The one-man live (“Haruna Luna LIVE 2017 “LUNARIUM”) of Haruna Luna, a popular animation song artist who sings for many popular animations was held at Roppongi’s EX THEATER ROPPONGI on the 22^nd of October.

The one-man live “Haruna Luna LIVE 2017 ‘LUNARIUM’” was held after the release of her original album (the last album was released two years and three month ago) in June. Although the weather was not good, the venue was packed with excited “Lunajus (fans of Haruna Luna).”

After the lights turned down, the hall was filled with green penlights (green is the theme color of Haruna Luna). Of course, the opening song of the live was “Prologue ～LUNARIUM～.” Haruna Luna appeared on the stage with the mermaid-like costume which was a remake item of the album’s main visual and sang “Stella Breeze.”

After saying hello, she sang “MONSTER,” “Junshin Crisis” and “Ripple Effect” with the four dancers.

Then, she gave a dance lecture to the fans. She practiced the choreography of the collaborative song with Rika Mayama of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku “PURPLE LOVE” with the fans in a cute manner. After the dance lecture session, she cheered up the fans and performed a cute 80’s style electric pop number, “Fly Me to the Moon” which was a remixed by Shinnosuke(ex. SOUL’d OUT).

After that, the middle section of the live started. She performed two strings arranged ballads “REASON” and “Aikotoba.” After singing the two ballads, she performed a full-fledged famous song “Startear” and the fans listened to her song quietly. Then, the fans started to waive their rainbow colored psylliums which was a surprise event for Haruna Luna and she responded to the fans by singing beautiful songs.

After this, Haruna Luna disappeared from the stage for a moment and the band started to play an instrumental tune. After the musicians performed their solos, Haruna Luna wearing a new costume (green and white gingham patterned costume) made for the new single “KIRAMEKI☆Life Line” appeared on the stage while singing the song included in her second album “Minna Zettai Kimi ga Suki.”

At the MC section of the live, she explained about her new costume. Some fans said “please turn around!” and the venue was filled with laughter. She also talked about the animation “URAHARA” which she participates as a voice actress in and performed the new single “KIRAMEKI☆Life Line” for the first time.

The song is used as the ending theme song and it has a high-quality tune with the sounds of a jazzy horn section, rock guitar and digital sequence mixed together. She performed her new pop song with a strong voice.

In the latter part of the live, she performed “Candy Lips,” “Sayonara Moratorium,” “Koi no Kigen ha 3nen, Ai no Kigen ha Nannen?” from her 2^nd album and “NAKED HEART,” “Kyoso Refrain” erotically with the renditions of lights and laser beams.

After saying “Here’s the last three songs!” with the beat of a twin drum, she performed “Dunamic Dreamers,” “Kimiiro Signal” and “Aio Utae” which are standard tunes at her lives.

She appeared on the stage wearing a t-shirt and white frilled skirt after receiving an encore and sang “Clumsydays” passionately. After introducing the live goods frankly, she announced that she will hold a Christmas event for the new fan club “L-67 Runaju☆Station” which was renewed this summer, on the 16^th of December. The dancers appeared from the audience seats and cheered up the fans while Haruna Runa was singing “Koi no Senshi.” At the very last part of the live, she appreciated the fans saying “I am very happy that I can deliver my feelings to everyone through music. Let’s see many sceneries together!” and sang the very popular single “Overfly.”

The one-man live was a fulfilling live for the fans. The fans are awaiting for the release of her new single “KIrameki☆Life Line” which will be released on the 8^th of November.

Let’s check out the lives and events which will be held.

The anime “URAHARA” will be broadcasted from this autumn! The opening and ending theme songs and the additional cast members have also been announced!

The storyline is based on a real shop that exists in Harajuku called “PARK”, that is dedicated to FASHION×OTAKU×CREATION. An alien from outer space called “Scoopers” invades the earth, threatening to snatch away earth culture. In the shaken Harajuku, three girls carry the pain in their chests of this sci-fi drama.

ⒸURAHARA Film Partners

So, who’s who?

Luna Haruna took up the challenge to become a voice actress for the first time ever in her life and for this anime, has been given the roll of Rito Sudo. Sumire Uesaka has been given the roll of Mari Shirako, and Kotoko Mentsumugi’s roll will be voice acted by Manaka Iwami.

…and who sings the opening and ending theme songs?

Sumire Uesaka has taken on the opening theme song, while Luna Haruka sings the ending theme song. The two girls, working as voice actresses, main characters and artists in one show, are offering more than enough to go crazy about!

The opening theme song “Antithese Escape”, sung by the cool pop girl Sumire Uesaka paints a whole new world of fun music!

The ending theme song is a rock tune that reflects the anime and crosses over with the personality of Luna Haruna. Both the ending and opening themes amplify the magnificence of URAHARA.

The cast of the side characters has also been revealed! The mysterious character Misa Maruno, who looks up to the three main characters as older sisters, is voiced by Amano Kokoa. Riho Lida was given the roll of Sayumin, the loving owner of a crepe shop, who, like a crepe herself, wraps the three girls in her love. The strange pet fried shrimp is voiced by Yasunori Matsumoto.

Crunchyroll, a service that broadcasts anime to America, and bilibili, which broadcasts to China, are taking action! This Harajuku-based anime and its main theme song is going to be broadcast all over the world through these services! (Which is why you should watch it!)

Don’t miss out on your slice of Harajuku culture!

Haruna Luna, a popular animation song artist will debut as a voice actress playing the main character of the TV animation which will start broadcasting this coming autumn.

Haruna Luna has been inspired by animation since she was little and is famous as being a mania of animation. She says “voice acting is a god-like job which breathes new life into characters.

She has been saying that working as a voice actress is too difficult for her but she accepted the offer by the production team of this animation.

Haruna commented “I’m about to black out because I’m so excited and I’m feeling nervous at the same time but I will study the character of Rito Sudo and do my best.”

 “URAHARA” is based on the illustrated novel “PARK: HARAJUKU Crisis Team!” which is being serialized by the animation distribution service in North America called “Crunchyroll.”

The setting of the story is the store “PARK” which was created under the theme of FASHION×OTAKU×CREATION located in Harajuku where culture, fashion and kawaii style gathers.

The main character Rito Sudo wil be played by Haruna Luna, Mari Shirako will be played by Sumire Uesaka and Kotoko Mentsumugi will be played by Manaka Ishimi.

The animation is a collaborative project with the Chinese major platform bilibili produced by Crunchyroll which has twenty million users.

Let’s wait and see how Haruna Luna will play the main character of the animation which is a collaborative work of animation and Harajuku.

Details about the broadcasting of this animation will be announced soon. So, animation fans, animation song fans and voice acting fans be sure to keep a lookout for all new informantion.

 ●Haruna Luna’s comment

I have a passion for animation and so I became an animation singer. Voice acting is something I have always aspired to do but I thought this will be too difficult for me. So, this is a dream come true.

I can’t believe that I can work as a voice actor which breathes new life into characters!

Is this a dream? Is it really OK to work as a voice actress?

I’m about to black out because I’m so excited and I feel nervous at the same time but I will study the character of Rito Sudo and do my best.

Related article：In the Music Video of Haruna Luna’s new song “Fly Me to the Moon” she appears in a swim suit.

Related article：Haruna Luna releases a lyric video of her new song “MONSTER” from her new album!

In line with the release of LUNARIUM, the new album by popular anime song artist Luna Haruna, a track-by-track preview trailer has been posted on her official YouTube channel, showcasing a diverse line-up of 13 songs in total.

"LUNARIUM" comes as Haruna's third album in total, almost two years since her previous record, "Candy Lips." The title of the album is a portmanteau of her name, "Luna," and the "rium" that forms the end of words such as planetarium and aquarium. "LUNARIUM" boasts 13 visionary and dynamic tracks by Luna Haruna.

The First Press Limited Edition comes with an attractive 48-page photobook compiled of photos that were taken of Haruna in Hawaii, as well as 4 music videos, a gorgeous CD cover featuring photography of Haruna, and the footage during the making of the photobook. This definitive package is an essential for all fans of Luna Haruna, packed into one complete volume.

To support the release of the album, Luna Haruna is touring to perform at numerous release events around Japan, so if you're in Japan be sure to check the dates below and see if you can make one!

◆「LUNARIUM」(Trailer Movie)

https://youtu.be/45jaBtXiDvY

Related Article：In the Music Video of Haruna Luna’s new song “Fly Me to the Moon” she appears in a swim suit.

Related Article：Haruna Luna releases a lyric video of her new song “MONSTER” from her new album!

The popular anime song artist who is famous for many theme songs of popular animations, Haruna Luna has released a lyric video of “MONSTER” included in her new album “LUNARIUM.”

A cute and pop rock tune,“MONSTER” is a mixuture of hard rock sound (8 beat ＋ distortion guitar sound) with electro techno digipop and it represents the aggressiveness and cuteness of “an immature monster which gets bigger by eating amorous attention” inside the heart of a girl.

The lyric video consists of still pictures taken in Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Cat Street and Omotesando. The tune represents the MONSTER who says “I will obtain love” in the pop and colorful world of “Haruna Luna to Date Now.”

Haruna Luna is releasing new videos subsequently ahead of the release of the new album. Let’s check them out.

◆MONSTER (Lyric Video)

https://youtu.be/92w5ljOcLxw

Related article：Luna Haruna releases lyric video for a new song from her upcoming album “LUNARIUM”!

Related article: The album artwork and the content of Haruna Luna’s 3rd album “LUNARIUM”was announced!

Luna Haruna, acclaimed as a popular anime song artist having provided many theme songs for countless hit anime, has released a lyric video for her song "Utsukushiki Sentiment" from her new album "LUNARIUM."

"Utsukushiki Sentiment" is a four on the floor style, fast-paced track with a gorgeous string arrangement. This fantastical track creates a sense of wonder with its delicate sequences and use of synthesisers. The lyrics also capture the feeling of the "LUNARIUM" as a whole, making this a big hit.

New visuals for the CD jacket and Luna's main outfit for the release have already been unveiled despite the music video just being released. The visuals show Luna in the same outfit and situation but a different cut. They fit perfectly with the song and lyrical content.

Luna must now prepare for the upcoming album release and the subsequent events and performances surrounding it.

More videos are scheduled to be released in the run up to the album's release, so be sure to keep an eye out.

Related article: The album artwork and the content of Haruna Luna’s 3rd album “LUNARIUM”was announced!

Related article: Haruna luna’s 5th anniversary live was a great success! Her new single and album will be released soon.