BEASTARS Anime Opening Theme ‘Wild Side’ by ALI Releasing on November 27

18.October.2019 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC

Shibuya-based multinational hip-hop/funk band ALI will release their new single Wild Side on November 27, 2019.

The song is used as the opening theme for the new anime series BEASTARS which premiered on Fuji TV’s [+Ultra] programming block. The series will also stream on Netflix this month.

This will be ALI’s first ever physical CD release, who normally drop their songs digitally on digital music platforms and vinyl. The CD will be released in two editions: the Regular Edition which includes just the CD, and the Limited Edition which is coupled with a DVD featuring the Wild Side music video.

 

ALI will drop their first CD album ALI on the same day. The record is a compilation of all the songs they have released digitally since February this year. It will also be released in two editions, with the Limited Edition DVD featuring live footage of the band.

 

ALI will head on their first solo tour named “Wild Side Tour 2019” this December. Tickets are now on sale via their official website below.

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