■“I asked if I could write a song if possible, which led to the creation of “BOW AND ARROW”” (Kenshi Yonezu)
It has been announced that Kenshi Yonezu has written a new song “BOW AND ARROW” (pronunciation: Bow and Arrow) as the opening theme song for the TV anime “Medalist”, and part of the song is released in the anime PV. It became.
“Medalist” is an original manga that has won numerous awards, including first place in the comics category at the “Next Manga Awards 2022” and the overall category at the “48th Kodansha Manga Awards” in 2024.
Former figure skater Roji Akeura met Inori Tsujie, a girl who taught herself how to skate. Driven by Inori’s obsession with Link, Tsukasa takes on the role of coach. Inori develops her talent and Tsukasa grows as a leader. This is a story about two people who team up and aim to become the glorious “medalists.”
It has also been announced that former Olympian Akiko Suzuki and other gorgeous athletes will be participating in the figure skating choreography.
The TV anime “Medalist”, in which “BOW AND ARROW” serves as the opening theme song, will begin broadcasting on January 4th. Let’s check it out.
■Kenshi Yonezu comment
I’m just a fan of the original. When I saw information that it would be made into an anime, I asked if it would be possible to create a song for it, which led to the creation of “BOW AND ARROW”. Anyway, it’s a great manga, so everyone should read it. I’m looking forward to watching the anime as well, just as a viewer. I hope you enjoy the song as well.
Program information
“medalist”
(2025)
Starting from 01/04 (Sat) every Saturday from 25:30 on TV Asahi’s 24 nationwide network “NUMAnimation” slot.
*CS TV Asahi Channel 1: Every Sunday from 21:00 from 01/05 (Sun)
*BS Asahi: Every Monday from 23:24 from 01/06 (Monday)
*Disney Plus “Star”: Every Saturday from 26:00 from 01/04 (Sat)
*Other sites: Scheduled to be distributed every Thursday from 26:00 from 01/09 (Thursday)
Original work: Tsuruma Raft (serialized in Kodansha’s “Afternoon”) (C) Tsuruma Raft/Kodansha
Director: Yasuki Yamamoto
Series composition/screenplay: Toki Hanada
Figure skating choreography: Akiko Suzuki
Opening theme song: Kenshi Yonezu “BOW AND ARROW”
Ending theme song: Neguse. “My dress”
(C)Tsuruma Raft/Kodansha/Medalist Production Committee
TV anime “Medalist” program site
https://medalist-pr.com/
Kenshi Yonezu OFFICIAL SITE
http://reissuerecords.net/
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