Record of Grancrest War is an ongoing anime series adaptation of Ryo Mizuno‘s light novel series of the same name. The series’ opening and ending themes are Rin by ASCA and Shodo by Mashiro Ayano respectively. Both artists performed their respective songs at a joint live concert held recently at Roppongi Morph in Tokyo.
ASCA performed four songs including the series’ first ending theme PLEDGE and second opening theme Rin.
Mashiro Ayano continued to excite the crowd with a performance of five tracks, including the series’ first opening theme Starry and second ending theme Shodo.
Japanese voice actor Kentaro Kumagai who voices Theo in the anime series and voice actress Akari Kito who voices Siluca joined the two artists as special guests on stage for a talk where they spoke openly about things that have happened to them as well banter with each other, giving the venue a warm air.
The final episode of Record of Grancrest War airs on June 15, so be sure to catch all four of the above there.
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ASCA – 3rd Single “Rin”
Now On Sale.
First Press Edition (CD+DVD) – ¥1,600 + Tax *DVD includes Rin music video and more.
Regular Edition (CD-Only) – ¥1,300 + Tax
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD) – ¥1,500 + Tax *DVD includes non-credit OP video.
Mashiro Ayano – 7th Single “Shodo”
Now On Sale.
First Press Edition (CD+DVD) – ¥2,000 + Tax *DVD includes Shodo music video and more.
Regular Edition (CD-Only) – ¥1,500 + Tax
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD) – ¥1,500 + Tax *DVD includes non-credit ED video.
ASCA Official Website: http://www.ASCA-official.com
Mashiro Ayano Official Website: http://www.ayanomashiro.com/
Kentaro Kumagai Profile: http://www.haikyo.co.jp/profile/profile.php?ActorID=12741
Akari Kito Official Website: http://www.pro-fit.co.jp/talent_kito.html
Record of Grancrest War Official Website: http://grancrest-anime.jp/
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Official Website: https://asca-me.comHowling
Release Date: November 14, 2020
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*Will be archived until November 8, 2020 at 23:59 (JST)
Buy Tickets: https://eplus.jp/asca20st/ASCA Official Website: http://www.asca-official.com/
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Details: Song name and release date TBA (As of posting this article)
Takanori Nishikawa Official Website: http://www.takanorinishikawa.com/
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