Kanon Wakeshima has announced a double-A side single, “Foul Play ni Kurari / Sakura Meikyu”, both songs have tie-ins. Track “Foul Play ni Kurari” will be featured as the ending theme for Fall anime To Love-Ru Darkness and track “Sakura Meikyu” is featured as theme song for PSP game “Fate/Extra CCC”. The single comes in two editions and scheduled to be in stores November 7th. More early details follow.
Kanon Wakeshima is a “cello-vocalist” – a rare combination in the world of Japanese pop/rock music. Wakeshima’s early singles and Lolita x Visual-kei style were influenced by her producer legendary guitarist Mana (Malice Mizer/Moi dix Mois). Her debut single “STILL DOLL” (2008) was featured as ending theme for popular anime Vampire Knight and second single “Suna no Oshiro” was features as the ending theme for the second season Vampire Knight Guilty.
Wakeshima is also a composer/writer for many of the songs she has released and has recently partnered with visual-kei artist Kanon of An Café as Kanon x Kanon. As Kanon x Kanon she released one single and one album.
Anime To Love-Ru Darkness is the third installment of the To Love-Ru anime franchise and is adapted from a spin-off manga of the same name. All the characters are back but former main character Lala takes a back-seat to her sister Momo and her devilish harem plan. Comedy and fan-service ensue.
The anime will begin airing in Japan early October – no news yet on if the anime will stream outside of Japan. The first two seasons of To Love-Ru are available at The Anime Network.
The first trailer video for To Love-Ru Darkness follows after the single release details.
Kanon Wakeshima’s new double-A side single comes on two editions,
– Limited with bonus DVD that includes her live performance “The strange treat! @ Shibuya 7th FLOOR”
– Regular CD-only. Anime themed edition.
Cover jackets, full track list, and possible bonuses will be announced so come back to Comtrya Sugoi for updates.
Kanon Wakeshima – Foul Play ni Kurari / Sakura Meikyu – release date November 7th 2012
