To commemorate the release of Hana Hope’s new single “Tabi no Yukue”, which will be released on May 29th, it has been decided that she will hold a live stream on Instagram.
“Tabi no Yukue” is Hana Hope’s second package single, and the title song “Tabi no Yukue” has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” currently on air. There is.
The TV anime “Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF” won the 12th Dengeki Novel Award “Silver Award” published by KADOKAWA Dengeki Bunko, and the series will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2021 with a cumulative circulation of 5 million. Based on the extremely popular light novel that has surpassed the mainstream. Currently, the sequel “Spice and Wolf Spring Log” and the spin-off series “Spice and Wolf: Wolf and Parchment” have been published, and this work is very popular not only in Japan but also overseas.
This TV anime is also notable for not being a sequel to the previous animations “Spice and Wolf (2008)” and “Spice and Wolf II (2009)”, but as a completely new story that will be drawn from scratch. are collecting.
In addition to “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.
Benefits at each store have also been decided, with Animate offering a mashikaku bromide, Amazon.co.jp offering a mega jacket, Seven Net Shopping offering an acrylic keychain, Rakuten Books offering a postcard, and support stores offering a B3 poster for single purchasers. It will be presented on a first-come, first-served basis. Furthermore, Animate will give away an A4 clear file with double-sided anime designs on a first-come, first-served basis to those who purchase (including pre-orders) the limited edition of Hana Hope’s “Tabi no Yukue” and the limited edition of ClariS’s “Andante.” A bonus for double purchasers of the theme song has also been decided.
Be sure to follow Hana Hope’s official account now to celebrate the release date, enjoy a talk session with Hana Hope, and enjoy her live performance.
[Distribution information]
Hana Hope “Tabi no Yukue” single release commemorative live streaming
Scheduled to start at 20:00 on Wednesday, May 29th
URL https://www.instagram.com/hanahope_official
【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 keychain
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
[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
▼Hana Hope “Journey” x “Spice and Wolf” MUSIC VIDEO
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!
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