It has been announced that Ikimonogakari’s new song BAKU will be used as the next opening theme for the ongoing TV anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations from January 2021.
Ikimonogakari are known for having performed the songs Blue Bird and Hotaru no Hikari for the anime series Naruto: Shippuden, the latter being 12 years ago now. BAKU was written, composed, and arranged by Ikimonogakari guitarist Yoshiki Mizuno who also wrote the Naruto: Shippuden tracks.
BAKU will be released digitally on January 18, 2021, with a CD release slated to hit shelves on February 24, 2021. The single will also include the Naruto: Shippuden songs Blue Bird and Hotaru no Hikari, making is a must-have for fans of the franchise.
Yoshiki Mizuno | Comment
“We’re back for a third time. I am so happy we get to return to Naruto/Boruto again. Our story has evolved too since our debut 15 years ago. We put all of our efforts into ‘Blue Bird’ and ‘Hotaru no Hikari’ for Naruto, and it’s the same this time too. I believe this lucky third encounter is going to be a wonderful, intense one. Please look forward to it.”
© 岸本斉史 スコット／集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ
Information
BAKU
Digital Release: January 18, 2021
CD Release: February 24, 2021
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,200 (Before Tax) [ESCL-5319]
・Boruto: Naruto Next Generations CD cover art
・Picture label (First Press copies only)
・Ikimono card 056 (First Press copies only)
Limited Pressing Edition (Vinyl): ¥2,100 (Before Tax) [ESJL-3118]
・Boruto: Naruto Next Generations CD cover art
・Ikimono card 056
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Official Website: http://ani.tv/boruto/
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