Today was announced and confirmed that Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina will compose for Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃) (Blade of Demon Destruction) TV anime adaption of the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, produced by Ufotable, directed by Haruo Sotozaki. This is the second time Yuki Kajiura collaborates on a composition, after DreamPort 2008, and the first time ever where she collaborates with other composer for a soundtrack! The anime is set to start airing on April 2019
Here is a no-music PV. A new PV with music is rumoured to come out soon.
Plot (from MyAnimeList):
Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. For young Tanjirou, these rumors will soon to become his harsh reality…
Ever since the death of his father, Tanjirou has taken it upon himself to support his family. Although their lives may be hardened by tragedy, they’ve found happiness. But that ephemeral warmth is shattered one day when Tanjirou finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought…
Thus begins Tanjirou’s quest to fight demons and turn his sister human again.
By the way, there have been 2 interview on gamer.jp and famitsu about the “Composers Summit Concert 2018” where Yuki Kajiura, Akira Senju and Go Shina will perform
Ιn other news, the announced Fiction Junction Station Fan Club Talk Events will have guests, with which Kajiura will talk, head to the previous newspost for more.
thank to Nightmare for the news!
