Maon Kurosaki announced her 5th single “UNDER/SHAFT” which will be featured as the theme song for anime Jormungand Perfect Order (season 2 of Jormungand). The single has lyrics provided by R.O.N. who teamed up with Maon Kurosaki on song “SCARS” that was featured as ending theme for Hellsing Ultimate OVA #9. “UNDER/SHAFT” comes in two editions and is scheduled for release on October 17th. Read on for more early release information…
~ updated release details – here ~
Maon Kurosaki debuted in 2010 on the Geneon label with album “H.O.T.D” that included 12 songs each of which was used as ending theme for each episode of anime Highschool of the Dead. She has previously released 4 singles all have tie-ins with anime, game, or movie as theme songs. Her most recent “Reimei” released August 8th and is featured as opening theme for anime Hakuoki Reimeiroku.
Anime Jormungand is based on manga by Takahashi Keitaro and began airing its first 12-episode season April 10th. The story centers around female arms dealer and mercenary Koko Hekmatyar and former child-soldier Jonah who has vowed to kill all arms dealer as they are the reason behind wars that led to the death of his parents. But he learns that the reality is a bit more complicated as he works to protects Koko along with the rest of her mercenary crew.
The second season officially titled Jormungand Perfect Order continues the story with 12-episodes planned to complete the adaption of the 11-volume manga. The second season begins airing October 2nd on Tokyo MX. The first season of the anime is streamed outside of Japan over at Funimation.com and indications that they have already licensed the second season for simulcast (link at bottom).
The first season’s opening theme was provided by Mami Kawada with “Borderland” and the ending theme for both seasons is provided by Nagi Yanagi – season 1 featured “Ambivalentidea” and season 2 will feature “Laterality” (release details).
Fans of Maon Kurosaki can see her live at her 2nd anniversary special event at Shibuya-AX on October 14th. Tickets will be available at Animate stores in Shinjuku, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, and Shibuya.
To celebrate the release of single “UNDER/SHAFT” – Maon Kurosaki will hold special event mini-live and meeting at 3 venues,
– October 17th 6:30pm Akihabara Gamers
– October 27th 12:30pm Sofmap Akiba Shop
– October 27th 5:30pm Tower Records Shinjuku
Release details are incomplete and more information will be announced so come back to Comtrya Sugoi for updates.
Maon Kurosaki – “UNDER/SHAFT” – release date October 17th 2012
