The CrosSing cover song project brings together popular voice actors to sing classic songs in their own unique style. Launching in March 2022, the YouTube channel has amassed over 140,000 subscribers and upon each song’s release, the project continuously trends on Twitter and other social media sites.

Voice actress and singer Akari Kito is the star of the newest upload, performing Shizuka Kudo’s Blue Velvet, an ending theme song for the Dragon Ball GT anime series. Kito is known for her work as Nezuko in Demon Slayer, Barbara in Genshin Impact, and Kaho Hinata in Blend S. The actress claims that the song is a favorite and that she has been listening to it since she was a child. An interview with Kito will also be uploaded to YouTube on December 23. 

Blue Velvet – from CrosSing – Akari Kito (Recording Video)

The track is now available on major streaming sites, and those purchasing the high-res version from mora will be able to access a special mini-interview with Kito. LINE MUSIC has also started a playback campaign, and fans listening to the track over 300 times will be entered to win an autographed image from Akari Kito herself. 

Those following the official CrosSing Twitter and TikTok accounts can repost a specific post to be entered to win a signed autograph card. Two lucky winners will be selected, so check out the official CrosSing Twitter account for more information!

The CrosSing project released its first compilation album, CrosSing Collection Vol. 1, in September. Kana Hanazawa’s cover of Rain from Makoto Shinkai’s short anime film The Garden of Words is included as a bonus track. The track is also available on YouTube. 

Look forward to more content from CrosSing coming soon!

Popular voice actress Akari Kito is known for playing Nezuko in Demon Slayer, Kanata Konoe in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, and Barbara in Genshin Impact. The actress and singer will release her fourth and fifth singles in the near future, with the announcement being made to fans at Kito’s birthday and debut anniversary event on October 16, 2022.

Kito’s fourth single is titled Dear Doze Days. It will serve as the ending theme for the upcoming January 2023 anime series Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-Day) no Slow na Second Life. Kito will also play the role of Lady in the series. The song will be released on February 8 in three formats: Limited First Edition, Anime Edition, and Standard Edition. 

Kito’s fifth single will serve as the opening theme for the Chained Soldier anime series scheduled to premiere in 2023. She will also play the main heroine, Kyouka Uzen. More details will be revealed at a later date.

Kito will also embark on a Zepp concert tour next year, so keep an eye on her incredible works set to release in 2023!

Voice actress Akari Kito (Nezuko in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Kanata Konoe in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club) is set to release her second album! Named Luminous, the CD will be released on October 12. 

This long-awaited full-length album comes nearly two and a half years after her previous album STYLE, released in June 2020. Containing 12 songs including five tracks already released and seven brand-new songs, the song Michikusa is particularly special, being the first song with lyrics written by Kito herself.

The album will be released in three forms: a limited first edition, a standard edition, and an FC-only edition including a Blu-ray recording of Kito’s fan club event ‘smile giving day vol.2’ held on April 2 at Tachikawa Stage Garden. The limited first edition will include a Blu-ray featuring the music video of the lead track and a making-of featurette. The FC limited editions will be sent with a special fan club event Blu-ray. If you haven’t joined the fan club, this would be a great time!

A new artist photo is scheduled to be released soon.

Kito’s birthday event, ‘smiley anniversary vol.2,’ will be held at Zepp Haneda on October 16, 2022, the artist’s birthday and the third anniversary of her debut.

Last year’s ‘vol.1’ event was a three-song mini-concert with guests Azumi Waki and Anzu Haruno, as well as Seitaro Mukai as the MC. Filled with friendly chats and quizzes, this year will be altered, with a setlist created by fanclub members. 

For more details, check out Akari Kito’s official website and official Twitter!

An English version of ‘No Continue,’ the opening theme song for the Battle Game in 5 Seconds anime series, is now available on streaming services as part of singer Akari Kito’s first mini-album ‘Kaleidoscope.’ The music video has also been released on her official YouTube channel. The track proved a challenge to the 26-year-old, as it was her first time singing in English. 

Akari Kito has started to find new popularity overseas, with her track ‘Tiny Light,’ the ending theme for Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, amassing over 6 million plays on Spotify since its release last February. Battle Game in 5 Seconds, currently airing on Crunchyroll, has also found popularity with a large overseas audience, and this English release was the perfect challenge for the up-and-coming singer. 

The fast-paced track is also packed with English lyrics, and while it may not have been easy, the end result is an incredible treat for international fans. 

Akari Kito ‘No Continue’ Music Video English Version

The mini-album ‘Kaleidoscope’ also includes a special priority ticket for entry into Akari Kito’s 2nd live show ‘MIRRORS,’ set to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on December 4, 2021. The performance will also be live-streamed internationally on the electronic ticketing platform ZAIKO. Be sure to check it out!

Akari Kito 1st LIVE TOUR ‘Colorful Closet’ Full-Length Live Video Release!

To celebrate the release of ‘Kaleidoscope,’ footage from Akari Kito’s 1st LIVE TOUR ‘Colorful Closet’ will be released in its entirety on August 4, 2021 on her official YouTube channel! This video won’t be archived, so be sure to watch live, and get pumped for her 2nd concert ‘MIRRORS!’ 

It has been announced that Akari Kito’s 3rd single Kimi no Tonari de (By Your Side), which will hit shelves on October 28, will be used as the ending theme for the upcoming yuri TV anime series Adachi and Shimamura which is set to begin airing this October.

The song’s lyrics are written by singer-songwriter Saori Kodama while the track is composed and arranged by composer Tsubasa Itō. The song is described as a ‘refreshing’ rock tune and sees Akari Kito stepping into new music territory.

Kimi no Tonari de will be released in three versions: the First Press Limited Edition, Regular Edition, and Anime Edition. All editions contain three songs, while First Press Limited Edition copies come with an additional photo booklet and a Blu-ray featuring the title track’s music video and its behind the scenes.

Akari Kito is also performing the anime’s opening theme Kimi ni Aeta Hi (“The Day I Got To Meet You”) alongside Miku Ito. Both singers will also voice the upcoming anime series’s main characters Adachi and Shimamura respectively.

Akari Kito released her first album in June this year which made it to No. 7 on Oricon’s Weekly Charts.

Adachi and Shimamura is a yuri light novel series written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Non. The story centres on Adachi and Shimamura, who meet by chance on the second floor of the school gymnasium.  The two have a tendency to skip class and hang out with each other. The story follows the blossoming of their friendship

The official CD covers have been revealed for Miku Ito’s upcoming 7th single Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark which is being used as the second opening theme for the ongoing TV anime series Plunderer.

Limited Edition copies of the single are coupled with a DVD featuring the full music video for Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark. The CD cover for this edition shines the spotlight on Miku Ito. Its concept imagines Ito in the middle of a journey searching for a ray of light.

Regular Edition copies of the single features characters from the Plunderer anime series.

The single was originally scheduled for release on May 27, 2020. However, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the release has been postponed to June 17, 2020.2020

©2020 Suu Minazuki / KADOKAWA / Plunderer Production Committee

A short version of Miko Ito’s music video for Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark was posted on the official Columbia Music Japan YouTube channel. The song is used as the second opening theme to the ongoing TV anime series Plunderer.

Miko Ito – “Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark” (Short Size)

The full version of the music video, as well as the making-of, will be included with the DVD version of Miku Ito’s upcoming 7th single of the same name, Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark, which will be released on May 27, 2020.

The single will include the song Sweet Bitter Sweet Days, as well as the instrumental versions of both this and the title track..

The popular ongoing TV anime series Plunderer is set to get a new opening theme by Miku Itō and ending theme by Rina Honnizumi, Ari Ozawa, and Shizuka Itoーwho voice Hina, Lynn and Nana in the anime series respectivelyーfrom April 1, 2020.

Plunderer is a manga series written and illustrated by Suu Minazuki. Serialised in Monthly Shōnen Ace, the series put out its 14th volume in December last year. The action fantasy series is set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by “Counts” (i.e. numbers) which determine a person’s existenceーwhether they are strong or weak. Hina sets off to find a certain person at the behest of her mother, and on her journey she meets Rihito. The mysteries of this world then begin to unravel and make themselves known.

The new opening theme is entitled Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark, and it will be performed by Miku Itō who also sang the first opening theme Plunderer. The new ending theme is Reasons of Life which is being performed by three of the voice actors from the series. Both songs will be released on CD on May 27, 2020.

ⓒ2020 Suu Minazuki/KADOKAWA/Plunderer Production Committee

Miku Itō is a voice actress and singer who made her solo debut as an artist at 20-years-old in October 2016. Since then she has put out a constant string of albums and singles.

Her fifth single Hirameki Heartbeat will be used as the opening theme for the TV anime series Ueno-san wa Bukiyou which is set to begin airing in January 2019. A music video for the song was just released on December 19.

Fans of tugeneko’s manga series as well as newcomers who will watch the anime adaptation can also check out the new promotional video for the anime over on the official website.

The music video was shot in Kyoto where we get to see the city’s beautiful streets. The theme of the video is “manufacturing” which we see as Itō challenges herself to a range of different activities.

Q-TARO of Dengeki Qomolangma Tai choreographed the dance moves in the video, following his work on Itō’s previous release Koi wa Movie.

Miku Itō – “Hirameki Heartbeat” Music Video

Miku Itō will appear on FRESH LIVE at 9pm (JST) every other week for her new regular show Fresh Hajimemashita.

Voice actress and singer Miku Itō has announced details for her upcoming fifth single.

The title song Hirameki Heartbeat is set to be used as the opening theme song for the forthcoming anime adaptation of tugeneko’s manga series Ueno-san wa Bukiyou which will air in January 2019.

The track is described as having a jaunty rhythm with lyrics that are both cute and a little melancholic.

Itō will also provide the voice for Yomogi Tanaka in the anime who is the younger sister of the main character Tanaka.