Minami Kuribayashi has updated the release information for new single True Blue Traveler - full track list, jacket covers, and preview music video all revealed. Her 32nd single gets tie-in as opening theme for the second season of anime Infinite Stratos. Single True Blue Traveler comes on two editions that hit stores November 6th 2013 – preview music video and updated release details follow.
Singer/songwriter Minami Kuribayashi released her 7th original album TIGHT KNOT on May 29th 2013 (more details). The album marks her 10th anniversary celebration and includes 5 singles, previously limited release songs, and new songs all on one CD-only edition. She released her 31st single ZERO!! on April 24th 2012 with title track featured as the opening theme for anime TV series The Devil is a Part-Timer! (Hataraku Mao-Sama!) (more details).
Anime Infinite Stratos is adapted from light novel series from Overlap. The sci-fi romantic comedy centers around the IS (Infinite Stratos) powered armed exoskeleton system that led to a shift in the world’s balance of power. With the systems available to all nations an era of peace prevails but because only girls can pilot the systems the male-female relationships have been put in turmoil. Enter 15-year old Ichika Orimura the only male known to be able to control the IS system who is now enrolled in the previously all-female IS Academy.
The first season of Infinite Stratos aired 12 episodes starting January 2011. The anime’s second season continues the story with Yoko Hikasa, Kana Hanazawa, and the rest of the cast returning. Infinite Stratos 2 began airing October 3rd 2013 on TBS TV in Japan. Outside of Japan provider Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime – check our Crunchyroll updates page or hit the link for Infinite Stratos for episodes and related stories.
The anime’s ending theme “BEAUTIFUL SKY” is provided by the anime’s main female vocal cast.
Single True Blue Traveler comes on two editions,
– Limited with DVD that includes music video for title track. First Press version adds anime themed card.
– Regular CD-only anime themed.
Selected stores offer bonus photo on both editions while supplies last (Animate, Gamers, Toranoana, Sofmap),
Watch the preview music video for True Blue Traveler and trailer for Infinite Stratos 2 after the release details.
Minami Kuribayashi – True Blue Traveler – release date October 6th 2013
