Marina Kawano has announced her first album First Touch planned to include her three singles Morning Arch, Takaramon, and recently released Sono Koe wo Oboeteru, plus more for 12 total tracks. Album First Touch comes on two editions scheduled for release on December 11th 2013 – read on for more details…
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Marina Kawano won the 4th Animax All-Japan Anison Grand Prix in 2010 and debuted with single “Morning Arch” (2011.05.25) featured as the opening theme for anime series A Channel. She followed that up with single “Takaramon” (2012.02.22) with tie-in as ending theme for anime Natsume Yujin Cho (Natsume’s Book of Friends) 4th season.
Most recently Marina Kawano released her 3rd single Sono Koe wo Oboeteru (その声を覚えてる) on October 9th 2013 (more details). The single has tie-in as the second ending theme for anime Monogatari Series Second Season. She also provided the ending theme for 4-episode anime Nekomonogatari (prequel) with song “Kieru Daydream”. The song was released on a bonus CD included with the Limited editions of part 2 of the anime release (2013.04.03). Her 3rd single includes an acoustic version of Kieru Daydream.
Her upcoming album First Touch and each of her singles are produced by music designer Satoru Kousaki (MONACA).
Upcoming live events include release events for her 3rd single and fans reserving the new album at the venue will receive a signed photo from the event,
– Oct 14th 1:30pm Animate Osaka (mini-live & hand-shake)
– Oct 19th 2:30pm Animate Ikebukuro (mini-live & hand-shake)
– Nov 17th 12:30pm Gamers Akihabara (mini-live & one-shot photo w/Marina Kawano)
Marina Kawano also announced her first solo live event “In Perfect Blue S” for Osaka and Tokyo. More details are her official website (link below),
– January 25th 2014 6:00pm RUIDO Osaka
– February 18th 2014 6:30pm O-WEST Shibuya
Marina Kawano’s album First Touch comes on two editions (details subject to change),
– Limited with DVD planned to include music video(s) and bonus footage. Adds cosplay photo booklet with calendar and deluxe packaging.
– Regular CD-only.
Full track list, jacket covers, and more will be updated when announced. Watch the preview music video for 3rd single Sono Koe wo Obeoteru below the release details.
Marina Kawano – First Touch – release date December 11th 2013
Marina Kawano Official website