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. 

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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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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Masayuki Suzuki is returning to sing the opening theme song for the second season of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, which is set to begin airing on April 11, 2020. Suzuki previously performed the anime’s first season opening theme Love Dramatic feat. Rikka Ihara.

Like the first season’s opening, the season two opening theme, entitled DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki will be written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno, the guitarist of Japanese pop rock band Ikimono-gakari. The song features guest vocals from solo artist and model Airi Suzuki.

Masayuki Suzuki | Comment (Excerpt)

“I’m a newcomer to the anime song community. I am honoured to be in charge of the opening theme for season two following ‘Love Dramatic’ from the first season. It’s a song to sing and dance with your friends to, and one about enjoying love games. I hope it adds something for those who watch the anime, as well as add something to the series itself. This year marks 40 years since my debut. The CD cover for my new single ‘DADDY! DADDY! DO!’, which celebrates my anniversary, is a collaboration with Kaguya-sama! I’d like to thank the anime staff who kindly illustrated the cover. The illustration coincides with the Year of the Rat.”

Airi Suzuki | Comment

“When I heard that I’d be singing together with Masayuki Suzuki on ‘DADDY! DADDY! DO!’ I thought I was dreaming. I was overcome with joy. It’s an incredible opportunity to be called by someone like Suzuki. It’s a great honour, and I’m nervous, but I will give it my all! Please look forward to it, along with the choreography!”

Several new cuts have also been revealed from the first episode of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War‘s second season, which will begin airing this Saturday.

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Young singer and rapper DAOKO created the insert song “Hajimemashite no Kimochi o” for the hit film Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, which features Sho Hirano (from idol group King & Prince) and actress Kanna Hashimoto. Now, the music video for Hajimemashite no Kimochi o has been released.

 The music video paints a picture of romance that viewers can easily relate to in real life. Teens from across Japan have fallen in love with the video upon learning that the video even features their favourite illustrator fusedy. DAOKO’s lyrics spell out the story of the pure love of a young girl who easily blends into her surroundings. The music video has become a big hit.

Hajimemashite no Kimochi o Official Music Video

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is a current high-tension hit film which has grasped a wide audience. Through her song, DAOKO has widely influenced the feelings involved in the world of the film. Please check it out. 

DAOKO’s new song Hajimemashite no Kimochi o will be used as an insert song for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Aka Akasama’s hit manga series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

The song captures the feelings and delicate heart of the titular character Kaguya Shinomiya, who is played by Kanna Hashimoto (Assassination Classroom, Gintama). DAOKO weaves together the polished and groovy nature of this dance track with her lyrical lyrics. The song also features music creator and singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama who is chiefly active on social media.

You can hear a brief snippet of the track in the following promo video for the film.

Miyuki Shirogane is played by Sho Hirano, a member of the idol group King & Prince. Like the manga and anime series, the story follows Shirogane and Kaguya who are the student council president and vice-president respectively and are both prestigious individuals both inside and outside of school. The two of them love each other but are too stubborn to confess that love as they believe whoever does first loses. The film will follow their antics to try and get the other to confess.

Speaking about her tie-in with the film, DAOKO commented the following: ‘I wrote the lyrics for Hajimemashite no Kimochi o in the image of Kaguya’s feelings. I focused especially on the emotions she feels when in an intense heart-throbbing situation, like the episode with the firework festival scene. That scene leaves a huge impression in both the manga and film.’

She continues: ‘I also pictured Kaguya’s feelings while I was singing and followed the lyrics as I sang them. I hope the song adds something to the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War franchise.’

Kanna Hashimoto, who plays the lead heroine Kaguya, also spoke about the insert song, commenting: ‘Hajimemashite no Kimochi o is truly perfect for that one important episode which features the firework festival scene. I was happy to hear the words in the lyrics “a distance of several centimetres,” they’re spot-on when describing the distance between Kaguya and Shirogane. Together with DAOKO’s music it made the scene really beautiful and moving, so I can’t wait to see it on the big screen.’

The film’s producer Takashi Hirano also commented: ‘”The sound of my heartbeat is so loud I can’t even heard the fireworks anymore.” This is a line from Kaguya in volume five of the manga. The  moment I saw that scene I had a strong desire to make a live-action film. Like the series’s subtitle says, the manga is a comedy about two geniuses in a war of love and intellect. That [particular] scene sends their fireworks of love skyrocketing in an instant.”

Hirano continues: “I knew I absolutely wanted this song to play in the scene when we were in the screenwriting stages. I knew only DAOKO could express Kaguya’s feelings―strong-willed but delicate like a young girl―and also get through to the minds of young people. DAOKO agreed right away, and when the song played in the film, there were members of staff who were crying. I wonder if there’s ever been such a wonderful firework scene like this before. Thank you, DAOKO, for your magical music and voice!”

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War will hit Japanese cinemas on September 6, 2019.

Ⓒ2019 “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” Film Production Committee

ⒸAka Akasaka / Shueisha

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is a romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka that has sold over 4.5 million copies. A 12-episode anime adaptation premiered in January.

An event titled “Kaichou to Kaikei no Houkago” (Society President & Accountant After School) has been announced for March 19 this year which will see a one hour commentary and talk from the anime’s voice actors Makoto Furukawa (who plays Miyuki Shirogane) and Ryouta Suzuki (Yu Ishigami). It will take place at an undisclosed location on a weekday in the evening – a late ‘after school’ get-together.

To attend, you must order a copy of the anime’s first Blu-ray or DVD via ANIPLEX+, which is set to go on sale March 27, 2019, and fill out the form that you will be sent. People will be randomly chosen for an invitation. Applications close at March 9 at 23:59 (JST). Full details can be found here (Japanese).

The DVD & Blu-ray cover for Limited Pressing Edition copies has also been unveiled above. It was illustrated by Yuko Yahiro, the anime’s character designer and Chief Animation Director. Does it  hint that love between Kaguya and Miyuki is actually possible?

an Chou Baito are also hiring one lucky person to work a part-time job for the Shinomiya Group, the business of Kaguya’s family. They will take on the role of butler to serve tea, prepare documents and look after those around them as if in the anime series themselves. They will be paid ¥200,000. Anyone in Japan can apply and travel expenses are paid for.