The Aquarion series, an original robot anime created by Shoji Kawamori (Macross series) and Satelight, will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. The highly anticipated Aquarion: Myth of Emotions, the fourth entry in the series, is set to premiere in January.
Aquarion: Myth of Emotions PV
During a special event held at Tachikawa Cinema City on December 7, which featured an advance screening of Episode 1 and a talk show, details about the opening and ending theme songs for the anime were revealed.
The opening theme, “Genesis of Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Ver.,” will be performed by a special unit comprising AKINO from bless4—who sang the iconic theme for the original 2005 series Genesis of Aquarion—and Yoshiki Fukuyama, known for his work with FIRE BOMBER and JAM PROJECT. The original “Genesis of Aquarion,” written by Yuho Iwasato and composed by Yoko Kanno, is known for its memorable lyrics, “I’ve loved you since ten thousand and two thousand years ago.” The Myth of Emotions version is a reimagining of this classic track by renowned Evangelion composer Shiro Sagisu.
The ending theme, titled “Kokuhaku,” will also be performed by AKINO. With lyrics by director Kenji Itoso and Yoko Kanno, and composition and arrangement by Kanno, the song blends AKINO’s vocals with stunning string arrangements to deliver a divine musical experience.
Be sure to look forward to these incredible songs!
Comment from AKINO:
Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Aquarion❣️
I first encountered this series when I was 14, and it changed my life in a big way.
I’ve been waiting for this for ten thousand and two thousand years!
I’m incredibly happy to be a part of Aquarion: Myth of Emotions, and I can’t wait to watch it in real time.
♪I’ll keep loving it even for ten thousand and two thousand years♪
Comment from Yoshiki Fukuyama:
I’m Yoshiki Fukuyama, and I’ll be singing “Genesis of Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Ver.” with AKINO.
This is a song that everyone knows, but I never imagined I’d be the one to sing it!
Since I’m dueting with AKINO, who’s been singing it for 20 years, the bar was set quite high (laughs).
I hope you’ll enjoy this new version. Of course, it would also be amazing to perform it live.
Since the anime is set in Enoshima, which is near my hometown, I’m thinking of making a pilgrimage to the places shown in the anime. I can’t wait for it to air!
TV Anime Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Theme Song Details
■Opening Theme
Title: Genesis of Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Ver.
Artists: AKINO from bless4 and Yoshiki Fukuyama
Lyrics: Yuho Iwasato
Composition: Yoko Kanno
Arrangement: Sagisu Shiro
■Ending Theme
Title: Kokuhaku
Artist: AKINO from bless4
Lyrics: Yoko Kanno, Kenji Itoso
Composition/Arrangement: Yoko Kanno
©2023 SHOJI KAWAMORI, SATELIGHT/Project AQUARION MOE