LiSA Announces New Single Release Featuring Sword Art Online: Alicization OP Theme

09.October.2018 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC

Japanese rock heroine LiSA has announced that she will release a new double A-side single titled Akai Wana (who loves it?) / ADAMAS on December 12. The single will be the singer’s 14th single.

The song ADAMAS is being used as the opening theme song to the TV anime series Sword Art Online: Alicization which began airing on October 7. The rock tune paints a picture of the world of the newest entry to the Sword Art Online franchise with its symphonic string sections, edgy guitar sound and LiSA’s high tone vocals.

The song is also the sixth in total that LiSA has provided for the Sword Art Online series in which she has performed songs for its anime series, movie and games. The song was also released digitally as a standalone track on October 8.

Details surrounding the other track on the single, Akai Wana (who loves it?), have yet to be revealed, but we know it’s composed by Tomoya Tabuchi and arranged by Shouta Horie, with lyrics written by LiSA and Tomoya Tabuchi.

 

Tabuchi is the bassist for rock band  UNISON SQUARE GARDEN who has had a hand in several of LiSA’s songs, including those to be released on the newest edition of LiSA’s greatest hits album, LiSA BEST -Day- and LiSA BEST -Way- WiNTER PACKAGE on October 10.

The double A-side single will be released in three versions: a First Press Limited Edition and Limited Pressing Edition both featuring CDs and DVDs, and the CD-only Regular Edition.

 

The First Press Limited Edition includes the music video for Akai Wana (who loves it?) and a booklet. The Limited Pressing Edition features the music video for ADAMAS as well as a creditless version of the opening video for Sword Art Online: Alicization. It also comes decked out with a slip case and mini poster both featuring illustrations of the anime.

 

LiSA embarked on her all-Japan tour titled “LiVE is Smile Always~ASiA TOUR 2018~[core]” on October 6 which will see her head to 13 hall venues across the country.

RELATED ENTRIES

  • LiSA Announced as Campaign Model for NARS JAPAN’s AW21 Lip Collection

    08.September.2021 | FASHION

    LiSA has been announced as the campaign model for NARS JAPAN's AW21 lip collection. The new Power Matte Lip Pigment will be released in 3 new shades, each available to preorder on the NARS Cosmetics Official Website from September 3 2021. In the initial release, LiSA shows off the charming new shades from NARS, who are extremely popular for their Future Classic items.  The new Power Matte Lip Pigment shades will be released on September 17, The AW21 lineup, releasing on September 17, is formed of the new Power Matte Lip Pigment shades, the NARS lipstick, which has been a bestseller since the brands formation, and the Audacious Lipstick, which was initially released to celebrate the brands 20th anniversary.     LiSA empties NARS' image of "Strength:" Flexible, dignified, powerful, and self-confident. The lipstick colors are strong, with a comfortable texture to allow a wide variety of people to wear them as the brand aims to encourage more people to feel self-confidence in their daily life.    LiSA commented, saying "NARS has the power to be enjoyed by anybody, regardless of how old they are. I love how the elegant finish and pigmented shades transcend age." NARS started in 1994 with only 12 lipsticks and grew into a proud brand with lipstick you can wear with pride this Autumn! 
  • LiSA & yama Appear in New Commercial For ZONe Energy Drink

    16.June.2021 | FOOD / MUSIC

    In promotion of their new Ver.2.0.0 energy drink, which hit shelves in Japan last Tuesday, ZONe released a TV commercial featuring Japanese artists LiSA and yama. The new beverage, which is advertised as putting people in the zone of invincibility, contains the highest amount of caffeine put in a ZONe drink yet: 150mg of the stuff, which is sure to keep people buzzing throughout the day. The packaging has also been updated to feature the new 'ZONe EYE' which symbolises that you're in the zone and nothing will stand in your way.   LiSA in the ZONe
         
    Dive into the zone with LiSA who knocks back her drink and immediately takes on the ZONe EYE. She grabs her mic and belts out a hardcore performance, showing off her incredible voice, before winking at the camera.   yama in the ZONe
                             
    When yama chugs her can she says the words 'Into the ZONe' along with the futuristic-sounding voice. She is surrounded by a whirlpool of the energy drink which flows along to the sound of her gorgeous high-tone vocals. The track itself is titled Ketsuryu ('Blood Flow') and was written for this commercial.  

    Interview

      LiSA ・What did you think of the commercial and your appearance?"For me, it was a live performance. Even I was surprised at the show of power that ZONe has [in the commercial] when it turns on your switch. I enjoyed it like a real live performance, since the part when I switch into that invincible zone was filmed just as I look in the video." ・Tell us about the song RUNAWAY which features in your commercial. "The song is about quitting while you're ahead in life. It's the start of a new era, heading into that invincible zone to laugh lots, sing, dance, and enjoy everything."   yama・Tell us about the song Ketsuryu which features in your commercial "ESME MORI kindly wrote this song for me. It's a song that brings up the topic of being bored in life, and feeling lonely, but that you can still find someone special or something you can immerse yourself in to light up your life. It's about keeping your heart moving even if those things disappear. I hope it encourages people, even if just a little."
  • TV Anime Back Arrow’s Opening Theme to be Performed by LiSA

    27.November.2020 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC

    It has been announced that the opening theme for the upcoming TV anime series Back Arrow will be performed by LiSA while the ending theme will be performed by Shuka Saitō. Set to air in January 2021, Back Arrow is an original anime series being produced by Studio VOLN, directed by Gorō Taniguchi, and written by Kazuki Nakashima. The opening theme by LiSA is entitled dawn and was featured in the newest promotional video for the series which you can watch below. It introduces two new characters: Fine Forte (voiced by Ami Koshimizu) and Prax Conrad (Mikako Komatsu).   TV Anime "Back Arrow" 2nd PV
    A special program about the series will air in Japan on ABEMA on December 11, 2020 where more details will be revealed.  

    LiSA | Comment

    "The characters, as well as we ourselves, are heading towards a dazzling new dawn. I hope we can continue believing in ourselves as we advance, no matter what the future holds."  

    Shuka Saitō | Comment

    "I'm so happy to be the one to sing the ending theme for Black Arrow! Thank you! I hope this becomes a song of strength, not only for the characters in Back Arrow, but everyone who hears it too, so that we can carve a path to our goals and dreams together. That's the kind of song 'Sekai no Hate' is. It's a song about the delicate aspects of people and their strengths hidden away inside. I hope you enjoy it together with the Black Arrow story."   ©谷口悟朗・中島かずき・ANIPLEX/バック・アロウ製作委員会
  • LiSA Launches Third Collaboration With Japanese Clothing Company Candy Stripper

    23.August.2020 | FASHION

    Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA's third collaboration with the Japanese apparel company Candy Stripper launched on Friday. The new collection features three unisex items designed by LiSA herself.

    CHECK SWITCHED HOODIE: ¥20,000 (Before Tax) | <Colours:  BLUE×BLUE×RED(BLACK OTHER) / BLACK×YELLOW×BLUE>

    A hoodie made to look upcycled by docking a hoodie with a flannel shirt. It has long sleeves as well as a zipper down the middle, giving it a punk look and enabling you to wear it open or closed. With its loose silhouette, the hoodie can be worn as a one piece.

    CND YOUTH JACKET: Ladies - ¥26,000, Men - ¥27,000 (Before Tax) | <BLACK>

    A blouson with vintage graphics and logos that will leave an impact. It's lined with thick satin, and since it's light, can be worn in all seasons. Available in women's and men's sizes.

    BREAK THROUGH L/S TEE: ¥12,000 (Before Tax) | <Colours: OFF WHITE / BLUE / BLACK>

    A thick cut and sewn long T-shirt with a unisex silhouette. The front and right sleeve and logos printed on them, while on the back is a cartoon cat munching on a record.   LiSA's new collection is a must-grab for Autumn 2020.
  • Demon Slayer: Mugen Train New Trailer Reveals Main Theme to be Performed by LiSA

    03.August.2020 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE / MUSIC

    A new poster and trailer have been released for the upcoming film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train which is set for release on October 16, 2020. The trailer gives us a snippet of the main theme Homura (Flame) performed by LiSA. The singer-songwriter previously performed the TV anime's first opening theme Gurenge.   Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train is a direct sequel to the 2019 anime series adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It is being animated by ufotable. The showcases the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado battling it off against Enmu aboard the Infinity Train (Mugen Train). Tanjiro is clenching his teeth while Enmu smiles on, revealing what is sure to be a testing battle for our hero.
    Enmu threatens Tanjiro with the words, "To be able to die while dreaming... Just how lucky are you?" We also see Tanjiro reunite with his siblings, who are supposed to be dead, but he senses something amiss and encourages himself to wake up as he is being attacked. The Infinity Train will be an action-packed locale as Tanjiro and Enmu battle it out. We also see returning characters on the train with Tanjiro.   Fans also get to hear the main theme Homura by LiSA for the first time. The song was composed by Yuki Kajiura who also wrote the TV anime adaptation's ending theme from the edge which is performed by FictionJunction feat. LiSA.  

    Natsuki Hanae (Voices: Tanjiro Kamado) | Comment

    "When I read the Mugen Train arc, I saw so many scenes I wanted to hurry up and voice act for, so I'm so happy that I get to perform for this film. All the other voice actors during the recording sessions were on fire. When it was over, I was so burnt out, I really thought I was gonna die. ufotable's gorgeous animation and the beautiful music both come together wonderfully. It's a really amazing film. Like the fans, I wanna watch it in the cinema already. I hope you're looking forward to it just as much as I am!" (Translated from Japanese by MMN)  

    Akari Kitō (Voices: Nezuko Kamado) | Comment

    "It had been a while since we'd done voice work for Demon Slayer, but getting to work on the Mugen Train arc, which is a popular one in the manga series, I psyched myself up like the rest of the cast! Despite us not having any visuals to work with for the recording sessions, everyone really put their all into it. Seeing that actually brought tears to my eyes. I think what we achieved by the end of it exceeded our expectations! I hope you all enjoy watching it in the cinema!" (Translated from Japanese by MMN)  

    LiSA | Comment

    "I previously performed for the TV anime series, now I'm doing them main theme for the Mugen Train film arc. It's personally my favourite arc from the manga, so I was able to add another layer of strength to the song. While the characters face sadness, they still have a fire lit in their hearts. I hope that all of you who may be sad have the strength to move forward just like them." (Translated from Japanese by MMN)   ©Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha・Aniplex・ufotable
  • LiSA Performs ‘unlasting’ on YouTube Channel THE FIRST TAKE

    26.December.2019 | MUSIC

    Having recently opened on YouTube on November 15, THE FIRST TAKE just dropped their 10th video which features anisong singer LiSA once again. LiSA’s previous session saw her perform Gurenge which was viewed over 3 million times in just the first week. The view count is currently at 7.5 million and still on the rise. In response to the video, comments such as “It gave me goosebumps” and “I got a bit emotional” were all over social media. LiSA will be returning to the show again to perform her emotional song “unlasting” which was released on November 12.    LiSA - unlasting / THE FIRST TAKE
    THE FIRST TAKE is a new channel where each episode sees a famous artist perform one of their hit songs all in one take. In doing so, the channel aims to deliver a more authentic and organic perspective of the featured artist and their song, opening a whole new level of excitement to fans. The hype of being able to thoroughly enjoy the raw talent of your favourite artists in a high-quality 4K video is unimaginable. The channel will continue to feature a range of artists and add new content. It is on the way to becoming a go-to music channel for discovering your favourite artists. If you’re a fan of Japanese music, make sure to subscribe to the channel to catch your favourite artists.   The plain white room allows the audience to fully focus on LiSA’s passionate singing, her expressions and flawless vocal control. Her new performance is sure to give you exciting chills.