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Aoi Eir ((藍井エイル) revealed early details for new single Lapis Lazuli (ラピスラズリ) with tie-up as the ending theme for upcoming anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan (Arslan Senki). Song lyrics are a collaboration with Aoi Eir and songwriter Kato Yusuke. Her 10th single Lapis Lazuli comes on three editions scheduled for release on April 22nd 2015. More details and anime previews follow.

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Most recently Aoi Eir (Eir Aoi) released 9th single GENESIS on February 18th 2015. The single has tie-up as the ending theme for the second season of anime Aldnoah.ZERO.

This past weekend (February 27th – March 1st 2015) Aoi Eir was performing live at Natsu Matsuri in Peru (her first time in South America),

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The Aoi Eir LIVE TOUR 2015 hits 9 cities across Japan. Ticket information at her official website (link below),

– May 24th 2015 4:30pm Darwin Sendai
– May 30th 2015 4:30pm GRINDHOUSE Tokushima
– May 31st 2015 4:30pm VanVan V4 Kanazawa
– Jun 4th 2015 6:30pm Namiki Junction Hiroshima
– June 7th 2015 4:00pm Hatch Namba
– June 10th 2015 6:15pm Bottom Line Nagoya
– June 14th 2015 4:15pm DRUM LOGOS Fukuoka
– June 18th 2015 6:30pm PENNY LANE 24 Sapporo
– June 27th 2015 4:00pm Toyosu PIT Tokyo

Anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan (Arslan Senki, アルスラーン戦記) adapted from manga by Arakawa Hiromu (orig. novels by Tanaka Yoshiki), follows Arslan a young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts, doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father. The prosperous kingdom of Pars currently ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras.

But everything changes at the age of 14, Arslan thrust into his first battle sees his father defeated and loses everything as war brings the demise of the once glorious kingdom. Arslan must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.

The anime features Kobayashi Yuuske (Takamiya Witch Craft Works) as Arslan and Maaya Sakamoto in supporting role of Falangies. It airs starting April 5th 2015 Sundays 5:00pm (JST) on MBS TV and TBS TV in Japan.

*Update: UVERworld provides opening theme Boku no Kotoba de wa nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba (僕の言葉ではない これは僕達の言葉) (more details).

Single Lapis Lazuli comes on three editions (details subject to change). Limited Pressing anime themed edition has illustrated jacket cover. Limited and First Press editions include photo card (differs by edition). Full track list, jacket covers, and more details coming! (*pre-order links should be live in 24hrs)

Teaser trailer featuring ending theme plus character introduction TV spots #3 & #4 all after the release details.

Aoi EirLapis Lazuli – release date April 22nd 2015

Limited -CD+DVD] (¥1481)

Limited Pressing [CD] (¥1296)

[CD]
1. Lapis Lazuli
lyrics: Aoi Eir, Kato Yusuke, music: Kato Yusuke

2. undecided
3. undecided
4. Lapis Lazuli (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Lapis Lazuli (music video)
2. bonus

[CD]
1. Lapis Lazuli
2. undecided
3. undecided
4. Lapis Lazuli (TV-size)
Regular [CD] (¥1204)

 
[CD]
1. Lapis Lazuli
2. undecided
3. undecided
4. Lapis Lazuli (off vocal)
 

 

 

 

 

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

Aoi Eir Official website