The artwork and details of Hana Hope’s new single “Tabi no Yukue” to be released on May 29th have been announced.
Hana Hope Artist Photography
This is Hana Hope’s second package single, and the title song “Tabi no Yukue” is a new song that has been selected as the opening theme for the currently airing TV anime “Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF.”
TV anime “Spice and Wolf MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” key visual ©2024 Chisuna Hasekura / KADOKAWA / Lowen Commercial Association
In addition to this “Tabi no Yukue”, there are also “Rain Or Shine” written and composed by cero’s frontman Shohei Takagi, “passing forward” written and composed by Hana Hope herself, and “Tabi no Yukue”. Contains 4 songs: “Yukue (English version)”.
The single will be released in two forms: an artist edition (first press limited edition) and an anime edition (limited edition).The artist edition has a paper jacket with a poster included, and the anime edition is based on the TV anime “Spice and Wolf”. MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” newly illustrated jacket artwork, a digipak version using the environmentally friendly disc tray “Original Blend Material”, and a non-credit opening movie.
In addition to the announcement of the recorded contents, the jackets for both versions were released. The artist version has artwork with impactful typography in addition to photos reminiscent of the “Tabi no Yukue” music video, and the anime version has an impressive finish with the smiling faces of the characters Lawrence and Ho from “Spice and Wolf.”
“Tabi no Yuue” Artist Edition JKT
“Tabi no Yukue” anime edition jacket
In addition, Animate has decided on a bonus for double purchasers of the theme song. Those who purchase both the limited edition of Hana Hope’s “Tabi no Yukue” and the limited edition of ClariS’s “Andante” (including pre-orders) will receive an A4 clear file with double-sided anime designs on a first-come, first-served basis.
2W purchaser benefit clear file sample image
After yesterday’s anime ended, a collaboration between Hana Hope’s “Tabi no Yukue” and “Spice and Wolf” consisting of “Tabi no Yukue” edited for this video and the highlight scenes of the anime up to episode 6 was released. A music video has been released.
Hana Hope “Tabi no Yuue” x “Spice and Wolf” MUSIC VIDEO thumbnail image
The video raises expectations for the development of the story and the journey of the protagonists from here on, so please check it out.
【release information】
Hana Hope
New Single “Tabi no Yukue”
2024.5.29 Release
TV anime “MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” opening theme
2024.4.2 Advance delivery
Delivery link https://smar.lnk.to/eTHpayWN
(First production limited edition (CD + mini poster)) AICL-4470~1 ¥2,000 (tax included)
(Limited time edition (CD+BD)) AICL-4472~3 ¥2,000 (tax included)
1. The destination of the journey
2.Rain Or Shine
3.passing forward
4. Where the journey goes (English version)
Anime “Spice and Wolf MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” non-credit opening movie
■In-store benefits
Animate: Mashikaku Bromide
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
Rakuten Books: Postcard
Seven Net Shopping: Acrylic key chain
Support store: B3 poster
List of supporting storeshttps://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/HanaHope/shoplist/240529/
CD reservation/purchase link https://smar.lnk.to/bYxvY8
[Video information]
Hana Hope “Tabi no Yue” x “Spice and Wolf” MUSIC VIDEO
[Anime work information]
TV anime “MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF”
Broadcast on TV Tokyo and others from 25:30 on April 1, 2024
[STAFF]
Original work: Hasekura Hizuna (Dengeki Bunko “Spice and Wolf”/published by KADOKAWA)
Character draft: Ju Fumikura
General director: Takeshi Takahashi
Director: Hijiri Sanpei
Character design: Koji Hada
Color design: Tomoko Koyama
Art setting: Kaoru Aoki, Toshiki Amada, Reiji Obata
Art director: Kazuhiro Inoue
Director of Photography: Koji Hayashi
Edit: Ayako Tan
Sound director: Tomohiro Yoshida
Music: Kevin Penkin
Produced by: ENISHIYA
Animation production: Passione
[CAST]
Craft Lawrence: Jun Fukuyama
Holo: Ami Koshimizu
Seelen: Daisuke Namikawa
Lichten Mahrheit: Yoshitada Otsuka
Hans Lemelio: Hozumi Goda
Nora Arendt: Mai Nakahara
・Opening theme: Hana Hope “Tabi no Yukue”
・Ending theme: ClariS “Andante”
【movie】
▼First PV:https://youtu.be/DuWQOwwI9z4PV
▼2nd PV:https://youtu.be/87qP9hwrSA
▼This notice:https://youtu.be/Fr50ydw5H_Qa
▼TV anime “MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” non-credit opening video
URL:https://youtu.be/IRL1jSmfIKU
Copyright notation: ©2024 Hasekura Freeze/KADOKAWA/Roen Commercial Association
Official site:https://spice-and-wolf.com/
Official Twitter:https://twitter.com/Spicy_Wolf_Prj
Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@spice.and.wolf_anime_pr
●Please tell us how you felt when it was decided that you would be in charge of the opening theme.
I was honestly happy to be able to work with such a historical work. Since this is the opening of the story, I wanted to do my best to make the content feel exciting.
●Please tell us your impressions after reading the original story and scenario of “Spice and Wolf.”
A very peaceful rural landscape surrounded by nature, with vast grasslands and small villages from the European Middle Ages, came to mind before my eyes. I could even feel the wind rushing through me. The various events that occur during the road trip between the main characters, Lawrence and Holo, were interesting, and I wanted to see the next episode more and more.
●Please tell us the name of the song and the thoughts behind the song.
The Holo who spends time with the protagonist is a wolf incarnate, and although she would normally be feared, she is actually a cute, fun and bright girl. Because of her, she sang in a way that was warm and full of humanity, yet also conveyed the sublimity of the divine wolf, in a way that gently and beautifully echoed across the meadow.
●Please give a message to those who are looking forward to the anime.
Please get in the mood with the opening song. Please enjoy watching it while anticipating the song’s title, “Tabi no Yukue.” It might be even more exciting if you add a tail and ears to it!
[Hana Hope information]
