Ziyoou-Vachi‘s new single HALF goes on sale April 25. A music video for the lead title track, HALF, has just been released. This is the first time the band have teamed up with director Sayaka Nakane.
HALF is used as the ending theme song to the ongoing anime series Tokyo Ghoul:re, the band’s first anime tie-up.
Author of the manga Sui Ishida drew the cover art for the HALF single after a chance meeting with the band. It’s the anthem for the 2018 version of Queen Bee (Ziyoou-Vachi): a superimposition of half-human half-ghoul and a mixed race identity.
The eye-catching First Press Limited Edition of the CD features vocalist Avu-chan with a golden skeletal structure. The Regular Edition is a special package that features a drawing of Avu-chan by Sui Ishida himself.
Also, customers who purchase the new single HALF at select chains will receive a special bonus present. It’s available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you’d best get in there quick. For more details, see the information section below.
Ziyoou-Vachi will head on a tour this year to promote the release of their new single HALF, beginning on April 20 at CLUB CITTA in Kanagawa. The tour finale is set to be performed at Zepp Tokyo, but due to the flood of people trying to get their hands on a ticket, an additional date has been added for August 24 at STUDIO COAST. Tickets for the new date go on sale from 12:00 (JST) on April 25.
Hops are looking high for Ziyoou-Vachi into 2018. Stay tuned for the latest news.
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“HALF” Official Music Video
“HALF” Digital Release
iTunes-Only “HALF (Full Edition)”
Order: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/id1361453298?at=10lpgB&ct=4547366357219_al&app=itunes
Ziyoou-Vachi – “HALF”
On sale April 25, 2018
First Press Limited Edition [CD] AICL-3498 ¥1,620 (tax incl.)
*Comes with illustration of Avu-chan and booklet. Tall case packaging.
Order:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/AICL-3498
https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&cd=AICL-3498
https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&cd=AICL-3498
Regular Edition [CD] AICL-3499 ¥1,080 (tax incl.)
*Comes in special packaging with illustration by Sui Ishida.
Order:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/AICL-3499
https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&cd=AICL-3499
Bonuses
Order from the following places to receive bonuses.
TOWER RECORDS (Including Online / Select Stores)
Bonus: Original Sticker ①
Animate (Including Online)
Bonus: Regular Edition and First Press edition posters.
Amazon.co.jp
Bonus: Original Sticker ②
*There is a separate sales listing for the CD that comes with the bonus item. Please make sure to select this product.
2018 “HALF Tour Bonus
Bonus: Original Sticker ③
*Limited to those who have reserved or purchased a copy at the venue.
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“Tokyo Ghoul:re” Official Website
https://www.marv.jp/special/tokyoghoul/
“Tokyo Ghoul:re” × Ziyoou-Vachi “HALF” Collaboration Movie
Ziyoou-Vachi 2018 “HALF” Tour
Price: ¥4,200 (Tax Included / Separate Mandatory Drink Fee Charged)
*Those aged 6+ must hold a ticket. Those under the age of 6 are not permitted entry.
Ordering Tickets
Ticket Window: April 25, 2018 at 12:00―May 6, 2018 at 18:00
Ziyoou-Vachi Official Homepage
©Sui Ishida / Shueisha・Tokyo Ghoul:re Executive Committee
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