The Sketchbook is getting ready to release their new single “Crack / 21” and revealed a preview music video for song “Crack” which is the featured theme song for music show NTV Music Dragon. The single is the group’s 7th and the second title song “21” is now featured as the ending theme for the second season of anime KINGDOM. Single “Crack / 21” comes on two editions that hit stores June 19th 2013 – more information and PV video follow.
Band The Sketchbook also announced their 3rd album, still untitled, that’s scheduled for release on July 31st. Details will be posted when they are announced (album “12” release details).
Anime KINGDOM is adapted from manga by Yasuhisa Hara and is set in the Warring States period of ancient China.
The first season aired 38 episodes beginning June 2012 and the second season is announced to begin airing June 8th 2013 on NHK. The first season was picked up by Funimation.com for streaming in North America, no information yet if the second season is going to be available at the streaming site.
To support their 7th single and 3rd album The Sketchbook is holding several launch events tied to the single and new album releases. Mini-live viewing is free, handshake plus jacket cover signing tied to purchasing the single or album at the host store, and for fans purchasing both the single and album can participate in a instant-photo session,
– June 19th 6:30pm Shinseido Latin 5 Kashiwa (single)
– July 14th 4:00pm Tsutaya Morishia Tsudanuma (single)
– July 30th 6:30pm Shinseido Latin 5 Kashiwa (album)
– August 17th 1:00pm HMV Sakae (single & album)
– August 18th 1:00pm & 3:00pm Tower Records Abeno Hoop (single & album)
– August (late) 3:00pm Tsutaya Morishia Tsudanuma (album)
Their 7th single comes on two editions,
– Limited with DVD that includes music video and making-of footage for title track, application card. First Press adds bonus poster or photo (varies by store).
– Regular CD-only, application card. First Press adds bonus poster or photo (varies by store).
Application card from both the new single and new album are need for special award of a members autographed message card (deadline August 30th).
Watch the preview music video for track “Crack” below the release information.
The Sketchbook “Crack / 21” – release date June 19th 2013
