“I still” by KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. Maya Akechi has been selected as the ending theme for “The Demon King’s Strongest Magician Was Human,” which will begin airing on July 3, 2024. Comments have arrived from KOHTA YAMAMOTO, who composed and arranged the song, and Maya Akechi, who wrote the lyrics and sang the song.
The TV anime “The Demon King’s Strongest Magician Was a Human” is a dark fantasy about the protagonist, Ike, who was raised as a demon and is feared as the Demon King’s strongest magician, hiding the fact that he is human while aiming for coexistence between demons and humans.
The second PV, released on June 16th, features the ending theme “I still” by KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. Akechi Maya, giving us a sneak peek at this beautiful ballad filled with Ike’s wishes and prayers for a world where demons and humans can coexist in harmony.
KOHTA YAMAMOTO composed and arranged the opening theme “Ctrl C” for this work, and also produced the soundtrack. KOHTA YAMAMOTO has been active in many popular works such as the TV anime “Attack on Titan The Final Season” and NHK Drama 10 “Ooku”, and as the second part of a new project featuring vocals by KOHTA YAMAMOTO, he continues to color the work with music in a comprehensive manner, following the first part.
The release date and details of the sound source will be announced at a later date. The official KOHTA YAMAMOTO PROJECT staff X account has also been opened, so please follow it and look forward to the latest news.
Comment from KOHTA YAMAMOTO
I will be performing the ending theme for the TV anime “The Demon King’s Strongest Magician Was a Human.”
I am truly honored to be involved in the entire music for this film, including the opening theme that was announced the other day and the background music!
I’m really looking forward to the broadcast, and this work has become something I treasure.
The second vocal project, “I still,” was produced with Satie’s past circumstances and her faith in Ike in mind.
The lyrics and vocals are by Maya Akechi.
Maya’s lyrics and the power of her unique vocals have resulted in a ballad that is like a prayer.
I’m grateful to Maya for further expanding the musical world I wanted to express with this song!
I hope many people will listen to “I still” along with the anime!
Comment from Maya Akechi
I believe the main theme of this work is “coexistence,” and I wrote the lyrics with a prayerful feeling that it would be great if everyone could live on an equal footing, accepting and rejecting various people, lifestyles, and ways of thinking.
I had never completed a song with someone other than my band before, so it was a very refreshing experience. I was familiar with KOHTA’s other works, so I was very nervous and happy, and the recording was very calm and exciting, so it was fun.
I would be happy if many people could listen to my work.
Basic information about the anime “The Demon King’s Strongest Magician Was a Human”
The second PV
Broadcast information
Broadcasting will begin on Wednesday, July 3rd on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, and AT-X!
TOKYO MX: Every Wednesday from 22:00 starting July 3rd
BS Asahi: Every Friday from 23:00 starting July 5th
AT-X: Every Sunday from 23:00 starting July 7th *Repeat broadcasts: Every Thursday from 29:00, Every Sunday from 8:00
*Broadcast dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Distribution information
Available exclusively on ABEMA from 22:30 on Wednesday, June 26th!
https://abema.tv/video/title/169-143
The videos will also be available on the following websites starting at 0:00 on Thursday, July 11th!
Prime Video, Google Play/YouTube, d Anime Store, J:COM STREAM, Miru Plus, TELASA
DMM TV, Lemino, Niconico Channel, Hulu, Bandai Channel, Movie Full Plus, OnGen Movie
Rakuten TV, HAPPY! Video, iTSCOM On Demand
cast
Ike: Jun Fukuyama
Sati: Hina Tachibana
Cefiro: Shizuka Ito
Dairokuten: Manaka Iwami
Lilith: Azumi Waki
Jiron: Kentaro Tone
Alistair: Manatsu Murakami
Fiorentina: Yumi Uchiyama
Romberg: Cho
staff
Original author: Ryosuke Haneda and Anajiro (Futabasha Monster Comics)
Character design: KUMA
Director: Norihiko Nagahama
Series Composition: Doko Machida
Character design: Masami Sueoka
Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO
Music Production: Pony Canyon
Sound Production: Bit Groove Promotion
Animation production: studio A-CAT
Opening theme: “Ctrl C” by KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. Shun Ikegai
Ending theme: “I still” KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. Maya Akechi
introduction
The demon known as “the strongest magician in the Demon King’s army” and capable of single-handedly capturing fortresses, is named Ike.
The way he swept away his enemies with his incredible magic made him the very definition of a “monster,” and he was feared by both allies and enemies.
However, he had a secret that he could not tell other demons.
“—I’m actually a human.”
A dark fantasy about a man who hides his humanity and aims for coexistence between demons and humans!
Official website
maougun-anime.com
Official X
@maougun_pr (Hashtag #MaougunAnime)
Copyright
© Ryosuke Haneda, Anajiro, Futabasha, The Demon King’s Strongest Production Committee
Artist Information
KOHTA YAMAMOTO
KOHTA YAMAMOTO Official Website:https://www.kohtayamamoto.net/
KOHTA YAMAMOTO Official X:https://twitter.com/kohta_yamabook
Staff Official X:https://twitter.com/kohta_y_staff
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hE2ofc7IKD1iQ39HYU5N4
KOHTA YAMAMOTO Profile
He started working as a composer and arranger in 2015.
In addition to composing music for video works such as anime, dramas, and commercials, he is also active in a wide range of fields, including providing and arranging music for artists.
At Crunchyroll’s “The Anime Awards 2024,” he won the Best Original Score Award for the music (co-composition) of “Attack on Titan The Final Season: Final Chapter (Part 1).”
KOHTA YAMAMOTO WORKS
TV anime “Madou Seihei no Slave” (broadcast in January 2024)
TV anime “Attack on Titan The Final Season”
NHK Drama 10 “Ooku”
TV anime “Ao no Exorcist” series 2-3
TV anime “Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts”
TV anime “Dark Gathering”
TV anime “The Seven Deadly Sins” series 2-5
TV anime “Kingdom” seasons 3-5
TV anime “86 -Eighty Six-“
TV drama “CRISIS Public Security Mobile Investigation Unit Special Investigation Unit”
Maya Akechi Profile
Vocalist and guitarist of THE TIBA.
They were selected from 3,900 applicants for the “Can You Perform at Summer Sonic? 2019” contest and will be performing at SUMMER SONIC 2019.
In the same year, they were selected as the opening act for internationally active artists such as STARCRAWLER and CAMPCOPE when they visited Japan, and in 2022 they will perform at Fuji Rock’s “ROOKIE A GO-GO” and in 2023 they will be invited to SXSW2023, and their sound is spreading not only in Japan but also among music professionals overseas.
