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The Sketchbook is getting ready to release their 5th single “Clear” and have exposed a preview music video and TV CM spot for the new single. “Clear” is featured now as the 6th opening theme for anime SKET DANCE. The band is also preparing to release their second album “Re:Action” – its scheduled for simultaneous release with the new single on September 26th. Read on for more details and videos for single “Clear”.

The Sketchbook announced another event to celebrate the release of their 5th single “Clear” and 2nd album “Re:Action” – they will hold a acoustic mini-live, signing, and handshake at Tower Records Ario Kurashiki September 15th 4pm.  Previously they announced a similar event at AMAGASAKI @Edionstudio for September 16th 2pm.

To commemorate their 1-year anniversary The Sketchbook will hold live event “Sketchbook ~Minna de Kaku Mirai noe~” on September 28th 6pm at Shibuya Eggman. (Event is now listed as sold-out).

The band The Sketchbook was formed specifically around anime SKET DANCE which has been ongoing for close to a year and a half with 72 episodes aired so far. The story centers around a trio of High School students who run a club to help other students with their problems.

sket-dance2The anime is streamed outside of Japan on Crunchyroll – check our Crunchyroll updates page and posts/episodes for SKET DANCE.

Music video and TV CM spot follow below the single’s release details.

The Sketchbook – “Clear” – release date September 26th 2012

Limited [CD+DVD] (¥1890)
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Regular [CD+DVD] (¥1260)
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[CD]
1. Clear
2. Startup
3. Clear (off vocal)
4. Startup (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Clear (music video)
2. Clear (off shoot)
[CD]
1. Clear
2. Startup
3. Clear (off vocal)
4. Startup (off vocal)

SKET DANCE Official website

The Sketchbook official website