LiSA has been announced as the campaign model for NARS JAPAN's AW21 lip collection. The new Power Matte Lip Pigment will be released in 3 new shades, each available to preorder on the NARS Cosmetics Official Website from September 3 2021. In the initial release, LiSA shows off the charming new shades from NARS, who are extremely popular for their Future Classic items.  The new Power Matte Lip Pigment shades will be released on September 17, The AW21 lineup, releasing on September 17, is formed of the new Power Matte Lip Pigment shades, the NARS lipstick, which has been a bestseller since the brands formation, and the Audacious Lipstick, which was initially released to celebrate the brands 20th anniversary.     LiSA empties NARS' image of "Strength:" Flexible, dignified, powerful, and self-confident. The lipstick colors are strong, with a comfortable texture to allow a wide variety of people to wear them as the brand aims to encourage more people to feel self-confidence in their daily life.    LiSA commented, saying "NARS has the power to be enjoyed by anybody, regardless of how old they are. I love how the elegant finish and pigmented shades transcend age." NARS started in 1994 with only 12 lipsticks and grew into a proud brand with lipstick you can wear with pride this Autumn! 

In promotion of their new Ver.2.0.0 energy drink, which hit shelves in Japan last Tuesday, ZONe released a TV commercial featuring Japanese artists LiSA and yama. The new beverage, which is advertised as putting people in the zone of invincibility, contains the highest amount of caffeine put in a ZONe drink yet: 150mg of the stuff, which is sure to keep people buzzing throughout the day. The packaging has also been updated to feature the new 'ZONe EYE' which symbolises that you're in the zone and nothing will stand in your way.   LiSA in the ZONe

　　　　　Dive into the zone with LiSA who knocks back her drink and immediately takes on the ZONe EYE. She grabs her mic and belts out a hardcore performance, showing off her incredible voice, before winking at the camera.   yama in the ZONe

                          When yama chugs her can she says the words 'Into the ZONe' along with the futuristic-sounding voice. She is surrounded by a whirlpool of the energy drink which flows along to the sound of her gorgeous high-tone vocals. The track itself is titled Ketsuryu ('Blood Flow') and was written for this commercial.  

Interview

  LiSA ・What did you think of the commercial and your appearance?"For me, it was a live performance. Even I was surprised at the show of power that ZONe has [in the commercial] when it turns on your switch. I enjoyed it like a real live performance, since the part when I switch into that invincible zone was filmed just as I look in the video." ・Tell us about the song RUNAWAY which features in your commercial. "The song is about quitting while you're ahead in life. It's the start of a new era, heading into that invincible zone to laugh lots, sing, dance, and enjoy everything."   yama・Tell us about the song Ketsuryu which features in your commercial "ESME MORI kindly wrote this song for me. It's a song that brings up the topic of being bored in life, and feeling lonely, but that you can still find someone special or something you can immerse yourself in to light up your life. It's about keeping your heart moving even if those things disappear. I hope it encourages people, even if just a little."

The ongoing TV anime series Back Arrow, which has been airing since January, has released a new key visual and promotional video and confirmed that Eir Aoi and FLOW are performing the new opening and ending themes respectively.

Back Arrow 4th Key Visual

The series is licensed by Funimation outside Japan. Check out the new promotional video below.

 

Eir Aoi is perform the second opening theme Kodou

Eir Aoi | Comment "The lyrics of this song are about how the sadness you cannot bare alone can be half-bared if you're with another. How the choices you have made, the things you are lost on, and your continued worry aren't meaningless, and how we should be positive about our struggles as we live our lives. Let's overcome the time we have been unable to see one another and start a new chapter going into the future." *Comment translated from Japanese by MMN    

FLOW are performing the second ending theme United Sparrows

FLOW | Comment "We have tag-tamed with the directed, Taniguchi, since Code Geass, so we were naturally confident going into recording. Arrow and the gang are at the half point of the story so it's only going to get more exciting. For the ending song, we were given the themes of 'embraced kindness' and 'a song flowing with emotions,' so we took that and shared ideas amongst our band to transform it into sound. The result was a soundscape that FLOW hasn't explored before, and I believe it resonates with the show in a big way. We hope people enjoy our song together with the run up to the climax of the story." *Comment translated from Japanese by MMN   The anime series is holding a vote for fans to choose their favourite scene from the first 12 episodes. The vote is open to everyone and can be cast here. Please note that the website is in Japanese, but all you need to do is click on the scene and choose 'vote' at the bottom.

It has been announced that the opening theme for the upcoming TV anime series Back Arrow will be performed by LiSA while the ending theme will be performed by Shuka Saitō. Set to air in January 2021, Back Arrow is an original anime series being produced by Studio VOLN, directed by Gorō Taniguchi, and written by Kazuki Nakashima. The opening theme by LiSA is entitled dawn and was featured in the newest promotional video for the series which you can watch below. It introduces two new characters: Fine Forte (voiced by Ami Koshimizu) and Prax Conrad (Mikako Komatsu).   TV Anime "Back Arrow" 2nd PV

A special program about the series will air in Japan on ABEMA on December 11, 2020 where more details will be revealed.  

LiSA | Comment

"The characters, as well as we ourselves, are heading towards a dazzling new dawn. I hope we can continue believing in ourselves as we advance, no matter what the future holds."  

Shuka Saitō | Comment

"I'm so happy to be the one to sing the ending theme for Black Arrow! Thank you! I hope this becomes a song of strength, not only for the characters in Back Arrow, but everyone who hears it too, so that we can carve a path to our goals and dreams together. That's the kind of song 'Sekai no Hate' is. It's a song about the delicate aspects of people and their strengths hidden away inside. I hope you enjoy it together with the Black Arrow story."   ©谷口悟朗・中島かずき・ANIPLEX／バック・アロウ製作委員会

Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA's third collaboration with the Japanese apparel company Candy Stripper launched on Friday. The new collection features three unisex items designed by LiSA herself.

CHECK SWITCHED HOODIE: ¥20,000 (Before Tax) | ＜Colours:  BLUE×BLUE×RED(BLACK OTHER) / BLACK×YELLOW×BLUE＞

A hoodie made to look upcycled by docking a hoodie with a flannel shirt. It has long sleeves as well as a zipper down the middle, giving it a punk look and enabling you to wear it open or closed. With its loose silhouette, the hoodie can be worn as a one piece.

CND YOUTH JACKET: Ladies - ¥26,000, Men - ¥27,000 (Before Tax) | ＜BLACK＞

A blouson with vintage graphics and logos that will leave an impact. It's lined with thick satin, and since it's light, can be worn in all seasons. Available in women's and men's sizes.

BREAK THROUGH L/S TEE: ¥12,000 (Before Tax) | ＜Colours: OFF WHITE / BLUE / BLACK＞

A thick cut and sewn long T-shirt with a unisex silhouette. The front and right sleeve and logos printed on them, while on the back is a cartoon cat munching on a record.   LiSA's new collection is a must-grab for Autumn 2020.

A new poster and trailer have been released for the upcoming film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train which is set for release on October 16, 2020. The trailer gives us a snippet of the main theme Homura (Flame) performed by LiSA. The singer-songwriter previously performed the TV anime's first opening theme Gurenge.   Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train is a direct sequel to the 2019 anime series adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It is being animated by ufotable. The showcases the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado battling it off against Enmu aboard the Infinity Train (Mugen Train). Tanjiro is clenching his teeth while Enmu smiles on, revealing what is sure to be a testing battle for our hero.

Enmu threatens Tanjiro with the words, "To be able to die while dreaming... Just how lucky are you?" We also see Tanjiro reunite with his siblings, who are supposed to be dead, but he senses something amiss and encourages himself to wake up as he is being attacked. The Infinity Train will be an action-packed locale as Tanjiro and Enmu battle it out. We also see returning characters on the train with Tanjiro.   Fans also get to hear the main theme Homura by LiSA for the first time. The song was composed by Yuki Kajiura who also wrote the TV anime adaptation's ending theme from the edge which is performed by FictionJunction feat. LiSA.  

Natsuki Hanae (Voices: Tanjiro Kamado) | Comment

"When I read the Mugen Train arc, I saw so many scenes I wanted to hurry up and voice act for, so I'm so happy that I get to perform for this film. All the other voice actors during the recording sessions were on fire. When it was over, I was so burnt out, I really thought I was gonna die. ufotable's gorgeous animation and the beautiful music both come together wonderfully. It's a really amazing film. Like the fans, I wanna watch it in the cinema already. I hope you're looking forward to it just as much as I am!" (Translated from Japanese by MMN)  

Akari Kitō (Voices: Nezuko Kamado) | Comment

"It had been a while since we'd done voice work for Demon Slayer, but getting to work on the Mugen Train arc, which is a popular one in the manga series, I psyched myself up like the rest of the cast! Despite us not having any visuals to work with for the recording sessions, everyone really put their all into it. Seeing that actually brought tears to my eyes. I think what we achieved by the end of it exceeded our expectations! I hope you all enjoy watching it in the cinema!" (Translated from Japanese by MMN)  

LiSA | Comment

"I previously performed for the TV anime series, now I'm doing them main theme for the Mugen Train film arc. It's personally my favourite arc from the manga, so I was able to add another layer of strength to the song. While the characters face sadness, they still have a fire lit in their hearts. I hope that all of you who may be sad have the strength to move forward just like them." (Translated from Japanese by MMN)   ©Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha・Aniplex・ufotable