What You Need to Know:
- The second promotional video for the TV anime Mysterious Disappearances, which is scheduled to premiere in Japan in April 2024, was released today. Voice actress and singer Nonoka Obuchi, who won the Special Award in the FlyingDog audition “InuCon!” in the Voice Actor, Singer, and Songwriter category, has been announced as the performer for the ending theme song.
- Mysterious Disappearances is a contemporary supernatural mystery that follows Sumireko Ogawa, an aspiring writer and bookstore clerk, and her colleague Ren Adashino as they confront a series of mysterious incidents occurring around town. The story blends elements of the supernatural, the shoujo genre, and human idiosyncrasies to create a tale of brief friendships and farewells amidst supernatural occurrences.
- The ending theme song, titled “Akaku Somete Shinzo,” marks Nonoka Obuchi’s first time performing an anime theme song, and she enriches the world of the anime with her rich voice and expressive abilities.
- The song is being produced by Neru, a charismatic Vocaloid producer known for creating addictive tunes like “Ashura-chan,” “Lost One’s Weeping,” and “Dappou Rock,” which have racked up millions of views. Despite being an ending theme, the song captivates viewers with its memorable and catchy melody, drawing them into the world of the anime.
- The fact that Mafumafu is providing the opening theme and Neru the ending theme has also garnered significant attention. This is a combination that fans will not want to miss!
- In the second promotional video, a portion of “Akaku Somete Shinzo” can be heard. Alongside the opening theme song “Hazard Symbol” by Yuyu, we highly recommend giving it a listen!
Release Information
Digital single “Broken Fantasy / Tragedy Of Us” out now!
1. Broken Fantasy
2. Tragedy Of Us
https://japan.miyavi.com/feature/broken_fantasy
Album “Lost In Love”
To release on April 3, 2024
Single “Running In My Head”
1. Running In My Head
2. Life Is Not That Long
To release on May 8, 2024
MIYAVI's Profile
MIYAVI has gained worldwide attention as a guitarist for his unconventional “slap guitar” style, in which he plays the electric guitar with his fingers instead of a pick. He has performed more than 380 live shows in 30 some countries, and has 9 successful world tours under his belt. Other accomplishments include performing the national anthem at the Dodger Stadium in the United States, delivering the opening performance at the National Stadium during the visit of the Paris Saint-Germain soccer team to Japan, and providing music and halftime performances for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.
Apart from his musical pursuits, MIYAVI made his Hollywood debut as an actor in Angelina Jolie’s film “Unbroken.” He also graced the runway of Paris Fashion Week as a model for Yohji Yamamoto and Y-3 and was the first Japanese person to be featured in advertisements for the GUCCI Global Collection. In recent years, he has also been actively involved in advertising campaigns for companies like DELL and McLaren. In 2017, he became the first Japanese to be appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
In November 2022, he announced the formation of the band “The Last Rockstars” with YOSHIKI, HYDE, and SUGIZO. As the “Samurai Guitarist,” he is constantly taking on new challenges and is one of the most promising Japanese artists active on the international stage.
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Source: Official Press Release