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ZAQ provides the opening theme Philosophy of Dear World for upcoming anime Maria the Virgin Witch (Junketsu no Maria, 純潔のマリア). The song releases as ZAQ’s 8th solo single and as with most of her releases ZAQ is responsible for writing the song (lyrics and composer). Single Philosophy of Dear World comes on two editions scheduled for release on January 21st 2015. Read on for more details and anime preview video.

~ preview music video revealed ~

Most recently the talented songwriter and performer released single Seven Doors on November 19th 2014. Her 7th single has tie-up as the opening theme for anime Trinity Seven. Previously she released 6th single OVERDRIVER (2014.08.20) with tie-up as ending theme for anime RAIL WARS!

Fans can see ZAQ at one of her upcoming solo live events – the ZAQ First LIVE TOUR 2015 “NEXT Lab.” with 3 performances planned. More details at her website (link below),

– Feb 11th 2015 BIG CAT Osaka
– Feb 21st 2015 ElectricLadyLand Nagoya
– Feb 22nd 2015 Zepp Tokyo

Anime Maria the Virgin Witch (Junketsu no Maria (純潔のマリア) Sorciere de gre,pucelle de force) is adapted from manga by Ishikawa Masayuki (Moyashimon). Maria the vrigin witch watched by angel Ezekiel and supported by Artemis and Priapos as she causes trouble trying to stop the medieval Hundred Years War between England and France.

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The anime produced by Production I.G. and Bandai Visual features Kanemoto Hisako as Maria with supporting roles Kana Hanazawa (Ezekiel), Yoko Hikasa (Artemis). It begins airing January 11th 2015 on Tokyo MX in Japan – no announcements yet on availability outside of Japan.

Single Philosophy of Dear World comes on two editions. Regular edition has anime themed illustrated jacket cover. Full track list, jacket covers, and more details coming!

New anime trailer after the release details.

ZAQPhilosophy of Dear World – release date January 21st 2015

Limited [CD+DVD] (¥1800)

Regular Anime [CD] (¥1300)

[CD]
1. Philosophy of Dear World
lyrics, music: ZAQ

2. undecided
3. Philosophy of Dear World (off vocal)
4. undecided (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Philosophy of Dear World (music video)
2. making-of music video documentary

[CD]
1. Philosophy of Dear World
2. undecided
3. Philosophy of Dear World (off vocal)
4. undecided (off vocal)

 

 

ZAQ at Lantis

ZAQ official site

ZAQ blog at Ameba

Maria the Virgin Witch anime official site