Cö shu Nie x HYDE’s first collaboration song “MAISIE” has been selected as the opening theme for the anime “Black Butler: Green Witch Edition”!

It has been decided that the new song “MAISIE” (pronounced: Maisie), the first collaboration between Cö shu Nie and HYDE, will be used as the opening theme for the anime “Black Butler – Green Witch Edition” which will start airing in April. did!

This work, which will be released under the name Cö shu Nie feat. HYDE, was written by HYDE based on the story of the anime “Black Butler – Green Witch Edition”, and Mirai Nakamura, who is a multi-talented artist in Cö shu Nie, did the arrangement etc. This is a notable work that he has created. This collaboration between an artist who is popular not only in Japan but also overseas and an anime work is sure to attract attention from various quarters.

We have received comments from HYDE and Mirai Nakamura (Cö shu Nie).

　
I’m honored to be involved in a work that I love.
It’s the theme song for a popular anime, so I wonder if it’ll work well? I was worried, but
I was relieved to see the reference material that came from the Black Butler team.
It was all about the world view that I liked, with no trace of popular appeal (lol)
He said, “Now, let me create a ‘Black Butler’-like worldview in any way I like.”
I read a story called “The Green Witch” with a strong sense of gothic horror over and over again.
The process of shaping Ciel’s will and Sullivan’s destiny went smoothly.
Mirai Nakamura’s genius arrangement turned it into a wonderful song.
I can’t wait to see what kind of pictures will be included in the opening video.
Will “Black Butler” fans like it?

–HYDE

　
I am very honored to have been asked to work on the best work called “Black Butler” and the project of a legend called HYDE!
In order to expand on the ideas and concepts that HYDE sent me, I was a little worried that he might get angry, but I was allowed to do whatever I wanted!
I’ve read the original manga many times, and it’s a work that I personally have a lot of fondness for, so I’d be very happy if people could enjoy the songs in the anime as well.
I can only thank the people who gave me this opportunity. I’m really looking forward to hearing it from you! Let’s real tie!

— Mirai Nakamura (Cö shu Nie)

　
This is the first collaboration between Cö shu Nie, who has an innovative approach with a sound that is not bound by stereotypes, and HYDE, who is active worldwide such as L’Arc~en~Ciel/VAMPS/THE LAST ROCKSTARS, and we will see what kind of chemical reaction will occur in this new song. Let’s look forward to the next report on “MAISIE”.

▼Program information

Anime “Black Butler -Green Witch Edition-“
Broadcast starts in April
Original work: Yana Toboso (published in the monthly “G Fantasy” published by Square Enix)
Director: Kenjiro Okada
Series composition: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Character design: Yumi Shimizu
Music: Ryu Kawasaki
Production: CloverWorks
Opening theme: Cö shu Nie feat. HYDE “MAISIE”
© Yana Toboso/SQUARE ENIX,Project Black Butler