Aiko’s 16th new album “Zanshin Zansho” has been released.
Following the release of the album, an official interview by Mori Hideyuki was published on the aiko official website. In the interview, aiko said about this album, “It’s weird to say this about myself (laughs)… I feel like I’ve made an album that has some charm, and I really feel like I’ve aged properly. This may be the first time I’ve felt that way about this album.” The official interview also delves into the behind-the-scenes stories of the album’s songs, so be sure to read the official interview while listening to the new album.
In addition, the music video for “skirt,” which will be included in the new album “Zanshin Zansho,” will be premiered on YouTube at 9 p.m. on August 28th on aiko’s official YouTube Channel.
The music video for this work is a work that captures a fleeting summer moment, with a variety of beautiful, intense, and thrilling scenes that are pleasantly timed to the rhythm of the song, so please look forward to its release tonight.
The song “skirt” has also been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Apocalypse Hotel” which will air in 2025.
This work is a joint project between CyberAgent and CygamesPictures, and the original character designs are by Izumi Takemoto, who continues to captivate fans with her innovative shoujo SF manga such as “Neko Me~waku Series”, “Teketeke My Heart”, and “Garden Sisters”, and the series composition is by Shigeru Murakoshi, who has worked on many popular works such as “Zombie Land Saga” and “NINJA KAMUI”. A teaser video using the opening theme song “skirt” has been released on the official website, so be sure to check it out.
It has been decided that the new album “Zanshin Zansho” will be released on a 12-inch analog record on December 25th. Pre-orders began on August 28th at noon. It will be a 180g heavyweight record with limited production, so be sure to pre-order early.
Furthermore, it has been decided that five more live karaoke songs by Aiko will be distributed on Karaoke DAM. Live footage carefully selected from past performances of “Love Like Pop” and “Love Like Aloha” will be distributed from August 28th. The five songs to be distributed are “Kabutomushi,” “Sakura no Toki,” “Milk,” “Andromeda,” and “Shiawase.” We hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy the live karaoke while also preparing for “Love Like Aloha vol.7,” her first outdoor free live concert in six years, which will be held on August 30th.
aiko “skirt” music video
YouTube Premiere Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.
TV anime “Apocalypse Hotel”
Broadcast period: 2025
Official website:http://apocalypse-hotel.jp
Teaser:https://youtu.be/dldg_R1ggh0
Original author: Hotel Gingarou Management Department
Opening theme song: aiko
Character design: Izumi Takemoto
Series Composition: Shigeru Murakoshi
Produced by: CygamesPictures
Copyright: ©Apocalypse Hotel Production Committee
aiko 16th Album “Late Summer Heat”
Release date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
To pre-order the CD, please click here:https://aiko.lnk.to/16thalbum_CD
Streaming URL: https://aiko.lnk.to/zanshinzansho
First limited edition A (CD + LIVE Blu-ray)
PCCA-15032 6,050 yen (tax included)
First limited edition B (CD+LIVE DVD)
PCCA-15033 6,050 yen (tax included)
Standard edition (CD only)
PCCA-15034 3,300 yen (tax included)
Contents
CD
01. blue
02. skirt
03. Mutual Love
04. Let Me Do What I Want
05. Vivid City
06. Junk
07. When will we meet?
08. Blow
09. Wish Diary
10. On a Starry Day
11. Encore
12. Night Sea
13. Red-handed
Blu-ray/DVD
aiko Live Tour “Love Like Pop vol.24”
Setlist
01. Airplane
02. Blue Sky
03. Chapped lips will ruin your love
04. Apple pie
05. Love Super Ball
06. Nameless Heart
07. Tomorrow will be the same as always
08. Bye-bye
09. Breathe in Space
10. More
11. 58cm
12. Neckline
13. Attack! 24 Medley
14. On a Starry Day
15. Sparkling
16. Wishful Night
17. Hot flashes
18. Jet
19. Straws
Bonus footage: Love Like Pop vol.24 behind the scenes
Audio commentary: aiko Commentary
Original benefits for each store
Amazon.co.jp: Aiko original plastic bottle holder drinking (Amazon ver.)
Tower Records and TOWER mini stores, Tower Records Online: aiko original plastic bottle holder (TOWER RECORDS ver.)
Nationwide HMV/HMV&BOOKS online: aiko original plastic bottle holder drinking (HMV ver.)
Seven Net Shopping: Aiko’s original plastic bottle holder (Seven Net Shopping ver.)
Rakuten Books: Aiko original plastic bottle holder (Rakuten Books ver.) *Delivered in original delivery box
aiko online store + other companies: aiko original plastic bottle holder (general store version)
16th If you pre-order the album “Zanshin Zansho” at the participating stores listed above, you will receive an original bonus item from each store on a first-come, first-served basis.
*The pattern on the belt is the same for all products. The color of the carabiner and holder may vary depending on the store.
*The design may be subject to change.
*Purchase benefits will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the offer will end once all stock has been exhausted.
*Some stores may not offer the bonuses, so please check when making your reservation or purchase.
*If you make a reservation on the EC site, if you would like a product with a bonus, please be sure to order from the bonus cart.
(Please note that some EC sites may not allow you to cancel pre-ordered items.)
Regarding Rakuten Books’ “aiko original delivery box”
*Only available to customers who purchase eligible products at Rakuten Books, the products will be delivered in an original design “aiko original delivery box.”
*The design may be subject to change.
*Quantities are limited. Offer will end once stock is exhausted.
*The delivery box will be delivered with the delivery slip, barcode, and tape directly attached. In addition, we will not accept exchanges due to dirt or damage during delivery.
aiko 16th Official interview for the album “Zanshin Zansho”
https://www.aiko.com/discography/?id=137
aiko 16th analog album “Zanshin Zansho”
Release date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Limited edition/180g
To book please go to:https://aiko.lnk.to/zanshinzansho_LP
PCJA-15016 4,950 yen (tax included)
Free Live “Love Like Aloha vol.7”
Date and time: Friday, August 30, 2024 Doors open at 16:00/Start at 18:00
Venue: Southern Beach Chigasaki
Special website:https://www.aiko.com/lla_2024/
aiko Live Tour “Live Like Rock vol.10”
2024
October 3rd (Thursday)[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 18:00/19:00
Friday, October 4th[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 18:00/19:00
Friday, October 11th[Kagawa]festhalle 18:00/19:00
Saturday, October 12th[Kagawa]festhalle 16:30/17:30
October 25th (Friday)[Aichi]Zepp Nagoya 17:30/18:30
Saturday, October 26th[Aichi]Zepp Nagoya 16:30/17:30
November 6th (Wed)[Hiroshima]HIROSHIMA CLUB QUATTRO 18:00/19:00
November 7th (Thursday)[Hiroshima]HIROSHIMA CLUB QUATTRO 18:00/19:00
November 22nd (Friday)[Osaka]Zepp Osaka Bayside 18:00/19:00
Saturday, November 23rd[Osaka]Zeep Osaka Bayside 16:30/17:30
Wednesday, December 4th[Fukuoka]Zepp Fukuoka 18:00/19:00
December 5th (Thu)[Fukuoka]Zepp Fukuoka 18:00/19:00
December 11th (Wed)[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 18:00/19:00
December 12th (Thursday)[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 18:00/19:00
2025
Sunday, January 12th[Miyagi]SENDAI GIGS 16:30/17:30
January 13th (Monday/Holiday)[Miyagi]SENDAI GIGS 16:30/17:30
January 17th (Friday)[Hokkaido]Zepp Sapporo 18:00/19:00
Saturday, January 18th[Hokkaido]Zepp Sapporo 16:30/17:30
January 24th (Friday)[Fukuoka]Zepp Fukuoka 18:00/19:00
Saturday, January 25th[Fukuoka]Zepp Fukuoka 16:30/17:30
February 7th (Friday)[Niigata]NIIGATA LOTS 18:00/19:00
February 8th (Sat)[Niigata]NIIGATA LOTS 16:30/17:30
February 14th (Friday)[Aichi]Zeep Nagoya 17:30/18:30
February 15th (Saturday)[Aichi]Zeep Nagoya 16:30/17:30
February 21st (Friday)[Osaka]Zepp Osaka Bayside 18:00/19:00
February 22 (Sat)[Osaka]Zepp Osaka Bayside 16:30/17:30
February 28th (Friday)[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 18:00/19:00
March 1st (Sat)[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 16:30/17:30
Friday, March 14th[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 18:00/19:00
March 15th (Sat)[Tokyo]Zepp Haneda 16:30/17:30
Friday, March 28th[Osaka]Zepp Osaka Bayside 18:00/19:00
March 29th (Sat)[Osaka]Zepp Osaka Bayside 16:30/17:30
Ticket: Standing (serial number available) / 2nd floor reserved seats / (Standing room available on 2nd floor at some venues)
7,500 yen (tax included)
*Doors opening/starting times vary depending on the performance date.
*Doors opening/performance start times are subject to change.
*Tickets are required for elementary school students and above. Preschool children are not allowed to enter.
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