YOASOBI’s Rira Ikuta to Lend Her Voice to the World of Yakuza no Hitorigoto

Rira Ikuta, the renowned singer-songwriter and vocalist of the dynamic duo YOASOBI, has been selected to perform the opening theme song for the upcoming second season of the popular anime Yakuza no Hitorigoto. The new song, titled "Hyakka Ryoran," is set to debut on January 10, 2025, alongside the anime's premiere. This marks a significant milestone for Ikuta, as it will be her first time performing a solo opening theme for a TV anime. The song promises to capture the essence of the series, immersing listeners in the intricate world of the inner palace.

"I felt the excitement of becoming more and more immersed in ‘Yakusha no Hitorigoto’ and my love for the story and characters, and I felt a sense of urgency to deliver a song that would breathe new life into the world of the work," Ikuta shared. "I was able to produce a song that captures the whimsical and charming side of the main character, Maomao, and the mysteries that unfold within the glittering and glamorous inner palace."

The collaboration between Ikuta and the Yakuza no Hitorigoto anime is a perfect match. Both the artist and the series share a commitment to storytelling, emotion, and artistic expression. With "Hyakka Ryoran," Ikuta has once again proven her ability to create music that resonates with audiences on a deep level.

As fans eagerly anticipate the release of the new season and the accompanying theme song, it's clear that "Hyakka Ryoran" is poised to become a new classic for most in the Japanese Music Space and beyond.

iri、TVアニメ『悪役の羽衣』OPテーマを担当！新曲「百花繚乱」を1月10日リリース

人気アニメ『悪役の羽衣』のオープニングテーマに、シンガーソングライターのiriが抜擢された。新曲「百花繚乱」は、2025年1月10日（金）より放送開始予定のTVアニメ『悪役の羽衣』のオープニングテーマとして書き下ろされた楽曲だ。

iriにとって初のTVアニメのオープニングテーマとなる「百花繚乱」は、小悪魔的な魅力を持つ主人公・毛羽衣のキャラクターや、きらびやかでミステリアスな内廷の世界観を表現したポップチューン。iri自身も「『悪役の羽衣』の世界にどんどん引き込まれていき、キャラクターへの愛着が深まっていきました。そんな作品の世界観に寄り添うような楽曲を届けたいという思いで制作しました」とコメントしている。

「百花繚乱」は、1月10日より各音楽配信サービスにて配信開始される。ぜひチェックしてほしい。