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!

Japanese music streaming site RecoChoku has announced the top song and album rankings for January 2022!

In the Single Ranking category, Aimer’s Zankyosanka was ranked #1 for the second consecutive month. The song is the opening for the newest Demon Slayer anime arc which began airing on December 5, 2021.

The ending theme for Demon Slayer, Asa ga Kuru, was released on January 10, and quickly climbed the ranks. Aimer is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut, and this is a powerful start to the year for this talented singer.

As for the Album Ranking, the top spot was clear for January. Ado’s 14-song debut album ‘Kyogen’ sits in the top spot, and includes many of her smash hits. From Usseewa to Aitakute, the album also contains seven new songs which are steadily gaining popularity. Six days after the album’s release, it was ranked #1 for the month of January.

Ado’s 8th single ‘Kokoro to Iu Nano Fukakai’ also ranked 5th on the Single Ranking. Written and arranged by Mafumafu, the song is the theme for the drama series Doctor White starring Minami Hamabe. Ado will also be holding her first solo concert at Zepp DiverCity on April 4, 2022!

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.

Aniplex released a creditless video for the ending theme of the Japanese dub version of the Chinese animated series Mo Dao Zu Shi on Sunday (January 10). The dubbed series was also released in Japan on the same day.

The ending theme is Kiro by Aimer and captures the immense scale and beauty of the series. The video was created by 10GAUGE who was also in charge of the opening video.

About Mo Dao Zu Shi

Mo Dao Zu Shi is an anime adaptation of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu’s Chinese web novel of the same name. The story follows Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, two men who journey to unravel the mysteries of the spiritual world where they must fight demons, ghosts, and other beings.

At the beginning of the story, Wei Wuxian ends up experimenting with Mo Dao, or the ‘demonic path,’ a dark energy that lies underneath Xian, or immortality, something that all cultivators strive to achieve. He rises in power but is ultimately killed and reincarnated. He reunites with Lan and so their adventure begins.

Japanese Dub Creditless Ending Video:

For more info about the series, visit its official website below.

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A new promotional video was released for the anime film Fate/Grand Order THE MOVIE -Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot- Wandering; Agateram which was released in Japan today (December 5).

Fate/Grand Order THE MOVIE -Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot- Wandering; Agateram (Pre-Release PV)

Fate/Grand Order The Movie Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot is a two-part anime film series based on the popular mobile RPG game Fate/Grand Order.

Original Stickers (Illustrator: Riyo) | 100,000 available on first-come, first-served basis

Production I.G, Fate/Grand Order Craft Essence

Theatres across Japan are handing out original stickers from today with 100,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. A Craft Essence campaign is also being held in-game.

​Theatres in Japan are also selling tickets where cinemagoers can get their hands on a set of limited-edition folders originally given out during the run of the first film, Paladin; Agateram.

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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.

Fate/Grand Order The Movie Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot is an upcoming two-part anime film series, with the first part Wandering; Agateram set for release on August 15, 2020. The series is based on the popular mobile RPG game Fate/Grand Order which has over 50 million downloads worldwide.

It has been revealed that the first film’s main theme is entitled Dokuhaku (“Monologue”) which is written and sung by Maaya Sakamoto and composed and arranged by Takahito Uchisawa of J-rock band androp. Uchisawa previously collaborated with Sakamoto on her 24th single Replica. Nasu Kinoko, the creator of the Fate series, said that the song influenced him when he was writing the scenario for Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot, and that it’s a popular song amongst players of FGO.

It was also revealed that Maaya Sakamoto will perform the second main theme for the Fate/Grand Order game. Titled Katsudou, the lyrics were written by Sakamoto, it was composed by Koga Shohei of yourness, and the song was arranged and music performed by yourness.

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“I asked the director how he wanted me to portray the last scene of the first film and how best to connect it to the second. I gave seriously thought to the song’s role as a main theme song and came up with this song, ‘Dokuhaku.’ When you see that final scene in the theatre, I’m sure you’ll be staring at the credit roll unable to even stand as you process the many different emotions swirling inside Bedivere. I think the song we’ve written is a suitable match for that final moment. Be sure to experience it in the theatre.”

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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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Japanese singer Aimer is known for her deep, husky voice which once you hear it, you’ll never forget it.

Last year, Aimer released her song STAND-ALONE which was used as the main theme for the Japanese television drama series Anata no Ban Desu. She followed that up with Torches, which served as the ending theme for the anime series Vinland Saga. Her new and 18th single Haru wa Yuku/marie will be released on March 25, 2020.

Haru wa Yuku will be used as the main theme for the upcoming anime film Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song which will release on March 28, 2020 as the final film in the planned trilogy. The other track, marie, was used as the theme song for the Japan and Austria Habsburg Exhibition.

Aimer wrapped up her Aimer Hall Tour 19/20 “rouge de bleu” at Tokyo International Forum (Hall A) on February 22 and 23. The tour, which was themed around the colours red and blue, began in October last year, and saw Aimer perform 24 shows in 17 cities around Japan. The shows were split into two parts: the first being “Blue” which was centred around ballads, and the second being “Red” which was comprised of up-tempo tracks.

During her performance of Torches, Aimer actually stepped onto stage holding a torch.

Aimer announced during the encore of the last show of the tour that marie would be released for digital download and streaming that night, ahead of the March 25 CD release. She also announced her next tour entitled “Aimer Acoustic Tour 2020.”

The acoustic tour will begin on September 4, 2020 and will see Aimer perform 18 shows in 17 cities around Japan. Pre-sale tickets are now available via her official fan club “Blanc et Noir.”

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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The music video for Aimer’s new song Haru wa Yuku has been posted on the singer’s official YouTube channel. The song will be used as the main theme for the upcoming anime film Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song which will release on March 28, 2020 as the final film in the planned trilogy. Aimer also performed the main themes for the previous two films, Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel I. presage flower (2017) and Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly (2019).

Takahiro Miki was the director for Aimer’s previous two main themes for the first two films, Hana no Uta and I beg you, which both have over 10 million views on YouTube. They star Japanese actress Minami Hamabe.

Both Takahiro Miki and Minami Hamabe have returned for the final music video too, completing the trilogy.

In the video, we see Minami Hamabe in two different outfits, black and white, standing underneath a cherry blossom tree in full bloom. Its beauty is a faint allusion to the Fate/stay Night: Heaven’s Feel movie story line, mixed together with chaos. We also see Hamabe appear as she did in the Hana no Uta and I beg you music videos too.

Seeing an actress star in a long-term music video project like this, which has been ongoing since October 2017, is a rare thing indeed. The current version of the new music video is just a teaser, but the full version is scheduled to be released on Aimer’s YouTube channel in the near future.

The artwork for Aimer’s 18th single Haru wa Yuku/marie was also posted on her official website and features Aimer herself sat under a fully-bloomed cherry tree.

Aimer said: “I’m so incredibly happy to have been able to weave this story together into one from three songs with [Yuki] Kajiura and three music videos together with director Miki and Minami, finishing with ‘Haru wa Yuku.’ I’m filled with gratitude for the both of them [Miki and Minami]. I want everyone to watch this final piece while thinking about ‘Hana no Uta’ and ‘I beg you.’ I hope this music video and the song ‘Haru wa Yuku’ resonates with people deeply.”

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