Anime — JROCK NEWS

Yoshiki donates in support of Kyoto Animation fire

1 August 2019

Anime fans across the world were stunned when the news that Kyoto Animation office was on fire due to an arson attack on July 18. Kyoto Animation, often abbreviated as "KyoAni" is a Japanese animation studio...

Lantis partner with Anime NYC to bring “Lantis Matsuri 2019” to New York

Ziggy

29 July 2019

Anime, Tour

Anime NYC has announced they have partnered up with music label Lantis to bring the first edition of the globally renowned Lantis Matsuri concert series to Anime NYC on November 15, 2019. This special concert w...

Interview: One Punch Man 2 theme song composer, Ricardo Cruz from JAM PROJECT

afaenia

30 May 2019

Anime, Interview

This is an official Lantis interview conducted by Tomonori Nagasawa, translated by JROCK NEWS. "Carving out a new period in history as a foreign composer and musician crafting Japanese anime theme songs. That ...

Interview: GRANRODEO talks Bungou Stray Dogs and the love behind “Setsuna no Ai” and “FAB LOVE”

Sizergyia

22 May 2019

Anime, Interview

GRANRODEO is no stranger to the anisong scene. In fact, you could consider them veterans, a powerhouse, a driving force if you will, that has been conjuring up musical mastery for nearly 15 years with their son...

MADKID releases “FAITH” digitally overseas, theme song of “Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari” anime

NBT

9 April 2019

Anime, Music Video, Releases

Five-member boy band MADKID who provided the first and the second opening theme song for praised anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) has now released their song FAITH digitally ove...

LUNA SEA provides Gundam theme songs “Sora no Uta ~Higher and Higher~” and “Hisobi”

NoMusicNoReason

24 March 2019

Anime, Releases

Legendary band LUNA SEA will be releasing a double A-side single on May 29. The title-track Sora no Uta (宇宙の詩) ~Higher and Higher~ will serve as the opening song for the upcoming mecha anime, Mobile Suit Gundam...

Luck Life performs theme song “Lily” for Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season

NBT

19 March 2019

Anime, Releases, Videos

Rock band Luck Life is back again with yet another anisong, this time they're here to provide the ending theme song Lily for the action, supernatural anime Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season! Lily is included as o...

BUCK-TICK provides theme song “RANDO” for beloved anime “Gegege no Kitaro”

Ziggy

10 March 2019

Anime, New Look, Releases

BUCK-TICK will be releasing their new song RANDO through the airing of Fuji TV's anime series Gegege no Kitaro. The song will be available from April 7 and presented as the ending theme song for the new season ...

Interview with the reborn rock singer Azusa Tadokoro

Mazohyst_Kyo

28 February 2019

Anime, Interview

Azusa Tadokoro is a talent of many, but mainly, she's now working as a professional singer and voice actress. Azusa Tadokoro, at the age of seventeen, was declared the winner of a talent competition in 2011 whe...

GRANRODEO’s theme song “Setsuna no Ai” for Bungo Stray Dogs 3rd season

NBT

18 February 2019

Anime, Releases

The fabulous rock unit GRANRODEO has revealed that their upcoming single Setsuna no Ai will be featured as the opening theme song for the third season of the action anime, Bungo Stray Dogs. The single is schedu...

UVERworld shows off futuristic look for “Touch off” single

Sizergyia

14 February 2019

Anime, New Look, Releases

UVERworld recently revealed their brand new group photo for the single Touch off—out on February 27—where we see the band being featured on a roadside hologram-like billboard. Along the new band visuals, detail...

ZAQ rock out to “Against The Abyss” in dazzling music video

Sizergyia

14 February 2019

Anime, Music Video, Releases

ZAQ is showing no signs of stopping as the solo artist will release her next single, Against The Abyss on February 27, and has released a two-minute version of its music video! This sees ZAQ in a stunning white...

JAM Project is back with “Seijaku no Apostle”, opening theme for One Punch Man Season 2

NBT

30 January 2019

Anime, Releases, Videos

The super anisong unit JAM Project who was in charge of ONE PUNCH MAN's hit song THE HERO !!, is now back with a new opening theme for One Punch Man's second season! The song will be released as a single under ...

Interview: nano inspires people with the power of rock!

NBT

14 January 2019

Anime, Interview

We at JROCK NEWS received the honor to attend the biggest anime convention in New York, Anime NYC, to witness the most outstanding anisong performers stand on stage during the two nights of Anisong World Matsur...