Boyband Da-iCE release new song ‘I wonder’ on April 17, along with YouTube Premiere of performance video!

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Popular boyband Da-iCE released their latest song ‘I wonder’ on Wednesday, April 17.

The lyrics to this new song were written by members Taiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura, with Hanamura also composing. The song incorporates the vibe of a drama series, focusing on the dual themes of “love” and “finding yourself” and comparing them to colors, from vivid ones to black and white, and all the layered combinations in between.

The performance video for ‘I wonder’ was also released as a YouTube Premiere. The choreography was devised by Hanamura in collaboration with Sungo (avex ROYALBRATS). The video’s simple and stylish composition shows the members of Da-iCE dancing gracefully in a space with no decoration except for the lighting, allowing you to truly focus on the group’s incredible dance performance.

Be sure to check out ‘I wonder’ on all streaming platforms here, along with the music video for the track below!

Da-iCE celebrate 10th anniversary of major-label debut with first digital single ‘A2Z’, out now!

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Popular boyband Da-iCE celebrated their 10th anniversary of their major-label debut with the release of new song ‘A2Z’, their first ever digital single, on Wednesday, February 14. The song was written by Da-iCE member Sota Hanamura, with lyrics cowritten by his bandmate Taiki Kudo.

The lyrics are filled with wit, with memorable phrases throughout, making it a song to listen to closely. The track also features as the new opening theme song for Teikou Penguin, a YouTube anime channel with 1.43 million subscribers. Following the digital single release, on Friday, February 16, the group also released an ‘Official Dance Practice’ video for ‘A2Z’ as a YouTube Premiere.

For the song’s choreography, Da-iCE member Hayao Wada collaborated with KAZtheFIRE(Rht.), following their previous work together on ‘Naimononedari’. The dance moves are based on hip-hop steps while expressing the letters of the alphabet, in reference to the song’s lyrics, which you can check out below along with streaming links for the track here!

Da-iCE showcase their killer singing abilities on new album SCENE!

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Popular five-member boyband Da-iCE released their new album SCENE on May 24. As Da-iCE celebrate their 12th anniversary, the new album was produced with the overall theme of “building upon everything we’ve accomplished so far”.

Da-iCE are a highly talented five-piece boyband whose two main vocalists have an incredible four-octave singing range. The group formed on January 17, 2011, consisting of vocalists Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura, and performers Taiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka and Hayate Wada. Da-iCE have released numerous hits, including anime series ‘ONE PIECE’ theme song ‘DREAMIN’ ON’, ‘The Way of the Househusband’ theme song ‘CITRUS’, and ‘Kamen Rider Revice’ theme song ‘liveDevil’.

In recent years, Da-iCE have even appeared at several rock festivals in Japan, taking them to an ever-wider audience. Through their activity in various areas of the music scene, they have been praised for their killer singing ability and their high level of musicality, being labeled as “highly talented boy artists”.

Comment from Da-iCE

“12 years have passed since we formed Da-iCE. As we have taken on a variety of challenges, we have reached an ever-larger audience, who have come to expect more and more from our music. This album shows the ‘next phase’ of Da-iCE, as we have evolved beyond the boundaries of genre and vocation to become creative artists active within various areas of the music scene. We have a great deal of confidence in our new album SCENE, so we hope you’ll listen to it.”

The album’s 12 songs include ‘Star Mine’, which won an Excellent Work Award at the prestigious annual Japan Record Awards; ‘Funky Jumping’, the theme song for Capcom’s forthcoming game ‘Exoprimal’; and lead track ‘Dandelion’, which recently set TikTok and YouTube ablaze.

The music and lyrics to ‘Dandelion’ were composed by Da-iCE member Sota Hanamura. Featured as the theme song to TV Asahi’s weekly Thursday drama series ‘Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji’, the song’s lyrics express Da-iCE’s determination to “face reality, no matter what the situation, and let the flowers bloom as we keep walking towards our goal”.

When Da-iCE sang a stripped-back version of the song on the popular YouTube series ‘THE FIRST TAKE’, viewers were amazed by the members’ incredible singing voices, placing the group in YouTube’s Trending Music chart on an ongoing basis. They were described as having “singing voices that exceed human limitations!”

The album will come with three editions, a CD-only Standard Edition, and two Limited Editions with a DVD and Blu-ray respectively. Be sure to pre-order all three editions below!

Standard Edition

Limited Edition (DVD)

Limited Edition (Blu-ray)

Da-iCE Go Primal In New Release!

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Five-member boy group Da-iCE has revealed what will be their latest single, “Funky Jumping” which is being used as the theme song for the upcoming Capcom title Exoprimal. The words were written by Da-iCE member Sota Hanamura, and inspired by the game’s setting, the track boasts powerful singing, sharp lyrics and an edgy, danceable sound.

.In response to calls from fans on social media requesting a chance to see the song performed, Da-iCE have also released a “dance practice” video for ‘Funky Jumping’. While the video was put together quickly so as not to keep their fans waiting, it features incredible choreography by KAZtheFIRE. The video began causing a stir online ahead of its release, when it was announced that the dance routine would represent “the highest calorie consumption in Da-iCE history”.

When the video was finally released, fans noted the complexity of the dance routine, with comments such as “It’s the ultimate in cool”, “I’m especially impressed by how they make it look so easy!”, “The formation is as complex as you’d hope” and “They perform Kaz’s intense choreography in such a passionate, cool and expressive way”.

KAZtheFIRE commented, “The dance routine for ‘Funky Jumping’ was created with the concept of presenting a group of powerful, energetic but playful young men. I was also conscious to add a little bit of sex appeal, to show a new side of Da-iCE! I hope you will pay attention to the finer details of the dance routine, while enjoying a slightly different take on Da-iCE! Funky Jumping!!!”

“Funky Jumping” is currently avalible on all digital platforms and be sure to check out the dance video below. Watch carefully, and maybe you can take on KAZtheFIRE’s challenge with your own version of this awesome new dance!

Two Japanese “monster vocalists” collide! Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura and FAKY's Lil’ Fang team up for anime series ‘Orient’ opening theme!

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Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura and FAKY’s Lil’ Fang have teamed up to release ‘Break it down’, their opening theme to the second season of anime series Orient and its Battle of Awaji Island story arc. The song was released along with a lyric video.

The second season of Orient, which also began airing back in July, is based on the manga series of the same name, created by Magi writer and illustrator Shinobu Ohtaka. 150 years after demons suddenly appeared during Japan’s Warring States period, protagonists Musashi and Kojiro form the Band of Bushi to confront the demons in Hinomoto and follow their dreams in this battle-action anime series.

The opening theme is an unmissable collaboration between two of Japan’s “monster vocalists”: Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE, who has an incredible four-octave high-tone voice, and Lil’ Fang from FAKY, who sings with overwhelming power. Excited music fans quickly flooded social media when the tag-team was announced, with comments such as, “This collaboration is more than I could have ever imagined!”, “This is too hot”, and “I can’t wait to hear those two sing together at full power”.

Hanamura’s group Da-iCE composed the music and lyrics to the theme song ‘Promise’ for the 50th-anniversary movie ‘Masked Rider: Beyond Generations’ and the opening theme ‘Break out’ for the first season of ‘Orient’, while Lil’ Fang composed the music and lyrics to ‘It’s a small world’ for the 36th East Japan Women’s Ekiden tournament as well as the lyrics to ‘99’ for the TV drama series ‘RIKA-rebirth-’ and the movie ‘Rika: Self-proclaimed 28-Year-Old Pure Love Monster’. Through such projects, both artists have earned great acclaim not only as performers but as creative artists too.

Hanamura composed the music for ‘Break it down’, and Hanamura and Lil’ Fang co-wrote the lyrics. This kinetic song has an intense band sound that carries the two singers as their high-tone voices reach all-new levels of power. The lyrics echo the atmosphere of the ‘Orient’ anime perfectly, with lines like “Dreams that are laughed off as mistakes” and “Screaming beyond the boundaries of death” – red-hot lyrics that could only have been written by these two artists who love the series from the depths of their hearts.

In addition, the lyric video rdepicts the brave figure of Musashi and his friends as they take on their most challenging battle ever. These visuals combine with music and lyrics that will fill you with the courage to stand firm and face your fears, creating a powerful and inspiring video.

Be sure to check out Orient Anime series on the following platform:

- Crunchyroll

- BiliBili

‘Break it down’, a collaboration between Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura and FAKY’s Lil’ Fang, is available now on your favorite music download and streaming platform here and check out the lyric video below!