Hana Hope’s new song “Akairo” has been chosen as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” which will begin airing on October 6. It was also announced that the song will be released as a CD single on December 4 and will be available for pre-release on October 7.
The TV anime “The Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” is a thrilling adventure fantasy based on the manga “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” by Nakaba Suzuki, which is currently being serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” as a legitimate sequel to “The Seven Deadly Sins”. The story begins when Percival, a kind-hearted boy who lives with his grandfather in a remote area, sets off on an endless journey after meeting the mysterious knight Eloncid. The first season of the TV anime will air for two consecutive seasons from October 2023 to March 2024. The second season will be broadcast on 28 TBS affiliated stations nationwide every Sunday at 4:30 pm from October 6th.
“Akairo” is a mid-tempo ballad with lyrical lyrics that explore the universal theme of “thinking of people” that transcends physical distance. The lyrics, composition, and arrangement were handled by UTA, who also worked on the single “Kieu Made.” It will be released as Hana Hope’s third single.
Regarding “Akairo,” Hana Hope commented, “I am very happy to be in charge of the theme song for the historic anime series “The Seven Deadly Sins”! I created the new song “Akairo” while thinking about what kind of song would accompany the world of this beloved work. In “The Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” Percival experiences many meetings and partings during his adventure, but continues to fight positively. The color “red” represents both life and death, and shows that we are connected. And to live means to face death. I expressed that reassurance in “Akairo.” I would be happy if this song inspires something in those who listen to it. Thank you for your support!”
To coincide with the release of the single, a release commemorative premium live concert will be held at a location in Tokyo on December 7th for those who pre-order the CD on Amazon.co.jp, where they will be able to enjoy a mini live concert and talk.
For details such as application period, please check Hana Hope’s official website and social media.
Hana Hope’s “Summertime Blues,” released digitally in August, has been picked up on major domestic and global playlists by various subscription services, and has steadily gained popularity, including reaching the second highest position on J-WAVE’s TOKIO HOT100. Expectations are high for a further leap forward with her third single, “Akairo.”
[Release Information]
Hana Hope
New Single “Akairo”
2024.12.4 Release
2024.10.7 Advance release
CD reservation:https://smar.lnk.to/T7UHoC
[Anime information]
TV anime “The Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” Season 2
TBS Network, 28 stations nationwide
Broadcast every Sunday from 4:30 p.m. starting October 6, 2024
■STAFF:
Original author: Nakaba Suzuki “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (serialized in Kodansha’s “Weekly Shonen Magazine”)
Director: Maki Kodaira
Series composition and script: Shigeru Murakoshi
Character design: Yoichi Takada
Art director: Natsue Muramoto
Color design: Makiko Kojima (Studio Road)
Director of photography: Tatsuo Noguchi (TDF)
Edited by Yumika Okazaki (Morita Editorial Office), Good Job Tokyo
Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
Main theme: Hiroyuki Sawano/KOHTA YAMAMOTO
Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO
Planning and production: UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS
Animation Production: Telecom Animation Film
■CAST:
Percival: Masaru Komura
Donnie: Kikunosuke Toya
Nascent: Aino Shimada
Ann: Kanna Nakamura
Shin/Lancelot: Kouki Uchiyama
Ironside: Toshiyuki Morikawa
Pergard: Rikiya Koyama
Arthur: Yuki Kunitachi
Tristan: Ayumu Murase
Gawain: Ai Fairouz
Isolde: Atsumi Tanezaki
Jade: Sougo Nakamura
Kion: Saito Souma
Meliodas: Kaji Yuki
Tea Nic: Michiko Torikawa
Macduff: Kenji Nomura
Io: Yumiri Hanamori
others
Official website:https://7sins-4knights.net/
Official Twitter:https://twitter.com/7_taizai
＜Official TikTok＞ @7sins_4knights(https://www.tiktok.com/@7sins_4knights)
■Original information:
Volumes 1 to 17 are on sale now
The latest volume 18 is scheduled to be released in September 2024
“The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Official Fan Book: Kaitai Saisho Knights Of Hope” now on sale
(C) Nakaba Suzuki, Kodansha / “The Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” Production Committee
▽Hana Hope Comment
I am very happy to be in charge of the theme song for the historic anime series “The Seven Deadly Sins”!
I created the new song “Akairo” while thinking about what kind of song would be able to accompany the world of this beloved work.
In “The Seven Deadly Sins: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” Percival experiences many partings and encounters during his adventure, but continues to fight positively.
The color red represents both life and death, and shows that they are connected.
And to live is to face death. “Akairo” expresses this reassuring quality.
I would be happy if this song inspires something in those who listen to it.
Thank you for your cooperation!
[Amazon.co.jp Project]
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 18:00 (start) – 19:00 (end)
Venue: Somewhere in Tokyo
*Details such as the venue and meeting place will be announced only to the winners.
From Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00 noon to Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 23:59
September 11, 2024 (Wednesday) 12:00 noon to November 7, 2024 (Thursday) 23:59
*The winners will be announced around Thursday, November 14, 2024. Only the winners will be notified.
20 people will be selected at random from those who pre-order the “Target Product with Digital Serial Code for Event Application” on Amazon.co.jp to be invited to the premium live show.
[Hana Hope information]
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itshanahope
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/HanaHope
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