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Following rumours from some days ago, according to AnimeNewsNetwork Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine, has revealed that Kalafina will perform the 2nd Ending theme “One Light”, for the 24-episodes anime Arslan Senki that started airing this spring. The new OP and ED of the anime will begin on July 5‘s episode.

Anime description

In the kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a powerful city ruled by the fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan, the 14-year-old prince of Pars, is a green ruler and lacks the fierce leadership skills possessed by his father. After his father falls victim to a treacherous plot headed by one of his most trusted comrades, the kingdom of Pars falls in the war with the neighboring nation of Lusitania. Narrowly escaping with his life, Arslan must embark on a journey to reclaim the fallen kingdom and fulfill his destiny as ruler of Pars.

According to the rumours from before, “One Light” single is expected to release around August 12 and 15, and there will be 5 versions: RE, Anime, LE A (BD), LE B (DVD), and Vinyl.

Artist: Kalafina
Title: One Light
Tie: Arslan Senki (Ending Theme 2)
Release: August 12 – 15
Editions: RE, Anime, LE A (BD), LE B (DVD), Vinyl.

thanks to hm, shiki and arabesque for the info!

The Kalafina official site today released the coverarts and the official tracklist for the Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Blue Day” / “Red Day” at Nihon Budokan Blu-ray and DVDs!

Just as previously seen by the HMV entry, “ring your bell” and “far on the water”, and the respective MCs before them are cut from the Live footage, but fortunately we do get the other 3 MCs for each day 🙂

Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Blue Day” at Nihon Budokan BD: SEXL-63, DVD: SEBL-195 | July 15, 2015 BD & DVD 21 Tracks (+ 3 MCs) [Pre-order Blue Day BD] [Pre-order Blue Day DVD] from CD Japan

Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Red Day” at Nihon Budokan BD: SEXL-62, DVD: SEBL-194 | July 15, 2015 BD & DVD 21 Tracks (+ 3 MCs) [Pre-order Red Day BD] [Pre-order Red Day DVD] from CD Japan

Thanks to Hatouchan for the news!

Today, FictionJunction Club members received email, which was informing about the musicians and guest vocalists of the Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#12 Tour. According to it, Hanae Tomaru and Remi will be present on all concerts, while Yuri Kasahara and Eri Itou and a Hitoshi Konno Strings quartet will join for the Orchard Hall concerts.

[Musicians/Vocalists]
Keyboards & Chorus: Kajiura Yuki
Vocal: FictionJunction (KAORI, KEIKO, WAKANA, YURIKO KAIDA)
Guest Vocals: Tomaru Hanae, REMI, Itou Eri (July 18), Kasahara Yuri (July 19)
Guitar: Korenaga Koichi
Drums: Sato Kyoichi
Bass: Takahashi “Jr.” Tomoharu
Violin: Konno Hitoshi
Strings: (For Orchard Hall only) [Violin 1: Konno Hitoshi , Violin 2: Tōdō Masahiko, Viola: Ikuno Masaki, Cello: Nishikata Masaki]
Flute: Rie Akagi
Accordion: Yoshiaki Sato
Percussion: Nakajima Obawo
Uilleann Pipes: Naomi Nakahara
Manipurator: Yoshio Ohira

Visit the Future Works/Events page for the full concert schedule 🙂

In other news, the Kalafina Live Tour 2015, has been titled as “far on the water” (Kalafina Live Tour 2015 “far on the water”), so is that sign of a new album ? 😉

Thanks to Hatouchan for the news!!

The sonymusic shop has updated (1, 2, 3, 4) with product entries for Live Blu-ray and DVD of Kalafina’s “Red Day” and “Blue Day” concerts at Budokan!!!! There will be separete releases for each day, and both will contain Documentary Videos of JAPAN EXPO in France and Budokan.

Title: Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Blue Day” at Nihon Budokan(BD) (DVD)
Release Date: July 15, 2015
Product Code: SEXL-63 (BD), SEBL-195 (DVD)
Price: ￥6,800(tax included) (BD), ￥5,800 (tax included）(DVD)
[Pre-order Blue Day BD] [Pre-order Blue Day DVD] from CD Japan

Title: Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Red Day” at Nihon Budokan(BD) (DVD)
Release Date: July 15, 2015
Product Code: ￥6,800 (tax included) (BD), ￥5,800 (tax included) (DVD)
Price: SEXL-62 (BD), SEBL-194 (DVD)
[Pre-order Red Day BD] [Pre-order Red Day DVD] from CD Japan

Here are the setlists of the 2 lives 🙂 It is noteable that they contain the very first performances of ring your bell and far on the water

Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Blue day” March 1, 2015 Kalafina Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 21 Songs

Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Red day” February 28, 2015 Kalafina Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 21 Songs

thanks to elcazador for the news!!

[EDIT: 13/5/2015]
Unfortunately, as HMV updated with the tracklistings, it seems that ring your bell and far on the water were cut from the footage 🙁

Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Blue Day” at Nihon Budokan BD: SEXL-63, DVD: SEBL-195 | July 15, 2015 BD & DVD 21 Tracks [Pre-order Blue Day BD] [Pre-order Blue Day DVD] from CD Japan

Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Red Day” at Nihon Budokan BD: SEXL-62, DVD: SEBL-194 | July 15, 2015 BD & DVD 21 Tracks [Pre-order Red Day BD] [Pre-order Red Day DVD] from CD Japan

Today, JVC updated with information for from which concert each track of the 「FictionJunction 2010-2013 The BEST of Yuki Kajiura LIVE, vol 2」 collection originates, as well as with the coverart! The majority of the tracks selected feature guest vocalists or musicians and Disc#3 is dedicated to vol#10 concert!

「FictionJunction 2010-2013 The BEST of Yuki Kajiura LIVE, vol 2」 VTCL60397 | June 3, 2015 Live CDs (3 Discs) 18 + 17 + 18 Tracks [Pre-order] from CD Japan

Disc 1
Tracks 1-4 from Kajiura Produce 3rd Anniversary LIVE TOUR FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#6 @ Osaka Namba Hatch (Guest: Rie Akagi)
Tracks 5-9 from Kajiura Produce 3rd Anniversary LIVE TOUR FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#6 @ Yokohama BLITZ Hatch (Guest: Eri Itou)
Tracks 10-12 from Kajiura Produce 3rd Anniversary LIVE TOUR FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#6 @ Diamond Hall (Featuring Vocal: YUUKA)
Tracks: 13-18 from Kajiura Produce 3rd Anniversary LIVE TOUR FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#6 @ JCB Hall (Guest Vocal: Kasahara Yuri)

Disc 2
Tracks 1-4 from Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#7 “FICTION” @ NHK Hall (Fictionjunction only, Rie Akagi on flute)
Tracks 5-9 from Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#8 “Spring 2012” @ Shibuya Public Hall (Guests: Eri Itoh, Hanae Tomaru, Rie Akagi)
Tracks 10-11 from Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#9 “3 days special” “Japanese song only Special” @ New National Theatre Hall (Fictionjunction only)
Tracks 12-16 from Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#9 “3 days special” Sound Track Special” @ New National Theatre Hall (Secret Guest: Eri Itoh)
Track 17 from Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#9 “3 days special” “Japanese song sealed Special” @ New National Theatre Hall

Disc 3
Tracks 1-18 from 20th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#10 “Kaji Fest. 2013” @ Tokyo International Forum, Hall A (Guest Vocals: Eri Itou, Hanae Tomaru, Yuri Kasahara, Emily Bindiger, REMI, FictionJunction ASUKA, Guest Musicians: Rie Akagi (flute), Yoshiaki Sato (accordion))

thanks to grunty for the news!