Japanese singer Aimer held her first ever full orchestra concert at Bunkamura Orchard Hall on June 20 and 21 this year, and it’s been announced that the full concert will receive a DVD and Blu-ray release on October 31.
The singer released her 15th single Black Bird / Tiny Dancers / Omoide wa Kirei de on September 5 which came in at no. 1 on Oricon’s Digital Single Daily Rankings. It also clocked in at no. 2 on the iTunes Weekly Song Rankings and no. 1 for Weekly Album Rankings as well as no. 5 for Oricon’s CD Single Rankings.
Having just released this single, fans were not expecting another release from the artist anytime soon.
This marks Aimer’s second full concert to be released on DVD and Blu-ray. The official title of the release is Aimer special concert with Slovakia Kokuritsu Hoso Kokyo Gakudan “ARIA STRINGS”.
The special 2-night concert saw Aimer backed by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra who demonstrated an immense orchestral performance of the singer’s huge hits including Hana no Uta, Chouchou Musubi and Anata ni Deawanakereba. Fans who were in attendance and those who were not can now relive the experience from their own home.
Aimer will head on a 21-date tour next month titled Aimer Hall Tour 18/19 “soleil et pluie”. The DVD and Blu-ray will be released on October 31, the first day of the tour.
A trailer was also released on Aimer’s official YouTube channel for the DVD and Blu-ray release, so be sure to check it out and see the overwhelming performance for yourself.
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Aimer special concert with Slovakia Kokuritsu Hoso Kokyo Gakudan “ARIA STRINGS”
On Sale: October 31, 2018
Blu-ray First Press Limited Edition: ¥8,000 (Tax Included)
*Includes bonus live CD of the concert, special sleeve and photobook.
Blu-ray Regular Edition: ¥6,000 (Tax Included)
DVD First Press Limited Edition: ¥6,800 (Tax Included)
*Includes bonus live CD of the concert, special sleeve and photobook.
DVD Regular Edition: ¥4,800 (Tax Included)
Aimer 15th Single – Black Bird / Tiny Dancers / Omoide wa Kirei de
On Sale: September 5, 2018
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD) – ¥1,620 (Tax Included)
Regular Edition (CD-Only) – ¥1,350 (Tax Included)
Aimer Hall Tour 18/19 “soleil et pluie”
Ticket Price: Reserved Seating – ¥7,000 (Tax Included)
*Those aged 6+ must hold a valid ticket. Preschool children not permitted entry.
*Up to 4 tickets purchasable during your order (except in Chiba, Saitama and Tokyo where the maximum is 2 tickets)
Ticket Release Dates
2018 Concerts – Tickets available from October 6, 2018
2019 Concerts – Tickets available from November 3, 2018
Pre-sale Tickets
Lawson Ticket – Pre-sale
Ticket Window: September 14, 2018 at 12:00 to September 24, 2018 at 23:00
*Those who sign up for the pre-sale tickets will be entered into a lottery system. People will be randomly selected to receive pre-sale tickets.
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Aimer Official Website: http://www.aimer-web.jp/
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Japanese singer Aimer, known for her distinct husky voice, recently embarked on her first every fan club tour this month. She will also head on a 21-date Japan tour this October which will take her to 20 places across the country.
The singer will release her new triple-A single Black Bird / Tiny Dancers / Omoide wa Kirei de on September 5. The song Black Bird will be used as the theme song for the upcoming Japanese movie Kasane hitting Japanese cinemas on September 7. A new video has been released featuring clips from the movie with the song playing in the background. Check it out below. The movie is an adaptation of the ongoing manga series of the same name by Daruma Matsuura which has sold over 2.3 million copies. It’s a tale of jealousy and desire between two girls where a simple kiss can change the face of a person. Black Bird will be available early for digital download as a standalone track on iTunes and other digital music platforms from September 3. Below are comments from members of the movie cast who spoke about hearing the song for the first time. Tao Tsuchiya (Kasane / Nina Tanzawa): "When I heard the song play during the end credits, I recalled the colour of the sky just before dawn when it changes from dark to light. This song, which beautifully drags along the world of Kasane and Nina, makes the black end credits feel much more melancholic, but at the same time bandages the wounds of the soul. I believe it's a song that lets you look forward. For me, my encounter with Kasane has served as the first step towards facing myself, who I'm unable to love, so I hope that lots of people can meet the light [as I have] through Aimer's voice, which flows with life." Kyoko Yoshine (Kasane / Nina Tanzawa): "It was a shock. I first heard the when I watched the movie when it was completed. When it played during the end credits, I got really worked up emotionally by her powerful voice which acts as a pillar for the feeling of Kasane. Even after I had finished watching the movie I was still left feeling excited for a while! There's lyrics that say 'I just wanted to become someone that could be loved' which overlaps with the feelings of both Kasane and Nina in the movie. It made me recall both Kasane's feelings and Nina's feelings that I felt when filming. I really want people to pay attention to the lyrics when they hear the song. They will shake anyone to the core." Be sure to check out the collaborative video to hear the song yourself. Information
Aimer 15th Single – Black Bird / Tiny Dancers / Omoide wa Kirei de
On Sale: September 5, 2018
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD) – ¥1,620 (Tax Included)
Regular Edition (CD-Only) – ¥1,350 (Tax Included)Aimer Hall Tour 18/19 “soleil et pluie”
Ticket Price: Reserved Seating – ¥7,000 (Tax Included)
*Those aged 6+ must hold a valid ticket. Preschool children not permitted entry.
*Up to 4 tickets purchasable during your order (except in Chiba, Saitama and Tokyo where the maximum is 2 tickets)
Ticket Release Dates
2018 Concerts – Tickets available from October 6, 2018
2019 Concerts – Tickets available from November 3, 2018
Presale Tickets
Applications for presale tickets will be available to those who purchase a copy of the new single by Aimer.
Application Window: September 4, 2018 at noon – October 10, 2018 at 11:59pm
Aimer Official Website: http://www.aimer-web.jp/
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Japanese singer Aimer recently performed at Bunkamura Orchard Hall in Tokyo on June 20 and 21 alongside the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra. There, she announced her 15th single slated for September 5. New details have emerged surrounding the single.
The triple A-side single is titled Black Bird / Tiny Dancers / Omoide wa Kirei de. The first title, Black Bird, will be used for the forthcoming live action adaptation of the manga series Kasane by Daruma Matsuura which will hit Japanese theaters on September 7. Check out the latest trailer below. The original suspense manga series has sold over 2.2 million volumes. It's a tale of jealousy and desire between two girls where a simple kiss can change the face of a person. Aimer's emotional singing voice in Black Bird is a fitting choice for the adaptation. This will also the first time she has collaborated with a live action movie. The single also includes Omoide wa Kirei de which was announced last month in line with Father's Day, and Tiny Dancers, an upbeat number like that of her song ONE which was released last year. It will also be coupled with a self-cover of Kyoukara Omoide which has pulled the heartstrings of people across the world for its emotional sound, lyrics and music video. Each song talks about supporting your memories even when you're young. It will almost be like a memorial to the singer who will celebrate her 7th anniversary on September 7. CommentsAimer: I had the privilege to be one step ahead in witnessing the fate of these two girls who are at their wits end, entangled and in a heap at the behest of a single lipstick. My breath was taken away by as they fought and struggled in their own isolation while sobbing, howling and getting caught in a whirlpool of insanity during times of hatred, trepidation and desire. I found myself unintentionally asking things like, 'What is true beauty?' and 'What is ugly?' This is my first time performing a main theme song for a live action movie and was also a dream of mine. "Kasane" comes out on September 7 which coincidentally is the same as my debut date. I will be very happy if "Black Bird" fits into the world of the movie. Juichi Uehara (Kasane Producer): The film is a dark Cinderella story about young girls rising in the world in which trouble comes from them being enveloped in darkness. It has elements that clash with one another like an inferiority complex and superiority complex or happiness and sadness. I was longing for a singing voice that can express that unique perspective and kill two birds with one stone, is mysterious, and transient yet powerful. As I was thinking about that, I encountered Aimer's voice, which has a unique tone and is like craving something to be put in your hands that you can't see. I thought to myself that she's the one. She's also from the same generation as the protagonists, so it felt even more like fate. So I got her on board. "Black Bird" symbolises the feeling of the main characters so I'm glad to have encountered this song. Aimer's debut date falling on the same day as the release of the movie was something I found out later, so I wonder if this meeting really was our destiny. ■Information Aimer 15th Single - Black Bird / Tiny Dancers / Omoide wa Kirei de On Sale: September 5, 2018 First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD) - ¥1,620 (Tax Included) Regular Edition (CD-Only) - ¥1,350 (Tax Included) Aimer Official Website: http://www.aimer-web.jp/ "Kasane" Official Website:kasane-movie.jp Ⓒ2018 "Kasane" Production Team・ⒸDaruma Matsuura / Kodansha -
Aimer will be joined by Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra to perform at Bunkamura Orchard Hall on June 20 and 21 in a concept concert titled "ARIA STRINGS". She will subsequently head on her first ever fan club tour in August.
The Japanese singer, known for her powerful and distinct husky singing voice, released her 14th single Ref:rain / Mabui Bakari back in February. Omoide wa Kirei de marks her first new song since then. A music video for the song was uploaded to Aimer's official Youtube channel in the run up to Father's Day on June 17. The music video joins her animated series alongside Kyoukara Omoide, Kimi o Matsu and everlasting snow. The music video is filled with an air of nostalgia and embraces the warm memories with one's father. Over on Aimer's official fan club Blanc et Noir, fans are sending in photos with their families. The heartwarming photos feature casual scenes taken in everyday life that, although are simple, are enough to tug your heartstrings. Information regarding a CD or download release of Omoide wa Kirei de has yet to be announced. Look forward to any forthcoming updates. ■Information Aimer 14th single - "Ref:rain / Mabui Bakari" Now On Sale. Price: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) Aimer Special Concert with Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra "ARIA STRINGS" Venue: Bunkamura Orchard Hall Dates: June 20, 2018 + June 21, 2018） Time: Open 6pm / Start 7pm TICKETS SOLD OUT. Line-Up: Aimer, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Aimer Fan Club Tour "été" Zepp Nagoya Date: August 7, 2018 Time: Open 6pm / Start 7pm Zepp Osaka Bayside Date: August 8, 2018 Time: Open 6pm / Start 7pm Zepp Tokyo Date: August 13, 2018 Time: Open 6pm / Start 7pm Tickets: 1F Standing - ¥6,500 (Tax Included) 2F Reserved Seating - ¥7,500 (Tax Included) 2F Standing - ¥6,500 (Tax Included Blanc et Noir Fan Club - 2nd Membership Openings: May 28 @ 12pm - June 17 @ 11pm Aimer Official Website: http://www.aimer-web.jp/
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Japanese music streaming site RecoChoku has announced the top song and album rankings for January 2022! In the Single Ranking category, Aimer’s Zankyosanka was ranked #1 for the second consecutive month. The song is the opening for the newest Demon Slayer anime arc which began airing on December 5, 2021. The ending theme for Demon Slayer, Asa ga Kuru, was released on January 10, and quickly climbed the ranks. Aimer is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut, and this is a powerful start to the year for this talented singer. As for the Album Ranking, the top spot was clear for January. Ado’s 14-song debut album ‘Kyogen’ sits in the top spot, and includes many of her smash hits. From Usseewa to Aitakute, the album also contains seven new songs which are steadily gaining popularity. Six days after the album’s release, it was ranked #1 for the month of January.
Ado’s 8th single ‘Kokoro to Iu Nano Fukakai’ also ranked 5th on the Single Ranking. Written and arranged by Mafumafu, the song is the theme for the drama series Doctor White starring Minami Hamabe. Ado will also be holding her first solo concert at Zepp DiverCity on April 4, 2022! Information
RecoChoku Monthly Music Award – January 2022
Single Ranking1st Place: Zankyosanka – Aimer (Released Digitally on December 6, 2021)
2nd Place: Asa ga Kuru – Aimer
3rd Place: Sakayume – King Gnu
4th Place: Ichizu – King Gnu
5th Place: Kokoro to Iu Nano Fukakai – Ado
https://recochoku.jp/ranking/single/monthly/
Album Ranking
1st Place: ‘Kyogen’ – Ado (Released Digitally on January 26, 2022)
2nd Place: ‘Ichi’ – Yuuri
3rd Place: ‘THE BOOK 2’ – YOASOBI
4th Place: ‘Bad Mode’ – Utada Hikaru
5th Place: ‘Kirari Remixes [Asia Edition]’ – Fujii Kaze
https://recochoku.jp/ranking/album/monthly/
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Aniplex released a creditless video for the ending theme of the Japanese dub version of the Chinese animated series Mo Dao Zu Shi on Sunday (January 10). The dubbed series was also released in Japan on the same day. The ending theme is Kiro by Aimer and captures the immense scale and beauty of the series. The video was created by 10GAUGE who was also in charge of the opening video.
About Mo Dao Zu Shi
Mo Dao Zu Shi is an anime adaptation of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's Chinese web novel of the same name. The story follows Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, two men who journey to unravel the mysteries of the spiritual world where they must fight demons, ghosts, and other beings. At the beginning of the story, Wei Wuxian ends up experimenting with Mo Dao, or the 'demonic path,' a dark energy that lies underneath Xian, or immortality, something that all cultivators strive to achieve. He rises in power but is ultimately killed and reincarnated. He reunites with Lan and so their adventure begins. Japanese Dub Creditless Ending Video: For more info about the series, visit its official website below. ©2020 Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited Information
Mo Dao Zu Shi
Official Website: https://mdzs.jp/anime/
Aimer – “Kiro”: https://aimer.lnk.to/Walpurgis -
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song will be released on August 15, 2020 and will serve as the final entry to the ongoing anime film trilogy.
The previous film Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly was released last year and was seen by over 1.09 million people in Japan, grossing over ¥1.67 billion in the box office. A new commercial for the upcoming third and final film was shown on TV in Japan on August 8 featuring new cuts of the main characters. It can be seen below. "Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song" CM A special live viewing is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2020, the same day the film releases. This viewing will showcase a section from the film as well as feature a talk by the film's director Tomonori Sudō, who has directed the entire trilogy, as well as the main voice cast. Aimer will also perform live on the stream. Those who attend the live viewing in Japan will receive a free Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song holographic poster. Tickets are now available to buy via the official website. ©TYPE-MOON・ufotable・FSNPC Information
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song
Release Date: August 15, 2020
Official Website: http://www.fate-sn.com/Live Viewing
Date: August 15, 2020Time: Start – 12:15 (JST) / Finish – 15:45 (JST)
Price: ¥3300
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Japanese singer Aimer is known for her deep, husky voice which once you hear it, you'll never forget it.
Last year, Aimer released her song STAND-ALONE which was used as the main theme for the Japanese television drama series Anata no Ban Desu. She followed that up with Torches, which served as the ending theme for the anime series Vinland Saga. Her new and 18th single Haru wa Yuku/marie will be released on March 25, 2020. Haru wa Yuku will be used as the main theme for the upcoming anime film Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song which will release on March 28, 2020 as the final film in the planned trilogy. The other track, marie, was used as the theme song for the Japan and Austria Habsburg Exhibition. Aimer wrapped up her Aimer Hall Tour 19/20 “rouge de bleu” at Tokyo International Forum (Hall A) on February 22 and 23. The tour, which was themed around the colours red and blue, began in October last year, and saw Aimer perform 24 shows in 17 cities around Japan. The shows were split into two parts: the first being "Blue" which was centred around ballads, and the second being "Red" which was comprised of up-tempo tracks. During her performance of Torches, Aimer actually stepped onto stage holding a torch. Aimer announced during the encore of the last show of the tour that marie would be released for digital download and streaming that night, ahead of the March 25 CD release. She also announced her next tour entitled "Aimer Acoustic Tour 2020." The acoustic tour will begin on September 4, 2020 and will see Aimer perform 18 shows in 17 cities around Japan. Pre-sale tickets are now available via her official fan club "Blanc et Noir." Information
Aimer 18th Single – “Haru wa Yuku/marie”
Release Date: March 25, 2020
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,700 (Before Tax) [SECL-2555~2556]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,300 (Before Tax) [SECL-2557]
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,700 (Before Tax) [SECL-2558~2559] *Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel special packaging
Aimer Acoustic Tour 2020
2020/9/4 @ Misato City Cultural Hall, Saitama
2020/9/12 @ Bunka Parc Joyo (Joyo City Cultural Center), Kyoto
2020/9/13 @ Shunashi Bunka Hall, Yamaguchi
2020/9/20 @ Obihiro City Community Hall, Hokkaido
2020/9/22 @ KITAGAS Culture Hall (Chitose Cultural Center), Hokkaido
2020/9/26 @ Niikawabunka Hall, Toyama
2020/9/27 @ Tsuruga Bunka Center, Fukui
2020/10/10 @ Houzan Hall, Kagoshima
2020/10/17 @ Naruto Municipal Cultural Hall, Tokushima
2020/10/18 @ Kochi Prefectural Culture Hall, Kochi
2020/10/24 @ Beppu Beacon Plaza Philharmonia Hall, Oita
2020/10/25 @ City Kaikan Sears Home Yume Hall, Kumamoto
2020/10/31 @ Yamagata Citizens’ Hall, Yamagata
2020/11/1 @ Iwaki Performing Arts Center Alios, Fukushima
2020/11/7 @ Sinfonia Technology Hibiki Hall Ise, Mie
2020/11/19 @ Yamanashi Culture Hall, Yamanashi
2020/11/26 @ Christ Shinagawa Church, Tokyo
2020/11/27 @ Christ Shinagawa Church, Tokyo
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Official Website: http://www.aimer-web.jp/
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The music video for Aimer's new song Haru wa Yuku has been posted on the singer's official YouTube channel. The song will be used as the main theme for the upcoming anime film Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song which will release on March 28, 2020 as the final film in the planned trilogy. Aimer also performed the main themes for the previous two films, Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel I. presage flower (2017) and Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly (2019).
Takahiro Miki was the director for Aimer's previous two main themes for the first two films, Hana no Uta and I beg you, which both have over 10 million views on YouTube. They star Japanese actress Minami Hamabe. Both Takahiro Miki and Minami Hamabe have returned for the final music video too, completing the trilogy. In the video, we see Minami Hamabe in two different outfits, black and white, standing underneath a cherry blossom tree in full bloom. Its beauty is a faint allusion to the Fate/stay Night: Heaven's Feel movie story line, mixed together with chaos. We also see Hamabe appear as she did in the Hana no Uta and I beg you music videos too. Seeing an actress star in a long-term music video project like this, which has been ongoing since October 2017, is a rare thing indeed. The current version of the new music video is just a teaser, but the full version is scheduled to be released on Aimer's YouTube channel in the near future. The artwork for Aimer's 18th single Haru wa Yuku/marie was also posted on her official website and features Aimer herself sat under a fully-bloomed cherry tree. Aimer said: "I'm so incredibly happy to have been able to weave this story together into one from three songs with [Yuki] Kajiura and three music videos together with director Miki and Minami, finishing with 'Haru wa Yuku.' I'm filled with gratitude for the both of them [Miki and Minami]. I want everyone to watch this final piece while thinking about 'Hana no Uta' and 'I beg you.' I hope this music video and the song 'Haru wa Yuku' resonates with people deeply." ©TYPE-MOON・ufotable・FSNPC Information
Aimer 18th Single – “Haru wa Yuku/marie”
Release Date: March 25, 2020
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,700 (Before Tax) [SECL-2555~2556]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,300 (Before Tax) [SECL-2557]
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,700 (Before Tax) [SECL-2558~2559] *Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel special packaging
Aimer Official Website: http://www.aimer-web.jp/
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song
Release Date: March 28, 2020
Official Website: http://www.fate-sn.com/
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Japanese singer-songwriter Aimer, known for her deep and husky voice, is currently on her sold out 24-date tour Aimer Hall Tour 19/20 "rouge de bleu" which is taking her to 17 locations across Japan.
Aimer revealed at her concert on Saturday 14th in Sendai that she will perform the main theme song for the upcoming anime film Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III. spring song which will release as the final film in the planned trilogy in 2020. Aimer also performed the main themes for the previous two films, Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flower (2017) and Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II. lost butterfly (2019). The title of the song is Haru wa Yuku ("Spring Continues"). It will be produced by Yuki Kajiura who also produced the previous two main themes by Aimer, Hana no Uta and I beg you. I beg you peaked at No. 1 on Oricon's Weekly CD Singles charts, so excitement is high to hear Aimer's next collaboration with Kajiura. Haru wa Yuku will release on March 25, 2020 as Aimer's 18th single. It will include a new song entitled marie which is being used as the image song for "The Habsburg Dynasty 600 Years of Imperial Collections," an exhibition currently taking place at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo from until January 26, 2020 in commemoration of Japan and Austria's 150 years of friendship. Aimer said: "I am both happy and privileged to be able to sing all of the main theme songs until the final film like this. I would like to thank Kajiura, as well all of the people associated with the series, and all of the people who love the series, from the bottom of my heart. I was overwhelmed when Kajiura presented me with this song. I knew we'd have to perfect it down to the tiniest details. But I also wanted to sing about love, and all of the emotions it comes with, succinctly in one answer, and so I sang with everything I had. I cannot stop hoping that 'Haru wa Yuku' is a sing that the people who have watched the story to the end will love." Yuki Kajiura said: "I am so happy from the bottom of my heart to have been able to work on the three main theme songs of Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel with Aimer. Over the course of the series, her voice has added to its flavour, and has consistently tied together everything from the sound to the world and how the heroines are portrayed. And she has once again poured her soul into 'Haru wa Yuku,' the song of the final chapter. I hope people enjoy it." Information
Haru wa Yuku
Release Date: March 25, 2020
Aimer Official Website: https://www.aimer-web.jp/
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel Official Website: https://www.fate-sn.com/