Yuyu Wins Grand Prize and Inatz Takes Special Award in the Next Artist Category of Inucon! FlyingDog 15th Anniversary Artist Discovery Audition

FlyingDog, which is approaching its 15th anniversary in 2024, hosted an audition last year titled “Inucon! FlyingDog 15th Anniversary Artist Discovery Audition.”

Following the announcement this spring of the voice actor, singer, and singer-songwriter categories, the Grand Prize and Special Award for the Next Artist category, which focuses on artists and creators active on the internet, have been revealed. Yuyu has been awarded the Grand Prize, while Inatz has received the Special Award.

Yuyu is set to make her debut with FlyingDog through “fam,” the ending theme of the popular TV anime The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Part 2, scheduled to air in October.

Inatz will continue to collaborate with FlyingDog as a creator in the future.
We invite you to keep an eye out for the upcoming endeavors of these two talented individuals.

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Inucon! FlyingDog 15th Anniversary Artist Discovery Audition:

●Grand Prize winner

Yuyu

Comment:

Around this time last year, I passed the audition. During that period, I wasn’t attending school and spent a lot of time soul-searching, so I’m immensely grateful to FlyingDog for choosing me.

Lately, I’ve found myself in a situation where I can only truly express myself through song, so I’d like to sing as much as possible.

To all of you reading this, I’m Yuyu. I hope we can get along ♡September has arrived, so let’s all take good care of ourselves. Thank you very much.

Official homepage: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/yuyu/

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/xxxwwwwwwwwww

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyu_official07/?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamyuyuitsme8

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●Special Award winner

Inatz

Comment:

Hello everyone! My name is Inatz.

I am deeply honored to have received this Special Award. Thank you so much!

Moving forward, I will strive to create new songs, and through music, bring smiles and happinessto as many people as possible. I am sincerely grateful for the wonderful opportunity I have been given. Thank you very much!

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/inatz172

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsmQF9XKOJpsWIqLjYpeFA

niconico: https://www.nicovideo.jp/user/121317429/video?ref=pc_userpage_menu

Linkfire: https://inatz.lnk.to/mavie

Akane Kumada Releases “Another Self,” Ending Theme Song for Classroom for Heroes, Along with Lyric Video for “Take My Chance” Featuring Kaede Higuchi!

“Another Self” Jacket Cover

On September 6, the versatile voice actress/artist Akane Kumada released her latest single “Another Self,” the ending theme song to the anime series Classroom for Heroes across all digital streaming services.
While sticking to the world view of the anime, “Another Self” fully reflects Akane Kumada’s current state of mind and her understanding that facing oneself and accepting one’s weaknesses is a source of growth. It is an ambitious song with a relaxed tempo that features the latest pop sounds combined with a Lantisesque sound from the past. In addition, the single includes “Take My Chance” featuring Kaede Higuchi, who sings the anime’s opening theme song. This track, with its punk vibe and engaging call-and-response elements, is the kind of song you’d definitely want to experience at a live concert. Be sure to give it a listen!

In conjunction with the release, a lyric video for “Take My Chance” has also been released. This marks the first-ever appearance of Akane Kumada as an illustrated character in a music video, especially created for this song. The video wonderfully captures the song’s essence with a vibrant pop style, and we highly recommend giving it a watch.

Be sure to check out “Another Self” on all streaming services here, and check out the lyric video for “Take My Chance” below!

Kamen Rider Gotchard opening theme song video released alongside episode 2! Surprise “kick song” by Beverly also out!

Kamen Rider Gotchard has begun broadcasting on TV Asahi, and with the second episode broadcast on September 10, the opening credits with the theme song ‘CHEMY×STORY’ by BACK-ON was unveiled for the first time.

The first episode did not include opening credits, but the song was used within that episode as well, and a “TV size” short version of the song and a lyric video have also been released. This cheery song is like an early-morning alarm call, becoming an instant hit with fans – and now that it has been featured in the opening credits, the song’s momentum has only increased.

The song was composed by KENJI03, who also performs as BACK-ON. KENJI03 wrote the theme song ‘Trust · Last’ for Kamen Rider Geats under the name Hi-yunk, and also composed an additional song, ‘Chair’, for the same series under his BACK-ON moniker – each of which received a great response. This is his third Kamen Rider song, and his second as BACK-ON, establishing him as a top Kamen Rider artist beloved by fans.

Also on September 10, episode 2 featured a surprise insert song that has taken fans by storm. Soundtracking Kamen Rider’s trademark Rider Kick, the new “kick song” was performed by Beverly, who previously performed the theme song for Kamen Rider Build as PANDORA feat. Beverly! It has been quite a while since Beverly performed a song for the series, and also some time since a high-profile insert song was featured so early in the series, so the song was met with surprise and joy by Kamen Rider fans.

The title of this “kick song” is ‘Rising Fighter’. It will be released on download and streaming services from midnight Japan time on September 11 and can be located on all streaming platforms here!

Be sure to check out the lyric video version of ‘CHEMY X STORY’ below!

trackmaker Tomggg releases remix EP of hit song ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ featuring Filipino singer ena mori!

With his uniquely original sound, Japanese trackmaker Tomggg is attracting attention from music fans around the world. Now, Tomggg has released an EP stacked with remixes of his hit song ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ featuring ena mori, the Filipino singer who took the No.1 spot in NME’s Best Asian Albums of 2022 list.

Originally released in April this year, ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ is sung in a mix of English and Japanese, and its lively and fun depiction of a girl lost in Tokyo synchronizes perfectly with Tomggg’s precise, unique beats. The song’s idiosyncratic pop sound caught the ears of many music fans, and it quickly began to receive high acclaim. 

In June, audio stems of ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ were made freely available to anyone who wanted to use them, and this remix collection includes seven amazing songs by creators who used those stems to make their own tracks. Tomggg himself selected the remixes from over 70 submissions, each of which are uniquely original, creating an impressive collection of songs that convey the various perspectives and talents of each artist.

Read on for Tomggg’s comments on each of the seven remixes.

Track 1: ISLTR Remix

“The thrill of the intro and the euphoria of the chorus are amazing. The technical feel of the drop is also spot on.”

Track 2: muscatone Remix

“It’s a completely different vibe, and it’s excellent – it’s almost tango.”

Track 3: La bit Pluie Remix

“This is a cute chiptune version with really cool sounds, and the first verse in particular is so cool.”

Track 4: beatsbyluigi Remix

“I love how it has become a baile funk tune.”

Track 5: always-nemuri Remix

“The combination of the beats is extremely original, and the way the vocals and the tonal sounds come together is interesting.”

Track 6: Water Remix

“The Vocoder harmony is really exciting – it’s great.”

Track 7: Fuki Kitamura Remix

“The stylish arrangement brought a tear to my eye... The flow from the interlude to the final hook feels really good.”

Be sure to check out the EP across all streaming platforms here!

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE release long-awaited first CD single! An aggressive trap sound, like invaders from another world. No one can stop them now they’ve started!

INVADERZ Jacket Cover

Boyband MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE have released their first ever CD single. Released Wednesday, September 13, the CD features two songs, including the freshly recorded new track ‘INVADERZ’, while the DVD includes MA55IVE’s first ever music video! It also features three live videos from the concert event THE SURVIVAL 2022 ~BALLISTIK BOYZ vs MA55IVE~ × PSYCHIC FEVER held in Japan in 2022, making it a must-see.

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE is a unit comprising five members who are also performers in THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE: LIKIYA, Kenta Kamiya, Shogo Yamamoto, Shohei Urakawa and Takahide Suzuki. They express their own original style based on hip-hop and R&B.

The group have kept busy active since their formation in 2019. They have released six digital singles and three Music Cards (collectible cards that include a music download code), and the members led by LIKIYA take turns to appear on the weekly block.fm program ‘RMPG DOPE STATION’, where they introduce the latest music chart.

Be sure to check out the single across all digital streaming link here!