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."

The final episode of the TV anime adaptation of Kazuhiro Fujita's manga series Karakuri Circus is drawing to a close with its final episode set to air next week. In the run up to the show's climax, it has been announced that the series soundtrack will be released on July 24. The soundtrack features all 62 insert songs composed by Yuki Hayashi as well as all of the opening and ending themes. It also comes with a 28-page special booklet which features the lyrics for the themes as well as iconic scenes from the anime which Hayashi wrote music for, images of the animation process for the opening and ending theme videos, and a long interview between Hayashi and the manga's author Kazuhiro Fujita. The CD cover was illustrated by Kazuhiro Fujita himself and is the only piece of artwork he has drawn for a product associated with the anime adaptation.   The themes features on the CD are the edited versions for the anime series and include the first opening theme Gekkou by BUMP OF CHICKEN, the first ending theme Marionette by Lozareena, the second opening theme Haguruma by KANA-BOON, the second ending theme Yūdachi by Memai Siren, and the current opening and ending themes Over me by Lozareena and Gekkou again by BUMP OF CHICKEN.   ©Kazuhiro Fujita・Shogakukan / Twin Engine©Kazuhiro Fujita・Shogakukan

The anime adaptation of Kazuhiro Fujita’s manga series Karakuri Circus began airing on October 11 last year and has since gone on to be praised as a "legendary masterpiece." Japanese singer-songwriter Lozareena sang the series's first ending theme Marionette which was well-received by fans. Her newest song Over me is now being used as the third opening theme.   Lozareena enjoyed a strong debut with Marionette which was played on over 40 radio stations across Japan when it was released last year. It become a favourite amongst anime fans and was dubbed "Shirogane's song," one of the main characters in Karakuri Circus.

Regular Edition

At the time of releasing Marionette, Lozareena chatted with Kazuhiro Fujita, the author of Karakuri Circus, and both of them exchanged opinions on both the series and their creative endeavours. For the new song Over me, the singer sent letters back and forth with Fujita regarding the content of the song lyrics. Like Marionette, the song was once again produced by the internationally acclaimed artist TeddyLoid.  

  Details on the content of the CD, which is set to drop on May 22, as well as the CD cover of the Limited Pressing Edition have also been released.   The CD features both the title track as well as the already-released Marionette (Piano Ballad Ver.) and a new song titled Anemone which is based on the anime's last boss character Faceless.

Limited Pressing Edition

The Limited Pressing Edition comes with a DVD containing the full music video for Marionette as well as the creditless anime opening video for Over Me. The CD cover features an illustration of the main three characters of the series.   This is the full Lozareena x Karakuri Circus package that any fan of the singer or series shouldn't miss out on.

It has been announced that BUMP OF CHICKEN's song Gekkou will be used as the third ending theme for the ongoing anime series Karakuri Circus from April 11 onward.   Gekkou was previously used as the anime's first opening theme from October to December last year. The song features a unique fusion of acoustic guitar and accordion mixed with a fast-paced guitar sound.   The song was written and composed by the band's vocalist and guitarist Motoo Fujiwara. All the members are known fans of the Karakuri Circus manga series which made them a perfect fit for performing the track. It is extremely rare to see the same song used as both an opening and ending theme to an anime series. Perhaps it is an insight into the song's deep connection with the series. This time, the second half of the song will be used as the ending theme. The new lyrics and deepening ensemble will serve to prop up the story as it draws to its conclusion.   An official new promotional video was posted YouTube which plays the new ending theme. Check it out below.   "Karakuri Circus" 6th Animated PV

Memai Siren will release their new single Yūdachi on February 6, 2019 but before that you can check out the music video which just dropped on their official YouTube channel. The song is being used as the ending theme for the ongoing anime series Karakuri Circus.   Memai Siren - "Yūdachi" Music Video (Exclusive Cut)

The video was directed by film director and videographer INNI VISION who also worked on the band's videos for Jenga and Nisemono no Utage. The version on YouTube is the director's cut version. The full version can be watched on Gyao!.   The anime edit version of Yūdachi was released on streaming platforms on January 31.

Japanese anime is popular worldwide, and one part of the watching-experience that makes a series so memorable is its opening and ending themes. Here’s part one of a list of artists providing music for ongoing series and soon-to-air series. Lead x Hinomaru Sumo Three-member dance and vocal unit Lead will release their song Be the NAKED on January 30, 2019 which will be used as the opening theme song for the anime series Hinomaru Sumo starting on January 25. The series depicts themes of friendship, endeavor and victory.   Full Details:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/155895     ЯeaL x Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Popular rock band ЯeaL will releaseTsuyogari LOSER on February 20, 2019, their new single that will be used as the new ending theme for the ongoing anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. ЯeaL has released a string of smash songs for popular various anime series and they are gaining much attention from anime fans who are anticipating this new release.   Full Details:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/155887     KANA-BOON x Karakuri Circus KANA-BOON wrote their new song Haguruma as the second opening theme song for Karakuri Circus. A promotional video for the series was released that includes a snippet of the track. The video features scenes of the characters working together to knock down the circus. Be sure to check it out!   Full Details:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/155647  

    The Quintessential QuintupletsThe Quintessential Quintuplets is set to begin airing in January 2019. A video teasing the anime’s opening theme song Go-Tōbun no Kimochi was recently released. The song is performed by the series' five Nakano siblings themselves. It begins with the sisters calling out to the series protagonist Fūtarō Uesugi to wake up. It drops into a cute pop song where each sibling expresses their feelings towards Uesugi, from hate to love.   Full Details:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/155625     Continued in Part 2.