What You Need to Know:
- VTubers Kaede Higuchi and Kanae, members of the Nijisanji group operated by ANYCOLOR Inc., are set to release their new single “Yummy Yummy” on January 29, 2025. This song will also serve as the ending theme for the upcoming TV anime Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, which will air in January 2025.
- Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is a hybrid romantic comedy fantasy, blending slice-of-life slow living with isekai action. Written by Makishima Suzuki, the story follows Kazuhiro Kitase, a young man with the mysterious ability to travel to another world in his dreams, and Mariabelle, an elf girl who arrives in modern Japan after a certain incident. Together, they travel between their respective worlds, enjoying Japan’s scenery and delicious food while battling monsters and conquering dungeons.
- “Yummy Yummy,” the ending theme for Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is a vibrant pop tune that naturally gets you moving. It evokes the image of someone imagining the flavors and textures of a variety of seasonal dishes placed before them while expressing the excitement and joy of trying new things.
- The single will feature three tracks in total, including the title song “Yummy Yummy” and one solo song each by Kaede Higuchi and Kanae.
- The jacket illustrations were specially created by yatoyato for the Limited Edition and Yappen for the Regular Edition. Both editions come with a trading card featuring their respective jacket designs. Additionally, the Limited Edition includes a slipcase and a booklet containing storyboards and illustrations for the “Yummy Yummy” music video.
Product Information
Limited Edition
Title: Yummy Yummy (ED theme of Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!) Limited Edition
Release Date: January 29, 2025
Artists: Kaede Higuchi, Kanae
Product No.: LACM-34649
Price: ¥1,980 (incl. tax)
Publisher: Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.
Distributor: Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.
CD
1. Yummy Yummy / Kaede Higuchi, Kanae
Lyrics/Composition: Tomokazu Yamada, Yo-SK / Arrangement: Yusuke Shirato
2. Ano ne, Boku ne / Kaede Higuchi
Lyrics: rino / Composition, Arrangement: Hajime Mitsumasu (FirstCall)
3. Ai My Kyorikan / Kanae
Lyrics: rino / Composition, Arrangement: Ginnojo Hoshi
4. Yummy Yummy (Instrumental)
5. Ano ne, Boku ne (Instrumental)
6. Ai My Kyorikan (Instrumental)
Includes:
・Jacket illustration by yatoyato
・Slipcase
・Trading card with the jacket illustration
・Booklet containing storyboards and illustrations for the music video of the title track “Yummy Yummy”
A Limited Edition with exclusive paid benefits for the Nijisanji Official Store has also been confirmed for release!
Exclusive paid bonuses from the Nijisanji Official Store:
1. Kaede Higuchi Aurora Acrylic Stand
2. Kanae Aurora Acrylic Stand
Price: ¥3,630 each (incl. tax)
Regular Edition
Title: Yummy Yummy (ED theme of Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!) Regular Edition
Release Date: January 29, 2025
Artists: Kaede Higuchi, Kanae
Product No.: LACM-24649
Price: ¥1,430 (incl. tax)
Publisher: Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.
Distributor: Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.
CD
1. Yummy Yummy / Kaede Higuchi, Kanae
Lyrics/Composition: Tomokazu Yamada, Yo-SK / Arrangement: Yusuke Shirato
2. Ano ne, Boku ne / Kaede Higuchi
Lyrics: rino / Composition, Arrangement: Hajime Mitsumasu (FirstCall)
3. Ai My Kyorikan / Kanae
Lyrics: rino / Composition, Arrangement: Ginnojo Hoshi
4. Yummy Yummy (Instrumental)
5. Ano ne, Boku ne (Instrumental)
6. Ai My Kyorikan (Instrumental)
Includes:
・Jacket illustration by Yappen
・Trading card with the jacket illustration
Kaede Higuchi's Profile
A second-year high school student living in VR Kansai, she is tall with an excellent sense of style. She has loved playing the trumpet since childhood and is currently a member of the school band. Her passions in life are fashion and living with her cat. Wanting to share what she loves with more people, she started her career as a virtual streamer. Affectionately known as “Deron,” she is a rising creator in the virtual world.
On March 25, 2020, she made her singing debut with her first major single “MARBLE” under the Lantis label. On October 9, 2024, she released her second major album, GAME GIRL.
Official profile: nijisanji.jp/talents/l/kaede-higuchi
X (formerly Twitter): x.com/Higuchikaede
YouTube: youtube.com/@HiguchiKaede
Lantis: lantis.jp/artist/kaede_higuchi
Kanae's Profile
A soothing young man who descended upon us like an angel. He can often be seen holding a cat-shaped cushion, and his manner of speaking is equally gentle and airy. He appears to be a student, but it’s unclear how he usually spends his time. With his sweet voice, he engages in conversations that seem to cleanse the listener’s soul.
On July 27, 2022, he made his singing debut with his 1st mini album flores under the Lantis label. Using his gentle voice, he is venturing into a new realm as an artist.
Official profile: nijisanji.jp/talents/l/kanae
X (formerly Twitter): x.com/kanae_2434
YouTube: youtube.com/@kanae
Lantis: https://www.lantis.jp/artist/kanae
Kaede Higuchi and Kanae are VTubers affiliated with Nerated by ANYCOLOR Inc. They debuted as solo artists under Lantis and will be performing a duet for the ending theme of the TV anime Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, which is set to air in January 2025.
Source: Official Press Release