Popular five-member rock band MAN WITH A MISSION, just released their latest single called, “INTO THE DEEP” on June 9, just announced more exciting news about a new song!! This new song called “Merry-Go-Round” is featured as the new opening theme song for the popular superhero Anime My Hero Academia for the second term of season 5. MWAM who composed the song commented that the members have also been a big fan of the original manga.  ‘I was so pleased that I had the great opportunity of creating the opening theme song for My Hero Academia since I truly love this manga series!’ Their latest song consisted of a dramatic and strong sound. 

This song is about the frustrated and endless circulation of one’s emotion when people aim to achieve something. Like the song title “Merry-Go-Round”, it describes when you run passionately after trying to reach someone special which is your aim, but you don’t feel like you are achieving or getting closer at all. This new opening theme song was first heard on Saturday June 26 and their new PV with the footage of the new opening sequence was also released prior to the broadcasting of the theme song on TV. The digital distribution of “Merry-Go-Round” starts on the July 17 on all music streaming platforms!

■Comments from members of MWAM

“I’m truly glad that I had this amazing opportunity of composing the theme song of My Hero Academia. I have always enjoyed reading the manga series! When Izuku admires All Mighty, when people chase someone’s back trying to reach their goals, and still you don't feel like you are getting closer to it at all… I made this song based on that complex feeling. And I compare the feeling to a merry-go-round. I hope this song will be an exciting addition to the story as a ‘Plus Ultra’.Let’s enjoy this new season of the story together!”

Be sure to check out the non credit opening of the track below, along with the streaming link here!