On April 13, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN released their popular single kaleido proud fiesta, which drummed up plenty of buzz prior to the start of their nationwide tour in July. Fans will be happy to know that the group will release a new single, Chaos ga Kiwamaru, on October 19, 2022.

The track will be used as the opening song for the anime adaptation of Blue Lock, which will begin airing on October 8. So far, the song has been described as being ‘chaotic’ in terms of the speed of its development, with lyrics that will pierce your soul. UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s bassist Tomoya Tabuchi gave a comment about the track, so check it out below.

Blue Lock Trailer #2

Comment from UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s Tomoya Tabuchi

“I’m Tomoya Tabuchi, the bassist for UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, and we’ll be in charge of the opening theme for the Blue Lock anime series. One of the craziest stories will be backed up by a crazy song created by a wild rock band. We’ll bring you chaos to the extreme, so please support us!” 

The second trailer for the anime series has been released featuring a snippet of the new song, so check it out above.

The single will be released in both a limited and standard edition. The LIVE CD included with the limited edition will feature the full performance from fun time HOLIDAY 8 held at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL on June 13. The Blu-ray will include the music videos for Chaos ga Kiwamaru along with other popular tracks. For more information about store bonuses and specials for purchasing old albums at tour venues after August 20, please check the label’s website.

The band will start the UNISON SQUARE GARDEN TOUR 2022 ‘fiesta in chaos’ in October. 

Aniplex has released the main visuals for the upcoming Arco Wada exhibition. The event is being held to celebrate Wada’s first artbook, Ai -Arco Wada Fate ART WORKS-, and will be held in both Tokyo and Osaka. More information about the content of the exhibition, visitor bonuses, and exclusive merchandise have also been announced. 

Visitor Bonus for Tokyo/Osaka: Bookmark (4 varieties, random)

The exhibition will feature a number of illustrations from the Fate/EXTRA and Fate series, as well as content from the upcoming artbook. Original goods will be sold at the event to mark the 12th anniversary of the Fate/EXTRA game series which first launched on July 22, 2010, and a special area will pay homage to the popular titles.

The newly-released main visual for the event shows 40 characters, including seven that had already been revealed.

The Osaka event was also detailed. It will take place on the 4th floor of Umeda LOFT from October 28 until November 20, 2022.

More information will be announced after the Osaka event, so stay tuned!

A selection of recipes inspired by the Fate/Grand Order mobile game are now available until February 11, 2022! These were developed by FGO Project and supervised by the popular site Cookpad.

FGO Original Apron Design

The cooking project is being held to commemorate the in-game Valentine’s event going on for a limited time. Five recipes inspired by the game’s armor will be introduced on social media, the game’s official site, and Cookpad for five consecutive days, from February 7 until February 11. In addition, 50 people who respond to the Cookpad recipe will be selected by lottery to win an original FGO apron.

Don’t miss these costume-inspired recipes!

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More details on the nominated works from the 8th Annual New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 2021 have been released! Starting on November 5, this year’s hybrid event will take place both online and onsite at New Chitose Airport, with over 100 of Japan’s top-class animated films being screened. 

At the airport, the main venue will be the New Chitose Airport Theater. From November 5 until November 8, 92 films from around the world representing the Competition section will be screened. The four nominated films from this category will be shown for the first time in Japan, and only at the New Chitose Airport Theater. These were chosen from 39 works from 23 different countries. 

Limited to theaters, a special screening of ‘Eve Music Animation Special in NEW CHITOSE 2021’ will take place, produced by Eve, one of Japan’s leading music video artists. The program will include screenings of selected Fate/Grand Order commercials and videos that have captivated fans with their stylish and modern visuals, along with a live behind-the-scenes broadcast on the making of Fate/Grand Order with some of the show’s staff. The closing film will be a new documentary titled Satoshi Kon: The Dreamer, looking back on the artistic legacy of the late creator. 

Since her debut, Eve has meshed animation and music together in a way that few have been able to achieve in the past. Her cinematic-quality works have been made alongside fellow creators through various collaborations, so be sure not to miss out on her selections during the festival!

Japanese fast food chain First Kitchen is launching a collaboration on April 19 with the upcoming anime film Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 2 – Paladin; Agateram at First Kitchen and Wendy’s First Kitchen branches in Japan. The film is set for release on May 5, 2021.

Exclusive limited-edition presents 

For every ¥900 spent at First Kitchen during the campaign, customers can receive a selection of merchandise freebies when they show the official campaign tweet on Twitter or the campaign’s website to the restaurant staff. This includes one of 8 possible folders which are available from April 19 to May 3, and one of 8 possible pins which are available from May 3 to 16.

Additionally, if customers show staff that they are following First Kitchen on Twitter and have retweeted the campaign post, they’ll be entered for a chance to win a B2-size poster.

12 branches of First Kitchen will also be decorated with pictures and posters from the anime film.

Japanese media and entertainment company Smarprise launched a new subscription box on Saturday featuring Fate/Grand Order illustrations produced by Sanrio.

The items come as part of the company’s “Surprise Box” subscription service where users receive random items themed around their likes. Each delivery is a complete surprise which is all part of the fun.

Fate / Grand Order Design produced by Sanrio」サプライズボックス 9,350円／3,850円（税込）

Surprise Box: ¥9,350 (Tax Included) / ¥3,850 (Tax Included)

The new entry to the service is themed on the popular smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order with designs produced by Sanrio, who are known for creating famous characters like Hello Kitty. The box, which ships every two months, will include acrylic stands, calendar postcards, and a set of square pins.

To promote the upcoming release of the Fate/Grand Order THE MOVIE Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot, Japanese glasses brand Zoff is releasing six models inspired by characters from the anime film on their official website on December 4 at 11:00am (JST).

Gawain Model

The frame design comes in blue and black which is reminiscent of Gawain’s long, draping cloak. The glasses cloth is blue and white.

Lancelot Model

The frame design is a striking purple colour. It features metal parts in the corners just like the shoulders of Lancelot’s armour. The glasses cloth is a military black with purple to capture Lancelot’s hair.

Tristan Model

The frame design, including the front bridge and temple, are shaped in such a way to capture Tristan’s armour, and coloured just like his colour palette.

Ozymandias Model

The frame design features a gold temple to capture the majestic vibe of Ozymandias.

Bedivere Model

The frame design has a delicate design to make the wearer look gentle.

Mash Kyrielight Model

The frame design has crosses on the side like Mash’s enormous shield and is coloured purple.

Bonus Item

Front: Single Character / Back: All Characters

Those who purchase a pair of these glasses will receive a free character card.

All the glasses can be tried on at Zoff Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alpa for a limited time. The glasses are limited-edition and so are available while supplies last.

To promote the upcoming anime film adaptation of mobile RPG Fate/Grand Order‘s popular episode “6th Singularity: Camelot,” an event will take place at SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck and Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from December 4, 2020 to January 31, 2021.

New artwork displayed for the event

A collection of new artwork has been drawn specially for the event. Fans will find life-sized cut-outs of Bedivere, Mashu Kyrielite, Lion King, Gawain, and Lancelot at the observation deck and Ozymandias, Nitocris, and Arash at the aquarium. There will also be voiced panels at the observation deck with newly-recorded lines by Mamoru Miyano (Bedivere) and Takehito Koyasu (Ozymandias). Different voice recordings will be rolled out throughout the duration of the event. This info can be found by following the venue on Twitter @skycircus60.

Anime photos and signed exhibits

The observation deck will also feature photos taken from scenes in the anime series as well as exhibits signed by the character voice actors.

Original Merchandise

Stickers

Pins

Both the observation deck and aquarium will sell their own original merchandise, so fans will want to visit both venues.

Keyword Rally

Keyword Rally answer sheet

Both venues will host a keyword rally where fans will have to fill out their answers of the correct words on the sheets in Japanese. Clearing each one will get them an original card with five different designs from the observation deck and three from the aquarium.

Answer sheets can be bought for ¥600 each from the 60th floor ticket counter at the observation deck and next to the annual passport counter at the aquarium.

Tully’s Coffee Collaboration

Tully’s Coffee coasters

Both venues have their own branches of Tully’s Coffee, a cafe chain. For every ¥800 spent on a transaction you will receive one of eight possible coasters chosen randomly.展

Movie ticket campaign

If you go to see the upcoming Fate/Grand Order movie in Japan and show your movie ticket at either the observation deck or aquarium you can get 20% off your entry to the event.劇

More original merchandise

Starting on December 4, the observation deck will begin selling merchandise tickets in addition to regular entry tickets which include both admission and a piece of merchandise.

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Toranoana has released its second batch of merchandise made in collaboration with Fate/Grand Order and Sanrio’s characters on its online store and at Toranoana Akihabara Branch B.

The collection fuses the worlds of the popular mobile RPG Fate/Grand Order—which has over 20 million downloads in Japan, spawned an anime series in 2019, and is getting a movie this year—and Sanrio

Colour Pen Set: ¥1,800 (Before Tax)

Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and other popular Sanrio characters have been transformed into Command Card designs exclusively for this collection.

Square Cushions: ¥2,800 Each (Before Tax)

Lip Balm: ¥500 Each (Before Tax)

The line-up includes coloured pens, a pencil case tin, acrylic key rings, lip balm, square cushions, and much more. Don’t miss out on this limited-edition collection.

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©’76, ’89, ’93, ’96, ’01, ’05, ’20 SANRIO APPR. NO. S605195

It has been announced that Fate/Grand Order Original Soundtrack Ⅳ it set to be released on July 15, 2020.

The 3-disc album compiles songs from the hugely popular mobile RPG Fate/Grand Order which has over 20 million downloads. This is the fourth soundtrack to be released for the game and includes tracks from the Lostbelt No.4 to No.5 arcs that were released between 2019 and this year. It will also include the tracks that have been used for in-game events for the first half of 2020.

It also includes the songs Shinen no Decadence, Sanzensekai, and Ryusei RODEO GIRLS which all feature vocals and have been used in TV commercials in Japan to promote the game.

More details can be found on the music page of Fate/Grand Order‘s official website.

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Two fairs for the popular Fate anime series are set to be held at Animate branches across Japan: the “Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia Climax Fair” and the “Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven’s Feel – III. Spring Song Release Fair.”

Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia

Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel

The Fate series began in 2004 with the release of the PC game Fate/stay night. This was the start of things to come to what would be turned into a franchise, eventually spawning anime series, animated movies, books, games, and more. The series continues to grow in popularity and is lauded the world over.

Special Clear Cards (5 Designs)

The “Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia Climax Fair” will be held in conjunction with the TV anime series Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia, which is set to begin airing on March  7, 2020. Fans who purchase or pre-order related merchandise will be gifted one of the above-pictured cards, including one of Ereshkigal and Kingu. Merchandise with these illustrations will be sold at Animate stores from March 7 onward, including folders, acrylic stands, and more.

Illustrations used on merchandise at the fair

The other fair will be held in promotion of the upcoming film Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven’s Feel – III. Spring Song, the third and final movie in the Heaven’s Feel trilogy. Fans will also get special cards at this fair when purchasing or pre-ordering merchandise. Like with the other fair, all-new character merchandise will be available to pick up using the above illustrations, like folders, acrylic stands, and more, from April 4.

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It has been announced that Japanese singer milet will promote the release of her upcoming 5th EP Prover/Tell me with a live streamed performance on YouTube which will take place on her channel on February 19, 2020 from 21:00 (JST) below.

milet 5th EP – “Prover / Tell me” Release Promotion STUDIO LIVE

milet is a Japanese singer-songwriter whose debut track inside you took home the Tokyo Drama Award last year. It also dominated the Recochoku Yearly Charts foro 2019, placing number one in the Download and Streaming categories for New Artist. milet made her industry-shaking debut in March last year, and continues to march forward with unstoppable force.

Her new song Prover, taken from her upcoming new EP Prover Tell me which is set for release on February 19, began being used as the second ending theme for the ongoing TV anime series Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front on Sunday. The song was released as an individual track on online music platforms, placing on the Top 10 on iTunes, mora, Recochoku and elsewhere.

milet is set to embark on her “Green Lights” tour from March 6, 2020. The tour will take her to 7 locations for 8 shows including two performances at Akasaka BLITZ in Tokyo. Her solo tour last year saw all tickets sold out.