Rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has announced a new single “Ima wo Ikite” (今を生きて) which has a tie-up as the theme song for live-action movie Yokomichi Yonosuke. The new single comes on two editions and is scheduled to be in stores February 20th 2013. Read on for more details and trailer video for the upcoming movie…
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Movie Yokomichi Yonosuke is a adapted from novel by Shuichi Yoshida and stars Kengo Kora and Yuriko Yoshitaka. The movie hits theaters in Japan February 23rd 2013. Check out the new trailer after the release information below.
Most recently ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION released their 7th album “Landmark”. Its their first original album in over 2 years and hit stores September 12th. The band also kicked of a 22 performance national tour in support of the album.
A few dates remain on the ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Tour 2012 “Landmark” that began October 12th with 22 performances:
December 9, 2012 Sun Plaza Hall in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00
*December 13, 2012 Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Tokyo OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
December 14, 2012 Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Tokyo OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
December 20, 2012, Kanagawa Prefectural Hall OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
December 21, 2012, Kanagawa Prefectural Hall OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
The band announced they will live-stream the December 13th show which starts at 6:30pm JST. The live stream will be available on their Youtube channel (region blocked outside of Japan), Ustream, Jamborii, and Yattar. More details available at special website (link below).
Single “Ima wo Ikite” comes on two editions – the Limited includes a DVD with music video for the title track. Cover jackets and other details will be announced so check back to Comtrya Sugoi for updates.
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION – “Ima wo Ikite” – release date February 20th 2013
Limited [CD+DVD] (¥1365)  |
Regular [CD] (¥1020) |
| [CD] 1. Ima wo Ikite 2. Kemono no Kemono [DVD] 1. Ima wo Ikite (music video) |
[CD] 1. Ima wo Ikite 2. Kemono no Kemono |
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Live Stream Tour 2012 ‘Landmark’
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Tour 2012 ‘Landmark’ Special website
