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Ikimonogakari Unveils Electrifying New Single ‘Unmeichan’ – Out Now!
Ikimonogakari’s 35th single, ‘Unmeichan,’ was released on May 22, 2024. This new track serves as the theme song for the anime series ‘Mission: Yozakura Family.’ The up-tempo track captures the essence of the series with its vibrant and dynamic personality.
A preview video of their ‘Amazon Music Live: Ikimonogakari’ performance from October last year, featuring the single, will be available on YouTube. This release includes an exclusive performance of ‘Koisuruotome,’ making it a must-buy for fans. Additionally, four tracks recorded for the YouTube channel ‘THE FIRST TAKE’ are included. These tracks, performed in December last year, include ‘Blue Bird,’ a widely popular track both in and outside Japan, and ‘TOKIMEKI,’ the opening theme of the TV anime ‘Kibou no Chikara Otona Precure ‘23,’ along with ‘Kimagure Romantic’ and ‘Kyoukara Kokokara’ from a previous performance on the same channel.
Furthermore, an additional tour performance this weekend, ‘Ikimonogakari’s Hello Everyone Tour!! 2024 – You, Me, Everyone, Let’s Sing! – Yokohama Good Job Performance,’ will be streamed online. This performance, featuring popular tracks like ‘Blue Bird’ and ‘SAKURA,’ marks Ikimonogakari’s first headline performance streamed overseas.
For live streaming details, visit the special site:
https://w.pia.jp/a/ikimonogakari24engpls/
Ikimonogakari’s Hello Everyone Tour!! 2024 – You, Me, Everyone, Let’s Sing! – Yokohama Good Job Performance
Date: Sunday, May 26
Doors: 16:30
On stage: 17:00
Ticket price: ₹3,000
Contact: event@linkst.jp
Important Note:
For viewers intending to stream from overseas, please note that this service may be unavailable in some regions. Additionally, due to the nature of internet services, smooth viewing may not be guaranteed because of lag or international internet restrictions. Confirm your ability to view the stream prior to the event. The organizer does not take responsibility for viewing issues due to the internet or viewing environment. No ticket cancellations, changes, or refunds will be issued for these reasons. For recommended viewing environments and equipment checks, visit: [https://pia-live.jp/requirement](https://pia-live.jp/requirement)
Release Information
– Ikimonogakari ‘Unmeichan’ (Opening theme for the anime series ‘Mission: Yozakura Family’)
– Streaming link: https://erj.lnk.to/XyKYgj
– Released May 22, 2024
– Purchase link: https://erj.lnk.to/69SowF
– Linkfire: https://erj.lnk.to/yh4A71
First-run Limited Edition (CD + Blu-ray) ₹20,000 + Tax
– In a sleeve case
– CD Tracks:
- Unmeichan
- Kimagure Romantic – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Kyoukara, Kokokara – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Blue Bird – From THE FIRST TAKE
- TOKIMEKI – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Unmeichan – instrumental
– Blu-ray:
– Unmeichan (Music Video)
– Unmeichan (Music Video – Behind The Scenes)
– Amazon Music Live – Ikimonogakari [Concert footage]
– Kimagure Romantic
– Arigatou
– TOKIMEKI
– Egao
– Ureshikute
– Kimigairu
– Blue Bird
– Joyful
– Kaeritakunatta yo
– Koisuruotome
Standard Edition (CD) ₹7,800 + Tax
– CD Tracks:
- Unmeichan
- Kimagure Romantic – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Kyoukara, Kokokara – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Blue Bird – From THE FIRST TAKE
- TOKIMEKI – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Unmeichan – instrumental
Anime Version (CD + Blu-ray) ₹10,800 + Tax
– Digipack version
– CD Tracks:
- Unmeichan
- Kimagure Romantic – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Kyoukara, Kokokara – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Blue Bird – From THE FIRST TAKE
- TOKIMEKI – From THE FIRST TAKE
- Unmeichan – instrumental
– Blu-ray:
– Credit-free video of the opening credits for the anime series ‘Mission: Yozakura Family’
Ikimonogakari 2024 Tour Information
Additional Performances:
– ‘Ikimonogakari’s Hello Everyone Tour!! 2024 – You, Me, Everyone, Let’s Sing! – Yokohama Good Job Performance’
– Saturday, May 25, 2024 – Doors open 17:00 / On stage 18:00 [Kanagawa] Pia Arena MM
– Sunday, May 26, 2024 – Doors open 16:00 / On stage 17:00 [Kanagawa] Pia Arena MM
Profile:
Ikimonogakari was formed on February 1, 1999, by Yoshiki Mizuno and Hotaka Yamashita, who attended the same schools. The name Ikimonogakari, meaning ‘Team Responsible Living Things,’ comes from their childhood responsibility of feeding goldfish together. They began busking in their local areas and along the Odakyu Line. On November 3, 1999, they became a trio when Kiyoe Yoshioka joined them spontaneously during a busking session.
They made their major label debut on March 15, 2006, with ‘SAKURA,’ and have since released numerous hits like ‘Arigato,’ ‘YELL,’ ‘Blue Bird,’ and ‘Kaze Ga Fuite Iru.’
Since the summer of 2021, they have been working as a duo. On May 3, 2023, they released ‘STAR,’ their first track as a duo, and held a free gig that drew over 8,000 people. Their 34th single ‘Ureshikute/Tokimeki’ was released on September 13, 2023, with ‘Ureshikute’ being the main theme for the movie ‘PreCure All STARS F’ and ‘Tokimeki’ serving as the 20th-anniversary song for PreCure.
Their first album as a duo and 10th overall,‘○ (Read ‘maru’),’was released on December 13, 2023. Since February 2024, they have been on their first music hall tour in 12 years, the‘Ikimonogakari’s Hello Everyone Tour!! 2024 – You, Me, Everyone, Let’s Sing!’ tour.
Official Links:
– Official site: https://ikimonogakari.com
– X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/IKIMONOofficial
– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflAJoghlGeSkdz5eNIl-sg
– Note: https://note.com/ikimono_gakari/
– Kiyoe Yoshioka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiyoe_yoshioka_official/
– Mizuno Yoshiki X: https://twitter.com/mizunoyoshiki
– Mizuno Yoshiki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizunoyoshiki_teke/