Kanno And Watanabe Reunite to Create New Anime “Sakamichi no Apollon”

January 27th, 2012

My dream team! Read more about it in Anime News Network, and in Coma if you can read Japanese.

(I’m currently on a short vacation, I’ll be posting more when I get back :) )

Izolado English Translation

January 23rd, 2012

EXO from Macrossworld sent me a translation for Izolado. I also searched the usual places if they had a translation, but none appeared. So, better late than never!

IZOLADO
translation by EXO

Crossing paths thru the blinding spectrums Attracted by the reflection of the shining eye

Misunderstood every intention Bewildered by a pure jungle heart

Entangled and confused As their blood collide Hearts pound violently Thru each others’ cage

Awakening slowly, primitive baby Reaching from the darkness Searching for a sign of life

Instinctually drawn to the light (Shining, shining) Call me out, you’re within my sight (Shining, shining)

A beautiful refugee Word games from A to Z And from the glow of the colony that Melt into an entangling hold Storming across wildly The flowers in the distant field Magically arose from A city in dust

Two thousand light years away from bright rain Decides which destiny is final

Don’t be frightened my me, it’s OK I’m aware that you’re a timid and shy boy

A future revealed by the stars Connected by a thin red line, this burning love

A nervous initial meeting Heart rapidly beating Bursting thru my chest Excited blood flows

Thankfully distracted by A pretty little toy You’ll never be free Until you cut the umbilical

Dazzlingly impulsive little star (pretty, pretty) Blank slate, fresh of ideals (shiny, shiny)

Isolated Century Developed from A to Z Intertwined in shadow and light Moving in and out by the seams The power to fly and break thru Impenetrable barrier of dreams

Only to fall back into This city in dust

A beautiful refugee Word games from A to Z And from the glow of the colony that Melt into an entangling hold Storming across wildly The new flowers within the distant field Magically arose from A city in dust

It’s time to let it be I beg you to set me free From the bright overpowering glow Melting into an entangling hold Storming across wildly The new flowers in the city that Runs into our empty Caramelized dreams

Two thousand light years away from bright rain Decides which destiny is final

Two thousand light years away from bright rain Decides which destiny is final

Aquarion Episode 4 Insert Song: IVU no Dampen

January 23rd, 2012

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A new insert song sang by AKINO, composed by Kanno and with lyrics by Gabriela is included in the fourth episode of Aquarion EVOL. The title is “IVU no Dampen :-) [trans: Eve's Fragments]“. It is along the lines of Kimi no Shinwa in tone.

Thanks to Yyrkoon for the screenshot :)

Aquarion EVOL DVD and Blu-Ray Releases

January 21st, 2012

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These have come a bit early haven’t they? All 9 volumes of the Aquarion EVOL DVD and Blu-ray releases are now available for pre-order in CDJapan. First press releases come with free audio drama CDs, and other various freebies. Do check them out :)

Kimi no Shinwa Live @ Anison Plus Live 2012

January 21st, 2012

Not a fan of the dance moves, but her delivery and outfit is perfect! :)

Aquarion EVOL Single Release: January 25, 2012

January 19th, 2012

UPDATE (January 10, 2012): Release date pushed back to February 15.
UPDATE (December 9, 2011): More details added.
UPDATE (January 19, 2012): Jacket art added.



Title: [Aquarion EVOL first single] Title TBA
Release Date: February 15, 2012
Price: Y1100 (1155yen Tax incl.) [approx. 14.17 USD]
Publisher: Flying Dog
Purchase through CDJapan.

Track List:

1. Kimi no Shinwa ~ Aquarion Dai Ni Shou [trans: Your Legend ~ Aquarion Chapter 2] (Opening Theme)
Vocals: AKINO with bless4
Lyrics: Gabriela Robin
Composition and Arrangement: Yoko Kanno
2. Gekkou Simfonia [trans: Moonlight Symphonia] (Ending Theme)
Vocals: AKINO and AIKI from bless4
Lyrics: Gabriela Robin
Composition and Arrangement: Yoko Kanno
3. Kimi no Shinwa ~ Aquarion Dai Ni Shou Karaoke
4. Gekkou Simfonia Karaoke

As mynavi.jp reports, the OP will be part of an early release through the Joysound line-up.