Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas Performs Baki Anime’s New Opening Theme Song

04.September.2018 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC

The new song The Going of Knockout by popular Japanese electronicore band Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas will be used as the newest opening theme song to the ongoing anime series Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts which is now streaming on Netflix.

 

The anime is an adaptation of the “Most Evil Death Row Convicts” arc from the popular manga series Baki the Grappler which has sold over 75 million copies. This is the band’s first song together with 5 members after guitarist Sxun left in June.

You can look forward to hearing the new song hit Netflix on September 24.

 

The song retains the explosive and whirling nature of the band’s music to date, with each section standing out in its own right which is sure to leave listeners feeling pumped.

The exhilarating melody will seize the listener and can be described as being a human bullet who rejects the rules as seen in the anime series.

 

Las Vas have returned with a new formation and they have decided to continue forward with even more music.

 

■Information

“The Gong of Knockout”

*The song’s anime edit will be available on digital music platforms from September 24.

 

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas Official Website: http://www.lasvegas-jp.com/

Baki Official Website: http://baki-anime.jp

©Keisuke Itagaki (Akita Shoten) / Baki Production Team

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