KANA-BOON’s dropped their new song Star Marker on streaming services on February 1, 2020. 

Star Marker will be the title song for their new single which is set to be released on March 4, 2020. The song was appointed as the opening theme song for the season four culture festival arc of the worldwide trending anime My Hero Academia. The anime opening-length version of the single and video was dropped on YouTube and has already got 2 million views, immediately reaching the top of the rankings and stirring up a sensation. Now there is the unmissable opportunity to hear the entire full version of the song before it physically hits the shelves. 

Along with the advanced single release, the artwork to be used on the jacket has also been unveiled. The Limited Edition Version comes in a My Hero Academia anime-themed jacket where the characters can be seen riding a star, soaring through space on an exciting adventure together – something that fans won’t want to miss.

A Statement By Maguro Taniguchi (Gt./Vo.)

Our past selves were painted in our own unique colours – some dark, some bright. The day when we can change the meaning of our colours is approaching us. We can repaint our past selves by painting a colourful future. You are the only person who can shape your future and that makes you a hero. This song was written with the intention of being the theme song for everybody out there listening.

©Kōhei Horikoshi/Shueisha Inc./ My Hero Academia Production Committee

After unveiling their greatest hits album KANA-BOON THE BEST just a few days ago, KANA-BOON recently announced their new single Star Marker which is set to release on March 4. Star Marker will be released as a single on the same day as their greatest hits album. The single has also been unveiled to be the new opening theme song for the season four culture festival arc of the worldwide trending anime My Hero Academia. 

Star Marker was written by guest musician Daisuke Kanazawa from the band Fujifabric. The song connects to the world of the anime and is arranged with positive and happy vibes. The keyboard adds a bold and daring touch of flair to KANA-BOON’s strong and energetic style. The song is catchy and explores a new side of KANA-BOON.

The new My Hero Academia episodes will start airing from January 25 and fans just can’t wait.

The Limited Pressing Edition Version of the single comes in a My Hero Academia anime illustration jacket and will include the creditless video of the opening theme song, making it the perfect gift for any My Hero Academia fan.

A Statement by Maguro Taniguchi (Gt./Vo.)

Our past selves were painted in our own unique colours – some dark, some bright. The day when we can change the meaning of our colours is approaching us. We can repaint our past selves by painting a colourful future. You are the only person who can shape your future and that makes you a hero. This song was written with the intention of being the theme song for everybody out there listening. 

©Kōhei Horikoshi/Shueisha Inc./ My Hero Academia Production Committee

In 2019, the four-piece band Ryokuousyoku Syakai released numerous songs that were used as theme songs for films and dramas and celebrated the success of their Japan tour which included their first hall tour. The band is now set to release a new song called Shout Baby which will be used as the new ending theme song for the season four culture festival arc of the worldwide-trending anime My Hero Academia. 

This is the first time Ryokuousyoku Syakai has ever written a song for an anime. The song screams its main message of committing oneself to become stronger no matter how tough the future may be.

Season four’s culture festival arc will premiere on January 25 and its ending theme song Shout Baby will be released on a number of digital music services on February 8. The song will be released as a single on CD on February 19 along with a cover of the anime’s popular season two opening two theme song Sora ni Utaeba (originally by amazarashi) included as a coupling track. This mark Ryokuousyoku Syakai’s first ever release of an anime song cover. 

A Statement by Haruko Nagaya (Vo/Gt)

This song aims to encourage people to question themselves every day: What are you? No matter how tough the future may seem, hold the desire to never give up. You don’t know unless you try. The will to become stronger and desire to change yourself will pave the way to success. Channel your unfocused rage into energy. Nobody starts off as the perfect hero. I hope that the song provides strength and motivation to listeners to grow stronger with the characters. 

Bandai Namco Amusement is opening a My Hero Academia pop-up shop at the new Namco Ikebukuro facility which itself is set to open this winter at Sunshine 60 Street. The pop-up shop will run for a limited time only from December 20, 2019 to January 19, 2020.

*The pop-up shop will be open before Namco Ikebukuro fully opens

To date, this pop-up shop has hit Shinjuku, Nagoya, Hakata and elsewhere across Japan since March 29 this year. The shop features official designs and illustrations drawn specifically for itself, themes of which include the cool Heroes laughing in the face of adversity, wearing festive headbands and happi coats, and more. These designs feature on exclusive merchandise, and there is even a raffle mini game where fans can win tapestries, pin badges, and other limited edition goodies.

Fans can also get involved in a digital roulette game which has been held at the other pop-up shops, which features a background image featuring the characters from the series, where they can win more items. New prizes will be included at both Nambo Ikebukuro and Namco Umeda.

And to promote the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising, Namco Ikebukuro is holding a campaign for fans to win one of three possible postcard designs from the film.

©My Hero Academia Production Committee ©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee ©️Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

*The information in this news release is up to date at the time of posting. Information regarding the event is subject to change without notice.

*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

UNIQLO has announced that it is releasing a new line of t-shirts from its graphic t-shirt brand UT themed on the internationally-beloved video game Fortnite. They will hit UNIQLO stores and UNIQLO’s online shop in Japan on December 20, 2019.

Fortnite is an online game that since releasing in 2017 from Epic Games in 2017 has gone on to become a worldwide phenomenon.

While fans wait in anticipation for Chapter 2 Season 2, they can support their favourite game with something from this collection of 13 items, which includes t-shirts and sweaters.

Men’s T-Shirts

The front part of this Durr Burger t-shirt is actually embroidered. Cool, chic designs are characteristic of this collection.

The iconic Loot Llama, or Loot Pinata, was of course going to be included in the line-up.

This design features the character known as Cuddle Team Leader. The front features just the logo, which is embroidered. Simple but stylish.

This t-shirt simply says “Fortnite” on the front while the back reads “Slurp Juice.”

Men’s Sweaters

This white hoodie simply reads “Fornite” on the front.

Featuring the character Leviathan, this design is made in the style of a college sweater.

Another character design, and this time it’s t he Black Knight. It has a characteristic metallic silver print.

Support your love of Fortnite with a choice from this collection, featuring iconic characters like Loota Llama and Cuddle Team Leader as well as the popular Slurp Juice item and more.

©2020 Epic Games

Along with the release of their new single Negai/Higher Ground on December 11, sumika unveiled the song’s official music video. Higher Ground is the opening theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising, which is working up a sensation this winter in Japan. 

sumika – “Higher Ground” Music Video

With a thudding beat and sense of urgency, the action-packed song Higher Ground was written especially for the film, which is set to premiere in Japan on December 20. The song is based on the concept of “everybody raising their flags and proceeding towards the light”, which is reflected in the video’s usage of colour and beautiful lighting. 

In spring 2020, sumika will face their biggest live event yet—sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp—which stretches over 10 cities across Japan with 13 live gigs.

The First Press editions of the single even come with irresistible bonuses: The First Press A and B editions of the CD include an application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-” and the First Press Limited Edition A comes with a bonus CD containing a live audio recording of sumika Live Tour 2019 -Wonder Bridge- 2019.10.29 at Zepp Tokyo.

This is exciting news for fans of My Hero Academia and sumika alike.

©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee

A trailer has been released for sumika’s upcoming new single Negai/Higher Ground which is set for release on December 11, 2019.

sumika – “Negai/Higher Ground” Teaser

The trailer showcases Negai, which is already receiving recognition not only for its digital release and music video, but as the main theme song for the TV Asahi Saturday night drama Ossan’s Love -in the sky-. It also features Higher Ground, the main theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising, as well as footage taken from the band’s concert at Zepp Tokyo on October 29 as part of their 2019 “Wonder Bridge” live tour. The full concert will be included with First Press Limited Edition A copies of the single.

sumika will kick off their “Daily’s Lamp” 2020 arena tour in spring next year with 13 concerts across 10 cities in Japan. Those who pick up a copy of any First Press Edition of the singleーA, B or Regularーwill receive an application card for exclusive sign-up to pre-sale tickets to their upcoming live tour. It will mark the band’s biggest tour ever, so if you’re in Japan next spring, be sure to pick up a copy of the CD for a chance to get your hands on these hot tickets.

©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee

©️Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

Glasses brand JINS has teamed up with My Hero Academia once again to release three lines of glasses made in collaboration with the anime and manga series. Orders will open on December 12, 2019.

The new collaboration celebrates the upcoming release of the anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising on December 20, 2019. It marks a year and a half since the last collaboration held in July 2018 to celebrate the release of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, another film in the franchise.

The first of the three lines come with five pairs of glasses inspired by five students from class 1-A of U.A. High School: Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Shoto Todoroki, Ochaco Urara, and Eijiro Kirishima.

Izuku Midoriya

Katsuki Bakugo

Ochaco Urara

Each frame has distinct colours symbolising their respective characters, giving each pair of glasses its own unique personality.

Shoto Todoroki

Eijiro Kirishima

The outer temple parts of the glasses feature a simple design, while the inner design again captures each character with illustrations and logos. And each pair also comes with its own specially-made original case.

Also, during the pre-order period (December 12-24, 2019), select JINS branches have teamed up with iPad to provide a virtual service that puts you into the world of My Hero Academia using JINS’ eyewear products.

The second and third lines will release in January and March 2020 respectively and will enable spec-wearers to create their own original glasses online. They will make use of the personal order service JINS PAINT and use original patterns. These will be available in a limited quantity. The second collaboration will focus on Villains while the third will focus on Heroes that are different from those in the first.

sumika will release their new double A-side single Negai/Higher Ground on December 11, 2019. Those who pick up a copy will receive an application card for exclusive sign-up to pre-sale tickets to their upcoming live tour.

Negai is used as the main theme song for the TV Asahi Saturday night drama Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.

Higher Ground will be used as the main theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising.

sumika will kick off their “Daily’s Lamp” 2020 arena tour in spring next year with 13 concerts across 10 cities in Japan. It will mark the band’s biggest tour ever, so if you’re in Japan next spring, be sure to pick up a copy of the CD for a chance to get your hands on pre-sale tickets.

First Press Limited Edition B copies of the new single will also include one of four possible My Hero Academia cards – two each of Midoriya and Bakugo.

©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee

©️Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

An event is set to take place at Tokyo Tower from December 7 in promotion of the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia: Heroes: Rising, which is set to release on December 20.

If you pick up a Tokyo Tower Main Deck ticket, which takes you up 150 meters in the tower, you’ll receive a ticket with a limited-edition design, a folder, and one of six possible stickers as pictured above.

The Main Deck will be decorated with all things My Hero Academia, including original illustrations as well as key visuals for the upcoming movie. There will also be photo panels featuring classic lines said by characters where you can take photos.

A stamp rally will also be held throughout the tower at the event Collect all six stamps and receive one of six possible desk mats.

Stamp Rally

Price: ¥600

Running: Weekdays 10:00-18:00 (Reception Closes 17:30) / Weekends 10:00-20:00 (Reception Closes 19:30)

Available: Stamp Rally counter on the first floor of Tokyo Tower

*Please note that you will also have to pay the entrance fee to the Main Deck to participate

Test your My Hero Academia knowledge with the official quiz taking place on weekends up the outer staircase. Those who take part will be able to take a photo together with Midoriya and Bakugo and will receive a certificate.

Running: Weekends & Public Holidays 10:00-16:00 (Not running during rainy weather)

*A Main Deck entry ticket is required to access the outer staircase. A ticket to the event is also required to receive the certificate

Choose a beverage inspired by your favourite character. Every drink ordered comes with a My Hero Academia coaster.

Location: Cafe La Tour, Main Deck Floor 1F

Opening Hours: 9:30-22:45 (Last Orders 22:00)

Price: ¥600 Each

Don’t miss out on the chance to grab some Tokyo Tower-exclusive My Hero Academia merchandise either.

Location: Merchandise Counter, Tokyo Tower Floor 1F

Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Until 20:00 on weekends)

©2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee　©Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

Tokyo Prince Hotel has announced a collaboration with the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia: Heroes: Rising which is set for release on December 20, 2019. Bookings are now open for their My Hero Academia themed hotel rooms, which will be available to stay in from December 7 this year until February 29, 2020.

The room designs and hotel plans were revealed today. There are two plans available: the “Concept Room Plan” where guests can stay in a room that recreates the world of the movie and comes with free merchandise and a themed drink, and the “Regular Room Plan,” which features a regular hotel room decked out with lots of My Hero Academia decorations, and also comes with the merch and drink.

The concept room is split into two rooms: the first recreating the room in which the students of class 1-A meet the protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, and the second on Midoriya’s bedroom.

Expect to see illustrations of the students as well as the Villains in the rooms too. Bookings are first-come, first-served, so don’t miss out!

©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee　©️Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

BLUE ENCOUNT recently released their new single Polaris, which is being used as the opening theme for season four of the ongoing TV anime series My Hero Academia.

The band just wrapped up their “B.E. with YOU” 2019 tour with a final show at Zepp Tokyo which was live streamed on LINE LIVE. At the show, they dropped the news that they are set to tour the whole of Japan from May next year. Following the success of their recent tour, as well as their first-ever hall tour entitled “apartment of SICK(S)”ーwhich took them to four enormous venues across Japan earlier this yearーtheir new 2020 tour will take them to 12 places throughout the country.

Pre-sale tickets for the new hall tour are now on sale via the band’s fan club website “LIVER’S CREW” as well as through LINE TICKET for non-members. Fans who grab tickets via the fan club will receive a limited-edition rubber wristband.