Anisama 15th year anniversary project! Anisama Playback! The 7th "Animelo Summer Live 2011 -rainbow-" Anime songs that gave us the courage to overcome the disaster and get back on our feet!

Animelo Summer Live" (hereafter, "Anisama"), the world's largest anime song event that brings together the top artists in the anime song world, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this summer with "Animelo Summer Live 2019 -STORY-" (hereafter, "Anisama 2019").

To commemorate this anniversary year of Anisama, Akiba Research Institute takes a year-by-year playback of past Anisamas!

Let's hear from anime and anime song writers who participated in the Anisama back then, as well as their memories, and get excited about Anisama 2019, which will be held over the three days of August 30, 31, and September 1, 2019!

So, the 7th edition is "Animelo Summer Live 2011 -rainbow-", which was held amidst the unprecedented disaster that shook the whole of Japan.

In this installment, Atsushi Saeki, a writer who witnessed the event on stage at the "Anisama" venue, looks back on the two days, sharing his own experiences and feelings.

Animelo Summer Live 2011 -rainbow-

Date: August 27 and 28, 2011

Venue: Saitama Super Arena (stadium mode)

Theme song: "rainbow" lyrics and music by Chiyomaru Shikura, arrangement by Masaki Mashita

The year 2011 was a major turning point for the country of Japan. The reason for this was the "Great East Japan Earthquake.

It was early afternoon on March 11. In the Media Plus Hall on the 12th floor of Bunka Hoso, a press conference was being held, attended by the artists who would perform at "Anisama 2011. Today, Anisama is open to the general public as well as the mass media, but at the time, I remember that only media representatives were allowed to attend the press conference.

To tell a personal episode, I encountered the earthquake on my way back to the editorial office where I was working at the time, after I had finished my coverage. A crack appeared between a building and the road, and the surrounding buildings shook violently. I remember holding my head and bending down to protect myself from the falling debris, and feeling a sense of resignation that I was probably going to die.

As a result, I later succeeded in getting in touch with someone from the editorial office without incident. However, my workplace was in such a terrible state that I could not work at all. Fortunately, there was a large evacuation center in the neighborhood, so my safety against secondary disasters was mostly secured, but even so, I spent some really anxious time until I could confirm the safety of my family.

Naturally, there was uncertainty as to whether or not Anisama 2011 would be held, and I wondered what would happen to the entertainment industry in the future. I spent my days wondering "What will happen to the entertainment industry in the future?

However, it was later decided that "Anisama 2011" would be held as planned. Mini events on the Keyaki-hiroba stage and

Although related events such as a mini event at the Keyaki Hiroba stage and "Anisama Week" had to be postponed due to power restrictions at the time, many anime fans must have felt a sense of relief.

It is not difficult to imagine the countless conflicts and discussions that took place in the various parties involved before this decision was made. However, overcoming various problems and challenges, "Anisama 2011" was held. The title "rainbow" was probably chosen to reflect the theme of Anisama since its inception: "We want to be a bridge between artists and fans, and between artists," and also because it was the seventh Anisama and there were "seven-color rainbows. Looking back on it now, however, I think it was a big title that contained a great many thoughts, messages, and wishes.

The two legends of the anime song world, Isao Sasaki and Ichiro Mizuki, who appeared on the first day of the festival, are symbolic of this.

Isao Sasaki performed "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999," while Ichiro Mizuki performed "Mazinger Z" and "Con Battler V Theme. These two songs are masterpieces in the history of anime songs, both about heroes fighting to protect their loved ones and the earth. Their powerful voices must have inspired the hearts of those who were hurting, lost, and vulnerable. It was a moment that showed us the primitive power of anime songs in the most obvious way.

From the stage, Mr. Mizuki, or "Aniki," exhorted the audience, "Please cheer up Japan and spread ani-song to the world! he exhorted the audience. The audience did not say much, but everyone applauded and cheered for both singers, who demonstrated the significance and power of ani-song through their songs and way of life.

In contrast to these great seniors, it was the new faces on the cutting edge of anime songs who enlivened the venue on the first day with their fresh charm.

WAV, and has been involved in the creation of songs for Haruko Momoi and MOSAIC.WAV, as well as many anime songs and game songs. The main cast of the "YuruYuri" anime "Nanamorichu☆Goraku-bu" and Natsuko Aso, who performed for the first time, graced the first half of the first day of the event.

Hyada-in, an artist of the new generation who has been gaining support and recognition from Internet users mainly through his contributions on the video distribution site "Nico Nico Douga," performed "Hyada-in no Kakakata Kataomoi-C" and "Hyada-in no Jyo-Jyo-Yoo-Jyo," the OP themes of the anime "Everyday Life," as well as "The The winner of the "3rd All Japan Anime Song Grand Prix," anime song singer Sasaki Saka sang the songs.

The idol group Momoiro Clover Z was a unique performer. They sang "Z Densetsu ~Endless Revolution~" featuring Ichiro Mizuki's "Zeet" call. Mr. Mizuki appeared at the end of the song, and the entire audience chanted "Zeet" in unison, adding to the excitement.

This is another example of how anime songs have broken out of the "anisong village" and permeated the world as pop culture. This is another example of how anime songs have broken out of the "anisong village" and penetrated the pop culture scene, proving that the power of anime songs transcends generations and even musical genres.

The first day of "Anisama 2011" brought together artists of various origins and profiles to perform both old and new anime songs. This evoked the image of a big rainbow bridge of anime songs from the past to the future.

The climax of the first day was JAM Project. One of the members, Masaaki Endo, is from Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture, a city that was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami. When he held a charity live concert in the disaster-stricken area, many people told him, "I'll definitely go to Anisama! He also called out to the audience, "Let's sing together! and the audience sang "GONG" in chorus. The song sounded like a requiem for those who have passed away and a cheering song for those who live today and hope for the future.

Anime songs have a power that transcends time and genre. If the first day's songs were about hope for the future, the second day's setlist showed the underlying power of ani-song to break through the "status quo.

Anime "Ro-Kyu-Bu! The main cast of "RO-KYU-BU!" and "Milky Holmes," which appeared in the previous year's program, were featured in the beginning of the program, while many voice actors and artists sang songs from the hottest and newest anime, including Maon Kurosaki, Mamoru Miyano, Kanako Ito, Phantasm (FES cv. Yui Sakakibara), surprise guest T.M. Revolution, and special guest Kalafina. Revolution, and special guest Kalafina, many voice actors and artists who sang songs from the latest anime and popular works made a big impact at the Saitama Super Arena with songs that represent the anime song scene in 2011.

Following the previous year's collaboration between Yukari Tamura and MOTSU, "ALTIMA," a special unit from Anisama 2011, was born at Anisama 2011. This unit, consisting of SAT (Satoshi Yaginuma) of fripSide, MOTSU (motsu) of m.o.v.e., and MAON (Maon Kurosaki), was originally formed when MOTSU invited SAT to join them at "Anisama 2010". The unit has been active since then until 2016.

The unit remained active until 2016. They chose the stage of "Anisama 2016" as their last stage, and became an unforgettable unit that started and ended with Anisama.

Amidst all of this, the stage that in many ways created a buzz was that of "Kamattechan Erio," a unique collaborative unit consisting of the rock band "Sacred Kamattechan" and Asuka Ohkame, who plays the heroine Erio in the anime "Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko" (Radio Women and Blue Men). Sacred Kamattechan is often controversial for its eccentric performances and sometimes offensive behavior by vocalist and guitarist "Noko," but on the other hand, the group has received high praise from artists and creators alike, including a documentary film made about the group. On the other hand, a documentary film about them was produced, and they were highly regarded by artists and creators. In addition, their use of video distribution services and social networking services for promotion has attracted attention, and they are truly the poster child of the Internet age.

Their stage performance was also shocking. With the theme from "The Godfather" playing in the background, Mr. Noko wobbled onto the stage astride a modified bicycle, which also appeared in the anime. Then, Mr. Ohkame appeared with a futon wrapped around his body (Erio's formal attire in the anime)!　They may have been the first artists in the history of "Anisama" to faithfully reproduce the world of the anime. Their outrageous performance left a huge mark on "Anisama" and the world of ani-song.

The last performer of the second day was Nana Mizuki. She performed "ETERNAL BLAZE" in collaboration with Masaaki Endo of JAM Project, who performed on two consecutive days. The song, which is an anthem representing Mizuki's, and indeed all anime songs since the zero's, was sung as a duet with Endo, who has one of the most powerful voices of his generation. This was another miraculous stage connected by anime songs. The countless pillars of flame and the glow of the ultra-orange psyllium that filled the stage. It was truly a sparkle of the souls of the anime song lovers who had gathered at the venue.

It was as if a rainbow bridge of anime songs had been built between the stage and the audience, and everyone was moved by the warmth of this spectacle.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and admiration to "Anisama," which dared to create a dramatic stage as usual, or even more so than usual, amidst the mood of self-restraint. I am sure that there were many people who were given a strong push toward the future by seeing "Anisama 2011," which was created without wavering and with a courageous decision.

I am one of them. It is precisely in this "now" that we can do something about entertainment. It was during these two days that I received such encouraging messages and encouragement.

(Text by Atsushi Saeki)

Performers] (titles omitted)

August 27

THE iDOLM@STER (Eriko Nakamura, Asami Imai, Akiko Hasegawa, Yumi Hara), Natsuko Aso, ULTRA-PRISM, ELISA, Sakana Sasaki, JAM Project, Yukari Tamura, Minori Chihara, Nanamorichu Gorakubu, Hyadyne, Faylan, fripSide, BREAKERZ, May'n, Momoiro Clover Z

Surprise Guests

Isao Sasaki, Ichiro Mizuki, Nana Mizuki (session with JAM Project), Toshihiro Maggie, Esper Ito

August 28

Tomoaki Ishikawa, Kanako Ito + Chiyomaru Shikura, Kamattechan Erio, GRANRODEO, Minami Kuribayashi, Maon Kurosaki, JAM Project, Phantasm (FES cv. Yui Sakakibara), Yui Horie, Nana Mizuki, Mamoru Miyano, Milky Holmes, RO-KYU-BU!

Special Appearances

Kalafina

Surprise Guests

T.M.Revolution

Set List】 【Set List

August 27

Medley / Yukari Tamura, Minori Chihara

Freedom Dreamer

Planet Rendezvous

2. forbidden elixir / May'n (insert song for "Macross Frontier the Movie: Sayonara no Tsubasa")

Moshi moshi kimi ga wishinonara / May'n (theme song for the game "Senjo no Valkyria 3")

Scarlet Ballet / May'n (OP of the anime "Scarlet Aria")

Invasion Nosume☆ / ULTRA-PRISM (Anime "Invasion! Ika Musume" OP)

6. yuriyurara yuru yuri big case / Nanamorichu☆Gourakuubu (OP of the anime "Yuru Yuri")

7. go my way! / IDOLM@STER (Insert Song of the game "THE IDOLM@STER")

8．READY!!! / THE IDOLM@STER (OP of anime "THE IDOLM@STER") / THE IDOLM@STER (Anime "THE IDOLM@STER" OP)

9. eureka baby / Aso Natsuko (Anime "Baka to Test to Summoner ni! ED)

10. medley / Natsuko Aso

Diamond Star☆ (Anime "Card Fight! Vanguard" ED)

More-more LOVERS! (Anime "Emu Emu!" ED) (ED)

Perfect-area complete!

11. medley / Hyadyne feat.

Hyada-in no Kakakata☆Kataomoyi-C (Anime "Everyday Life" OP)

Hyada-in's Jyo-Jyo-Jyo-Yu-Jyo (OP of the anime "Everyday Life")

Zzzz / Sasaki Saka (Animation "Everyday" ED)

Last vision for last / Faylan (OP of the anime "Samurai Girls")

14. "Spiral, or Sacred Desire" / Faylan (Anime "Stigmata" ED) / Faylan (Anime "The Qwaser of Stigmata II" OP)

God only knows - Yume Tabibito of the integrated circuit / ELISA (Anime "Kami no mikazoshiru Sekai" OP)

Tropical Night Girls / Masami Okui, Faylan, Natsuko Asou

17. clamber×climber / BREAKERZ (CM song of "Card Fight! Vanguard" CM song)

Everlasting Luv / BREAKERZ (Anime "Detective Conan" OP)

19. medley / fripSide

LEVEL5 judgelight

only my railgun

Heaven is a Place on Earth / fripSide ("Hayate no Gotoku the Movie! HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH" theme song)

Space Battleship Yamato / Isao Sasaki（OP of "Space Battleship Yamato")

The Galaxy Express 999 / SASAKI Isao (Anime "The Galaxy Express 999" OP)

Mazinger Z / Ichiro Mizuki(Anime "Mazinger Z" OP)

Con Battler V Theme / Ichiro Mizuki(OP of anime "Super Electromagnetic Robot Con Battler V")

25. "Z Legend" -Endless Revolution- / Momoiro Clover Z, Ichiro Mizuki

26. medley / Momoiro Clover Z

Mirai Bowl (Anime "Dragon Crisis! (ED)

Pinky Jones (Anime "Yosuga no Sora" ED)

Butter-Fly / Hironobu Kageyama, May'n (Anime "Digimon Adventure" OP)

Defection / Minori Chihara

Planet patrol / Minori Chihara

30.TERMINATED / Minori Chihara (OP of the anime "Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere")

Beautiful Amulet / Tamura Yukari (ED of "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS")

Endless Story / Tamura Yukari (Anime "C3 - Sea Cube" OP)

LOVE ME NOW!

MAXON / JAM Project (Anime "Super Robot Taisen OG The Inspector" OP)

VICTORY / JAM Project (Game "Super Robot Taisen MX" OP)

Rocks / JAM Project (game "Super Robot Taisen OG ORIGINAL GENERATIONS" OP)

GONG~SKILL / JAM Project, Nana Mizuki (SKILL only)

-Encore

rainbow / All performers (except BREAKERZ and Momoiro Clover Z)

August 28

Medley / Yui Horie, Nana Mizuki

Hikari (from the anime "Inukami!") OP)

COSMIC LOVE (Anime "Rosario and Vampire" OP)

Rumbling hearts / Minami Kuribayashi

3. time already marks the beginning / Minami Kuribayashi (Anime "Katanagatari" ep.12 ED)

4．STRAIGHT JET / Minami Kuribayashi (Anime "IS Infinite Stratos" OP)

5.Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line / Minami Kuribayashi, Maon Kurosaki (Anime "Chrono Crusade" OP)

Magic∞world / Kurosaki Manon (Anime "Toaru Majutsu no Index II" ED)

Memory's Last / Maon Kurosaki (ED of "Toaru Majutsu no Index II")

Orfe / Mamoru Miyano (Anime "Uta no Prince Sama! Maji LOVE 1000%" OP)

BODY ROCK / Mamoru Miyano

SHOOT! / RO-KYU-BU! OP)

(Anime "Low Kyubu!" OP) 11．Party Love～Okkikutai～ / RO-KYU-BU! (Anime "Low Kyuubu!" ED)

12．The correct answer is one! It's not! / Milky Holmes (Anime "Tantei Opera Milky Holmes" OP)

13. mi rai after the rain / Milky Holmes

Hacking to the Gate / Kanako Ito + Chiyomaru Shikura (Anime "STEINS;GATE" OP)

15. "Kokujiru Juni-no Kyoukoku" / Phantasm (FES cv. Yui Sakakibara) (Anime "STEINS;GATE" ED)

16. kyarari no Yuyake / Noriaki Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano (Anime "Durarara!!!" OP) OP)

17. immoralist / Yui Horie (anime "Dragon Crisis! OP)

18. medley / Yui Horie

PRESENTER (Anime "DOG DAYS" ED)

YAHHO!

20. nothing to fear anymore, nothing to fear / Tomoaki Ishikawa (insert song for "Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie -A wakening of the Trailblazer-")

21. incomplete combustion / Tomoaki Ishikawa (OP of the anime "Kami no Dohl's")

NOAH / JAM Project (Game "The 2nd Super Robot Taisen Z: Daikaihen" OP)

Vanguard / JAM Project (Anime "Card Fight!!! Vanguard" OP) Vanguard" OP)

Rescue Fire / JAM Project

Os-Universe / Erio Kamattechan (OP of the anime "Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko")

26. kotatsu kara maze no sekai chizu / Elio Kamamattechan

SUPERNOVA / GRANRODEO

OUTSIDER / GRANRODEO (Insert Song of "Cutie Honey the Live")

Go For It! / GRANRODEO (Anime "IGPX" OP)

Magia / Kalafina（Puella Magi Madoka Magica）(ED)

31. sprinter / Kalafina (ED of "The Garden of the Sinners Chapter 5: Spiral of Contradiction")

32. i'll believe / ALTIMA (ED of anime "Shakugan no SHANA III -FINAL-")

FLAGS / T.M.Revolution（OP of "Sengoku BASARA the Movie -The Last Party-")

SWORD SUMMIT / T.M.Revolution（OP of "Sengoku BASARA-2")

IGNITED / T.M.Revolution (Anime "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY" OP)

36. eternal blaze / Nana Mizuki, Masaaki Endo

UNBREAKABLE / Nana Mizuki (Game "Unchain Blaze Rex" OP)

PURE PARADOX / Nana Mizuki (Anime "BLOOD-C" ED)

39. SCARLET KNIGHT / Nana Mizuki (Anime "DOG DAYS" OP)

-Encore

rainbow / All performers (except Kalafina)