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Osaka Band DeNeel Release 'Kingdom' Anime Theme Song 'Ignition', Along with Music Video, Double A-side Single 'Ignition'/'Blackout' Out Now

Osaka band DeNeel release ‘Kingdom’ anime theme song ‘Ignition’, along with music video! Double A-side single ‘Ignition’/‘Blackout’ out now

Hailing from Osaka, Japan, four-piece band DeNeel are captivating listeners with a nostalgic yet fresh new sound that has been dubbed “Osaka revival pop”.

On February 7, the band released their new double A-side single ‘Ignition’/‘Blackout’, along with a music video for ‘Ignition’ – the song that was written

as the opening theme song to Season 5 of the hit NHK anime series ‘Kingdom’.

▼ DeNeel ‘Ignition’ music video / anime series ‘Kingdom’ Season 5 opening theme song
https://youtu.be/rLhl4D_CVU0

In addition to ‘Ignition’, the double A-side single also includes ‘Blackout’, the opening theme song for the drama series ‘Kanojo to Kareshi no Akarui Mirai’,

which began broadcasting on January 11 on Japan's MBS TV station. These two long-awaited tracks are finally available on download and streaming services as a double A-side single.

The lyrics for ‘Ignition’ were written by DeNeel vocalist Nakano, a diehard ‘Kingdom’ fan, while the music was composed by guitarist Urano.

This hot and powerful song reflects the themes of the anime, expressing the unrelenting assault and tension of battle, with an intensity that will light a blazing fire inside every listener.

The music video for ‘Ignition’ depicts a young student of Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese martial art based on Shaolin kung fu,

as he continues his training in a burning temple, even as the flames rise all around him.

This is interspersed with footage of the members of DeNeel playing a smouldering performance in front of the temple.

As DeNeel continues to ignite the sparks of 2024, be sure to check out these two long-awaited new songs.

Release information

■ Double A-side single ‘Ignition’/‘Blackout’
Released Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Catalog number: RZCD-77951 POS: 498806477951/2

▼ Tracklist
1. ‘Ignition’ (anime series ‘Kingdom’ Season 5 opening theme song)
2. ‘Blackout’ (MBS Drama Tokku series ‘Kanojo to Kareshi no Akarui Mirai’ opening theme song)
3. ‘Ignition’ (Instrumental)
4. ‘Blackout’ (Instrumental)

▼ Purchase links:
https://deneel.lnk.to/0207CD
* First-edition bonus item: New band photo sticker

▼ Price
1,300 yen (tax included)

■ Digital single ‘Uchoten’
Released Wednesday, September 27, 2023

▼ Download and streaming links:
https://DeNeel.lnk.to/Uchoten

‘Ignition’ tie-up information
Anime series ‘Kingdom’ Season 5 opening theme song

■ Broadcast schedule: Every Sunday from midnight JST on NHK General TV
* Broadcast schedule is subject to change

■ ‘Kingdom’ links
• Official website: https://kingdom-anime.com
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/kingdom_animePR?s=20
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWDyf3cufHgdRjDJVTJu4w

■ Credit
© Yasuhisa Hara/Shueisha/‘Kingdom’ Production Committee

‘Blackout’ tie-up information
MBS Drama Tokku series ‘Kanojo to Kareshi no Akarui Mirai’ opening theme song

■ Broadcast schedule: Every Friday from 00:59 JST on MBS and affiliated stations
(30 minutes per episode)

■ Broadcast stations
MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System): Every Friday 00:59 JST
tvk (Television Kanagawa): Every Thursday 23:30 JST
Chiba Television Broadcasting: Every Friday 23:00 JST
Television Saitama: Every Thursday midnight JST
Tochigi Television: Every Thursday 22:30 JST
Gunma Television: Every Thursday 23:30 JST
* MBS episodes are available for one week after broadcast on TVer and MBS Douga-ism streaming services

■ ‘Kanojo to Kareshi no Akarui Mirai’ links
Official website: https://www.mbs.jp/kanojo_to_kareshi
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/dramatokku_mbs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramatokku_mbs
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drama_mbs

■ Credit
© ‘Kanojo to Kareshi no Akarui Mirai’ Production Committee/MBS

DeNeel live information
SKID ZERO presents TOKYO ZERO TOUR 2024

Date: Sunday, February 25
Venue: Nagoya Shangri-La
Open 17:30 / start 18:00

Date: Monday, February 26
Venue: Osaka, Umeda Shangri-La
Open 18:30 / start 19:00

Date: Thursday, February 29
Venue: Tokyo, Shimokitazawa Shangri-La
Open 18:30 / start 19:00

Advance tickets: 3,800 yen (plus one drink ticket)
Tickets on the day: 4,500 yen (plus one drink ticket)

▼ Tickets
https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventCd=2339116

DeNeel links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeNeel
Official website: https://deneel.jp/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYvhqxWPZ4y866Uslon2Jg

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