Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss that Never Ends- will pick up where the third season of the anime series left off. The film will open nationwide on December 17 and will appear in select theaters in the U.S. in February 2023. The artist in charge of the theme song has been announced alongside a new trailer!

The music for the Kaguya-sama series has been incredibly popular. Masayuki Suzuki will return to perform the theme for the third film after singing for the previous films as well. Having just celebrated his 60th birthday, Suzuki said that he wants to continue taking on new challenges, noting that this is a “challenge he couldn’t have dreamed of.” Expectations are high for the new song Love is Show.

The song will be performed alongside Reni Takagi, a member of the popular idol group Momoiro Clover Z. “It’s like a dream come true,” Takagi said. “I sang the song with the intention of pulling people into the story as much as possible!” 

Kaguya and Shirogane got closer in the final hour-long episode of the third season of Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-. However, nothing is set in stone, though the new movie may finally bring the two together for real. The film’s trailer also highlights familiar faces from the series like Tsubame Koyosu, Ai Hayasaka, and Nagisa Kashiwagi. 

Will Kaguya finally be honest about her feelings? Be sure to watch the movie this Christmas season!

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The third season of the anime series Kaguya-Sama: Love is War will premiere on April 8, 2022!

The third season is titled Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai -Ultra Romantic-. The new season will debut on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV on April 8 at 12:00 AM JST. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch in the US on Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Funimation. The new season included returning staff members, such as director Mamoru Hatakeyama, script supervisor Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designer Yuuko Yahiro, composer Kei Haneoka, and studio A-1 Pictures.

A trailer has also been released to commemorate the upcoming season. 

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 3 Trailer

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AMNIBUS STORE, known for its original anime and manga goods, will hold a special pop-up shop featuring goods from Kaguya-sama: Love is War inside the famed SHIBUYA 109 building from December 28, 2021, until January 16, 2022. The shop is being held to celebrate Kaguya’s birthday on January 1.

Event Presale Goods

Box Purchase Privilege

Pin (Kaguya’s Birthday Edition)（12 varieties）

Acrylic Keychain ＜Kaguya’s Birthday Edition＞（12 varieties）

Mini Art Frame（10 varieties）

Guests spending ¥2,000 or more will receive a random bromide. (7 varieties)

Birthday Present Campaign

Guests spending ¥3,000 or more will receive a limited-edition birthday postcard.

Items available during the event period will feature new and exclusive art celebrating the birthday girl, so fans of the globally-popular series won’t want to miss out!

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A year has passed since the third season of ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War’ was announced at the ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War on Stage ~Shuchiin Ongakutan~’  state show, and the third season has finally been scheduled to air in April 2022. The title for the upcoming season has been revealed as ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War – Ultra Romantic-.’

The war between geniuses Shinomiya Kaguya and Shirogane Miyuki is finally coming to a head! Along with the major reveal, an incredible nine minute long promotional video  featuring the five student council members has been released, titled ‘Ishigami Yū Wants to Talk.’ Be sure to keep an eye on the latest ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War’ season, which is about to reach an Ultra Romantic development!

Introduction

Shuiichi Gakuen – An elite school filled with genius pupils.

It was there that student council president Shinomiya Kaguya and vice-president Shirogane Miyuki first met.

The two genius students who seem perfect for one another,

Although they wish to be together,

They were too prideful and couldn’t confess!!

“Get the other person to confess”

Is the name of the love war that these two have been fighting with their brains,

Each battle strengthens the choice made in their heart…

By the final day of the ‘Shuchiin High School ‘Devoted Hearts’ Culture Festival,’ 

The pair might make a huge step in their relationship!?

Love turns a genius stupid! An all-new sensational ‘Love War?’

The Ultra Romantic love comedy is back!!

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Universal Music has just released idol group King & Prince’s eighth single Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou, which served as the theme song for Kaguya-Sama: Love is War Final. The film was released on August 20, 2021.

King & Prince – Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou Youtube Edit

King & Prince – Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou Behind-the-Scenes Digest

King & Prince – You are my hero Special Movie Digest

Kaguya-Sama: Love is War Final stars Kanna Hashimoto, Sho Hirano, and Nana Asakawa. Both the standard and limited-edition singles include a B-side track titled You are my hero, which will be heard this holiday season during the 7-11 2021 Christmas commercial. 

The First Limited Edition A version of the single includes the music video of the main track and a special making-of video. Limited Edition B includes live footage from the group’s Osaka concert during their 2021 tour, along with member interviews and other special footage. 

DAOKO released her new music video for anima, the title track taken from her 4th studio album which dropped on July 29, 2020.

The song was written in collaboration with Japanese musician Shohei Amimori. The music video was directed by OSRIN of PERIMETRON and features dancing from Aoi Yamada.

DAOKO – “anima” Music Video

Speaking about the new music video, DAOKO released the following statement.

DAOKO | Comment

“I invited dancer Aoi Yamada on board, and worked together with the director OSRIN to express a sense of anima and animism. Me and Shohei Amimori played around lots with sounds and words together. The song is like a ticket into a new world 🙂 Please, enjoy yourself!”

Royal Host, a family restaurant in Akihabara, is collaborating with the popular TV anime series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War to serve two different menu line-ups. The first is currently running right now until July 5, which we covered recently. This time we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming second menu which will be served from July 6.

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is a romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka. A 12-episode anime adaptation premiered in January. The series’s collaboration with Royal Host last year was such a success that the restaurant chain decided to bring it back again.

2nd Collaboration Menu

Five items make up this second Kaguya-sama: Love Is War x Royal Host menu.

~I Wanna Feed Miyuki Shirogane~ Kaguya Shinomiya’s Handmade Pasta: ¥1,800 (Before Tax)

A tomato cream pasta topped with salted salmon roe and seafood, and served with a side of salad and garlic bread.

~Save the Student Council~ Student Council Member’s Bonding Curry: ¥1,800 (Before Tax)

Butter rice topped with curry, spinach, melted cheese, boiled egg, and spicy onion rings. Served with a side of salad and mango dessert.

~Kaguya Shinomiya is Happy~ Kawaii Strawberry Parfait: ¥800 (Before Tax)

Bright-red sweet and sour strawberry sorbet topped with fresh strawberries.

~I Wanna Befriend Kei Shirigane~ Blue Lychee: ¥500 (Before Tax)

Lychee-flavoured soda topped with whipped cream.

~I Wanna Make Ai Hayasaka Feel Better~ Lonely Person’s Cheesecake: ¥580 (Before Tax)

A slice of cheesecake drizzled in blueberry sauce.

When you order from this second collaboration menu you will receive a free and exclusive coaster.

Mug: ¥1,580 (Before Tax)

Before Tax: ¥3,500

There’s also a selection of exclusive merchandise for fans to get their hands on too, like a mug, cushion, or acrylic stand.

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Royal Host, a family restaurant in Akihabara, is collaborating with the popular TV anime series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War to serve two different menu line-ups: the first is running from June 13 to July 5 while the second will begin on July 6.

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is a romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka. A 12-episode anime adaptation premiered in January. The series’s collaboration with Royal Host last year was such a success that the restaurant chain decided to bring it back again.

~Kaguya Shinomiya Itadakitai~ Miyuki Shirogane’s Special Lunch: ¥1,800 (Before Tax)～

Chicken rice served with a hamburger, vegetables, and the student council president’s favourite: fried oyster.

~Chika Fujiwara wa Mazaritai~ Love Detective’s Paella: ¥1,800 (Before Tax)

Authentic paella with saffron rice served with shrimp, crab cream korokke, and other tasty treats.

~Miyuki Shirogane wa Nemurenai~ Gakkou Koujou Winner Coffee: ¥500 (Before Tax)

Wake up with a glass of refreshing iced coffee sweetened with cream.

~Miyuki Shirogane o Iwaitai~ Kaguya Shinomiya’s Shortcake: ¥580 (Before Tax)

A super cute strawberry shortcake perfect for a birthday treat.

Ordering anything from the collaboration menu will get you one of the above coasters. If you collect all nine and put them together, it makes a picture.

Fans can get their hands on some exclusive Kaguya-sama: Love Is War merchandise too, like this cute mug.

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The CD cover for DAOKO’s upcoming 4th album anima, which was announced last week and for which pre-orders opened today, has been revealed. The illustration was drawn by Shihatsu-chan.

DAOKO is set to release anima initially on June 24, 2020 across music subscription and download services before it hits shelves as a CD on July 29, 2020. The record comes as her first album since Shiteki Ryoko dropped back in December 2018.

anima will also be released with Limited Edition and Regular Edition copies.

The album is being co-produced by DAOKO herself and Akito Katayose (GREAT3) who was also the sound producer for DAOKO’s self-titled album—her first to be released from a major label.

The 12-track album invites a diverse range of track makers and musicians on board who DAOKO respects. Songs will see a return to DAOKO’s iconic rap style, as well as enter new territory for the singer.

DAOKO | Comment

“I first encountered Shihatsu-chan’s work on Twitter. It was love at first sight. Her art makes me feel somehow nostalgic and lonely… but it also feels close and warm. The penny dropped when I actually got to meet Shihatsu-chan. She’s a very warm and kind person in real life. I grew to love her work even more. The scenery we saw when we took a stroll together through Shibuya became the basis for the album artwork. It’s wonderful, I felt a wave of emotions seeing it. It fits the outlook of the song perfectly and itself is an important part of this record. I’m honoured to have come together with her, so I’d like to thank her. I want to see your work enlarged, so now I want an art book of your work!”）

Shihatsu-chan | Comment

“When I went to see DAOKO live, her music touched my heart. She’s powerful, transient. As I watched her, she shone brighter than any one, and in my heart I knew I had to draw something for her. And she let me. Every piece I do is my best – I put my all into all of them. I hope you enjoy the artwork alongside DAOKO’s wonderful music.”

Japanese singer DAOKO is set to release her fourth album anima initially on June 24, 2020 across music subscription and download services before it hits shelves as a CD on July 29, 2020. The record comes as her first album since Shiteki Ryoko dropped back in December 2018.

The album is being co-produced by DAOKO herself and Akito Katayose (GREAT3) who was also the sound producer for DAOKO’s self-titled album—her first to be released from a major label.

The 12-track album invites a diverse range of track makers and musicians on board who DAOKO respects. Songs will see a return to DAOKO’s iconic rap style, as well as enter new territory for the singer.

First Press Limited Edition copies of anima are coupled with a DVD featuring DAOKO’s concert at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM held in February this year as part of her “2020 Otogi no Mitoshi Tour.”

A new artist photo of DAOKO has also been released in promotion of her new album. The photo was taken by Shinkai Baba who also worked together with DAOKO on an exhibition held at Ebisu KATA.

DAOKO | Comment

“When I heard the final mastered version of my album ‘anima,’ I teared up. The album is intertwined with philosophical ideas, something which I often think about. It has an amazing sound. I felt beauty from my heart. The album is one which helps brings the light closer—a light which until now could only be seen from a distance—and one which illuminates the path ahead. I’m thankful from the bottom of my heart to all the musicians [involved] whom I admire and respect, and who helped me find a new DAOKO. This album saved me, and I hope it becomes a ray of light to those who hear it.”

Akito Katayose | Comment

“Her words stir my heart, and her voice brings about a fiery pleasure to my ears. DAOKO has been special since I met her when she was 17-years-old. Her talent is endless, and it shows on this album. She feels liberated on it. It was an incredible experience to work with her […] as well as all of the wonderful musicians who followed along, including my former friend John McEntire. I hope this beautiful and curious album echoes as a source of strength to all the unstable hearts and the world.”

A promotional video has been released for season two of the anime series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War which features the song Tsubasa o Agetai by character Chika Fujiwara (voiced by Konomi Kohara). The song is the second character song to be released for season two, following Kotae Awase by Kaguya Shinomiya (Aoi Koga).

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War PV | “Tsubasa o Agetai” by Chika Fujiwara (Konomi Kohara)

Kaguya-sama Love Is War began its second season last month. The manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka is serialised in Weekly Young Jump and has shipped over 10 million copies.

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Haruka Fukuhara is in charge of the ending theme for season two of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War which began on April 11. A new and official promotional video for the new season was released featuring the track.

Haruka Fukuhara will also voice the character Tsubame Koyasu, a third year student and one of The Impossible Girls. Read her comment below.

Haruka Fukuhara | Comment

“I’ll be performing the ending theme song for Kaguya-sama: Love Is War! I am overjoyed and honoured to be in charge of the ending for this wonderful series. I put all of my love and emotions into singing this song. I hope people enjoy it together with the show. What’s more is that I’ll even be voicing Tsubame Koyasu! Everyone on set is really warm and welcoming, I had a great time playing the innocent Tsubame! Please look forward to seeing her!”

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