Asagi to release new single “Kitsune Hanabi”! Details and special guest lineup announced!


It has been three and a half months since D went on an indefinite hiatus after their 20th anniversary grand final, and vocalist Asagi is finally resuming her activities as a solo artist!

The title of the latest work, released four years after the previous work “Amabie,” is “Fox Fireworks.” The theme of the summer festival in the Edo period unfolds in a bewitching worldview, and you can feel the newness in the old. Asagi sings lyrics written entirely in archaic language, and it is no exaggeration to say that she is possessed by the vocals, and her voice and appearance are exactly like the nine-tailed fox, Tamamo-no-Mae. Following the supreme full album “Madar,” which has reached the pinnacle of neo-Japanesque, this work will also allow you to experience the beauty of Japan, as if a picture scroll were unfolding before your eyes.

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Asagi’s solo works also bring together a brilliant cast of guest musicians and support members! The guitarist is the familiar HIRO (La’cryma Christi), who is delicate and melodic, and the first time he participates is TERU (Versailles/Jupiter), who played the intense swells of JVM. The bassist is the dynamic Yo (Matenrou Opera), and the drummer is HIROKI (D), who has been a member of D for 20 years. As for Japanese instruments, following on from the previous work, Ibukuro Masashi (Wagakki Band/Kafugetsu), who wears an ancient wind, participates as a koto player, and this time, the only female member who participates as a Tsugaru shamisen player, Ninagawa Beni (Wagakki Band), lights up the darkness. The sound of Shinya (LUNA SEA), who does not beat the drums, taiko drums, and drummer, can be said to be the sound of a summer night.

The music video for this work will be released not only on DVD, but also on Blu-ray, which will be a first for a solo artist. With colorful fireworks exploding in the background, it will be exciting to see what kind of story Tamamo-no-Mae, the great demon of the nine-tailed fox, leads the nine pipe foxes.



▼Release information
Light blue
new single
“Fox Fireworks”
・Pre-sale at the venue: ON SALE!! 2024.07.28
Advance sales start after the show at Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE
(Limited Edition TYPE-A, Limited Edition TYPE-B, Regular Edition CD, Photobook)
・Official online sales: ON SALE from 2024.08.01!!
(Limited Edition TYPE-A, Limited Edition TYPE-B, Regular Edition CD, Photobook. For details,Here)
・General sales in stores: ON SALE!!
(Regular Edition CD)
(GOD CHILD RECORDS)

[Limited Edition TYPE-A](CD + Blu-ray)
GCR-25 / 2,200 yen (tax included)
3Songs CD & 2Songs Blu-ray + MV Making / Booklet included / Self-written liner notes included / Special Limited Edition
Limited edition bonus (included): Postcard (1 of 9 types randomly included)
*Limited sales only at live venues and official online stores.
*Limited quantity. Sales will end once stock is exhausted.

[Limited Edition TYPE-B](CD+DVD)
GCR-256 / 2,200 yen (tax included)
3Songs CD & 2Songs DVD + MV Making / Booklet included / Self-written liner notes included / Special Limited Edition
Limited edition bonus (included): Postcard (1 of 9 types randomly included)
*Limited sales only at live venues and official online stores.
*Limited quantity. Sales will end once stock is exhausted.

■Official mail order & live venue exclusive benefits
・Blu-ray purchase bonus: Blu-ray limited edition sleeve case
・DVD purchase bonus: DVD limited edition sleeve case

(Disc-1) (CD)
1. Fox Fireworks
2. White-faced, golden-haired, nine-tailed fox fireball (Bonus Track)
3. The Fox’s Wedding (Bonus Track)

(Disc-2) (Blu-ray/DVD)
1. Kitsune Hanabi (Music Video)
2. Kitsune Hanabi (Music Video with lyrics)
3. Kitsune Hanabi (Music Video Making)

[Regular Edition](CD)
GCR-257 / ¥1,100 (tax included)
4Songs CD / Booklet included
Regular edition first edition bonus (enclosed): Trading card (1 of 9 types randomly included)

(CD)
1. Fox Fireworks
2. White-faced, golden-haired, nine-tailed fox fireball (Bonus Track)
3. The Fox’s Wedding (Bonus Track)
4. Fox Fire (Voiceless)

■Official mail order exclusive complete set
¥10,000 (tax included) Limited quantity
・”Agane” “Kitsune Hanabi” Limited Edition TYPE-A (CD + Blu-ray)
・”Agane” “Kitsune Hanabi” Limited Edition TYPE-B (CD+DVD)
・”Ao” “Kitsune Hanabi” Regular Edition (CD)
・”Aoba” “Fox Fireworks” Photo Collection
・One polaroid photo taken during the music video shoot (complete with signatures)
・Blu-ray limited sleeve case (purchase bonus)
・Limited edition DVD sleeve case (purchase bonus)
・One Asagi special event participation ticket (after the live show or at the out store)



▼Live information
“Agane Solo Tour 2024 “Fox Fireworks””
August 10th (Sat) OSAKA MUSE
August 24th (Saturday) Nagoya ell.FITS ALL
August 29th (Thursday) Shibuya Spotify O-EAST ※Asagi Birthday Celebration
September 21 (Sat) Kyoto MOJO *Additional performance
■ Live performances
Vo: Asagi
Supporting Musicians
Gt: HIRO (La’cryma Christi)
Gt: TERU (Versailles/Jupiter)
Ba: Yo (Skyscraper Opera)
Dr: Hiroki (D)



▼Event information
“Aoba Out Store”
August 11th (Sun) Osaka MUSE BOX 12:15~
August 25th (Sun) Nagoya, Shizukanoumi 12:15~
Friday, August 30th, Tokyo Studio Rosarium 13:30~/18:30~
Cast: Asagi Host: Oshiro

September 22nd (Sunday) Kyoto Karasumaoike Akari 12:45~ *Added
Cast: Asagi Host: TERO

Detail isHere



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