aiko’s Song ‘Melon Soda’ From Her Upcoming Album to Hit the Air in Japan

20.February.2021 | MUSIC

The release date is right around the corner for the highly-anticipated new album by J-pop singer aiko. Titled Doushitatte Tsutaerarenai Kara, the record hit will shelves in Japan on March 3, 2021 and her 14th original album and the first to release in almost 3 years.

 

But fans in Japan won’t have to wait that long to hear material from aiko as the song Melon Soda taken from the album will debut on the Japanese radio show TACTY IN THE MORNING on February 22.

aiko originally wrote and composed Melon Soda as a song for the “FM802 x TSUTAYA ACCESS!” campaign held in 2019. The track stars aiko, Moka Kamishiraishi, Maguro Taniguchi (KANA-BOON), Eriko Hashimoto (Chatmonchy), Hattori (Macaroni Enpitsu), and Satoshi Fujihara (Official HIGE DANdism) on vocals. The chorus is performed by KAN and Motohiro Hata. It was a hit upon release, and the version that’s set to hit the air on February 22 will be a self-cover by aiko.

 

Following its debut on February 22, it will play for a week on FM802.

 

But that’s not all, as the new song Jishaku taken from the album will be released on music streaming and download platforms on February 19 including Spotify and Apple Music. You can pre-add and pre-save it here.

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    10.March.2023 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC

    The opening theme for the new anime series Insomniacs After School has been announced as Itsu Aetara (When We Can Meet) by aiko. The series has been in the news since it was first announced, and a live-action film will also be released soon. aiko is one of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters, and fans are pumped to hear her incredible new track. The artist also gave a comment which you can read below.

     

    [Comment from aiko]

    “I’m someone who can’t really sleep either.
    But I don’t really get stressed because of it, because during the time that I’m awake, I can find new feelings and more enjoyable moments.

     

    During Ganta and Isaki’s sleepless nights, I want them to find some meaning in their insomnia. I want everyone to see the bright side.

     

    I’d love to lend a copy of Insomniacs After School to my high school self.

     

    I hope that the song Itsu Aetara will reach Ganta, Isaki, and anyone else who can’t sleep at night.”

     

     

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    The third trailer and third key visual have also been unveiled.

     

    In the key visual, Ganta and Isaki meet and sit back-to-back in the observatory, a major location in the series. The roof of the observatory has been removed to allow fans to enjoy a nighttime view of Nanao City and the starry sky above.

     

    The trailer shows the struggle of two people suffering from insomnia who share their problems with each other and who slowly grow closer. The character designs and scenery are mind-blowing, and the high quality is already making this one of the most highly-anticipated series of the year.

     

    More details regarding the show’s broadcast in April have also been revealed!

     

    Insomniacs After School will begin broadcasting on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, and TVQ Kyushu on April 10 and will air Mondays at 24:00. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the setting of the series, the show will start airing on Hokuriku Broadcasting at 25:25 on April 13. The series will also air on BS TV Tokyo starting April 10 and will air Mondays at 24:30.

     

    An original soundtrack has also been announced featuring music by Yuuki Hayashi. Releasing April 19, it’s sure to be a must-have item for fans!

     

    ■Story

    “When she’s at school, I want to go to school. What kind of relationship is this?”

     

    Rumors about what befell the members of the astronomy club keep people away from the school observatory, and that’s what makes it the perfect sanctuary for Ganta and Isaki to get some much-needed rest. Unfortunately, the school faculty can’t allow its unsanctioned use. But if there were a new astronomy club, maybe these two insomniacs could have a place to call home!
    Makoto Ojiro’s manga series is finally coming to life on the small screen.

     

    <Your sleepless nights have meaning.>

     

    ©オジロマコト・小学館/アニメ「君ソム」製作委員会

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