Gray's Ongaku Go For August 2023

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With Summer officially here and turning up the heat, it's that time of the month for August’s Ongaku Go! We at OTY would like our readers to know what has been filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site, along with our Spotify playlist here!

“Shock” by Jang Keun Suk

Living up to its name, “Shock” is a recent addition to my library, but this song surprised me when I heard it. This is a nice little rock number by Suk and, as a fan, it was nice to hear a song like this coming from him as it shows he knows how to mix things up. If you are a fan of his, then this release is a can’t-miss.

Check out “Shock” here and in the video below!

“Summer Time” (feat. Kenya) by KAHOH

Well, I stumbled across this song one day vacuuming the rug in my house, and instantly fell in love with it. KAHOH is an artist that I’ve only heard a little bit of, but I keep finding tracks by her that I really enjoy, so I need to listen to more of her music. Still, this song slaps with a great beat and Kenya sounds great with KAHOH.

Check out “Summer Time” here and in the video below!

“umi tsuki” (feat. iri) by SIRUP

I’m so glad I finally added SIRUP to my favorite artist list, as I had gotten tired of missing out on his music. I would rarely go back and listen to what I had missed, but I got to check this song out the moment it hit Apple Music and I’ve been listening to it ever since. The melody in this song is so nice and works great with SIRUP and iri’s vocal performances.

Check out “umi tsuki” here and in the video below!

“My Pleasure” by lol

This is the latest release from lol and I was so glad to hear something from them. 2023 has been a quiet year for lol, with their last release being all the way back in January. So I was excited to dive in to hear their newest song, which I’ve got to say is pretty catchy. They don’t really do anything with this song to shake things up but, as a long-time fan, it made me happy.

Check out “My Pleasure” here and in the video below!

“Higher” by LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE

EXILE TRIBE is ever expanding and groups are going to have to start trying to differentiate themselves to stand out. LIL LEAGUE so far has done that by leaning on their vocal performances. I liked the whole release they did, but “Higher” was my favorite song on the single with its simple and catchy tune. I keep being drawn to this song.

Check out “Higher” here and in the video below!

New Visual For The Second Season Of ‘Kizuna no Allele’

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Kizuna no Alella Key visual

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The second season of Kizuna no Alelle is just around the corner with it scheduled to finally begin airing on October 4th. A fresh new visual for the anime shows BRT5, VICONIC and, 3DM8 who will all appear in the series and interact with one another. On October 1st Animax will be doing a marathon of the entire first season.

The broadcast schedule for season 2 is as follows.

TV Tokyo – Midnight on Wednesday, October 4th

TV Osaka – 1:35 A.M. on Wednesday, October 4th

TV Aichi - 2.05 A.M. on Wednesday, October 4th

Animax – 9:30 A.M. on Sunday, October 14th

And here is a list of the sites that will be streaming the new season.

Bandai Channel, ABEMA, d-anime store, DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, J:COM On Demand MEGA Pack, Prime Video, TELASA, Milplus, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, Flat Douga, Google Play, HAPPY! Douga, Animax on Demand

The 3rd Main Graphic Has Been Unveiled!

Feast your eyes on this new main graphic featuring all 15 girls in a mix of stage clothes
and their own personal outfits.
The graphic is captioned, ‘I’m Going All In, to Become the Me I Want to Be’.
The greatest ideal is striving for, and becoming, who you want to be, free from the influence of the real world. This tale is interwoven with the individual thoughts and wishes of these 15 girls.

Information about “Kizuna no Allele”
The title: Kizuna no Allele

Broadcasting: On air from October 2023.
TV Tokyo – Midnight on Wednesday October 4th
TV Osaka – 1:35 A.M. on Wednesday October 4th
TV Aichi - 2.05 A.M. on Wednesday October 4th
Animax – 9:30 A.M. on Sunday October 14th

Streaming services below will also be available sequentially from October. 

The official HP of the TV Anime: kizunanoallele.com
The official Twitter: kizunanoallele

Cast

“PathTLive”
Miracle: AYUMI HINOHARA
Quan: RINA KAWAGUCHI
Chris: HIKARI KODAMA
Noelle: YUKA NUKUI
Riz: ARISA HANAWA

“BRT5”
Niska: YUURI MATSUOKA
Jessie: RANDHI
Ellie: HARUKA YOSHIKI
Sarah: HINA NATSUME
Halle: HINAKI YANO

“VICONIC”
Jua: NOZOMI NAGUMO
Thea: TSUKINO

“3DM8”
Ximena: RURI ARAI
Zoe: NAO FURUHATA
Sofia: YUNA KITAHARA

Kizuna AI: Kizuna AI

Auris: MASUMI TAZAWA
Ada: KANA UEDA


Staff

Directed by: KENICHIRO KOMAYA
Series Composition: DEKO AKAO
Character Design: SHIORI ASAKA / NIINA MORITA
Chief Animation Director: SHIORI ASAKA / NIINA MORITA / MIZUKI TAKAHASHI
Prop Design: HOIKEI TAM
Color Design: MITSUKO SEKIMOTO
Art Director: MASAKAZU MIYAKE
Fine Art Setting: KAZUSHIGE KANEHIRA / YURI SANAMI / NARIYUKI OGI
CG Director: RYO SASAKI
Cinematographer: MAYUKO KOIKE
Edit: JUNICHI MASUNAGA
Sound Director: JIN AKETAGAWA
Sound Effects: YUI ANDO
Music: GO SAKABE
Animation Production: WIT STUDIO × SIGNAL.MD


Streaming Information

Bandai Channel
ABEMA
d-anime store
DMM TV
FOD
Hulu
J:COM On Demand MEGA Pack
Prime Video
TELASA
Milplus
U-NEXT
Anime Hōdai
Flat Douga
Google Play
HAPPY! Douga
Animax on Demand


Information about Alleles

I want to connect with everyone while I perform on live shows around the world.
We are going to dive into the world, from the real world to the virtual world.
This is the XR artist’s project which connects the virtual and real.
 
The 15 members, who appear on the TV Anime “Kizuna no Allele”, are going to challenge themselves through various activities. They will do weekly short live shows mainly on YouTube Live streaming and teach dance lessons.

Dive into “I”
ーXR artist’s project which connects Virtual and Real.ー
 
Please look forward to seeing their new challenges and achievements!

SKY-HI And BE:FIRST Come Together In New Release

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Japanese rapper, producer, and CEO of BMSG, SKY-HI has announced a compelling split release on 28 August 2023, Monday. The single features the opening and closing themes for the upcoming Baki Hanma Season 2 - "The Father vs. Son Saga”. “Sarracenia” is the title for the opening theme and “Salvia” is the title for the closing theme, both songs were written by SKY-HI himself who is a big fan of the manga for the anime.

In ‘Sarracenia’, SKY-HI delves into the psyche of Yujiro Hanma, Baki Hanma's formidable father, exploring his profound musings on strength and masculinity. “Salvia” is performed by the seven-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST which SKY-HI himself is the executive producer of. The digital single is pre-released on major streaming platforms today, while both “Sarracenia” and “Salvia” are up on YouTube in their full anime format. Lastly, the full music video for “Sarracenia” is posted below.

Gray's Ongaku Go For July 2023

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With Summer officially here and turning up the heat, it's that time of the month for June’s Ongaku Go! We at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site, along with our Spotify playlist here!

“HONEYCOMB” by Ayumu Imazu

This is the latest song by Imazu who I’ve been really enjoying since we covered him on music corner. “HONEYCOMB” is a lot of fun and I’ve been having a blast with it. Such a fun singer and I can’t wait to see what he does next.

Check out “HONEYCOMB” here and in the video below!

“Tokyo” by KAHOH

I stumbled across this and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. It’s got a fun and catchy beat and while this is something I usually don’t really listen to I’ve been having some fun with this. I really need to check out more of KAHOH’s work but for now, this song is really good and I recommend every checking it out.

Check out “Tokyo” here and in the video below!

“Starry Eyed” by Kenya Fujita

While I’m not as high on this song as I was “Mask In Love” I still think this is a fantastic song. It has a pretty unique composition that combines this electronic sound with his R&B style and it works well. The more I hear by Kenya Fujita the more and more I’m impressed by him.

Check out “Starry Eyed” here and in the video below!

“All About U” by BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE

While I’m not a huge fan of the lead track for this release, “All About U” is much more in line with what I love about these guys. This track has a great blend of rap and vocals that BALLISTIK BOYZ has really developed over time and I’ve been really enjoying my time with this one.

Check out “All About U” here and in the video below!

“Sugar Magic” by tonun

While I’ve enjoyed tonun’s first album, Intro, the first song on the album has been on repeat since I heard it. “Sugar Magic” is just a fun, catchy, dance number that keeps me coming back for more. A great way to lead off an album and I can’t recommend this song enough.

Check out “Sugar Magic” here and in the video below!

Rising Japan MusicFest comes to Long Beach, CA

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Los Angeles, CA - LA’s one-and-only Japanese music festival is preparing to bring people together on 7/22 (SAT) and 7/23 (SUN). The event will be action-packed with Japanese food, music, and culture; something for everyone to enjoy! With the goal of supporting Japanese and Japanese-American artists and spreading the love for Japanese music in the United States, Rising Japan MusicFest is an event organized and hosted by the creators of the OC JAPAN FAIR. Two outdoor stages will showcase Japanese, Japanese-American, and American artists!

Enjoy stand-up comedy, meet the maids from Arcane Maid Cafe, watch a dance performance, and see stars perform in person like legendary pop duo Def Tech, Shanice, the American singer-songwriter behind the hit song “I Love Your Smile,” Los Angeles-based reggae artist Iakopo, and Minami, a TikTok hit singer produced by Naoki Wada, who also produced End of the World. Along with music, fans can enjoy shopping and a variety of Japanese food stands! Try authentic Japanese food from one of 14 vendors, including Asahi Beer, Daikokuya, and Shin-Sen-Gumi. Fans can also roam through Japan-inspired pop-up shops to browse a selection of goods and crafts. Sake testing from some of Japan’s most iconic brands will also be available.

Tickets will be sold both online at RJM’s website (https://risingjapan-musicfest.com/tickets/) and at the door. VIP tickets are also available.

Performers:

Def Tech, Shanice, Iakopo, WST, Rihwa, Kaoru Miyazaki, EPITHYMiA, Kawago Hina &

Yonaka Band, Minami, A Page Unturned, Arkta, Jules Liesl, Koz, Pepper Osaka, Ari Prado, Arcane Maid Cafe, Tsugu Itagaki (We Share Records), Sara Nanjo, Isomen Club, Ryu, Konnichiwa, Mio Ando, OSAKA SHOW GANGS, and more!

*Performers, stage content and times are subject to change without notice.