The theme song for the TV special anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets*”, sung by the Nakano quintuplets (Hanazawa Kana, Taketatsu Ayana, Ito Miku, Sakura Ayane, and Minase Inori), “Five Equal Smiles”, is now available on various distribution services ahead of the CD release.
The lyrics for this work were written by Aira Yuuki, the music was composed by Masaya Takeda, and the arrangement was produced by a collaboration between Atsuhito Sato and Masaya Takeda. In addition to “Five Equal Smiles,” the “Five Equal Smiles EP” will be released on September 18th and will include three new songs, “Memories” and “We Have Started Shining.” Reservations are currently being accepted, so be sure to check it out.
Additionally, pre-orders are currently being accepted for the “TV Anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album,” which will be released at the same time on September 18th. This best album includes all the theme songs and character songs from the “The Quintessential Quintuplets” series, and is available in three different versions: a limited first edition, a regular edition, and a gift edition. The gift edition is based on the “gifts” given to guests at a wedding by the bride and groom, and comes with five exclusive bonuses, such as an original design for the wedding ceremony and an interview book with the cast and staff, so be sure to check it out.
In addition, a joint purchase campaign for “TV Anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album” and “The Quintessential Quintuplets EP” has been decided. Those who apply using the application form enclosed with each CD product will have the chance to win an invitation to a release commemorative talk event and luxurious prizes in a lottery. The A prize release commemorative talk event will feature Taketatsu Ayana, who plays Nakano Nino, Ito Miku, who plays Nakano Miku, and Yuuki Aira, who has written the lyrics for “The Quintessential Quintuplets” and many other songs. There are also luxurious prizes for B and C prizes, so please apply.
For further details and updates, please check the official “The Quintessential Quintuplets*” website and official X.
“Five Equal Smiles” / Sung by the Nakano Quintuplets (Hanazawa Kana, Taketatsu Ayana, Ito Miku, Sakura Ayane, Minase Inori)
Digital pre-release starts on Wednesday, September 4th
List of streaming sites:https://lnk.to/smile_EP
Pony Canyon YouTube Channel (“The Quintessential Quintuplets” playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN63bBjV3Gr9fr_ZUa0PKBzB0dcyyitwu
“The Quintessential Quintuplets*” Production Information
Introduction
The honeymoon episode that fans have been waiting for has been made into a film based on the original idea and complete supervision of Negi Haruba.
We will bring you the daily lives of grown-up Futaro and the quintuplets!
The five beautiful girls who are “on the verge of failing” and “hate studying”
Futaro worked as a part-time tutor and successfully guided his student to graduation.
Although the quintuplets each walked their own paths and achieved their dreams, they seemed to be troubled by something…
Meanwhile, Fuutarou and the quintuplets plan a trip to Hawaii that will also serve as their honeymoon.
Just as preparations were going smoothly, an incident was discovered, causing great panic!!
What’s more, he gets into trouble while on vacation in Hawaii…!?
A 500% cute quintuplets love comedy, honeymoon edition──!!
Screening Information
Pre-release screening for three weeks only at cinemas nationwide from Friday, September 20, 2024
Screening theaters:https://eigakan.org/theaterpage/schedule.php?t=5hanayome2024
STAFF
Original author: Negi Haruba “The Quintessential Quintuplets” (Kodansha “Weekly Shonen Magazine”)
Director and series composition: Masato Jimbo
Original script: Negi Haruba
Character design: Masato Katsumata
Color design: Aiko Matsuyama
Art director: Toshihiko Goto
Director of photography: Daisuke Chiba
Edited by: Mutsumi Takemiya
Sound Director: Hajime Takakuwa
Music: Natsumi Tabuchi, Miki Sakurai, and Nanae Nakamura
Music Production: Nihon Ongaku
Sound Production: Ducks Production
Animation Production: Bibury Animation Studio
CAST
Futaro Uesugi: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Nakano Ichika: Kana Hanazawa
Nino Nakano: Ayana Taketatsu
Miku Nakano: Miku Ito
Nakano Yotsuba: Sakura Ayane
May Nakano: Inori Minase
©Negi Haruba, Kodansha / “The Quintessential Quintuplets*” Production Committee
Theme song information
“Five Equal Smiles EP”
Release date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Kanyame Limited Edition (CD + diorama acrylic stand)
SCCG-00166≫Kanyme site¥3,500(tax included)
Regular Edition (CD Only)
PCCG-02394 ¥2,200 (tax included)
Contents
01. Five Equal Smiles
Sung by: The Nakano Quintuplets (Hanazawa Kana, Taketatsu Ayana, Ito Miku, Sakura Ayane, Minase Inori)
Lyrics: Aira Yuuki Composition: Masaya Takeda (Dream Monster) Arrangement: Atsushi Sato (Dream Monster), Masaya Takeda (Dream Monster)
※Opening theme song for the TV special anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets*”
02. Memories
Sung by: The Nakano Quintuplets (Hanazawa Kana, Taketatsu Ayana, Ito Miku, Sakura Ayane, Minase Inori)
Lyrics: Aira Yuuki Composition: Miki Sakurai Arrangement: Nanae Nakamura
※Ending theme song for the TV special anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets*”
03. We started to shine
Sung by: The Nakano Quintuplets (Hanazawa Kana, Taketatsu Ayana, Ito Miku, Sakura Ayane, Minase Inori)
Lyrics: Aira Yuuki Composition and Arrangement: Keita Miyoshi
*In addition, short versions and instrumental versions of each song are included.
Original benefits for each corporation
Animaru!: Large Can Badge
Animate stores nationwide (including mail order): 5-piece mini photo set
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
amiami (online shop): 2L-size bromide
Canyon: Jacket sticker
Gamers: Mini colored paper
Sofmap Animega: Acrylic coaster (76mm)
Rakuten Books: Acrylic key chain (50 x 50 mm)
Five Equal Smiles EP Paid Bundle Included
Kanime: Kanime Limited Edition (with diorama acrylic stand) / 3,500 yen (tax included)
Gamers: Gamers Limited Set (A3 tapestry included) / 3,960 yen (tax included)
Album Information
“TV Anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album”
Release date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Gift set (limited edition)
PCCG-02369 ¥12,345 (tax included)
First limited edition (CD+Blu-ray)
PCCG-02370 ¥5,555 (tax included)
Regular Edition (CD Only)
PCCG-02371 ¥3,300 (tax included)
*The “gift edition” is a limited edition set that includes five special bonuses in addition to the first limited edition.
*Please check the official website for details on the recorded content and more.
“TV Anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album” & “The Quintessential Quintuplets Smiles EP” Joint Purchase Campaign
A joint purchase campaign for the TV anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album and the “The Quintessential Quintuplets EP” has been announced. Those who apply will have the chance to win an invitation to a release commemorative talk event and prizes, so please apply.
Prize contents
A Prize: Invitation to release commemorative talk event
*You can apply for either the day or night session.
B Prize: Choose your own bride clear file
*You can apply for one of the following characters: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, or Satsuki.
C Prize: Announcement poster set
*This is a poster set of “TV Anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album” and “The Quintessential Quintuplets Smiles EP.”
CD release commemorative talk event
Date and time: Saturday, November 23, 2024
[Daytime Session]Doors open: 13:00 / Performance starts: 14:00
[Evening session]Doors open: 16:00 / Show starts: 17:00
Cast: Ayana Taketatsu (role of Nino Nakano), Miku Ito (role of Miku Nakano), Aira Yuki, Ryuichi Sumikawa (MC)
Venue: Somewhere in Tokyo
Content: Talk event
*The performers will not be singing any songs.
How to Apply
Please enter the serial code printed on the application ticket B enclosed in the box into the application site, then enter the necessary information to apply.
Application ticket A enclosed in the “TV Anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets” 5th Anniversary Best Album” and “The Quintessential Quintuplets Smiles EP”
*One set of serial codes (serial codes A and B) can be used to apply for one of the following prizes: A Prize (Daytime or Nighttime Session), B Prize (Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, Satsuki), or C Prize.
*Please make sure to enter both serial codes from application form A and B. Please note that you cannot apply with only one type of serial code.
Application period
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – Sunday, October 13, 2024 23:59
*For further details, please check the official website.
The Quintessential Quintuplets Information
Official website:https://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/5hanayome/
Official X: @5Hanayome_anime
