Minori Chihara has updated the release details for her new single “Kono sekai wa bokura wo matte ita” – cover jacket, full track list, and preview music video have been revealed. Her 17th major single’s title track will be featured as the opening theme song for upcoming anime Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet (Suisei no Gargantia). Coupling track “CRADLE OVER” has a tie-up as the theme song for PS3 game Disgaea D2. Single “Kono sekai wa bokura wo matte ita” hits stores April 24th 2013 – updated details and preview videos follow.
Minori Chihara recently released a b-sides compilation album “B-side Collection” which includes 15 coupling tracks from “Peace of mind” from her debut single “Junpaku Sanctuary” (2007) through “Hitohira no negai” from her 15th single “ZONE//ALONE” (2012). The album dropped March 13th 2013 – more details.
Minori Chihara released 16th major single “SELF PRODUCER” – title track tie-in as the opening theme song for Fall 2012 anime Onii-chan Dakedo ai sae Areba Kankei nai yo. The single’s three coupling tracks also have a tie-ins. Single “SELF PRODUCER” released October 24th 2012 – more details and preview music video.
Anime Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet is an original production from anime studio Production I.G. The story is set in the distant future with the Human Galactic Alliance in a battle for survival against a race of grotesque beings. In the midst of an intense battle a young lieutenant Red and his mobile weapon suit Chamber fall into a space distortion throwing him across the galaxy and time.
Red who only knows a life of constant battle awakes from an induced hibernation to peaceful world. Soon he realizes he’s on Earth the long forgotten home of humanity. The planet is completely covered by seas now and people live on fleets of giant ships and survive on salvaged relics from the water’s depths. He now finds himself living on city ship Gargantia along side a 15-year girl Amy who serves as a messenger aboard the fleet.
Anime Gargantia on the Verdurous is produced by Production I.G. and Bandai – it begins airing in Japan on Tokyo MX April 7th 2013. No details yet on streaming outside of Japan. Enjoy the newest long trailer below
Single “Kono sekai wa bokura wo matte ita” comes on one CD-only edition. Coupling track “Ai ni ikitai” features lyrics provided by Minori Chihara herself.
Enjoy a preview music video for the title track after the release details.
Minori Chihara – “Kono sekai wa bokura wo matte ita” – release date April 24th 2013
Regular [CD] (¥1300)  |
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| [CD] 1. Kono sekai wa bokura wo matte ita 2. CRADLE OVER 3. Ai ni ikitai |
