NICO Touches the Walls announced details for new single Uzu to Uzu (渦と渦) – jacket covers and more details unveiled. Their 18th single has tie-up as second opening theme anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan (Arslan Senki, アルスラーン戦記). Single Uzu to Uzu comes on three editions scheduled for release on September 2nd 2015.
Rock band NICO Touches the Walls most recently released 17th single Massugu na Uta (まっすぐなうた) on June 24th 2015. The single has tie-up as image song for the Japanese promotion of TV series The 100.
Anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan (Arslan Senki, アルスラーン戦記) adapted from manga by Arakawa Hiromu (orig. novels by Tanaka Yoshiki), follows Arslan a young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts, doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father. The prosperous kingdom of Pars currently ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. But everything changes at the age of 14, Arslan thrust into his first battle sees his father defeated and loses everything as war brings the demise of the once glorious kingdom. Arslan must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.
The anime features Kobayashi Yuuske (Takamiya Witch Craft Works) as Arslan and Maaya Sakamoto in supporting role of Falangies. It began April 5th 2015 on MBS TV and TBS TV in Japan and Funimation.com simulcasts for North America.
The anime’s second ending theme provided by Kalafina with 18th single One Light.
Single Uzu to Uzu comes on three editions (details subject to change). Limited edition includes anime themed sticker and guitar pick. Limited Pressing has anime themed illustrated jacket cover, booklet with OP animation storyboards, and available only through October 2015.
Anime jacket cover and complete track list coming!
NICO Touches the Walls – Uzu to Uzu – release date September 2nd 2015
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