LiSA released her 12th single “Datte Atashi no Hero” on August 2nd, a song that is used as the ending theme for the NTV television anime series “My Hero Academia.” To promote the release, LiSA held a mini concert on August 6th on the 2F grand stage at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza, a shopping mall adjoining Kawasaki Station.
The new song topped the Oricon Daily Charts: on the day of release it ranked 9th, on August 3rd it ranked 7th, on August 4th it ranked 6th, and on August 5th it ranked 8th.
On the day of the release event, there was fear of a typhoon turning up to the scene, but luckily the weather turned out to be pleasant. Fans waited in anticipation for the popular J-pop artist to make her entrance. At 13:45, LiSA appeared on stage just before the concert for rehearsal. Upon seeing this, the audience went into a frenzy, and LiSA turned the excitement to max as she declared, “Look forward to the real thing!”
And when the clock struck 14:00, the real show began.
During her concerts at big arenas and halls LiSA usually has a backing band beside her, but for this release event she performed an acoustic set along with a single guitarist. So that the crowd could really get into the set, LiSA began the mini concert with “Ashiato Compass,” a song where both she and the fans can gesture along to.
The weather was way above 30°, but the show was about to get even hotter. LiSA performed an acoustic version of “sweet friendship,” the coupling song of the new single, for the very first time. As the crowd immersed themselves in the wistful melody and lyrics of the song, the support guitarist stepped down off the stage, and as if to say “can you all still keep going?,” began singing this week’s newly released single “Datte Atashi no Hero,” stirring up the fans.
The show reached its climax as LiSA performed this summer’s biggest rock fight song to Lazona Kawasaki, with the crowd chanting along to part of the song with her.
Just when the fans thought the mini concert was over after LiSA performed the main song, she surprised everybody by going on to perform “Catch the Moment,” which was released earlier this year in February and can be said to be the stand-out song synonymous with LiSA this year. With the set wrapped up after 4 songs, LiSA left with a beaming smile on her face, exclaiming her trademark phrase “Another great day today!” (translated from “今日もいい日だっ！”)
The release event was a huge success, with all 1,000 prepared copies of LiSA’s new single “Datte Atashi no Hero” selling out. Despite only just finishing up an arena tour, with 4 performances across 3 locations to 50,000 people, LiSA’s s summer schedule is packed with performances at rock festivals inside and outside Japan. Her summer festive parade will begin wrapping up in September when she will embark on a hall tour to 13 locations around Japan.
Be sure to keep up to date with all of the exciting news surrounding LiSA in 2017.
Photos by Hiroaki Aizawa
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・LiSA 12th Single – “Datte Atashi no Hero”
【First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD)】Price: 1,600 + tax [VVCL-1067～1068]
【Regular Edition (CD)】Price: ￥1,200 + tax [VVCL-1069]
【Limited Pressing Edition (CD)】Price: ￥ 1,300 [VVCL-1070]
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・September 24th @ Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi (Miyagi Prefecture)
・September 30th @ Hokuto Community Hall, Dai Hall
・October 1st @ Honda no Mori Hall (Ishikawa Prefecture)
・October 7th @ Nagaragawa Convention Center (Gifu Prefecture)
・October 9th @ Shizuoka City Shimizu Cultural Center (Shizuoka Prefecture)
・October 15th @ Kawasaki Sports & Bunka Sougou Center (Kanagawa Prefecture)
・October 21st @ Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Dai Hall
・October 28th @ Tochigi Prefectural Cultural Center
・November 3rd @ Sunport Hall Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture)
・November 9th @ Nakano Sun Plaza Hall (Tokyo)
・November 18th @ Hiroshima City Cultural Exchange Hall (Hiroshima Prefecture)
・November 19th @ Fukuoka Sun Palace (Fukuoka Prefecture)
・November 24th @ Wakwak Holiday Hall (Hokkaido)
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Power Matte Pigment – 3 New Shades
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Preorder & Details: https://www.narscosmetics.jp/lip2021.html
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LiSA・What did you think of the commercial and your appearance?"For me, it was a live performance. Even I was surprised at the show of power that ZONe has [in the commercial] when it turns on your switch. I enjoyed it like a real live performance, since the part when I switch into that invincible zone was filmed just as I look in the video." ・Tell us about the song RUNAWAY which features in your commercial. "The song is about quitting while you're ahead in life. It's the start of a new era, heading into that invincible zone to laugh lots, sing, dance, and enjoy everything." yama ・Tell us about the song Ketsuryu which features in your commercial "ESME MORI kindly wrote this song for me. It's a song that brings up the topic of being bored in life, and feeling lonely, but that you can still find someone special or something you can immerse yourself in to light up your life. It's about keeping your heart moving even if those things disappear. I hope it encourages people, even if just a little." Information
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"The characters, as well as we ourselves, are heading towards a dazzling new dawn. I hope we can continue believing in ourselves as we advance, no matter what the future holds." Shuka Saitō | Comment
"I'm so happy to be the one to sing the ending theme for Black Arrow! Thank you! I hope this becomes a song of strength, not only for the characters in Back Arrow, but everyone who hears it too, so that we can carve a path to our goals and dreams together. That's the kind of song 'Sekai no Hate' is. It's a song about the delicate aspects of people and their strengths hidden away inside. I hope you enjoy it together with the Black Arrow story." ©谷口悟朗・中島かずき・ANIPLEX／バック・アロウ製作委員会 Information
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CHECK SWITCHED HOODIE: ¥20,000 (Before Tax) | ＜Colours: BLUE×BLUE×RED(BLACK OTHER) / BLACK×YELLOW×BLUE＞
A hoodie made to look upcycled by docking a hoodie with a flannel shirt. It has long sleeves as well as a zipper down the middle, giving it a punk look and enabling you to wear it open or closed. With its loose silhouette, the hoodie can be worn as a one piece.CND YOUTH JACKET: Ladies - ¥26,000, Men - ¥27,000 (Before Tax) | ＜BLACK＞
A blouson with vintage graphics and logos that will leave an impact. It's lined with thick satin, and since it's light, can be worn in all seasons. Available in women's and men's sizes.BREAK THROUGH L/S TEE: ¥12,000 (Before Tax) | ＜Colours: OFF WHITE / BLUE / BLACK＞
A thick cut and sewn long T-shirt with a unisex silhouette. The front and right sleeve and logos printed on them, while on the back is a cartoon cat munching on a record. LiSA's new collection is a must-grab for Autumn 2020.Information
LiSA x Candy Stripper Collaboration
Released: August 21, 2020Official Website: https://store.candystripper.jp
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"When I read the Mugen Train arc, I saw so many scenes I wanted to hurry up and voice act for, so I'm so happy that I get to perform for this film. All the other voice actors during the recording sessions were on fire. When it was over, I was so burnt out, I really thought I was gonna die. ufotable's gorgeous animation and the beautiful music both come together wonderfully. It's a really amazing film. Like the fans, I wanna watch it in the cinema already. I hope you're looking forward to it just as much as I am!" (Translated from Japanese by MMN)Akari Kitō (Voices: Nezuko Kamado) | Comment
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THE FIRST TAKE YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zY_E8mcAo_Oq772LEZq8Q
unlasting Streaming/ Download Links: https://lnk.to/unlasting
LiSA Official Website: https://www.lxixsxa.com/