202/3　5093 JPY (incl. tax)

Distance　2LP　UPJY-9204/5　5093 JPY (incl. tax)

DEEP RIVER　2LP　UPJY-9206/7　5093円 JPY (incl. tax)

April 27th Releases

ULTRA BLUE　2LP　UPJY-9208/9　5093 JPY (incl. tax)

HEART STATION　2LP　UPJY-9210/1　5093 JPY (incl. tax)

Fantôme　2LP　UPJY-9212/3　5093 JPY (incl. tax)

Hatsukoi　2LP　 ESJL-3125/6 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

BAD MODE　2LP　ESJL-3123/24 5093 JPY (incl. tax)

*Limited press / 180g heavy weight vinyl

*Entry ticket enclosed for original T-shirt giveaway

Purchase Benefits: Original Sticker (Album Cover Art)

【To Enter the Giveaway Campaign】

Paste the entry ticket onto a postcard and send to enter a draw for 200 lucky winners to receive one of eight different original T-shirts!

*The number of T-shirt is limited, and the giveaway will end as soon as it has run out.

<Spotify Special Program>

Listen Spotify official playlist Liner Voice+ Hikaru Utada BAD MODE

English: https://spotify.link/HikaruUtadaLinerVoicePlusEN

Japanese: https://spotify.link/HikaruUtadaLinerVoicePlusJP

<Instagram Live Program>

Title: Ask Hikaru Paisen!

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 / Starts around 9 pm (JST)

Instagram link: Hikaru Utada Instagram account @kuma_power

https://www.instagram.com/kuma_power/

To send a question: Post the question on Twitter with the hashtag #AskHikaruPaisen2022

To enter the giveaway: Make sure you have also followed the Hikaru Utada Staff Twitter account (@hikki_staff) to be eligible.

 

LMYK’s anime version music video of “0 (zero)” – the ending theme song of anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)”- has been released!

LMYK was greatly selected as the ending theme of the TV anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)”, and this new song “0 (zero)” was ranked high not only in Japan but also in Taiwan and Canada. The music video that was recently released on YouTube, in which she appeared for the first time, has also received many enthusiastic comments from overseas. In response to these positive responses, a new music video of “0 (zero)” featuring illustrations from the anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)” has been released.

The TV anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)” is based on the latest work by Jun Mochizuki, the author of the popular manga “Pandora Hearts” which has sold over 5.5 million copies. And it is currently on air. It is produced by BONES, a company famous for producing high-quality anime such as “Fullmetal Alchemist” and “Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven”, and has been getting a lot of attention overseas. LMYK produced both Japanese and English versions of the song for this anime. For the overseas distribution of the anime, a new attempt has been made to use the English version of the song in English-speaking regions. It is an elegant and gothic soundscape that beautifully adorns the steampunk world of 19th century Paris. The newly released music video for the anime version of “0 (zero)” is also based on the English lyrics, and the images from the TV anime are exquisitely edited to match the music and the world of the anime, making it an enjoyable experience for both music and anime fans. Her new song is also produced by Jimmy jam & Terry Lewis, one of the world’s leading producer teams. LMYK’s signature whispering voice is used as orchestration, and their production work visualizes the sound as if it were a garden in bloom.

“0 (zero)” music video anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)” ver.:

On September 8 (Wed), a limited-edition CD with a rare especially drawn anime will be released. This cover photo has been revealed recently as well. Which will be a fan favorite with Vanitas and Noé drawn like the design of playing cards. The CD will also include LMYK’s debut song “Unity”, in response to requests from fans of the movie “The Legend of Hei”. Check it out.Continue to be on the lookout for LMYK.

■Artist Biography

LMYK

Singer-songwriter, born and raised in Osaka, Japan to a multicultural household with a Japanese mother and a German father. While attending college in New York City she starts writing music and performing. Her music catches the ear of legendary music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who offer to produce her music. Seamlessly weaving Japanese and English lyrics, her gentle voice delivers a much-awaited new global standard to subscription music services.

She made her debut with “Unity” the theme song for Japanese dubbed version of animation movie “The Legend of Hei” released on November 6, 2020. She will release a new song “0 (zero)” in 2021.

LMYK OFFICIAL website: https://www.lmyk.jp/

■NEW RELEASE

0 (zero)

August 11, 2021 (Wed)

DL & ST release: https://erj.lnk.to/XgFc4QWN

September 8, 2021 (Wed)

CD(Limited edition) release

Price: 1,200 Yen (tax not incl.)

Packaging: Tall size digipak with specially drawn anime【Limited edition】

Tracklist:

M1. 0 (zero) [TV anime “The Case Study of Vanitas” ending theme]

M2. 0 (zero) -English version

M3. Unity [theme for Japanese dubbed version of the movie “The Legend of Hei”]

■Anime details

TV animation “The Case Study of Vanitas”

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©Jun Mochizuki/SQUARE ENIX, “The Case Study of Vanitas” Project
  • Staff

Original work: Jun Mochizuki (published in monthly “Gangan JOKER” SQUARE ENIX)

Director: Tomoyuki Itamura

Series Composition: Deko Akao

Character Design and Chief Animation Director:Yoshiyuki Ito

Sub Character Design: Chiyo Nakayama

Prop Design: Shinpei Ishibashi

Visual Concept and Color Design: Izumi Takizawa

Art Design: Shūhei Tada

Art Director: Shingo Kanai

Director of Photography: Ying Ying Zhang

3DCG Director: Takuma Miyake

Editing: Rie Matsubara, Akane Shiraishi

Music: Yuki Kajiura

Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi

Sound Effects: Shizuo Kurahashi (Soundbox), Sachiko Nishi (Soundbox),

Animation Production: Bones

  • Theme songs

Opening theme: Sasanomaly “Sora to Utsuro”

Ending theme: LMYK “0 (zero)”

  • Cast

Vanitas: Natsuki Hanae

Noé: Kaito Ishikawa

Jeanne: Inori Minase

Luca: Shino Shimoji

Dominique: Ai Kayano

The Teacher: Akira Ishida

Murr: Miyu Komaki

Dante: Taro Kiuchi

Johann: Koji Yusa

Riche: Riho Kuma

  • Copyright details

©Jun Mochizuki/SQUARE ENIX, “The Case Study of Vanitas” Project

Official website: https://vanitas-anime.com/

<For any press inquiries regarding LMYK>

Sony Music Labels Inc.

EPIC Records Japan A&R 3 Kaji/Kumabe

SMEJ Global Marketing [email protected]