Singer/songwriter Huwie Ishizaki‘s new song Parade, which he wrote as the ending theme song for the anime series Case File nº221: Kabukicho, will be released as a single on March 11, 2020.

The new single will include the coupling track Seki no owari no love song, which he performed at his debut live concert. The first-press edition of the single includes a DVD of the live performance of Parade and Sekai no owari no love song at Ishizaki Huwie BANDTOUR2019 Passion no Final Tokyo Kōen that took place at Mynavi Akasaka Blitz on December 3, 2019. There will even be a regular edition with a first press anime illustration sleeve. 

In May this year, Ishizaki will embark on his Band Tour 2020 Parade for You accompanied by a band, following up with his Acoustic Tour 2020 Parade for Me. The Parade for You tour will mark his first band tour consisting of 10 performances including locations such as Hokkaido, Niigata, Okayama and Hiroshima. His sequel live tour Parade for Me will be his first solo tour to see performances in 15 locations including Tottori and  Yamaguchi. Advanced tickets will be available to purchase from the official fan club NingenZukan from the afternoon of February 14, 2020.

Parade is being released on a number of digital music services for streaming.

©Case File nº221: Kabukicho Production Committee

Cute looks, and edgy sound, and a voice that stays on your mind. Talented singer and creator Lozareena’s song Hyakuoku Kounen is used as the ending theme for the TV anime series Kabukichō Sherlock, and today, not only was the music video was released, but the song was also made available on all the major music streaming services.

Lozareena – “Hyakuoku Kounen” Music Video

Hyakuoku Kounen was produced by Seiji Kameda and is a grand ballad whose sound captures the flow of time. The music video features mesmerising cuts of Lozareena in a world where it snows both indoors and outdoorsーan ice-solid match for the coming winter season.

Katsuyuki Konishi, who voices Sherlock Holmes in the anime series, will also host a live stream via LINE LIVE on November 15 where he will be answering fans’ burning questions. Fans can submit their quests in advance for the stream. Details are available on Lozareena’s staff Twitter account. Lozareena will also perform live on the stream, and there’ll be other fun content related to the anime series too.

Tickets for Lozareena’s solo concert next spring will go on sale on November 23. More details can be found on her official website.

Cute and edgy singer-songwriter Lozareena receives constant praise and admiration from numerous creators for her distinctive voice. She has previously featured on the NHK TV and radio program Minna no Uta. Her songs have also been played for several days in a row on NHK General TV and NHK Educational TV. Lozareena is known for having featured in the song Don’t you think feat. Lozareena by THE ORAL CIGARETTES (released by A-Sketch). Social media sites are flooding with comments on her beautiful voice. 

Following the premiere of Kabukichō Sherlock on the late night anime programming block Animeism on MBS, TBS and BS-TBS on October 11, the ending theme song Hyakuoku Kounen (Ten Billion Light Years)  has been released on downloading services in Japan. Upon hearing the ballad, which was produced by Seiji Kameda, the listener will feel time pass slower. 

Kabukichō Sherlock fans are excited to know how the song fits into the anime. Along with the song’s digital release, artwork for the song has also been revealed. Please check out the artwork along with the single and the anime to enjoy a complete experience.  

A Statement from Seiji Kameda

Lozareena’s voice is magical. There are times when her voice sounds childlike. Her voice paints an image of emotional pain entwined with strength. I have the utmost respect for her because she puts in all her effort when she sings.  

It has been announced that singer-songwriter Lozareena will perform the ending theme Hyakuoku Kounen (Ten Billion Light Years) for the upcoming TV anime series Kabukichō Sherlock which is set to premiere on MBS, TBS and BS-TBS this October.

Kabukichō Sherlock is an original television anime series created by Production I.G (Psycho-Pass, FLCL Progressive and Alternative) and KADOKAWA. It is set in Shinjuku’s entertainment district Kabukichō and will star Katsuyuki Konishi as Sherlock Holmes and Yuichi Nakamura as John H. Watson.

Hyakuoku Kounen can be heard in the latest trailer below. Details surrounding the song’s release have yet to be announced.

Kabukichō Sherlock 3rd PV

EGO-WRAPPIN’ will perform the opening theme CAPTURE.

©Kabukichō Sherlock Production Committee