Masataka Kubota, who is reprising his role as Ken Kaneki in the upcoming live-action film Tokyo Ghoul S, announced at the film’s premiere at The Golden Hall in Ebisu that QUEEN BEE will perform the movie’s main theme song.
The song is titled Introduction and is taken from QUEEN BEE’s new album Ju which hit shelves in May. The band also previously performed the song HALF as the ending theme for the TV anime series Tokyo Ghoul:re.
QUEEN BEE released a new artist photo to promote the new collaboration.
Speaking about their return to the franchise once again, QUEEN BEE’s vocalist Avu-chan commented: “Talks began on the day when we had finished everything on our album Ju―the music, the photos, and the music videos […] Introduction is the last song on the album. It’s a song that follows the road down ten years of QUEEN BEE, and we are honoured that it will begin as the theme song for Tokyo Ghoul S. Please look forward to it.”
©Sui Ishida / Shueisha ©2019 “Tokyo Ghoul S” Production Committee
Information
Ju
Released: May 22, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥4,500 (Before Tax) [AICL-3700〜3701] *Includes 84-page booklet & sticker sheet
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥3,000 (Before Tax) [AICL-3702]
QUEEN BEE Official Website: http://www.ziyoou-vachi.com/
Tokyo Ghoul S
Based On: Tokyo Ghoul (Young Jump Comics, Shueisha) by Sui Ishida
Directors:Hiramaki Kazuhiko / Takuya Kawasaki
Screenwriter: Chūji Mikasano
Distributed by: Shochiku
Release Date: July 19, 2019 (Japan)
Official Website: http://tokyoghoul.jp/
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The latest live-action series from Marvel Studios, Moon Knight, premiered on March 30, and is airing every Wednesday at 16:00 on the Disney+ streaming service. The main character, portrayed by Oscar Isaac, is one of the darkest and most mysterious heroes in the history of the MCU, suffering from dissociative identity disorder. Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida decided to surprise fans by releasing a crossover image to celebrate the start of the series and highlight the similarities between the two main characters, Moon Knight and Ken Kaneki. The tagline of the illustration translates to "Clad in white madness," and shows Kaneki with his pale white hair and a red background beside Moon Knight in pure white with a dark black background. Moon Knight protagonist Steven Grant is a kindhearted man who works in the gift store of the National Museum in London. He constantly suffers from blackouts and only remembers terrifying snippets of a former life. Eventually, he becomes the avatar for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Tokyo Ghoul has become one of the most popular manga series in Japan, with over 47 million copies in print as of January 2021. The series takes place in an alternate reality where ghouls, creatures who seem like humans but feed on human flesh, live among the general population in secret. After the main character Ken Kaneki receives an organ transplant from a ghoul, he becomes half-ghoul himself and must learn how to survive. Ishida highlighted the similarities between Moon Knight's Steven and Tokyo Ghoul's Ken, saying that they both have a lot of knowledge of what they're interested in and have their own dreams, but feel hopeless. Both are also mild-mannered, introverted, and invested in not becoming complete monsters. Ishida commented that Moon Knight might be his favorite Marvel superhero of all time. The manga artist praised the new show's fast-paced action, the gray morality in its violence, and the comical sadness of its protagonist. “I saw Oscar Isaac in Star Wars, and I’m wondering what kind of hero he’ll become in Moon Knight,” Ishida said. “I’m really looking forward to it!” Are you tuning into Moon Knight on Disney+? Tokyo Ghoul fans might want to give it a shot!© 2022 Marvel/ ©石田スイ/集英社
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Moon Knight
Airing on Disney+ Wednesdays at 16:00
Official Site: https://disneyplus.disney.co.jp/program/moon-knight.html
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Kujibikido, a website offering a variety of different raffles, is offering a chance to win some exclusive Tokyo Ghoul merch! The Tokyo Ghoul ~Relax at Anteiku~ Online Raffle is open until November 4, and you can’t get these items anywhere else. The theme of these original illustrations is ‘Relaxing at Anteiku,’ the small neighborhood cafe in the Tokyo Ghoul series. Popular characters enjoy a moment of rest and relaxation with a cup of coffee--a welcome departure from the drama and horror in the series!
Prize Lineup
S Prize: Winner can Choose! Extra-large Tapestry (5 varieties)A Prize: Winner can Choose! Mug (5 varieties) B Prize: Acrylic Stand (10 varieties) C Prize: 76mm Pin (10 varieties) *One prize is guaranteed. The S Prize is a massive, life-sized tapestry, and the winner can choose which they’d like to receive. During the event, those who follow the official Kujibikido Twitter account and retweet a specific tweet will be entered into a lottery to win all 10 pins from the C Prize set along with a special bromide! Three winners will be announced, so don’t miss out! Information
Tokyo Ghoul ~Relax at Anteiku~ Online Raffle
Running until November 4 at 16:59
Price: ¥715 per entry (*Shipping Fees will be separate.)
Official Site: https://kujibikido.com/lp/tokyoghou/
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Sui Ishida, the author of the internationally celebrated manga series Tokyo Ghoul which has shipped over 44 million copies worldwide, is getting his first ever large-scale exhibition next year. Titled "Sui Ishida Exhibition [Tokyo Ghoul JACK JEANNE]," the event is set to take place at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from February 6, 2021 to March 7, 2021 before moving to Fukuoka Asian Art Museum on April 10 where it will run until May 16. The first key visual for the event has been unveiled which Ishida drew himself for the exhibition. It features the protagonist of his Tokyo Ghoul series Ken Kaneki as well as Kisa Tachibana from his upcoming game JACK JEANNE. The exhibition is a place to discover all things Sui Ishida and will focus on his career from zero to the spawn Tokyo Ghoul and his upcoming game Nintendo Switch title JACK JEANNE which he designed the characters, created the storyline, illustrations and scenarios for. There will be a range of exhibits, illustrations, and more to see. Pre-sale tickets to the exhibition were released on Thursday (December 10) via the official websitw. The exhibition will be carrying out capacity restrictions each day in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The exhibition is a must-see for fans of the author's work. ©Sui Ishida／SHUEISHA ©Sui Ishida／BROCCOLI*Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Information
Sui Ishida Exhibition [Tokyo Ghoul JACK JEANNE]
Tokyo
Venue: Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A
Running: February 6, 2021 to March 7, 2021Times: [Weekdays] 13:00-20:00 / [Weekends & Holidays] 10:00-20:00
Fukuoka
Venue: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Running: April 10, 2021 – May 16, 2021Exhibition Official Website: https://www.ishidasui-ten.com
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Sui Ishida, the author of the internationally celebrated manga series Tokyo Ghoul which has shipped over 44 million copies worldwide, is getting his first ever large-scale exhibition. The famed manga author made his debut with Tokyo Ghoul, which was serialised in Weekly Young Jump from 2011 to 2018. The dark fantasy, which questioned the notions of right and wrong, seduced the globe with its characters and world, eventually becoming published in 37 countries. The manga series went on to spawn anime and live-action adaptations, games, and more. Ishida is now working on a new game entitled Jack Jeanne for which he is creating the script, scenario, and character designs. The highly-anticipated game is set for released on Nintendo Switch sometime this year.
The exhibition is a place to discover all things Sui Ishida and will focus on his career from zero to the spawn Tokyo Ghoul and the upcoming Jack Jeanne. There will be displays, illustrations, and more to see. It's a must-see for fans of the author. ©Sui Ishida／SHUEISHA ©Sui Ishida／BROCCOLI -
QUEEN BEE just dropped the music video for their song P R I D E which is taken from their new record BL. The band dropped their new album BL last Wednesday, which charted at No. 3 on Oricon's daily charts and No. 5 on Billboard Japan's weekly album charts.
The music video is built up on the two CD covers for the album, including the above-pictured illustrated one drawn by manga artist Harada which blew up on social media when it was released, and the exclusive version which features a different cover. QUEEN BEE - "P R I D E" Official MV MOre details have also been released for the band's upcoming two concerts at Makuhari Event Hall on April 4 and 5. Titled QUEEN BEE Solo Concert “Ten” −Introduction−, the first day (April 4) will be "BLACK" themed, while the second day (April 5) will be "BLUE" themed. It is anticipated that the band will fuse together their last album TEN, which was released last year and which features in the name of the two concerts, and BL. Information
“BL” – Lead Track Digital Release
Release Date: January 28, 2020 at midnight (JST)
Download/Stream: https://smar.lnk.to/0JectWN
“BL” Album Release Information
Release Date: February 19, 2020
Limited Pressing Edition “lily”: ¥4,000 (Before Tax) [AICL-3806~3807] *Includes 88-page visual book
Limited Pressing Edition “rose”: ¥4,000 (Before Tax) [AICL-3808~3809] *Includes 88-page visual book
Regular Edition: ¥2,500 (Before Tax) [AICL-3810]
*The CD covers and visual books for Limited Pressing Edition “lily” and “rose” differ from each other
*Limited Pressing Edition copies are limited in stock – available while supplies last
In-Store Bonuses
“BL” Original Bookmark
- Amazon.co.jp: Blue
Limited Pressing Edition “lily” Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/yrWn
Limited Pressing Edition “rose” Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/QWd9
Regular Edition Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/6oDw
- TOWER RECORDS (Including Online/Some Branches Not Participating): White
Limited Pressing Edition “lily” Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/0vsL
Limited Pressing Edition “rose” Pre-order→https://bit.ly/2PRu7La
Regular Edition Pre-order→https://bit.ly/371q7xi
- TSUTAYA RECORDS (Including Online = Preorder only/Some Branches Not Participating): Grey
Limited Pressing Edition “lily” Pre-order→http://sp.shop.tsutaya.co.jp/cd/product/4547366436228/
Limited Pressing Edition “rose” Pre-order→http://sp.shop.tsutaya.co.jp/cd/product/4547366436235/?shop_it_douhatsu
Regular Edition Pre-order→http://sp.shop.tsutaya.co.jp/cd/product/4547366437133/?shop_it_douhatsu
- Other Participating Stores: Black
https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/ziyoou-vachi/shoplist/200219/
*Bookmarks are limited in stock – available while supplies last
QUEEN BEE Solo Concert “Ten” −Introduction−
2020/4/4 @ Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Doors 17:00/Start 18:00)
2020/4/5 @ Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Doors 15:00/Start 16:00)
Tickets
On Sale: February 1, 2020
Price: Reserved Arena Standing Block – ¥6,000 (Tax Included) / Reserved Standing – ¥6,000 (Tax Included)
*All of those aged 6 years and above must hold their own valid ticket
*Those aged below 6 years are not permitted entry
QUEEN BEE Official Website: http://www.ziyoou-vachi.com/
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QUEEN BEE released their industry-shaking album Ten in May last year, which shot to number one on iTunes in Japan and peaked at 4th place on Oricon's weekly charts. Their success didn't end there however, as tickets to all of their live shows in promotion of the record sold out. It hasn't even been a year yet, and QUEEN BEE are set to release yet another new album, BL, on February 19.
The album will be released in several different versions. There will be two limited pressing editions, lily and rose, each with their own design concept and each coming with a gorgeous 88 page visual book. There will also be regular edition copies with just the CD. The limited pressing editions feature photos of the members wearing different makeup and outfits in line with the respective lily and rose themes. Both visual books will each also contain entirely different photos. The CDs of all three versions will contain 8 brand new songs, and in line with each edition's different concepts, the track list will be in different orders too. Additionally, regular edition copies also contain instrumental versions of all 8 tracks. The album also includes QUEEN BEE's new song BL which features as the opening theme for the Japanese drama series Juu no Himitsu ("10 Secrets") starring Osamu Mukai. The title and lead track for the new album, BL will be released digitally at midnight in Japan tonight (January 28). Pre-orders for the full album are also now open on iTunes in Japan. Tickets are now on sale for QUEEN BEE's two concerts entitled "Ten −Introduction−" taking place at Mahukari Event Hall on April 4 and 5. Information
“BL” – Lead Track Digital Release
Release Date: January 28, 2020 at midnight (JST)
Download/Stream: https://smar.lnk.to/0JectWN
“BL” Album Release Information
Release Date: February 19, 2020
Limited Pressing Edition “lily”: ¥4,000 (Before Tax) [AICL-3806~3807] *Includes 88-page visual book
Limited Pressing Edition “rose”: ¥4,000 (Before Tax) [AICL-3808~3809] *Includes 88-page visual book
Regular Edition: ¥2,500 (Before Tax) [AICL-3810]
*The CD covers and visual books for Limited Pressing Edition “lily” and “rose” differ from each other
*Limited Pressing Edition copies are limited in stock – available while supplies last
In-Store Bonuses
“BL” Original Bookmark
- Amazon.co.jp: Blue
Limited Pressing Edition “lily” Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/yrWn
Limited Pressing Edition “rose” Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/QWd9
Regular Edition Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/6oDw
- TOWER RECORDS (Including Online/Some Branches Not Participating): White
Limited Pressing Edition “lily” Pre-order→http://u0u0.net/0vsL
Limited Pressing Edition “rose” Pre-order→https://bit.ly/2PRu7La
Regular Edition Pre-order→https://bit.ly/371q7xi
- TSUTAYA RECORDS (Including Online = Preorder only/Some Branches Not Participating): Grey
Limited Pressing Edition “lily” Pre-order→http://sp.shop.tsutaya.co.jp/cd/product/4547366436228/
Limited Pressing Edition “rose” Pre-order→http://sp.shop.tsutaya.co.jp/cd/product/4547366436235/?shop_it_douhatsu
Regular Edition Pre-order→http://sp.shop.tsutaya.co.jp/cd/product/4547366437133/?shop_it_douhatsu
- Other Participating Stores: Black
https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/ziyoou-vachi/shoplist/200219/
*Bookmarks are limited in stock – available while supplies last
QUEEN BEE Solo Concert “Ten” −Introduction−
2020/4/4 @ Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Doors 17:00/Start 18:00)
2020/4/5 @ Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Doors 15:00/Start 16:00)
Tickets
On Sale: February 1, 2020
Price: Reserved Arena Standing Block – ¥6,000 (Tax Included) / Reserved Standing – ¥6,000 (Tax Included)
*All of those aged 6 years and above must hold their own valid ticket
*Those aged below 6 years are not permitted entry
QUEEN BEE Official Website: http://www.ziyoou-vachi.com/