Setsuko (Kuuhaku Gokko) will be performing the opening and ending theme songs for the TV anime “Mecha Ude,” which will begin airing in October. Both the opening and ending songs were composed, arranged, and produced by Hiroyuki Sawano.
The TV anime “Mecha-Ude” is an original animation work directed and conceived by animation artist “Okamoto” and produced by the up-and-coming Fukuoka-based animation production company “TriF Studio”. The story depicts the adventures and battles of Hikaru, a middle school boy who lives an ordinary life, and Alma, an “arm-shaped” mechanical lifeform called “Mecha-Ude” that can move by “delising” (bonding) with humans.
In the newly released third PV, the ending theme “karma” by Setsuko (Kuuhaku Gokko) was revealed for the first time, and it was also decided that the opening theme “VORTEX” will also be performed by Setsuko (Kuuhaku Gokko). Both the opening and ending themes were composed, arranged, and produced by Hiroyuki Sawano, and Setsuko’s singing voice, which combines kindness and strength, effectively colors the work. Details of the songs will be released in the future, so please look forward to it.
Furthermore, an advance screening of episodes 1-3 of the TV anime will be held at United Cinema Toyosu on September 28th, allowing viewers to watch it earlier than anywhere else. After the screening, there will be a talk show with Hikaru’s Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Alma’s Tomokazu Sugita, Aki’s Yu Shimamura, and Director Okamoto, with Matsuyama Hiroshi of CyberConnect2, Inc., who is the general supervisor, acting as MC. Tickets will be available from August 9th, so please apply now.
With just 3 months left until the broadcast of the TV anime “Mecha Ude,” and the theme song by Setsuko (Kuuhaku Gokko), be sure to keep an eye out for future updates.
Setsuko (blank play) Comment
I have been in charge of singing the opening and ending songs for the TV anime “Mecha Ude”, “VORTEX” and “karma”.
In terms of singing the song, the discussions with Sawano, Benjamin, cAnON., and Akane Shizukurin were fresh and I think the result is really cool.
The two songs are contradictory, like two sides to “Mecha Ude,” but while they seem to be complete opposites, they are similar in some ways, and it’s as if one exists because of the other, which is a strange way of being that it fits into the story of Mecha Ude and makes them all the more indispensable songs.
We have also heard Director Okamoto’s passion for Mecha-Ude, and we are really looking forward to the film’s release.
TV anime “Mecha Ude” 3rd PV
TV anime “Mecha Ude” first PV
TV anime “Mecha Ude” 1st PV[English version]
TV anime “Mecha Ude” 2nd PV
TV anime “Mecha Ude” work summary
Boys, move forward!!
A slapstick battle story about a bizarre, mechanical partner attached to a hoodie!
staff
Original story and director: Okamoto
Series Composition: Yasuhiro Nakanishi/TriF
Character design: Terumi Nishii/Yoko Uchida
Mecha Ude Design and Concept Art: Nurikabe
3DCG Director: Shota Kawamura
Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano/KOHTA YAMAMOTO/DAIKI(AWSM.)
General Supervision: Hiroshi Matsuyama (CyberConnect2)
Animation Production: TriF Studio
cast
Hikaru: Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Alma: Tomokazu Sugita
Aki: Yu Shimamura
Sinise & Dex: Kaito Ishikawa
Mirror: Romi Park
Toudou: Tentsuki
Elgis: Hiroki Tochi
Fist: Yuichi Nakamura
Fubuki: Aoi Yuki
Amaryllis: Yoko Hikasa
Theme song
“VORTEX”
Setsuko (Kuuhaku Gokko) produced by Hiroyuki Sawano
Lyricist: Benjamin + cAnON.
Composition and Arrangement: Hiroyuki Sawano
＜ED＞
“Karma”
Setsuko (Kuuhaku Gokko) produced by Hiroyuki Sawano
Lyricist: Akane Shizukurin
Composition and Arrangement: Hiroyuki Sawano
Advance screening of TV anime “Mecha Ude”
Date and time: Saturday, September 28, 2024
1st screening: 12:30 start
2nd screening: 15:00 start
☆There will be a talk show with the cast after the main program.
*The content shown will be the same for both the first and second screenings.
Venue: United Cinema Toyosu
https://www.unitedcinemas.jp/toyosu/about-theater.html
2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8614
Mitsui Shopping Park Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu
*Please refrain from contacting the venue.
Contents: Screening of Episodes 1-3 and talk show
Talk show appearances:
Toshiyuki Toyonaga (voice of Hikaru)
Tomokazu Sugita (voice of Alma)
Yu Shimamura (role of Aki)
Director Okamoto
MC: Hiroshi Matsuyama (CyberConnect2, Inc.)
*Please note that the guest appearances may change without notice.
Ticket prices
3,000 yen (tax included) *Additional fees apply
Ticket sales reception
Reception URL:https://l-tike.com/mechanical-arms/
*Please be sure to read the application page before applying.
Ticket sales schedule
Pre-request advance sale (lottery): August 9th (Friday) 18:00 to September 8th (Sunday) 23:59
・Handling fee: 605 yen/each
(Breakdown: system usage fee 220 yen, in-store ticket issuing fee 110 yen, advance reservation service fee 275 yen)
* Limit: 4 tickets per person
*Lottery results will be announced via email and web (lottery result confirmation screen)
*Winners will be announced on Friday, September 13th
*Please note that if payment is not confirmed within the period, your application will be considered unsuccessful.
For further details, please check the official website.
https://mecha-ude.com/news/event/121
Mecha Ude -mechanical arms-
Official site:https://mecha-ude.com/
TriF Official Website:http://www.trifstudio.com/
Original Anime “Mecha Ude” Japanese Official X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/mechaude_jp
LINE Manga “Mecha Ude” featured page:https://lin.ee/3MTMMUf/qtpo
ebookjapan “Mechaude” published page:https://approach.yahoo.co.jp/r/eK1FAS
TriF Studio Official YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@trifstudio
X (old Twitter): @mechaude_JP (Japanese version), @mechaude_EN (English version)
©TriF / “Mecha Ude” Production Committee
Artist Information
Official Site:https://www.kuhakugokko.com/
Official X:https://twitter.com/kuhaku_gokko
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kuhaku_gokko
Official YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@kuhaku_gokko
Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kuhaku__gokko
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