Japanese singer ASCA made her striking debut with KOE last year which displayed her powerful singing voice. The music video too was lauded for its beautifully stylistic visuals.
Her latest single Rin was a smash hit and was used as the opening theme song for the anime series Record of Grancrest War. Her popularity has surged recently after having collaborated with Boku no Lyric no Boyomi and providing guest vocals on Unti-L by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk].
Her name is set to spread even more as it has been announced she will perform the new opening theme for the ongoing anime series Sword Art Online: Alicization
Titled RESISTER, the song is described as having aggressive and fast-paced guitar and strings backed by the singer’s strong vocals. It will debut in the series on January 12 and be released on CD on February 27.
Comment: ASCA
“I’m ASCA, and I’ve been given the chance to sing the new opening theme for Sword Art Online: Alicization. I am honoured to be able to perform for a series I have always watched and love so much. RESISTER is about having firm resolution to rise in the face of adversity and have the pride to change out fates. I hope that listening to this song can support you and give you the courage to take that one step forward.”
Information
RESISTER
Digital Release Date: January 13, 2019
CD Release Date: February 27, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥2,000 (Tax Included)
*DVD includes RESISTER music video and more.
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,620 (Tax Included)
*DVD includes Screditless opening theme video for Sword Art Online Alicization and more.
Regular Edition (CD): ¥1,300 (Tax Included)
ASCA Official Website: www.ASCA-official.com
Sword Art Online: Alicization Official Website: https://sao-alicization.net/
©2017 Reki Kawahara / KADOKAWA ASCII・Media Works / SAO-A Project
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Japanese singer ASCA released her double A-side single Carpe Diem/Villain on June 2. The rock track Carpe Diem features as the ending theme for the ongoing anime adaptation of Square Enix's video game The World Ends With You. The other song, Villain, is a full band cover of Teniwoha's song of the same name. A lyric music video was posted on ASCA's YouTube channel and features an illustration created by popular Japanese illustrator YOTTASUN. ASCA - "Villain" Lyric Video
ASCA - "Carpe Diem" Music Video ASCA performed live online on June 4 for fans who purchased the single at Tower Records. She will also hold another special online performance on June 27. Information
ASCA – “Carpe Diem/Villain”
Released: June 2, 2021Stream/Download Here: https://asca.lnk.to/carpediem
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ASCA has dropped details on her upcoming new album Hyakki Yakou which is set to release on January 27, 2021, including the cover art and tracklist. The record includes ASCA's hit singles Howling which is used as an opening theme for the anime series The Irregular at Magic High School, an album arrangement version of Tenbin -Libra- which she performed in collaboration with Takanori Nishikawa, CHAIN which is used as the opening theme for Darwin's Game, as well as other tracks such as the Sword Art Online app game theme Shinkaron, the ALTDEUS: beyond Chronos VR game theme DESIRE which is sung entirely in English, and more. The album also features Mao Abe, TeddyLoid, Kana Adachi, MaRuRi (from MaRuRi to Ryuga), mizuki (from UNIDOTS), and more.
ASCA's performance at Shibuya O-EAST last year is scheduled to be streamed for free on ABEMA on December 20, 2020 at 17:00 (JST). The performance will also be included on the Blu-ray disc that's coupled with Limited Pressing Edition and First Press Limited Edition copies of Hyakki Yakou. Information
Hyakki Yakou
Release Date: January 27, 2021
Limited Pressing Edition: ¥5,500 (Before Tax) [VVCL-1812~1814]
First Press Limited Edition: ¥4,000 (Before Tax) [VVCL-1815~1816]
Regular Edition: ¥3,000 (Before Tax) [VVCL-1817]
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ASCA's new song Howling was released today (November 4) on CD and digitally on Spotify, Apple Music, and the iTunes Store. The rock track serves as the opening theme to the ongoing second season of the TV anime series The Irregular at Magic High School.
The Anime Edition of the single features a cover of ASCA's grilletto by GARNiDELiA. ASCA's is set to perform online on November 7, 2020 at 21:00 (JST) via the streaming platform e+ Streaming+. The online concert comes as a result of ASCA's summer tour having been cancelled due to COVID-19. Information
ASCA – “Howling” Single
Released: November 4, 2020
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥1,800 (Before Tax)
Regular Edition (CD): ¥1,300 (Before Tax)
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥1,600 (Before Tax)
Download/Stream Here: https://asca.lnk.to/Howling
TV Anime The Irregular at Magic High School
Now airingASCA LIVE TOUR 2020 –華鳥風月-
Date: November 7, 2020
Time: Open 20:30 (JST) / Start 21:00 (JST) / End 23:00 (JST)
Platform: e+ Streaming+ASCA Music Entertainment
Join Here: https://asca-me.com/
ASCA Official Website: http://www.asca-official.com/
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ASCA is a Japanese singer whose songs have featured in numerous anime series such as Sword Art Online and The Pet Girl of Sakurasou. Her latest track, Howling, serves as the opening theme for the ongoing TV anime series The Irregular at Magic High School. The song made it to number one on iTunes Japan's anime charts and is ranking high on other major music download services in Japan.
ASCA launched her official new fan club ASCA Music Entertainment on Monday. The theme of the fan club is based on a company environment, with ASCA as the company president and the fans as the employees. Members can enjoy a host of rewards including early access to new music, music videos, and more. They can also win signed cards, free invitations to live shows, and so on. Fans can sign up via the official website. It was announced recently that ASCA's nationwide Japan tour has been cancelled. But it's not all doom and gloom for fans, as the singer has announced that she will perform live on a special stream on November 7, 2020. Tickets went on sale on Monday. Random fan club members will be selected to watch the show for free. Information
ASCA Music Entertainment
Official Website: https://asca-me.comHowling
Release Date: November 14, 2020
First Press Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥1,800 (Before Tax)
Regular Edition (CD): ¥1,300 (Before Tax)
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥1,600 (Before Tax)
Download/Stream Here: https://asca.lnk.to/HowlingASCA Online LIVE TOUR 2020
Date: November 7, 2020Time: Open 20:30 (JST) / Start 21:00 (JST) *Scheduled to finished at 23:00 (JST
Platform: e+ Streaming+
*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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A new trailer released on Sunday revealed the artists set to perform the opening and ending themes for the upcoming anime series Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle which is set to begin airing on April 6, 2020.
The series is an anime adaptation of the 3D action RPG smartphone game of the same name. Takanori Nishikawa will perform the series opening theme. He will be joined by guest vocalist ASCA who is known for her hit single RESISTER which has over 100,000 downloads in Japan. Details on the song title and its release have yet to be announced, but the song will cover the drama between the series's main characters, Prince of Darkness and Queen of Light Iris. Rei Yasuda will perform the ending theme song through the dark. Yasuda announced the release of her third studio album Re:I recently, which will hit shelves on March 18. through the dark is being produced by Japanese-Korean record producer and songwrite Jeff Miyahara who has worked with numerous high profile artists including Namie Amuro and Girl's Generation. Speaking about the ending theme, Rei Yasuda said: "What is it we can we do for the person we love? I tried expressing these mixed and strong emotions with the themes of light and dark. Love is made up of these two strong forms of love. It's something that no one can touch, and if you have it, you can make it through any kind of darkness. I really believe that." She continues: "I wrote the song about going through hardships to want to do something to protect the person you love, even if you don't know what someone with such a faint light as yourself can do. It's a powerful and straightforward feeling that I'm sure everyone has deep instead their heart." © COLOPL/Shironeko Animation Project©COLOPL, Inc. Information
Takanori Nishikawa + ASCA
Details: Song name and release date TBA (As of posting this article)
Takanori Nishikawa Official Website: http://www.takanorinishikawa.com/
ASCA Official Website: http://www.ASCA-official.com
Rei Yasuda – “through the dark”
Release Date: TBA (As of posting this article)
3rd Album – “Re:I”
Release Date: March 18, 2020
First Press Edition (CD+Blu-ray+24 Page Photo Book): ¥3,800 (Before Tax)
Regular Edition (CD+16 Page Photo Book): ¥3,000 (Before Tax)
*First press bonus and Blu-ray content TBA
Rei Yasuda Official Website: http://www.yasudarei.net/
Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle
Initial Broadcast: April 6, 2020
Official Website: https://colopl.co.jp/shironekoproject/animation/zero_chronicle/
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ASCA's song Hibari is currently being used as the ending theme for the popular ongoing TV anime series The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note. The song is taken from her triple A-side single RUST / Hibari / Koubou. Following the release of the music videos for Hibari and RUST, the final music video for Koubou has finally dropped. https://youtu.be/Us6xmFJ71W0 Koubou features as an insert song in the VR mystery visual novel TOKYO CHRONOS which is available on Steam. The music video features appearances of popular characters from the game.
The new single will be released on September 4 and will be promoted with a series of release events. ASCA will also celebrate her birthday on September 5 with a special live show. Fans can sign up for a chance to attend by getting a copy of the new single which comes with an application card. ASCA will subsequently embark on her first solo tour in December with shows in Tokyo, Aichi and Osaka. ©三田誠・TYPE-MOON / LEMPC Information
RUST / Hibari / Koubou
CD Release Date: September 4, 2019
“Hibari” Digital Download: https://ASCA.lnk.to/gVObaeXq
- First Press Edition (CD+DVD): ¥2,000 (Tax Included)
- Regular Edition (CD) ¥1,300 (Tax Included)
- Anime Edition (CD+DVD) ¥1,600 (Tax Included)
CD Bonus Details: http://www.asca-official.com/info/archive/?509513
Promotional Release Event Details: http://www.asca-official.com/info/archive/?509183
ASCA Birthday Special Event 2019
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: Open 18:30 / Start 19:00
Venue: Undisclosed (*available only to successful applicants to the event)
How to Apply
Purchase a copy of the CD via the single’s special webpage on Sony Music Shop to enter for a chance to attend.
*Not available via the single’s regular webpage on Sony Music Shop
Application Period: August 4, 2019 at 00:00 (JST) – August 18, 2019 at 23:59 (JST)
Winner Announcements: August 22, 2019 at 18:00 (JST)
Sony Music Shop CD Purchase
▼Purchase the single from the following links for a chance to sign up to the event
〇First Press Limited Edition (VVCL-1505~1506)
https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&cd=MATO000001289
〇Regular Edition (VVCL-1507)
https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&cd=MATO000001290
〇Limited Pressing Edition(VVCL-1508~1509)
https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&cd=MATO000001291
ASCA Official Website: www.ASCA-official.com