Singer/voice actress Eri Kitamura recently updated the release details for her new single “Miracle Gliders” – cover jackets, full track list, and preview music video are revealed. The new single has tie-in as theme song for PSP game “Suiheisen Made Nani Mile? – ORIGINAL FLIGHT“. The updated 2008 PC game with new graphics for PSP has a new key character voiced by Eri Kitamura. Single “Miracle Gliders” hits stores January 9th 2013 – updated release details and preview videos follow.
Eri Kitamura is a popular seiyuu (voice actress) who has provided anime and game theme songs since her solo debut in 2004. She transferred to Starchild (King Records) about 1 year ago and re-ignited her solo music career with her new label. Since joining Starchild Kitamura has released 5 singles (including this one) – all tied to anime or games that she is also stars in plus her first full album,
– “Be Starters!” featured as opening theme for anime Mayo Chiki!,
– “Shirushi” ending theme and special opening theme for anime C3,
– “Happy Girl” opening theme for anime Listen to me, girls. I am your father!.
– “Destiny” theme song for PSP game “Students of Round: The Eternal Legend”. (2012.11 – more details here).
– “RE; STORY” (2012.7 – (more details).
PSP game “Suiheisen Made Nani Mile? – ORIGINAL FLIGHT –“ is produced by Alchemist and a revised for PSP from original 2008 PC game “Suiheisen Made Nani Mile?”. The adventure game/visual novel is picking up new graphics and a new character Masumi Kashii to join the Space Science Club.
Eri Kitamura will voice the new role of Masumi Kashii. The game “Suiheisen Made Nani Mile? – ORIGINAL FLIGHT“ is scheduled for release on December 20th 2012. Preview video follows below.
To celebrate the new single Eri Kitamura will hold several launch events tied to selected stores lottery application when purchasing the single,
– Jan 19th 12:00pm Animate, venue Akihabara Hirose Event Hall
– Jan 19th 2:30pm Toranoana, venue Akihabara Hirose Event Hall
– Jan 19th 5:00pm AniBro Gamers, venue Akihabara Hirose Event Hall
– Feb 2nd 11:00am Toranoana, venue TKP Tenjin Fukuoka
– Feb 2nd 2:00pm Animate, venue Yoyogi Animation Gakuin Fukuoka
– Feb 2nd 4:30pm AniGro Gamers, venue Yoyogi Animation Gakuin Fukuoka
Single “Miracle Gliders” comes in two editions,
– Limited with bonus DVD that includes music video for the title track. First Press adds a bonus photo (varies by store).
– Regular CD-only. First Press adds a bonus photo (varius by store).
Sample bonus photo (Neowing, cdJapan)(click to enlarge):
Eri Kitamura – “Miracle Gliders” – release date January 9th 2013