Anisama 2023 Repo] Masaaki Endo sings "Ultraman Z" with passion, "I think Ichiro Mizuki's brother in heaven is listening to this song! Animelo Summer Live 2023 -AXEL-DAY1 1st half

The annual summer event "Animelo Summer Live" (Anisama) is here again this year! The world's largest anime song live event "Animelo Summer Live 2023 -AXEL-" (Anisama 2023) was held over three days on August 25 (Fri), 26 (Sat), and 27 (Sun), 2023.

Akiba Research Institute will report on the three days of the event. First, let's take a look at the first half of DAY 1 on August 25.

It has been a long time since the last Anisama, where the ban on vocal performances was lifted. There was a sense of nostalgia and deep emotion in the audience, but regardless of such feelings, from the introduction of the performers in the opening movie, the audience was on full throttle and started to shout. It has been a long time since Anisama has lifted the ban on vocal performances, but it seems that the audience is already ready for it.

ReoNa and TRUE were the top performers for the collaboration.

They sang "Independence" (Erza Kanzaki starring ReoNa). They took turns on vocals and climbed up the stage, raising each other's spirits. After celebrating the opening of Anisama with the powerful vocals of the two different personalities, they finally said "See you later" and left the stage.

After such a passionate live performance, the group "harmoe" (Harmoe: Youao Iwata and Moeka Koizumi) appeared on stage with the concept of "music and story walking together. They sang "Love is a potion" (ED) with dancers, inviting the audience into the world of "Snow White" with their original animation. ED) with dancers. It is Harmoe's live style to depict a story with a large number of dancers as if they were an ensemble on stage, and since he had just finished his own one-man show, his performance seemed confident and relaxed.

After another animation, "Futari Pinocchio" (ED of the anime "My Stepmother's Stepdaughter Was My Ex-Girlfriend") was performed with two dancers to depict the world of "Pinocchio". Incidentally, these two songs, while singing about the world of the story, are also theme songs for the anime, and the fact that they sing about elements common to both is excellent, so please feel such fun.

Liyuu sang the theme song for the TV anime "Hataraku Maou-sama! 2nd Season ED theme and sings her latest song "bloomin'". It is a cute pop song with a nice beat, and the animation of the anime's ED projected on the screen is very cute as well!　Her straight voice and magnificent performance shone brightly even on the big stage.

Her vocal power and cuteness, which were unshakable no matter the venue, and her tremendous ability to perform, were on display for the Anisama audience, and she passed the baton to Momo Asakura, who sang next.

She passed the baton to the next performer, Momo Asakura, who appeared on stage with a vigorous "Let's go, everyone! After showing various faces during the song, Momo Asakura talked about her memories of Anisama.

She talked about her memories of her solo debut, which she announced on stage when she performed as TrySail in 2016, and sang the sad ballad "Hana ni Akai Ito" (I Love You That Moment...), a song from her memorable debut single and one that she also cherishes. ～She sang the song powerfully, proving that she is steadily growing as a solo artist.

Last year, Nasuo made her major debut with an anime song. Her first Anisama stage was from the center stage!　She sang her latest song "Bug-chan" (OP of the anime "Seisha Musou: Salaryman, the Way to Survive in Another World"), and her energetic voice filled the venue from her small body.

She then performed her first anime song, "Honey Jet Coaster," the OP theme song for the TV anime "Not Just Cute, Shikimori-san," riding on a trolley. Finally, they reached the main stage, had a lot of fun, and finished their memorable first stage.

The big hit was "Shinjidai" (theme song of the movie "ONE PIECE FILM RED") performed by Aya Shimazu and Yukina Minato (CV. Aina Aiba). Aya Shimazu's a cappella singing voice at the beginning of the song was so tremendous that the audience was overwhelmed by the song.

She then performed "I CAN'T DO ANYTHING -Universe yo" (under the name of AYA), the theme song of "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin 5 Geki Clash - The Battle of Luum", which she was offered to sing directly by director Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Is it just me or did the song bring tears to my eyes just by listening to the images and her voice? I was moved once again to realize how powerful a song can be.

In the collaboration that was realized as a singing monster (=Aya Shimazu) vs. singing gorilla (=Masaaki Endo), they performed the OP "Birth of the King of Heroes" from the anime "King of Heroes: GaoGaiGar"! (= Masaaki Endo), the OP of the anime "The King of GaoGaiGar"!　The song was aptly named "Monster of Song," as the two companies sang passionately to each other with their hot-blooded vocals.

Then Masaaki Endo went on to his solo. Masaaki Endo said he was thinking about the meaning of being invited to Anisama for the first time in 12 years.

I'm here today to help free everyone's hearts! He then sang "Ultraman Z" OP theme "Goshouwa" (please sing with me so that my voice will reach him)," and "Ultraman Z" OP theme "Goshouwa! Please sing my name! The audience sang the OP theme of "Ultraman Z" "Goshouwa me no namida!　The audience responded with loud voices.

Isamu and Masatomo of Screen mode appeared on stage dressed in bright red suits. The two opened the stage with a drum solo, and instead of greeting the audience, they started with "TRUE STORY" (OP of the 4th season of the anime "Bungo Stray Dogs"). After the song and in the middle of the MC, a siren sounded and the venue was transformed into the world of "Ultraman Decker!

A monster appeared on stage and everyone called out for Decker, and then Ultraman Decker appeared. As the battle unfolded on stage, SCREEN mode's "Wake up Decker!" echoed through the air. It was spectacular to see Ultraman dancing to the song at the climax of the show.

Liella! sang "Second Sparkle" with nine members. The nine members sang "Second Sparkle," followed by "Love Live! Superstar! In the play "Love Live! The girls, who have fulfilled their dreams by winning the national championship, expressed their strong desire to aim higher with their powerful expressions and singing voices. They opened the door to a new world. The audience seemed to be sending their power to the stage as the colorful penlights swayed in the hall.

The girls also introduced themselves with a call-and-response as is customary in the series!　Although the ban has already been lifted at their live performances, when Liella! made their debut it was at the Corona Disaster, and this was their first appearance at Anisama. It was very moving to hear the loud call and response of the fans gathered at Anisama.

The members had been saying that they wanted to perform at Anisama for a long time, and now their dream had come true. But the girls never stop. They performed one more song, "Vitamin SUMMER! Super Star! Superstar!") and sang "This is not enough yet! (an insert song from the sixth episode of the second season of the anime "Love Live! Superstar! The group now has 11 members, including a new member, and I would love to see them perform as an 11-member group next time!

Cö shu Nie made a dashing entrance into the anime world, singing the theme song of a work with a dark worldview and showing off the band's identity. First, the band painted the venue in Cö shu Nie colors with "bullet," and then vocalist and guitarist Mirai Nakamura said, "We're going to make this an absolutely beautiful time," before launching into "asphyxia" (OP of the anime "Tokyo Ghoul: re").

The odd time signature made it hard to get into the groove, but it was also cool!　I was enjoying the intoxicating sound, but after Mr. Nakamura finished singing, he asked me, "How did you like the odd time signature? I was impressed by Nakamura's mischievous laugh after he finished singing, "How did you like the irregular beat? In the end, Ms. Nakamura sang "give it back" (the ED of "Jujutsu Kaisen" 1st season, 2nd cool) while playing the piano instead of the guitar. The beautiful images, beautiful music, and her clear and fragile voice touched the audience's hearts.

The last performer of the first half was ReoNa, who, as expected from her appearance in the first song, chose a song from the "Sword Art Online" series to complete her performance. During "Weaker" (the theme song for "Sword Art Online: Anomaly Quest"), her voice was accompanied by an animation that traced the history of the series, and I was once again overwhelmed by the power of her drawings and reminded of how interesting the series really is.

The song "VITA" (theme song for the game "SWORD ART ONLINE: Last Recollection") is also a song that goes along with the work, and was performed with a lyric video in the background. The song was a wonderful sight to see as the audience sang "la la la la" in unison with their soulful voices as they sang "I won't forget you" and "I won't forget you.

The final song was "ANIMA" (the 2nd cool OP of the anime "SWORD ART ONLINE ARISATION: War of Underworld"), which asked "What color is the color of your soul? This song has become one of her best-known songs. She sang the fast-paced rock number with her passionate voice and intense performance, and then left the stage with the promised words, "See you later.

(Reporting by Junichi Tsukagoshi)

Setlist of the first half of DAY 1

1 Independence ReoNa×TRUE Song from the TV anime "Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

2 Love is a potion harmoe TV anime "Potion Yori de Survive! ED theme

3 Futari Pinocchio harmoe TV anime "Stepmother's stepdaughter was my ex-girlfriend" ED theme

4 bloomin' Liyuu TV anime "Hataraku Maou-sama! 2nd Season ED theme

5 Pinky Hook Momo Asakura TV anime "Kanojo mo Kanojo" ED theme

6 Hana ni Akai Ito Asakura Momo Movie "I love you that moment. ～Confessions of a Confessional Execution Committee

7 Bug-chan Nasuo☆ TV animation "Saint Muso - Salaryman, the way to walk to survive in another world" OP theme

8 Honey Jet Coaster NASUO☆ TV anime "Not Only Cute, Shikimori-san" OP theme

9 SHINJIDAI Aya Shimazu×Yukina Minato Movie "ONE PIECE FILM RED" theme song

10 I CAN'T DO ANYTHING -Universe- AYA Movie "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin" theme song

11 Yusha Ou no Shussei! Masaaki Endo and Aya Shimazu OP theme of TV animation "Gaogaigar, King of the Braves

12 Please sing my name! Masaaki Endo "Ultraman Z" OP theme song

13 TRUE STORY Screen mode TV anime "Bungo Stray Dogs" 4th season OP theme

14 Wake up Decker! SCREEN mode "Ultraman Decker" OP theme

15 Second Sparkle Liella!

16 Vitamin SUMMER! Liella! TV anime "Love Live! Super Star! Super Star!" 2nd season episode 6 insert song

17 bullet Cö shu Nie TV anime "PSYCHO-PASS Psycho-Pass 3" ED theme

18 asphyxia Cö shu Nie TV anime 'TOKYO GHITA TOKYO Ghoul:re' OP theme

19 give it back Cö shu Nie TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" 1st season 2nd cool ED theme

20 Weaker ReoNa "SWORD ART ONLINE -Anomaly Quest-" theme song

21 VITA ReoNa Home video game "SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection" theme song

22 ANIMA ReoNa TV anime "SWORD ART ONLINE ARISATION War of Underworld" 2nd cool OP theme

Intermission

(c)Animelo Summer Live 2023