What You Need to Know:
- It has been announced that voice actress and singer Nao Toyama will perform the ending theme song for the TV anime Nina the Starry Bride, which will begin airing on October 10. The single, titled “Hoshi no Dengon,” will be released on October 23. It has also been revealed that Toyama will voice the character Mufurumu in the anime.
- Since her debut, Toyama has played heroines in numerous popular anime. Celebrating her 7th anniversary as a singer, she has been active in the first half of 2024 with three consecutive monthly digital releases, a 7th anniversary party live, acoustic performances at Billboard Live, and an exclusive fan club cave live bus tour.
- The single “Hoshi no Dengon” will be released in three formats: Limited First Edition, Anime Edition, and Regular Edition. The jacket photos for the Limited First Edition and Regular Edition have been revealed. The original artwork for the Anime Edition will be disclosed at a later date.
- The Limited First Edition will include footage from the 7th Anniversary Party “Live☆Pallet” held on February 12. It features a medley of seven tie-up singles, character songs, and a cover of YOASOBI’s popular song “Idol,” among other videos selected by Toyama herself.
- Additionally, the Anime Edition will feature a video special titled “Nao Toyama Special Variety Program: Naobou’s Summer Vacation 2 with Sumipe & Ayaneru.” This video showcases Toyama’s summer vacation adventures with guests Sumire Uesaka and Ayane Sakura. This special edition will include both the streamed footage and new unreleased content.
Release Information
Title: Hoshi no Dengon (ED Theme of Nina the Starry Bride)
Release Date: October 23
Limited First Edition (CD+Blu-ray): VTZL-245 / ¥3,520
Anime Edition (CD+DVD): VTZL-246 / ¥2,200
Regular Edition (CD only): VTCL-35378 / ¥1,430
Planned Tracks:
Limited First Edition/Regular Edition
1. Hoshi no Dengon
2. Short
3. Mutekina Girl!
4-6. Instrumental versions
Anime Edition:
1. Hoshi no Dengon
2. Short
3. Lapis lazuli
4. Hoshi no Dengon TV. size ver.
5-7. Instrumental versions
Limited Edition Blu-ray Contents
7th Anniversary Party “Live☆Pallet” footage
・Rainbow
・7th Anniversary Medley (True Destiny/Tsuki ga Kirei/Tomoshibi no Manimani/Aruite Ikou!/Samenai Mahou/Growing/door
・Souzou Diary (Nisekoi ED Theme)
・Idol (Oshi no Ko OP Theme)
・Vale-Vale Valentine (from The World God Only Knows)
・(Zenryaku) Zenjinrui e no Fanfare!
・Bonus footage: Rainbow (blooper ver.)
Anime Edition DVD Contents
Nao Toyama Special Variety Program: Naobou’s Summer Vacation 2 with Sumipe & Ayaneru
Guests: Sumire Uesaka, Ayane Sakura
Distribution Information
Available on streaming services and major download sites such as the iTunes Store, RecoChoku, and mora.
Streaming services: Apple Music, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music Unlimited, AWA, KKBOX, Rakuten Music, TOWER RECORDS MUSIC, Spotify, YouTube Music
https://jvcmusic.lnk.to/toyamanao
About Nao Toyama
Birthday: March 11
Blood Type: A
Hometown: Tokyo
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, playing the electric organ
Nao Toyama made her voice acting debut in 2010. She attracted a lot of attention for her role as Kanon Nakagawa in the TV anime The World God Only Knows. After that, she went on to play characters in numerous popular works, such as Karen Kujo in Kin-iro Mosaic, Chitoge Kirisaki in Nisekoi, Reina Prowler in MacrossΔ, and Rin Shima in Yuru CampΔ.
She also belongs to popular groups Rhodanthe* and Walküre, both of which were born in anime, and has enthralled fans with her clear voice and flawless performances. On February 1, 2017, she made her debut as a singer with “True Destiny/Chain the world,” tie-up songs for the anime Chain Chronicle: Haecceitas no Hikari, and on February 3, 2018, she held her first solo live at the Nippon Budokan.
In 2019, she held her first solo tour and performed overseas in Taipei and Shanghai. In 2020, she celebrated her 10th anniversary as a voice actress by releasing her character song best album “Special Thanks” and holding a 10th anniversary concert titled “Special Thanks! Festival” at Tokyo Garden Theater. In 2022, she celebrated the 5th anniversary of her singing debut with five projects. This year, marking the 7th anniversary, she held her first Billboard Live concerts (in Osaka and Yokohama) and an official fan club cave live bus tour. On October 23, she will release her latest single, titled “Hoshi no Dengon.”
Official X (formerly Twitter): @naobou_official
Line account search ID: toyamanao
Artist homepage: toyamanao.com
Official blog: ameblo.jp/naobouofficial
Official YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/naobou_channel
Instagram: @naobou_official
TikTok account: @official_naotoyama
Source: Official Press Release