Essential Insights:
- On August 10, ELLEGARDEN launched their new single “Carmine,” marking their first release in nearly three years. This track follows the band’s sixth album, *The End of The Day*, which debuted in 2022. notably, “Carmine” serves as the opening theme for the popular anime series *ONE PIECE*, making it a significant milestone as its the first time ELLEGARDEN has composed a song specifically for an anime.
- The opportunity to create this opening theme was offered to takeshi Hosomi, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, who is an avid fan of *ONE PIECE*. This personal connection led to a fruitful collaboration. The single was made available at 11:45 p.m., immediately following its debut episode.
- The official opening video can now be viewed on the ONE PIECE YouTube channel. Additionally, fans can catch the music video for “Carmine,” which will premiere on ELLEGARDEN’s official youtube channel at 11:45 p.m. on August 17.
Artwork Details
Illustration (Original Sketch): Chiharu Akakura
Coloring: Miki Horiike
Typography & layout: Tomoko Kikuchi (TOYBOX)
“Carmine” available on music platforms:
lnk.to/EG_carmine
Watch the opening video on ONE PIECE’s official YouTube channel:
youtube.com/watch?v=JqUWua4MrIM
Connect with ELLEGARDEN:
Official Website: https://ellegarden.jp
twitter: https://twitter.com/ELLEGARDEN_OFCL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellegarden_official
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CRHe4xL-hoQclcBzPb_mg/movies
Source: Official Press Release