In 2013, Shinichi Ishizuka’s BLUE GIANT manga series hit the scene. Serialized in Big Comic, the series has sold over 9 million copies to date. Readers have fallen in love with the author’s depiction of emotion and Ishizuka has even influenced the real-world jazz scene with his creation. BLUE GIANT will be adapted into an anime film coming to theaters on February 17, and the staff’s dream of bringing real jazz at max volume to the masses will finally come true.

The world-renowned pianist Hiromi Uehara oversaw the film’s music. The authentic jazz heard in the film’s trailer has already become a hot topic, and the original soundtrack will be released on February 17, the same day as the film’s release.

Hiromi Uehara has been a close friend of Shinichi Ishizuka for years, and even before the film adaptation was announced, she had privately composed an original song for JASS, the trio formed by the main character Dai Miyamoto. Uehara wrote, performed, and produced the entire soundtrack including the songs FIRST NOTE, N.E.W., and WE WILL.

Saxophonist Tomoaki Baba will play the saxophone for the character Dai, who aspires to be the best sax player on Earth. Auditions were held in cooperation with Universal Music, featuring leading players from Japan and abroad. Baba was an easy choice, wowing judges with his large sax and powerful performance. Shun Ishiwaka, the drummer of the band Millennium Parade, will play the drums for Dai’s classmate Shunji Tamada.

More than 30 top-class classical and jazz musicians participated in the soundtrack’s production, including a string section conducted by Miho Hazama and led by members of Hiromi Uehara’s Piano Quintet.

Hiromi Uehara also wrote the original track BLUE GIANT, used as the film’s end-roll song. “When I was doing the recording for this film, this melody suddenly popped into my head. I became obsessed and immediately wrote it down,” Uehara said. “I was so inspired by the BLUE GIANT film that I created this song that same day. Of course, I had to title it the same thing!”

The soundtrack contains 29 songs and is perfect for listening to while you enjoy a quiet winter night at home. Don’t miss it!

Released in 1988, the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack remains popular with fans of the series over 30 years later. A rerelease of the original soundtrack on vinyl has been announced, coming on February 18, 2023. The record will be cut by Bernie Grundman and will feature Shigeaki Saegusa’s magnificent score and the theme song BEYOND THE TIME ~Beyond the Mobius Universe~ by TM Network.

The three-sided panoramic jacket for the record was illustrated by Naoyuki Kato, and fans will love the red record itself reminiscent of Char’s personal emblem and Gundam.

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The mobile game Puzzle & Dragons has been around for ten years, with over 90 million downloads worldwide. Continuing its incredible popularity to this day, Universal Music has announced that a best-of album would be released on November 23, 2022, featuring a number of popular tracks from the game.

The album, titled Puzzle & Dragons 10th Anniversary Festival, will feature a collection of original songs by famed game composers Kenji Ito and Yukio Nakajima. Fans of the series will be excited to hear Departure Ver.0, created by Ito before the well-known song Departure was released. This will be the first time that the song has ever been released.

The album jacket features newly-drawn illustrations of Ideal, who won the top spot in last year’s character ranking, Sonia, Roche, Valeria, and Mil. 

The album will be released as a CD and will also be available to stream and download. Those buying the CD will enjoy a two-disc set and special packaging, with a booklet featuring illustrations and interviews by Kenji Ito, Yukio Nakajima, and the producer Yamamoto. 100 lucky winners will be selected by lottery to win an original towel featuring exclusive art.

Over the past decade, Puzzle & Dragons has brought plenty of joy to people’s lives. Have you ever played the title? Is the music special to you?

Don’t miss the 10th-anniversary celebration of Puzzle & Dragons!

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An animated music video for the track ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn＜TFSv＞ from Attack on Titan The Final Season has been uploaded to YouTube. The song will be featured on the upcoming second soundtrack, scheduled to be released on June 22 and composed by Hiroyuki Sawano. The track itself was played during a crucial moment in Episode 87. 

The music video features footage from The Final Season Part 2, which aired from January to April.

ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn＜TFSv＞ – Attack on Titan The Final Season OST (Official Music Video)

The soundtrack will include 15 tracks including Ashes on the Fire -PTV- and Footsteps of Doom. Fans of the series won’t want to miss picking it up, and it will also be available to stream on all major streaming services this week.

The final episodes of Attack on Titan The Final Season will air on NHK General in 2023.

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An animated music video for Ashes on the Fire -PTV- from Attack on Titan The Final Season has been released! Featuring music by Kohta Yamamoto, the upcoming second soundtrack, set to be released on June 22, is already becoming a hot topic online. It will also include the full version of Footsteps of Doom, which played during a vital scene in episode 80. The song has over 4 million plays on YouTube, an incredible feat for a song from an anime soundtrack. The final episodes of Attack on Titan The Final Season will air on NHK General in 2023. 

Ashes on The Fire -PTV- / Attack on Titan The Final Season OST

https://youtu.be/OhLF2dsmQpI

Footsteps of Doom / Attack on Titan The Final Season OST 

https://youtu.be/GJl_fn_skOM

Attack on Titan The Final Season OST 02 Announcement Trailer

https://youtu.be/CxMAtgTbkdU

The soundtrack will include 15 tracks including the popular song the ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn<TFSv>. Be sure to give it a listen whenever you’re feeling nostalgic for this incredible series!

A second soundtrack for Attack on Titan The Final Season will be released on streaming services on June 22, 2022.

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 aired from January to April of 2022. The new soundtrack will include the full version of Footsteps of Doom, written by Kohta Yamamoto and played during episode 80. The song has over 4 million plays on YouTube, an incredible feat for a song from an anime soundtrack. 

The album will also include a new version of Ashes on the Fire and the track ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn＜TFSv＞.

Attack on Titan The Final Season Original Soundtrack – Footsteps of Doom Sample Video

The album jacket features a new illustration of Eren Jaeger drawn by animator Takashi Kojima, who was in charge of the opening animation for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.

The final episodes of Attack on Titan The Final Season will air on NHK General in 2023. 

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The soundtrack for the anime series takt op.Destiny, which wrapped in December 2021, was released on February 23, 2022! Available in standard and limited-edition versions and on streaming services, a trailer for the collection of classical tracks has also been uploaded to YouTube!

The standard two-disc set includes 52 tracks from the anime series, while the limited edition includes 4-discs covering all classical tracks found in the show and voice tracks by the main cast. A 68-page booklet includes interviews with the show’s director and composer, original drawings, storyboards, and more behind-the-scenes details. 

Composer Yorihiro Ike commented on the soundtrack. “It’s still so fresh in my mind. I realize now that the series was actually a love-focused drama, so when I wrote the song With Love, it was all the more meaningful. It was an important piece of work for me. The soundtrack includes everything from classical pieces to jazz riffs. It won’t disappoint, so please, give it a listen.” 

The teaser trailer includes the song With Love, an important song inspired by the show’s main character.

takt op.Destiny Original Soundtrack Teaser Trailer

The series, available to stream in the west on Crunchyroll, tells the story of a world shaken by a black meteorite. Monsters appear from the crater, and those who hold the power of the “Musicart” can use the power of music and sound to defeat the beasts. Produced by MAPPA and MADHOUSE and directed by Yuki Ito, it became a global hit, and will expand into the video game market in the future.

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Popular anime series World Trigger is getting a Valentine’s Day pop-up store at six LOFT locations starting January 7, 2022. The event will feature exclusive illustrations of the main characters with lots of chocolate motifs. 

Replica Small Avatar Mascot: ¥1,100 (Tax Included)

World Trigger Acrylic Stand VD: ¥1,650 each (Tax Included)

Acrylic Keychain VD: ¥792 each (Tax Included)

World Trigger Acrylic Stand Heart Cat: ¥990 each (Tax Included) 

World Trigger Acrylic Keychain Heart Cat: ¥792 (Tax Included) 

World Trigger Heart Pins: ¥440 each (Tax Included) / BOX: ¥3,960 (Tax Included)

World Trigger Imabari Towel Replica: ¥990 each (Tax Included)

World Trigger Pen: ¥396 each (Tax Included) 

World Trigger Clear Folder: ¥440 each (Tax Included)

World Trigger Hoodie: ¥5,720 (Tax Included)

World Trigger Crunchy Chocolate Pin Sweets: ¥864 (Tax Included)

World Trigger – Ikoma’s Eggplant Curry: ¥972 (Tax Included)

World Trigger Acrylic Stand Badge Sweets: ¥880 (Tax Included) / BOX: ¥7,920 (Tax Included)

World Trigger Plate: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

World Trigger Chocolate: ¥880 each (Tax Included) *Available in February

World Trigger Masking Tape: ¥462 each (Tax Included) *Available in February

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A four-part Blu-ray and DVD version of new anime Visual Prison, airing from October 8, has been announced, along with a 43-track soundtrack titled ‘Visual Prison Original Soundtrack.” Produced by A-1 Pictures, the anime was written by Agematsu Noriyasu, with music from Elements Garden and character designs by Katagiri Ikumi. 

The DVD Vol.1 jacket and bonus items have also been revealed, both featuring illustrations from character designer Katagiri Ikumi.

“Visual Prison” Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1

Original Soundtrack

The Limited Edition Vol.1 DVD comes with a three-sided case illustrated by Katagiri Ikumi, a Digi-Jacket featuring the characters, a selection of character songs, the Katagiri Ikumi Setting Collection, a color booklet, and a Polaroid-style Photo Card. The first volume features O★Z as drawn by Katagiri Ikumi alongside a whole selection of bonus goodies, so be sure to check it out!

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The new anime film Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure is set to hit theatres in Japan on October 23, 2021. Before that, however, fans can get their hands on the film’s main theme single and soundtrack which is set to drop on October 21. Examples of songs include the insert song Chandelier Shiawase no Kuni which features five of the main cast members singing, the ending theme, Daisuki no Snowball sung by Machico, and more.

Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure Key Visual Reveal

The soundtrack is composed by Shiho Terada who also composed for the the TV anime series. It includes the BGM, insert songs, and more.

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XFLAG launched and in-game collaboration for the popular hunting RPG mobile game Monster Strike on Tuesday (February 2) in which players have the chance to obtain several characters from the anime series World Trigger.

World Trigger Characters to Appear in Gacha

Osamu Mikumo

Yūma Kuga

Chika Amatori

Yūichi Jin

Kirie Konami

World Trigger Characters to Appear in Quests

Hairein

Viza

Lamvanein

Hyuse

Enedra

World Trigger is an ongoing sci-fi action manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Ashihara. It is serialised in Jump Square. The series received its first anime series in 2014 with a second season that began airing last month. The collaboration features a line-up of heroes and villains from the series entering the world of Monster Strike.

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The first season of the anime World Trigger by Toei Animation consisted of 73 episodes and aired between October 5, 2014 and April 3, 2016. The original sci-fi action manga was created by Daisuke Ashihara and featured in popular manga magazines such as Weekly Shōnen Jump and Jump Square (Shueisha Inc.). From its days in the Weekly Shōnen Jump to when it moved to Jump Square, the manga kept accumulating large numbers of fans, becoming one of the most popular stories out there. It has been announced that the anime is getting a second season and this is set to air on January 9, 2021 on TV Asahi Keiretsu. The broadcastings are scheduled to occur every Saturday from 1:30am.

A Third Season Has Also Been Announced

A third season is also scheduled to be made. In the second season, members of Galopoula from the Planet Nation attack the border agency. In the B Rank Battles Arc, Yūma, Osamu and the gang sharpen their skills to become B-rank agents. The third season is bound to be filled with even more thrilling content.

Right now we know that season two will air from January, however, more information on the broadcasting schedule for season three is yet to be released. It’s not long now until we can finally enjoy season two!

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