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    Source: FlyingDog, Inc. Qdopp Media Relations press release Official Anime Site: ariacompany.net (Japan) Kiyono Yasuno’s long-awaited third single will consist of “Felicità” and “Echoes”, the opening and ending theme songs of the anime feature film ARIA THE CREPUSCOLO, which will open in Japanese cinemas in spring 2021. Kiyono will also be voicing Aletta, one of the new characters in the movie. This single will be released in two formats: The ARIA version, which will feature cover art drawn by ARIA character designer Yoko Ito, and the KIYONO version, which will feature a photo of Kiyono Yasuno. The third track for each version will be a newly recorded acoustic version of a previously released song. Additionally, Kiyono Yasuno will be performing on Day 1 of ANIMAX MUSIX 2021 ONLINE supported by U-NEXT, which will be held from January 30, 2021. Tickets for this online

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    Source: Warner Bros. Japan, Pony Canyon Official Site: the-promised-neverland-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Will Agetaro be able to reach his ideal as the Tonkatsu DJ? The juicy sound of frying pork and the funky beat firing up the dance floor make for a mouthwatering mix! Get ready for a hilariously yummy comedy that you've never heard or experienced before! Warner Bros. Japan and Pony Canyon have provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res photos from TONKATSU DJ AGETARO (とんかつDJアゲ太郎, Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō), the live action adaptation of the hit manga. The announcement of the film's production was the top story on Yahoo search, Japan’s most used search engine. The movie was originally scheduled to open in Japan on June 19, 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. It was instead released on October 30 and is now being offered

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: honeyworks-anime.jp (Japan) Toei has provided a gallery of images from their upcoming theatrical feature, HoneyWorks 10th Anniversary “LIP × LIP FILM × LIVE”. The film, which celebrates the anniversary of the multimedia group HoneyWorks with a hybrid of an anime movie and a “virtual live performance,” will open in Japanese cinemas on December 25, 2020. Story Two male high school teens form a virtual idol unit called LIP x LIP. Their undisclosed genesis story is about to be revealed. Yujiro trained hard in pursuit of his dream of one day standing atop the kabuki stage. But his aspiration is crushed when he fails to be selected as his master’s successor. Meanwhile, all Aizo wants to do is sing, but he spends his days in aimless frustration living with his mother and brother. Then one fateful

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: honeyworks-anime.jp (Japan) Now, the history of virtual idols has been updated. With this movie, we will change the times. Toei has provided information and promotional images for their upcoming theatrical feature, HoneyWorks 10th Anniversary “LIP × LIP FILM × LIVE”. As the title reveals, the film celebrates the anniversary of the multimedia group HoneyWorks with a hybrid of an anime movie and a “virtual live performance.” Known by their fans as "Haniwa," HoneyWorks is known for their Vocaloid music, which is characterized by a variety of pop-flavored animated avatars. They began posting “virtual pop star" songs on video sites like NicoNico in 2010. Their major debut album "I Have Always Liked You." was released in 2014, and their recent "Confess Your Love Committee Character Song Collection" album features songs used in movies, TV anime and stage productions.

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    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Toho Co., Ltd., EXEO Japan Official Site: exeo-japan.co.jp Why don`t you find a wonderful encounter while enjoying karaoke in a space that is a little different from usual? The speed dating service EXEO Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Takeshi Saeki), in collaboration with Criax Co., Ltd. (Toshima-ku, Tokyo, President Taiichi Kinoshita), will hold a karaoke exchange party at the Karaoke Room Kabukicho Shinjuku on November 27. The Godzilla-themed Kabukicho Shinjuku is part of Criax`s popular Uta Hiroba chain of karakoe bars, and is located on the Godzilla Road leading up to the famous Hotel Gracery Shinjuku "Godzilla Tower." The "Uta Hiroba x EXEO ♪ Karaoke Exchange Party in Shinjuku Kabukicho Godzilla Road Bar" (歌広場×EXEO♪カラオケ交流会in新宿歌舞伎町ゴジラロード店, Utahiroba × EXEO ♪ Karaoke Kōryū-kai in Shinjuku Kabukichō Gojira Rōdo-ten) will cross the popular wedding party with karaoke. Attendees

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    The second heroine, White Cat, will be played by popular voice actress Ayana Taketatsu! Source: Qdopp Media Relations press release Official Site: dlsite.com Following on the heels of Episode 1: THE CALICO CAT GIRL & THE SOUND OF A BELL (CV. Sumire Uesaka), Episode 2: THE WHITE CAT GIRL`S INNOCENT TAIL is now available on dlsite.com from 0:00 on June 22 (Monday). The heroine of the second episode, White Cat, will be voiced by Ayana Taketatsu. ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the body. It is most commonly triggered by auditory or visual stimuli. Recently, this phenomenon has been gaining popularity, and many ASMR-related sounds and videos have been posted to social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. NECOGURASHI takes place at Nekomeikan, an inn located on a world

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    The heroine of the first episode, Calico Cat, will be played by popular voice actress Sumire Uesaka Source: Qdopp Media Relations press release Official Site: dlsite.com NECOGURASHI - THE CALICO CAT GIRL & THE SOUND OF A BELL will be available on dlsite.com from 0:00 on June 15 (Monday). The heroine of the first episode, Calico Cat, will be voiced by Sumire Uesaka. ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the body. It is most commonly triggered by auditory or visual stimuli. Recently, this phenomenon has been gaining popularity, and many ASMR-related sounds and videos have been posted to social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. NECOGURASHI takes place at Nekomeikan, an inn located on a world between worlds, and features several unique cat girls. The cat girl who wins

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    Exclusive and Previously Unpublished Contents Announced! Source: Bandai Namco Arts Inc., Qdopp Media Relations press release Official Site: mixbox.live Official Twitter: twitter.com/Amane_LAN MixBox is a new streaming program by Bandai Namco Arts that will connect you 24/7! It will allow you to enjoy a variety of video contents while listening to Bandai Namco Arts music free of charge. A teaser website was opened today ahead of the launch. You can check it out at mixbox.live. With MixBox, you can enjoy both classics and the latest tunes from the Lantis music label. We are also promoting MixUp!, a project that supports remote production by artists and creators as part of the #StayHome initiative to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We will be releasing exclusive and previously unpublished contents by MixUp! artists via MixBox, so please don’t miss out! (These contents are currently being released on the

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    New Comments from Directors Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki Source: FlyingDog, Inc. press release Official Site: ghostintheshell-sac2045.jp (Japan), Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 | Netflix (US) GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 (????? SAC_2045, K?kaku Kid?tai SAC_2045), the latest installment in the highly-acclaimed GHOST IN THE SHELL series, is currently available worldwide on Netflix. The GHOST IN THE SHELL SAC_2045 original soundtrack was released today. Based in Tokyo and Los Angeles, composers Nobuko Toda and Kazuma Jinnouchi have created scores for numerous films, video games, and anime -- such as the METAL GEAR SOLID series, UZUMASA LIMELIGHT, HALO 5: GUARDIANS, and ULTRAMAN -- using a combination of elements from orchestral, acoustic and electronic genres. Over the last two decades, the duo have received numerous awards and honors including the BAFTA Games Award, NAVGTR Awards, Global Music Award, and MPSE Golden Reel Award. The GHOST

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    Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: aniplex-online-fest.com Special Thanks to Aiko Makino Aniplex of America is thrilled to announce the first ever Aniplex Online Fest streaming July 4 – July 5, 2020 on YouTube with Sally Amaki of 22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni) serving as the emcee for the English version of the special two-day event. The exclusive online event will feature a wide variety of programming featuring staff and cast from many of Aniplex’s hit shows, such as DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA, THE PROMISED NEVERLAND, CELLS AT WORK!, SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION WAR OF UNDERWORLD, MAGIA RECORD: PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA SIDE STORY, FATE/GRAND ORDER ABSOLUTE DEMONIC FRONT: BABYLONIA, KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR?, films Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE III. spring song, as well as the

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    Band Delivers A Catchy Blend Of Rock/Punk/Pop Influenced Music On A 13-Date Tour Next Spring; ? Extra Shows Added Source: MediaLab press release Official Site: flow-official.jp Special Thanks to Erik Jansen The Japanese rock band, FLOW, has rescheduled its 2020 North American tour due to the Covid-19 pandemic. New dates for the originally scheduled shows, along with 2 new shows in 2 North American cities, have been announced. FLOW will hit North America next Spring for 13 live dates that kick off on May 28th with a 2-night stand at the 2021 Animazement Anime Convention in Raleigh, NC. The band goes on to tour throughout June with standalone shows at premier venues in Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX ,Dallas, TX, San Jose, CA, Anaheim, CA, Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, York, NY, and Washington DC before heading to Mexico for a pair of shows in Monterrey and Mexico City.

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    Source: FlyingDog, Inc. press release Official Site: ghostintheshell-sac2045.jp (Japan), Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 | Netflix (US) GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 (????? SAC_2045, K?kaku Kid?tai SAC_2045), the latest entry in the classic sci-fi series GHOST IN THE SHELL, is currently available worldwide on Netflix. The GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 original soundtrack will be released on June 3. Today, the jacket art and track list were revealed. Based in Tokyo and Los Angeles, composers Nobuko Toda and Kazuma Jinnouchi have created scores for numerous films, video games, and anime -- such as the METAL GEAR SOLID series, UZUMASA LIMELIGHT, HALO 5: GUARDIANS, and ULTRAMAN, -- using a combination of elements from orchestral, acoustic and electronic genres. Over the last two decades, the duo have received numerous awards and honors including the BAFTA Games Award, NAVGTR Awards, Global Music Award, and MPSE Golden

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    Source: FlyingDog, Inc. press release On April 24, FlyingDog announced that it has created English social media accounts. FlyingDog is a music label known worldwide for its anime soundtracks, including COWBOY BEBOP and GHOST IN THE SHELL S.A.C. (Yoko Kanno), .hack//SIGN (Yuki Kajiura), CODE GEASS, and the ANCIENT MAGUS’ BRIDE. It has also produced visuals for popular series such as SAMURAI CHAMPLOO, TRIGUN, and CAROLE & TUESDAY. Its artists include Maaya Sakamoto, AKINO from bless4, who performed the opening theme song of GENESIS OF AQUARION, and Walküre, a tactical sound unit featured in the MACROSS DELTA anime series. Please follow these accounts for the latest anime music information! Official English SNS Accounts ? Twitter: twitter.com/flyingdog_eng ? Facebook: facebook.com/FlyingDogOfficial ? Instagram: instagram.com/flyingdog_2020 Artists ? AKINO from bless4 ? Akino Arai ? ALI PROJECT ? Maaya Sakamoto ? Minori Suzuki ? JUNNA ? Nao Toyama ? Megumi Nakajima ?

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    Source: Bandai Namco Arts Inc., Qdopp Media Relations press release Official Anime Site: appareranman.com (Japan), funimation.com/shows/appare-ranman (US) Bandai Namco Arts has released photos, cover art and a teaser video for Mia REGINA’s new single “I got it!” The song is also the opening theme for the new TV anime series APPARE-RANMAN! (????!, Appareranman!) This single is a speedy rock tune! The lyrics are by group member RisukoSasakama and the composition is by John Kanda. It’s an American-style rock song featuring RisukoSasakama’s powerful vocals. Please look forward to future developments from Mia REGINA! Mia REGINA official website: miaregina.jp Product Information Product Number: LACM-14993 Release Date: April 22, 2020 Price: ¥1,300 (excluding tax) Seller / Distributor: Bandai Namco Arts ? Tracks 1. I got it! Lyrics: RisukoSasakama, Composition, Arrangement: John Kanda 2. Miau… Lyrics: RisukoSasakama, Composition: KujiraYumemi, Arrangement: Akiyuki Tateyama 3. Arisu to Dansu Lyrics:

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    Source: FlyingDog, Inc. press release Official Site: ghostintheshell-sac2045.jp (Japan), Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 | Netflix (US) GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 (????? SAC_2045, K?kaku Kid?tai SAC_2045), the latest entry in the classic sci-fi series GHOST IN THE SHELL, is scheduled to release worldwide on Netflix on April 23, 2020. The anime’s opening theme “Fly with me” will be released as a single on April 22. Two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Steve Aoki has created a remix of this song, which will be included as a bonus track. Steve Aoki’s track is titled “Fly with me - Steve Aoki Neon Future Remix.” The original “Fly with me” is a song produced by millennium parade, a creative team led by the talented musician Daiki Tsuneta, who is also a member of the rock quartet King Gnu. Steve Aoki has a long history with the GHOST IN

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    Source: Bandai Namco Arts Inc Official Site: dasfeenreich.com Since entering the human world, Yousei Teikoku have continued to evolve their unique style of gothic rock/heavy metal, even gaining the ability to fuse metal and anime songs. Details on Yousei Teikoku’s new album “the age of villains,” which is scheduled to release on March 25, have been revealed. Five years have passed since Yousei Teikoku released their previous album “SHADOW CORPS[e].” Since then, XiVa and ryöga have joined the band, and this has resulted in an album of even greater intensity and beauty. All twelve of the songs on this album are brand new. In addition to music composed by Nanami, Gight, and the band’s sound producer Tachibana (who has withdrawn from live performances), there are also songs by new members XiVa and ryöga. From the more classic Yousei Teikoku style to songs imbued with a new

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    Source: Anime Frontier Powered By Crunchyroll press release Special Thanks to Ashley Sears Fort Worth, TX - Anime Frontier Powered By Crunchyroll (animefrontier.com), the new Japanese pop culture festival from the creators of Anime NYC, today announced popular Japanese singer and voice actress Ayaka Ohashi will make her U.S. debut at the inaugural Anime Frontier convention. Anime Frontier is May 8-10, 2020 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX, and Ohashi will perform on its first night as part of Anime Frontier’s free “Anime Diva Night” concert. The talented Ayaka Ohashi is known to her fans as the voice of many famous and beloved characters across anime and video games. Her notable voice acting performances include: • Aki Adagaki (MASAMUNE-KUN’S REVENGE) • Ran Shibuki, Yozora Kasumi, Mirai Asuka (AIKATSU! Series)

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    JAMLAB. Showcases The Latest Trends In J-Pop And Ani-Song Music And Highlights A New Breed Of Pop Star With A Virtual YouTuber With More Than 2.6 Million Subscribers Source: JAMLAB., MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Erik Jansen The Japan Anime Music Lab. (JAMLAB.), an official online information hub connecting the global entertainment and music industries with the top echelon of Japanese music and “ani-song” (anime song) artists and their official representatives, spotlights the fast-growing musical phenomenon of “Virtual YouTubers” in an insightful multi-part interview with Takeshi Osaka, the CEO and founder of the virtual talent creative studio, Activ8 Inc. and producer of the virtual pop star, Kizuna AI. Virtual YouTube stars, or “VTubers” comprise a colorful vanguard of digital celebrities who are building an ardent global following by redefining what a pop star is in the 21st Century. In the interview, Osaka explains how music

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    Fathom Events Brings Japanese Concert Event to Select Cinemas Nationwide Source: Fathom Events press release Official Site: fathomevents.com/events/love-live Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach and Erik Stein JPOP comes to U.S. movie theaters with “Love Live! Series 9th Anniversary LOVE LIVE! FEST” on Wednesday, February 25, 2020 at 7 p.m. local time. This exclusive 3.5 hour, one-night event was captured live at Saitama Super Arena (Stadium Mode) in Saitama, Japan on January 18, and features “Aqours” and “Saint Snow” from “Love Live! Sunshine!!” and “Nijigasaki High School Idol Club” from the newest game, as well as "?`s" from “Love Live!,” which has not been on stage since 2016. Tickets for “Love Live! Series 9th Anniversary LOVE LIVE! FEST” can be purchased online by visiting FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. A complete list

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: mitsubachi-enrai-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Kei Ishikawa, whose directorial debut GUKOROKU – TRACES OF SIN (???, Gukoruku, 2017) officially screened at the 73rd Venice Film Festival, returns with LISTEN TO THE UNIVERSE (?????, Mitsubachi to Enrai). Ishikawa`s screenplay is adapted from Riku Onda`s novel of the same name. The drama depicts the complex relations among four gifted young pianists attending a piano competition. STORY Talented musicians gather for the Yoshigae International Piano Competition. Aya Mayu Matsuoka is a former piano prodigy who won junior contests domestically and abroad but distanced herself from the piano after the death of her mother when she was 13. The tirelessly diligent Akashi (Tori Matsuzaka) has a steady job and is married with kids but, unable to give up on his dream, he takes his last shot at it by

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