Leo Ieiri has announced her 5th single “Taiyo no Megami” with tie-in as the theme song for Fuji TV drama Umi no Ue no Shinryojo. Also included as coupling track is previously released digital single “Kimi ni Todoke”. Single “Taiyo no Megami” comes on three editions that hit stores November 6th 2013 – read on for more details and preview videos…
~ more details, preview MV revealed ~
Leo Ieiri released digital single “Kimi ni Todoke” back on July 24th 2013 (more details). The song has tie-in since April 2013 as the theme for commercial campaign of the School Corporation and Professional Capital Medical school’s Osaka-Isen and Nagoya-Isen.
Singer and songwriter Leo Ieiri (18, Best Newcomer 2012) graduated from high school this past spring 2013. She released her 4th single “Message” with coupling track “Wake you up” on May 22nd 2013 (more details). The title track is featured as the theme song for TBS TV drama “Kakusho ~ Keishico Sousa 3” and coupling track “Wake you up” has new tie-in for July as TVCM song for Sadamatsu festaria “Wish upon a Star” diamond jewelry.
Tie-in with upcoming single is drama Umi no Ue no Shinryojo starring Matsuda Shota and Takei Emi. The Fuji TV drama9 is set in a floating medical clinic traveling around the islands in the Seto inland sea.
Umi no Ue no Shinryojo begins broadcasting in Japan October 14th 2013 in the main drama 9:00pm time slot on Fuji TV.
Upcoming live events include the Leo Ieiri 2nd one-man Tour ~ Kimi ni Todoke ~ scheduled for 4 performances this Fall. More details at her official website (links below),
– November 15th 6:00pm Diamond Hall Aichi
– November 23rd 5:00pm Zepp Fukuoka
– November 28th 6:00pm Zepp DiverCity
– November 29th 6:00pm Zepp Namba
Leo Ieiri’s 5th single “Taiyo no Megami” comes on three editions that share the same CD-track list,
– Limited with tote bag and clear folder (type A). This edition is very limited.
– Limited with DVD that includes music video and making-of footage for title track. Bonus clear folder (type B).
– Regular CD-only includes clear folder (type A).
The second coupling track isn’t yet titled – report will be updated when its announced.
Watch the teaser PV for new single “Taiyo no Megami” and preview MV for coupling track “Kimi ni Todoke” both below the release details.
Leo Ieiri – Taiyo no Megami – release date November 6th 2013