Essential Insights:
- Recently, it was revealed that the closing theme for the anticipated anime series Aru Majo ga Shinu made, set to premiere on April 1, will be performed by Aoi Teshima. The song titled “Hana Saku Michi de” has been penned and arranged by renowned composer Yuki Kajiura.
- Fans can now enjoy a sneak peek of the new track through a recently released music video that showcases a brief snippet of the song.
- The narrative of Aru Majo ga Shinu Made revolves around Meg, a 17-year-old witch apprentice who learns from her ancient mentor Faust that she is under a dire curse with only one year left to live. To break this curse,Meg embarks on a quest to spread joy among those around her and collect the happy tears of 1,000 people within that year.
- The ending theme “Hana Saku Michi de” is crafted by Yuki kajiura, an acclaimed songwriter whose work has garnered international recognition through various popular anime soundtracks. This collaboration highlights two leading artists excelling in their fields.
Aoi Teshima’s Thoughts:
I am thrilled to have performed the ending theme for Aru Majo ga Shinu Made with “Hana Saku Michi de.” This marks my first experience singing lyrics composed by Yuki Kajiura. The words and melody evoke feelings of nostalgia for me; I truly poured my heart into this piece. It would bring me immense joy if everyone enjoys both the anime and its concluding theme!
A Glimpse into Aoi Teshima’s Journey
Aoi Teshima hails from Fukuoka Prefecture and was born in 1987.
She made her debut with “Therru’s Song,” featured in Studio Ghibli’s film Tales from Earthsea in 2006 after releasing her demo CD titled the Rose. In 2011, she also lent her voice to the theme song for From Up on Poppy Hill.
Prior to her official debut as an artist, she released four critically acclaimed cover albums featuring movie soundtracks along with an original concept album. Through her music, Aoi continues to convey unique narratives only she can express.
Celebrating fifteen years since her debut in 2021 led to the release of her first greatest hits compilation titled Easy is Best alongside commemorative concerts across Japan. On February 22nd of that same year, she unveiled LIVE 2022 “Easy is Best,” which included recordings from these concerts.
Acknowledged for her captivating voice capable of resonating deeply with listeners’ emotions; aoi has become highly sought after for numerous themes songs and commercials both domestically and internationally.
The Creative Force Behind The Music: Yuki Kajiura
An exceptionally talented composer known for producing captivating melodies—Yuki Kajiura began making waves in music as early as 1993 when she debuted as part of See-Saw where she served as both composer and keyboardist.
In 2002,Yuki gained significant recognition when “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni,” became synonymous with Mobile Suit Gundam SEED serving as its ending theme.
Since then,she has formed musical groups while continuing to create memorable anime themes along with soundtracks.
Her collaboration on “Homura,” featuring singer LiSA from Demon Slayer: Mugen Train earned accolades including winning at Japan Record Awards during their prestigious ceremony held in its sixty-second edition back in twenty-twenty.
Beyond animation,Yuki composes scores for Japanese films & television shows too.In twenty-twenty-three,she marked nine years as last releasing solo work via PARADE under fictionjunction label.In December,she celebrated this milestone hosting two-day concert event named “Kaji Fes .2023,” partaking global tour dubbed ‘Yuki Kajiura LIVE.’
Source: Official Press Release