The upcoming animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse set for US release on December 14, 2018 has received critical acclaim from early reviewers. It currently holds a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.4 on IMDB.
News for the Japanese version has revealed that TK from Ling Tosite Sigure will perform the main theme song.
This marks the singer’s first collaboration with a Hollywood movie. The song, titled P.S. RED I, was written specifically as the main theme song for the film and will serve to make the stylish new Spider-Man even cooler.
The synopsis is described on the official website as follows:
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
The film’s sound director for the Japanese release is legendary veteran Yoshikazu Iwanami who has worked on a string of anime series including the first two seasons of Sword Art Online and Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale.
Comments: TK from Ling Tosite Sigure
Q: Thoughts on getting to perform the main theme for the movie.
A: I never thought the conversation about Spider-Man would fall upon me, so I am extremely happy. This is the first animated Spider-Man film so it was fun for myself too wondering what kind of song I would create.
Q: Thoughts on the Spider-Man film series.
I went to see [one of] the movies at the cinema during a time when I wondering whether or not I could start a band. I think I was a student at the time… It was a really emotional period, and back then there weren’t many works that showed both the strong and weak sides to heroes. It was a really original scenario, I really loved the film.
Q: Thoughts on writing the song.
The first issue was deciding how much of myself I should put into Spider-Man. Tying together my own troubles with the conflicts and complexes an ordinary young boy experience… I was really conscious about how much of that can I connect to the world of Spider-Man as well as putting those messages in a fast-paced song with things like wordplay.
Q: Final comments to watchers.
I went to New York as well for the recording of Spider-Man, so I would be happy if that feeling of being airborne gets through to people.
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P.S. RED I
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure Official Website: http://tkofficial.jp/
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Release Date: March 8, 2019 (Japan)
Official Website: http://www.intothespiderverse.movie/
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It has been announced that TK from Ling Tosite Sigure has written a song for the fictional alternative rock band εpsilonΦ who appear in the upcoming anime series Argonavis from BanG Dream! which is set to begin airing tomorrow on May 2, 2020. Argonavis from BanG Dream! is a boy band multi-media project that is part of the BanG Dream! music media franchise. The title of the song is Hikari no Akuma (Light of the Devil). TK wrote, composed, and arranged the check entirely himself. A short music video was released for the track which you can watch below. Argonavis from BanG Dream! | εpsilonΦ - "Hikari no Akuma" Music Video
The song was announced as a surprise on the second day of ARGONAVIS 3rd LIVE CROSSING Sound Only Live which was a ‘live’ performance from the characters with just their voices that took place on April 28 and 29. The two-day concert took place as a result of the postponement of ARGONAVIS 3rd LIVE and featured the same scheduled playlist. The concert received much attention and trended high on Twitter Japan. To promote the upcoming anime series, the first four episodes of Argonavis from BanG Dream! will be streamed for free on YouTube. ©ARGONAVIS project. ©DeNA Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. ©bushiroad All Rights Reserved. Information
Argonavis from BanG Dream! – YouTube Stream
Broadcast Dates: May 2, 2020 from 14:00 (JST) / May 3, 2020 from 14:00 (JST)
Episodes: 1-4
*All four episodes will be streamed on both days
Argonavis YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7Uz7Juj6VlihelzCWoMnQArgonavis Project Website: https://argo-bdp.com/
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, ONE OK ROCK & Other Japanese Artists to Watch Live On YouTube During the Lockdown
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ONE OK ROCK are set to premiere 6 of their past concerts on YouTube from 2014-2018. They will be the full performances with no cuts and will not be archived, so mark your calendars and be sure to tune in when they drop.Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/313887ONE OK ROCK's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ONEOKROCKchannel ARASHI
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TK from Ling Tosite Sigure announced last year the release of a new album. More information has now been released with regards to the albumーhis fourth album in total and the first in three years. TK's new album is entitled Sainou, and it's releasing on April 15, 2020. It will include such hit tracks as katharsis, which was the opening theme to the popular anime series Tokyo:re; P.S. RED I which was used as the main theme for the Japanese release of Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse; the opening theme Chou no Tobu Suisou forthe ongoing anime series pet; and his digital single melt which featured suis of rock duo Yorushika on guest vocals. First Press Edition copies of the album include a bonus CD featuring the audio taken from TK's acoustic live show Bi-Phase Brain "R side" which was held at Bunkamura Orchard Hall in Tokyo in December 2019. Fans who purchase the new album together with TK's single Chou no Tobu Suisou, which was released on January 22, 2020, have the chance to be invited to rehearsals for the singer's upcoming tour which will promote the new record. Full details can be found on his website. The 11-date tour is entitled "TK from Ling Tosite Sigure Sainou TOUR 2020" and will kick off at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM in Tokyo on April 22, 2020. Supporting TK on tour is BOBO on drums, who has supported TK since his early days, Honoka Sato on violin, and Ichiro Yoshida on bass. MARI (Gesu no Kiwami Otome) and Kie Katagi (jizue) will also join as support members.
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Sainou
Release Date: April 15, 2020
First Press Limited Edition (2 Discs): ¥4,545 (Before Tax) [AICL-3886~7]
Regular Edition (1 Disc): ¥3,000 (Before Tax) [AICL-3888]
Official Website: http://tkofficial.jp/
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The anime adaptation of Ranjou Miyake's sci-fi human drama series pet began airing on January 6. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure's newest single Chō no Tobu Suisō is the opening theme for the series, and his music video for it just dropped on YouTube. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure - "Chō no Tobu Suisō" Music Video / TV Anime "pet" Opening Theme
The video was created by maxilla who also worked on TK's music video for katharsis. He took an artistic approach for this video, which was shot in the snow. We see a man and woman performing contemporary dance across the snowy landscape and on the icy shallow waters. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure will promote his new album with a tour starting in April. The second wave of pre-sale tickets went on sale today, you can find the link below. TK's longest tour to date, it will kick off at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM in Tokyo. He will be supported by a live band made up of BOBO on drums, who has supported TK and his beautiful, aggressive sound since his early days; Honoka Sato on violin; Ichiro Yoshida on bass, who first joined TK on tour last year; and on piano, MARI from Gesu no Kiwami Otome and Kie Katagi from jizue. ©Ranjou Miyake・KADOKAWA/Twin Engine Inc. Information
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4th Album (Name to be announced)
To be released in Spring 2020 (Subject to change)
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure – “Chō no Tobu Suisō”
Release Date: January 22, 2020
Limited Pressing Edition A (CD): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [AICL-3800]
Limited Pressing Edition B (CD+DVD): ¥2,200 (Before Tax) [AICL 3801-3802]
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure 2020 Album Release Tour
April 22: LIQUIDROOM, Tokyo
April 25: DRUM LOGOS, Fukuoka
April 26: CLUB QUATTRO, Hiroshima
April 26 (National Holiday): KT Zepp Yokohama, Kanagawa
May 9: EIGHT HALL, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
May 17: PENNY LANE24, Sapporo, Hokkaido
May 23: Namba Hatch, Osaka
May 24: Takamatsu MONSTER, Kagawa
May 29: Nagoya DIAMOND HALL, Aichi
May 31: Sendai Rensa, Miyagi
June 4: Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, Tokyo
Tickets
Standing – ¥5,200 (Tax Included/Separate Mandatory Drink Fee Charged Upon Entry)
2nd Floor Reserved Seating – ¥6,000 (Tax Included/Separate Mandatory Drink Fee Charged Upon Entry)
*Venues with 2nd floor reserved seating include KT Zepp Yokohama and Namba Hatch. Nakano Sunplaza also has reserved seating.
General Sale: February 29, 2020 at 10:00 (JST)
Standing/Reserved Seating Pre-Sales: January 22, 2020 at 00:00 (JST) – January 29, 2020 at 23:00 (JST) – Buy Here
2nd Floor Reserved Seating Pre-Sales: January 28, 2020 at 15:00 (JST) – January 31, 2020 at 23:00 (JST) – Buy Here
*Up to 4 tickets per person for pre-sales
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure Official Website: http://tkofficial.jp/
“Pet” Anime
Initial Broadcast: January 6, 2020
Official Website: http://pet-anime.com
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TK from Ling Tosite Sigure is set to release his new single Chō no Tobu Suisō (The Water Tank the Butterfly Flies in). The single serves as the opening for the upcoming anime adaptation of the Remaster Edition of Ranjō Miyake’s Pet manga seriesー a Sci-Fi drama which is set to premiere in January 2020. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure also announced that he will release a new album next spring. The album will be the fourth full album to be released in the last 3.5 years of his project. The new album's visuals were simultaneously unveiled, revealing a design that is completely different from his usual style, adding to the excitement and anticipation. To celebrate the album release, TK will be embarking on a Japan tour of 11 performances which will kick off at Ebisu Liquid Room on April 22, 2020. TK will be accompanied by drummer BOBO, who has been performing with TK since the early days of his solo project, violinist Honoka Sato, bassist Ichiro Yoshida who has been working with TK for a year, Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s keyboardist Chan Mari on piano, and Kie Katagi (jizue). Each new support member will contribute with an exciting new sound that fans can't wait to hear. Advanced orders are currently being accepted so don’t miss out if you’re interested.
Information
4th Album (Name to be announced)
To be released in Spring 2020 (Subject to change)
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure – “Chō no Tobu Suisō”
Release Date: January 22, 2020
Limited Pressing Edition A (CD): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [AICL-3800]
Limited Pressing Edition B (CD+DVD): ¥2,200 (Before Tax) [AICL 3801-3802]
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure 2020 Album Release Tour
April 22: LIQUIDROOM, Tokyo
April 25: DRUM LOGOS, Fukuoka
April 26: CLUB QUATTRO, Hiroshima
April 26 (National Holiday): KT Zepp Yokohama, Kanagawa
May 9: EIGHT HALL, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
May 17: PENNY LANE24, Sapporo, Hokkaido
May 23: Namba Hatch, Osaka
May 24: Takamatsu MONSTER, Kagawa
May 29: Nagoya DIAMOND HALL, Aichi
May 31: Sendai Rensa, Miyagi
June 4: Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, Tokyo
Tickets and additional information can be found on TK from Ling Tosite Sigure’s Official Website: http://tkofficial.jp/
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It has been announced that Memai Siren's new song image _____, which is produced and arranged by TK (Ling Tosite Sigure), will be released on January 22 next year.
The song will be used as the ending theme for the upcoming TV anime series pet. The opening theme is entitled Chō no Tobu Suisō (The Water Tank the Butterfly Flies in) and sees TK from Ling Tosite Sigure taking the helm to perform the song. Both the anime edit version and full version of image _____ will be made available for digital download on January 6. Memai Siren said: "There's a lot of things in pet we can relate to. It looks at the mountains and valleys of people's hearts, and questions if what we're looking at really is reality. We set out to create a song from the perspective of the storyーone that can support people. And with TK kindly on board to produce for us, we believe we have been able to elevate our expressive power like we never have. However, the reality in which I am writing this right now: is it just a memory? Or am I just rewriting something? Does this song even exist in the first place? I entrust the answers [to these questions] to you, the listeners." Information
Memai Siren – “image _____”
Release Date: January 22, 2020
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD): ¥2,200 (Tax Included) [SRCL-11401~02]
Regular Edition (CD): ¥1,320 (Tax Included) [SRCL-11400]
*CD cover illustrated by Ranjo Miyake and more details TBA
Memai Siren Official Website: http://www.memaisiren.com/
“Pet” Anime
Initial Broadcast: January 6, 2020
Official Website: http://pet-anime.com