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!’
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Kaleidoscope
Release Date: August 4, 2021
Limited First Edition Version (CD+BD+PHOTOBOOK): PCCG.2045 / ¥4,180 (Tax Included)
Regular Version (CD): PCCG.2046 / ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Anime Version (CD): PCCG.2047 / ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Limited Edition Fan Club Version (CD+2BD+PHOTOBOOK): SCCG.79 / ¥6,380 (Tax Included)
(Limited Edition Fan Club Version only available to members of the Akari Kito Official Fan Club ‘Smiley Light Village.’)
(Limited Edition Fan Club Version bonus Blu-ray will be sent separately.)
Streaming Link: https://kitoakari.lnk.to/Kaleidoscope
Akari Kito Official Site: https://kitoakari.com
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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! Information
CrosSing
Blue Velvet – Akari Kito (Cover of Shizuka Kudo’s original song)
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosSing_info
Official Site: https://cros-sing.jp/
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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!
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Akari Kito’s 4th and 5th Singles
Dear Doze Days – Akari Kito (4th Single)
Release Date: February 8, 2023
Official Anime Website: https://ankokuheishi-anime.com
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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!
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Luminous – Akari Kito 2nd Album
Release Date: October 12, 2022
Official Site: https://kitoakari.com
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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
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Kimi no Tonari de
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray+Booklet): ¥2,000 (Before Tax) [PCCG.1939]
Anime Edition (CD): ¥1,300 (Before Tax) [PCCG.1940]
Regular Edition (CD): ¥1,300 (Before Tax) [PCCG.1941]Akari Kito Official Website: https://kitoakari.com
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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. An anime adaptation is set to air this October.
The CD for the opening theme Kimi ni Aeta Hi ("The Day I Got To Meet You"), performed by Adachi and Shimamura's voice actresses Akari Kito and Miku Ito respectively, will hit shelves in Japan on October 28, 2020. The lyrics for the opening theme, which paint a picture of the titular characters' relationship are written by Uqui while the song is composed by MAH, who is a former member of SHAKALABBITS (now Muvidat). "Kimi ni Aeta Hi" CD Trailer The CD is coupled with the song Merry Go Round, which like the title track is performed by the voice actresses from the perspective of the characters. The song is written and composed by singer-songwriter RIRIKO who has written songs for many an artist. ©2019 Hitoma Iruma/KADOKAWA/Adachi and Shimamura Production Committee Information
Kimi ni Aeta Hi
Release Date: October 28, 2020Price: ¥1,300 (Before Tax) [PCCG-01929]
Official Website: https://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/adashima/