This year marks the 5th anniversary since Japanese rock band KANA-BOON went major. To celebrate, their are holding a special project centred around the number “5” which consists of “5 releases” and “5 events” across “5 seasons.”
To conclude the end of Season 5, the band will release the first of five singles Haguruma on March 6, 2019.
The song is used as the second opening theme for the anime series Karakuri Circus. It’s an upbeat tune and the kind of “fight on” song KANA-BOON is known for that looks to the future.
The single is coupled with the song Orange which features an idyllic and jaunty melody that paints a picture of wearisome and cheerless evenings with colourful words. Lead vocalist Maguro Taniguchi’s songwriting skills really shine through in the track.
Limited edition copies of the single include a DVD that features the title track music video and the creditless version of the Karakuri Circus second opening video.
Expect more releases from KANA-BOON very soon.
Information
New Single – “Haguruma”
Release Date: March 6, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,300 (+Tax)
Regular Edition (CD): ¥971 (+Tax)
TV Anime “Karakuri Circus”
TOKYO MX: Every Thursday at 22:30 (JST)
BS11: Every Thursday at 00:00 (JST)。
Hokkaido TV: Every Monday at 01:55 (JST)
Streaming Services
Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video in Japan and overseas.
Mini Album – “Nerine”
Now On Sale.
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥2,500 (+Tax)
Regular Edition (CD): ¥1,500 (+Tax)
KANA-BOON’s GO! GO! 5th Anniversary! Season 5 KANA-BOON’s OSHI-MEEN!!
Region: Tokyo
Venue: Zepp DiverCity (Tokyo)
Date: June 15, 2019
Tickets: Advance ¥3,500 (Tax Included) / Same-Day ¥4,000 (Tax Included)
*Separate drink fee charged upon entry
KANA-BOON’s GO! GO! 5th Anniversary! Season 4
Solo Tour “Let’s go 55 ONE-MAAN!!”
2019/01/19 @ LOTS, Niigata
2019/01/20 @ Kanazawa EIGHT HALL, Ishikawa
2019/01/26 @ CAPARVO HALL, Kagoshima
2019/01/27 @ WEATHER KING, Miyazaki
2019/01/29 @ DRUM Be-0, Oita
2019/01/31 @ DRUM Be-7, Nagasaki
2019/02/02 @ GEILS, Saga
2019/02/03 @ B.9 V1, Kumamoto
2019/02/08 @ Music Showa Session, Yamagata
2019/02/09 @ SENDAI GIGS, Miyagi
2019/02/11 @ Kooriyama HIPSHOT JAPAN, Fukushima
2019/02/14 @ Live House Hamamatsu Madowaku, Shizuoka
2019/02/16 @ club-G, Gifu
2019/02/17 @ Matsusaka M’AXA, Mie
2019/02/21 @ NEVERLAND, Nara
2019/02/23 @ SHELTER, Wakayama
2019/02/24 @ U☆STONE, Shiga
2019/03/02 @ Namura Hall, Okinawa
2019/03/09 @ THE WALL, Taiwan
Tickets: Advance ¥4,500 (Tax Included) / Same-Day ¥5,000 (Tax Included)
*Separate drink fee charged upon entry
*Tickets now on sale
KANA-BOON 5th Anniversary Website: http://kanaboon.jp/feature/5th_anniversary
KANA-BOON Official Website: http://kanaboon.jp
Karakuri Circus Official Website: https://karakuri-anime.com/
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KANA-BOON Releases My Hero Academia Opening ’Star Marker’ On Streaming Services and Unveils Anime Jacket Illustration
KANA-BOON's dropped their new song Star Marker on streaming services on February 1, 2020.Star Marker will be the title song for their new single which is set to be released on March 4, 2020. The song was appointed as the opening theme song for the season four culture festival arc of the worldwide trending anime My Hero Academia. The anime opening-length version of the single and video was dropped on YouTube and has already got 2 million views, immediately reaching the top of the rankings and stirring up a sensation. Now there is the unmissable opportunity to hear the entire full version of the song before it physically hits the shelves. Along with the advanced single release, the artwork to be used on the jacket has also been unveiled. The Limited Edition Version comes in a My Hero Academia anime-themed jacket where the characters can be seen riding a star, soaring through space on an exciting adventure together - something that fans won't want to miss. A Statement By Maguro Taniguchi (Gt./Vo.) Our past selves were painted in our own unique colours – some dark, some bright. The day when we can change the meaning of our colours is approaching us. We can repaint our past selves by painting a colourful future. You are the only person who can shape your future and that makes you a hero. This song was written with the intention of being the theme song for everybody out there listening. ©Kōhei Horikoshi/Shueisha Inc./ My Hero Academia Production Committee Information
New Single: Star Marker
Release Date: March 4, 2020
■ Regular Edition (CD) KSCL-3240/¥ 1,182 ＋ Tax
■ Limited Pressing Edition（CD ＋ DVD） KSCL-3241～3242 / ¥1,500 ＋ Tax
*Comes in a My Hero Academia anime illustration jacket, Digipak
* Limited Pressing Edition available until the end of June
Star Marker: Streaming/ Purchasing Links:
https://kmu.lnk.to/starmarker_cd
KANA-BOON Official Website: http://www.kanaboon.com
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After unveiling their greatest hits album KANA-BOON THE BEST just a few days ago, KANA-BOON recently announced their new single Star Marker which is set to release on March 4. Star Marker will be released as a single on the same day as their greatest hits album. The single has also been unveiled to be the new opening theme song for the season four culture festival arc of the worldwide trending anime My Hero Academia. Star Marker was written by guest musician Daisuke Kanazawa from the band Fujifabric. The song connects to the world of the anime and is arranged with positive and happy vibes. The keyboard adds a bold and daring touch of flair to KANA-BOON’s strong and energetic style. The song is catchy and explores a new side of KANA-BOON.
The new My Hero Academia episodes will start airing from January 25 and fans just can’t wait. The Limited Pressing Edition Version of the single comes in a My Hero Academia anime illustration jacket and will include the creditless video of the opening theme song, making it the perfect gift for any My Hero Academia fan. A Statement by Maguro Taniguchi (Gt./Vo.)Our past selves were painted in our own unique colours - some dark, some bright. The day when we can change the meaning of our colours is approaching us. We can repaint our past selves by painting a colourful future. You are the only person who can shape your future and that makes you a hero. This song was written with the intention of being the theme song for everybody out there listening. ©Kōhei Horikoshi/Shueisha Inc./ My Hero Academia Production Committee Information
New Single: Star Marker
Release Date: March 4, 2020
■ Regular Edition (CD) KSCL-3240/¥ 1,182 ＋ Tax
■ Limited Pressing Edition（CD ＋ DVD） KSCL-3241～3242 / ¥1,500 ＋ Tax
*Comes in a My Hero Academia anime illustration jacket, Digipak
* Limited Pressing Edition available until the end of June
KANA-BOON Greatest Hits Album: KANA-BOON THE BEST
Release Date: March 4, 2020
■ Regular Edition（2 CDs） KSCL-3246～3247/ ¥3,200 ＋ Tax
■ First Press Limited Edition (2CD ＋ BD ＋ “Time Strip” album notes by Maguro Taniguchi, comes in a three-sided box) KSCL-3243～3245/ ¥5,300 ＋ Tax
KANA-BOON Official Website: http://kanaboon.jp
My Hero Academia
Available on Yomiuri TV and 29 Nippon TV Network Channels across Japan
*Not available in some regions
Every Saturday from 17:30
Season 4 Culture Festival Arc: January 25, 2020
Official Website: https://heroaca.com/
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Since their debut in 2013, KANA-BOON stands at the forefront of Japan's rock music scene. The band is set to release their first ever greatest hits album called KANA-BOON THE BEST on March 4, 2020. The band has also announced that the album release will be followed by their first ever Hall Tour in April 2020 which will be entitled: KANA-BOON THE BEST TOUR 2020. The tour will take place in seven renowned performance halls across Japan with the grand finale to be held in Tokyo. The Tokyo performance will take place on June 12 at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall), which just opened in October 2019. Advanced tickets will be released for sale today on the Fan Club website "KANA-BOON Mobile Bunbun Park" （KANA-BOONのモバイルブンブンパー）. Having had a graceful 5-year anniversary celebration last year and a mountain of song releases, KANA-BOON have their eyes set on 2020 and beyond are in full-drive. The contents of the new greatest hits album and more information about its release is yet to be announced so stay tuned.
Information
KANA-BOON Greatest Hits Album: KANA-BOON THE BEST
Release Date: March 4, 2020
*Details to be announced
KANA-BOON THE BEST TOUR 2020 Schedule
■April 12, 2020: Hitachi Systems Hall Sendai Theatre Hall, Miyagi
Doors Open: 17:00, Start: 17:30
■ April 18, 2020: JMS Aster Plaza Medium Hall, Hiroshima
Doors Open: 17:00, Start: 17:30
■ April 19, 2020: Tsukushi Kaikan, Fukuoka
Doors Open: 17:00, Start: 17:30
■ May 9, 2020: Sapporo Doshin Hall, Hokkaido
Doors Open: 17:00 / Start 18:00
■ May 28, 2020: Nippon Tokushu Tougyou Shimin Kaikan, Village Hall, Nagoya, Aichi
Doors Open: 18:00/ Start: 19:00
■ June 7, 2020: NHK Osaka Hall, Osaka
Doors Open: 17:00/ Start: 18:00
■ June 12, 2020: LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall), Tokyo
Doors Open: 17:30/ Start: 18:30
Advanced Tickets (Designated Seating Only): ¥4,500 (Tax Included)
General Tickets Release Date: February 29, 2020
KANA-BOON Tour Website: http://kanaboon.jp/feature/thebesttour2020
KANA-BOON Official Website: http://www.kanaboon.com
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KANA-BOON are currently celebrating five years since their debut with “5 releases” and “5 events” across “5 seasons.” On June 12, the full version music video for KANA-BOON's newest song Massara was unveiled. Massara was released on June 12, marking the end of KANA-BOON'S five-year commemoration project. This makes it a very significant song in their career.
Massara is currently the opening for NoitaminA TV anime Sarazanmai. After the release of the short version music video, fans just could not contain their excitement for the release of the full version video. From the moment the introduction starts, KANA-BOON powers through the entire song. From the way vocalist/guitarist Maguro Taniguchi passionately screams from the bottom of his heart with deep feeling etched into his face, to the emotional guitar solo, the entire band pulled out all the stops to create this powerful piece. KANA-BOON is set in motion and they just cannot stop improving and striving forward. This music video is the perfect way to wrap up KANA-BOON's five-year commemoration project so please check it out. Information
Massara
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): [KSCL-3160～3161] ¥2,300 (Before Tax)
Includes Doudemoii Omake 022
Regular Edition (CD-Only): [KSCL-3162] ¥1,000 (Before Tax)
Includes Doudemoii Omake 022
Stream/download from: https://kmu.lnk.to/massara
KANA-BOON 5-year Commemoration Website: http://kanaboon.jp/feature/5th_anniversary
KANA-BOON Official Website: http://www.kanaboon.com
Sarazanmai Official Website: http://sarazanmai.com/
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It has been five years since KANA-BOON's debut to stardom and to celebrate, they're surging through their "5 season" plan of 5 live performances, 5 releases and 5 events to celebrate with their fans. However, as the end of season 5 approaches, they are releasing two songs at once on 12th June. Their new single Massara will be released as a coupling song along with FLYERS; a new song that will become the theme song for a brand new smartphone game called Kick-Flight. An anime game trailer is now available on YouTube. Kick-Flight × KANA-BOON: FLYERS Animated Trailer
The making of the animation for the trailer was directed by MAPPA, who is responsible for many high quality anime such as Yuri!!! on Ice, BANANA FISH and much more. Munehisa Sakai, who has managed a number of famous anime such as ONE PIECE FILM: STRONG WORLD and Zombie Land Saga, was the overall director, created the storyboard and producer. A light rock beat and speedy lyrics ー a classic KANA-BOON feel-good style. The high quality animation is something you should not miss out on either. Statement by vocalist Maguro Taniguchi"We have this crazy dream of kicking the life back into this idle world, so we made a song about it. This song is now the theme song for the upcoming game Kick-Flight. I am so happy we bumped into this opportunity. I am especially pleased that we even managed to find and create words that reflect us, which will be the key ingredient in our songs to come. After seeing the game trailer, I was so surprised at the quality ー it looks like it could be an anime. I'm so pleased with it! You can tell that it was made by a very passionate team of video makers. Now I'm even more excited to play the game. Please watch the video!" © Grenge, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information
Massara
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥2,300 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3160～3161]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3162]
Digital download and streaming services: https://kmu.lnk.to/massara
KANA-BOON 5th Anniversary Website: http://kanaboon.jp/feature/5th_anniversary
KANA-BOON Official Website: http://kanaboon.jp
Kick-Flight
Official website: https://kickflight.grenge.jp/
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KANA-BOON have revealed that they will release their new single Massara ("Brand New") on June 12. The refreshing-sounding and feel-good song is being used as the opening theme for the ongoing anime series Sarazanmai. The single is coupled with the up-tempo track FLYERS which features wordplay by the band's vocalist Maguro Taniguchi. First Press Limited Edition copies of the single come with a DVD featuring the band's performance at Yokohama Bay Hall taken from their 55-date tour "Let's go 55 ONE-MAAN!!" held across all 47 prefectures of Japan, as well as a tour documentary. The footage comes as proof of KANA-BOON having refined their live performances even more.
Additionally, the CD cover art is a photo of KANA-BOON's muse Yukino Kishii who has appeared in several of their music videos including Naimononedari, 1.2. step to you and Ikiteyuku. This marks her 5th year working with the band. KANA-BOON vocalist Maguro Taniguchi released the following statement on the new single: "It's been 5 years our debut during which we have come to perform at some crazy events and have release many songs. We are now adding a new song to the repertoire. It's the theme song for the anime series Sarazanmai. We themed the lyrics on 'connections' as the [anime's] story is rooted in that. You and I, me and you, the world and myself, the stage and the floor, a person I have never seen before and one I have. I want this song to take on both the role of creating new connections and reconnecting things." Information
Massara
Release Date: June 12, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥2,300 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3160～3161]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3162]
Sarazanmai Official Website: http://sarazanmai.com/
KANA-BOON 5th Anniversary Website: http://kanaboon.jp/feature/5th_anniversary