BAND-MAID is a globally popular girl hard rock band whose latest album “Epic Narratives” is in the top charts all over the world, and works such as “Attack on Titan: The Final Season Final Season” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” Anime production company MAPPA, which also produces animations and has a global anime fan base, has teamed up to create an original TV anime called Zenshu, which will be broadcast on the TV Tokyo network from January 5, 2025. It has been announced that she will be in charge of the opening theme for “.
The title of the opening theme is “Zen”. It is scheduled to be released in January as the first distribution single of 2025. BAND-MAID is a song that is close to the worldview of the anime, with lyrics that feel like a story, and a melodious and fast-paced hard rock sound. SAIKI (Vo), who was in charge of writing the lyrics, also expressed his passion for the work. Comments have been received. Along with the announcement of the theme song, the PV of the anime that uses “Zen” was also released at the same time, and part of the opening theme “Zen” has been released for the first time, so be sure to check it out as well.
In addition, BAND-MAID has announced a live tour to be held in 2025, and the fan club is currently accepting pre-order tickets by lottery, so be sure to check it out.
BAND-MAID SAIKI Comment
BAND-MAID has many songs that have a fast-paced feel, but for this work “Zen”, we wanted to make a song that felt more like a story, based on the concept of “drawing”, so the instruments didn’t get too technical and wanted to create a song that conveyed the melody. I put a lot of emphasis on it and create sounds with a solid stance. I’m really looking forward to seeing how this song will be depicted in the hearts of everyone who listens to it. Let’s take our time and enjoy it together.
TV anime “Zenshū. ”
Synopsis
Natsuko Hirose became an animator after graduating from high school, blossomed in her talent, and quickly made her debut as a director. His first directorial work was a huge hit and became a social phenomenon.
He has been praised by the public as an up-and-coming genius director, and his next work has been decided to be a theatrical romantic comedy with the theme of first love!
However, Natsuko, who has never been in love with someone, is unsure of her first love, and is unable to draw the storyboards, which brings the film production to a standstill.
STAFF
Original work: Mitsue Yamazaki Kimiko Ueno MAPPA
Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
Screenplay: Kimiko Ueno
Character design/world setting: Yoshiteru Tsujino
Character design/chief animation director: Kayoko Ishikawa
Chief animation director: Shuji Takahara/Kazuko Hayakawa/Etsuko Sumimoto
Deputy Director: Sumie Noro
Art director: Akio Shimada
Color design: Ayako Suenaga
Director of Photography: Kenta Fujita
Edit: Mutsumi Takemiya
Music: Yukari Hashimoto
Sound production: dugout
Casting Manager: Makoto Tanimura (Sound Wing)
Animation producer: Takahiro Ogawa
Production: MAPPA
Produced by: Twin Engine
Production: Fully revised. Production committee
Broadcast information
TV Tokyo series Every Sunday from 23:45 from January 5th
*Broadcast date and time are subject to change without notice.
Delivery information
Fastest delivery decided on PrimeVideo!
*For details, please check the official website and Official X at a later date.
CAST
Natsu Hirose child role: Anna Nagase
Luke Braveheart: Nozomi Urawa
Role of Unio: Rie Kugimiya
Role of Memeln: Minori Suzuki
QJ role: Akio Suyama
Justice: Rumi Park
Destiny Heartwarming: Manaka Iwami
Official website:https://zenshu-anime.com/
Official X: @zenshu_anime (https://x.com/zenshu_anime)
© Zenshu. /MAPPA
BAND-MAID New Digital single “Zen”
Scheduled for release in January 2025
BAND-MAID extra edition waitperson (live)
February 3, 2025 Tokyo LIQUIDROOM ebisu
February 17, 2025 Tokyo LIQUIDROOM ebisu
Oishu-sama (Fan Club) Fastest Ticket Lottery Advance Application Now Available
Reception period: 11/26 (Tue) 20:30~12/8 (Sun) 23:59
https://bandmaid.tokyo/contents/766655
Acoustic tour for allies only (fan club only)
March 20, 2025 BAND-MAID Billboard Live Acoustic Tour OSAKA
April 13, 2025 BAND-MAID Billboard Live Acoustic Tour TOKYO
*Performance details and reception will be announced at a later date.
BAND-MAID TOUR 2025
First schedule
May 10th Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
May 17th Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO
May 18th Okayama CRAZYMAMA KINGDOM
May 25th Shizuoka Hamamatsu Window Frame
May 31st Niigata LOTS
June 20th Osaka Gorilla Hall
June 21st Osaka Gorilla Hall
June 28th Miyagi Sendai GIGS
Oishu-sama (Fan Club) Fastest Ticket Lottery Advance Application Now Available
Reception period: 11/26 (Tue) 20:30~12/8 (Sun) 23:59
https://bandmaid.tokyo/contents/869736
BAND-MAID “Epic Narratives” now on sale
https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/EpicNarratives
Regular edition (CD only)
PCCA-06330 ¥3,300 (tax included)
Click here to purchase:
https://band-maid.lnk.to/EpicNarratives_CD
Artist information
Official website:https://bandmaid.tokyo
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID
Official X: https://x.com/bandmaid
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandmaid.jp/
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~World-famous girl band “BAND-MAID” with over 20,000 people on tour across the U.S.~
The hard rock sound that goes against Maid’s appearance has gained support from fans and media all over the world, and the total number of views on YouTube has exceeded 200 million. YouTube reaction videos from fans around the world have been released one after another, and have been viewed more than 40 million times. They have received support from rock and metal fans, and have become the most popular girl band overseas, with more than 20,000 people attending their US tour in 2022. To date, they have performed world tours almost every year, rocking the stages of major festivals in Japan. To date, they have toured the US, UK, and Europe, recording sold-out performances at each performance.
In 2019, they announced a tour partnership with one of the world’s largest eventers, “Live Nation,” and released the album “Conqueror,” which included production by rock legend Tony Visconti. In 2020, we announced an alliance with “United Talent Agency” as a partner for expansion across the United States. Released the album “Unseen World”. She will make her Hollywood debut in the 2021 Netflix movie “Kate.” In 2022, we will hold a US tour with over 20,000 people. It was a success, selling out all venues, and was also featured in the Japan performance of “Guns N’ Roses”. They will hold their 10th anniversary tour in 2023 around the world, performing at four major overseas festivals, including the world’s largest festival, Lollapalooza. As the final tour, they held a successful solo performance at Yokohama Arena, marking the end of their 10th anniversary. In 2024, they will begin a new chapter and will release their first full-length album in three and a half years. The full album includes “Bestie” (a collaboration song with Michael Aaron Einziger (Gt) of “Incubus”, known as the composer of Avicii’s “Wake me up”), and “The Warning”, a three-sister band from Mexico that is popular all over the world. Contains a total of 14 songs, including the collaboration song “SHOW THEM” with “Show Them”. Since its release, it has been ranked high in worldwide rankings and continues to make strides toward its goal of “world domination.”
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