Gintama’s New Opening Theme ‘I Wanna Be…’ Performed by SPYAIR

19.June.2018 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC

The opening theme to Gintama Shirogane no Tamashii-hen―set to air on July 8 as the sequel to the ‘Porori Arc’ which went on hiatus on March 25―is to be performed by SPYAIR. Titled I Wanna Be…, the song will be released on CD on July 25.

SPYAIR has a history of collaborations with anime series, movies and games. This will be the rock band’s first anime opening theme song in five years since Sakura Mitsutsuki in 2013 which served as the 13th opening theme for Gintama.

 

The limited pressing edition of the band’s new single will feature Gintama anime illustrative packaging, which has yet to be unveiled, as well as every song SPYAIR have written for the series.

 

In addition to I Wanna Be…, it will included Some Like It Hot!! which came out 7 years ago and is still enjoying sales; Sakura Mitsutsuki which was the second opening to Gintama’: Enchousen; Genjo Destruction which was an insert theme for Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya; and finally Scramble, the theme song to the PS4® and PS Vita action game Gintama Rumble.

The single’s regular edition will be coupled with Hold It, Buster 〜Battle of Rap〜 by IKE (Vocals) and UZ (Guitar & Programming).

 

SPYAIR will hold their annual outdoor solo concert JUST LIKE THIS 2018 on July 28. This mark’s the fourth run of the show, which will take place at Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest. Tickets have already sold out.

 

■Information

I Wanna Be…

On Sale: July 25, 2018

Limited Pressing Edition – ¥1,852 (+Tax) *Comes with anime illustration CD cover

Regular Edition – ¥1,111 (+Tax) *First press editions come in digipak

 

JUST LIKE THIS 2018

Venue: Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest

Date: Saturday July 28, 2018

Time: Open 4pm / Start 5pm

*Tickets sold out.

 

SPYAIR Official Website: http://www.spyair.net/

 

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