YOASOBI, the acclaimed Japanese J-pop duo known for their chart-topping hits like "Yoru ni Kakeru" and "Haruka," has garnered widespread acclaim for their emotive compositions. Their viral performance of "Idol" at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen New Year's event in 2024 alongside K-pop artists like Seventeen and SKZ was hailed as one of the greatest K-pop collaborations, showcasing their versatility and appeal across genres. Amidst their achievements, a new video titled "Fool Story & Nurturing Story PV" has been released! It features parts of YOASOBI's song "UNDEAD," the theme song for the upcoming "Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season" anime. The series will start exclusive streaming on ABEMA every Saturday starting from July 6th.
The official website for the Monogatari Series anime recently concluded a countdown, revealing that YOASOBI will perform the theme song titled "Undead" for the new Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime. Renowned for their ability to evoke unique atmospheres and emotional landscapes through their songs, YOASOBI's collaboration promises to enrich the auditory experience of the series. Their contribution will add depth and emotion, complementing the captivating visuals and storytelling of the Monogatari franchise.
Renowned figures in the anime industry are behind the scenes of this highly anticipated project. Akiyuki Simbo, a veteran of the franchise, serves as chief director, while Midori Yoshizawa takes on the role of director. Fuyashi Tou returns to oversee the series scripts alongside Simbo, with Miku Ooshima contributing to the writing. Character design and chief animation direction are handled by Akio Watanabe, alongside Nobuhiro Sugiyama and Kana Miyai. Satoru Kōsaki is once again composing the music. Other notable staff members include Hisaharu Iijima as Art Director, Yasuko Watanabe as Color Key Artist, and Hisato Shima as CG Director. Hiyori Hashimoto and Mizuho Ishikawa serve as Compositing Directors of Photography, while Rie Matsubara handles editing. Yota Tsuruoka takes on the role of Sound Director. Studio SHAFT, renowned for its distinctive visual aesthetic, is once again tasked with adapting NisiOisin's Off Season and Monster Season novels for the Monogatari series. Akio Watanabe, the character designer for the series, crafted a captivating key visual featuring the tagline "Youth continues into the past and the future."
Additionally, at the AnimeJapan 2024 stage event for the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime, a teaser promotional video and another key visual were debuted.
While the exact usage of the theme song remains uncertain, it adds an intriguing layer of anticipation to the upcoming anime adaptation. In the past, the Monogatari series has been known for its unique approach to incorporating music, with iconic tracks like "Renai Circulation" gaining immense popularity despite being used for a relatively small arc.
This collaboration between YOASOBI and the Monogatari Series promises to deliver a fresh and captivating auditory experience for fans. Whether it's featured in a single arc or throughout both series, the theme song is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Stay tuned for more updates as further details about the new Monogatari Series anime emerge!
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