Along with the release of their new single Negai/Higher Ground on December 11, sumika unveiled the song’s official music video. Higher Ground is the opening theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising, which is working up a sensation this winter in Japan.
sumika – “Higher Ground” Music Video
With a thudding beat and sense of urgency, the action-packed song Higher Ground was written especially for the film, which is set to premiere in Japan on December 20. The song is based on the concept of “everybody raising their flags and proceeding towards the light”, which is reflected in the video’s usage of colour and beautiful lighting.
In spring 2020, sumika will face their biggest live event yet—sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp—which stretches over 10 cities across Japan with 13 live gigs.
The First Press editions of the single even come with irresistible bonuses: The First Press A and B editions of the CD include an application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-” and the First Press Limited Edition A comes with a bonus CD containing a live audio recording of sumika Live Tour 2019 -Wonder Bridge- 2019.10.29 at Zepp Tokyo.
This is exciting news for fans of My Hero Academia and sumika alike.
©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee
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sumika – New Single “Negai/Higher Ground”
Release Date: December 11, 2019
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+Bonus CD, card sleeve): ¥1,800 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11390〜11391]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+My Hero Academia Card*): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11392]
*Four designs available based on Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11393]
First Press Bonus
Application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-“.
Application Period: December 13, 2019 at 20:00 (JST) to December 16, 2019 at 23:59 (JST)
Includes PlayPASS. Valid until December 10, 2020.
CD Bonus (At Participating Stores)
Postcard calendar featuring the CD cover’s design.
Participating Stores: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/sumika/shoplist/191211/
*Priority goes to those who pre-order the CD. Available while supplies last.
*Not available at select branches and online stores. Please confirm availability at the branch or online store.
sumika Official Website: http://www.sumika-official.com/
My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Official Website: https://heroaca-movie.com/
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Bokurano - Eve
Eve, a longtime fan of My Hero Academia, claims that the episodes in the second cour of the sixth season hold a “special place” in his heart. “The song Bokurano was created to inspire our favorite battered heroes, pushing them to overcome their hardships together,” he said. The track features Eve’s signature fast-paced guitar along with the singer's powerful voice and sensitive lyrics. Up-and-coming music video creator niL, who previously worked on Eve’s Yuseiboushi, provided the jacket art In the second cour of the sixth season, the protagonist Izuku Midoriya will face the aftermath of the deadly battle seen during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc. The opening shows Deku with an entirely new aura and fans are sure to be shocked by how the series progresses!Comment from Eve
“I’m happy to announce that I’ll be performing the sixth opening theme for the anime series My Hero Academia. The song Bokurano was created to inspire our favorite battered heroes, pushing them to overcome their hardships together. I have a personal attachment to this series and I’m so honored that I was asked to write a song for it!”Information
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Those who purchase an item from the My Hero Academia series in-store will receive an original HIPSHOP shopping bag. Supplies are limited, so you’ll want to hurry! Six designs are available in total, with each available in M, L, and LL. Each pair of underpants is made of a quick-drying, stretchy polyester material that keeps the skin feeling dry. As silly as it may seem, these would make the perfect gift for the anime fan in your life. (C)堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会 Information
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On Sale: November 11, 2022
Online Store: https://www.hipshop.jp/fs/hipshop/c/myheroacademia/
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Guests spending ¥1,000 (tax included) or more will be gifted an original illustration card. Ten designs are available, and each card will be given out at random. These new products can also be purchased online at the Tree Village site from November 5 at 9:00 until December 2 at 23:59. Note that the purchase bonus is not available for online orders. For more details, check out the official website! ©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会Information
My Hero Academia Pop-Up Shop
Running: November 5 – December 2, 2022
Venue: Tokyo Solamachi West Yard, 4F, #4
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1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
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Orders begin June 22, 2022
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