Melodic House Music That Transcends the Boundaries of Anime Songs!
R×R is a fictional unit featured in SYNDUALITY, a large-scale sci-fi project by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Bandai Spirits. The unit consists of ReoNa, who performs the theme song for the game SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, and R・O・N from STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, who performs the theme song for the TV anime SYNDUALITY Noir. On January 24, 2025, R×R digitally released their song “DEPARTURES” on music streaming platforms.
“DEPARTURES,” a house music track blending melancholy and brightness, serves as a bridge connecting the anime and the game. It was featured as an insert song in the anime’s final episode and is also used in SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada.
ReoNa’s ethereal, emotionally resonant vocals and R・O・N’s gentle, supportive singing intertwine to create a melody that transcends the bounds of typical anime songs and captivates listeners. The English lyrics in the chorus provide a unique flair, creating a soothing listening experience. This once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between the two artists is a must-listen.
In addition to “DEPARTURES,” a Vocal Collection featuring theme songs and insert songs from the TV anime was also digitally released on January 24. The album is packed with content, including newly recorded solo versions of the insert song “Your Song” by Ciel (CV: Nagisa Aoyama) and Noir (CV: Aoi Koga).
Product Information
DEPARTURES
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Tracks
- DEPARTURES
Artist: R×R
Vocals: Reo (ReoNa), Rondo (R・O・N)
Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: R・O・N
- DEPARTURES (SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada ver.)
Composition/Arrangement: R・O・N
On music services: https://lnk.to/LZC-3005
Music video: https://youtu.be/mVedstch4C8?si=jAmjX-3Lpts8-1xF
TV Anime SYNDUALITY Noir Vocal Collection
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Tracks
- RAYTRACER
Artist: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION
- Eureka
Artist: ARCANA PROJECT
- Aire
Artist: ARCANA PROJECT
- Drifters
Artist: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION
- You & (A)I
Artist: Ciel (CV: Nagisa Aoyama)
- Genwaku Desire
Artist: Ciel (CV: Nagisa Aoyama)
- Daydream -Ciel-
Artist: Ciel (CV: Nagisa Aoyama)
- Your Song -Ciel –
Artist: Ciel (CV: Nagisa Aoyama)
- Genwaku Desire -Noir –
Artist: Noir (CV: Aoi Koga)
- Daydream -Noir –
Artist: Noir (CV: Aoi Koga)
- Your Song -Noir –
Artist: Noir (CV: Aoi Koga)
- Your Song
Artist: Noir (CV: Aoi Koga)/Ciel (CV: Nagisa Aoyama)
- DEPARTURES
Artist: R×R
Vocals: Reo (ReoNa), Rondo (R・O・N)
On music services:
https://lnk.to/LZC-2875
Artist Profiles
ReoNa
A singer known for her anime songs that convey themes of despair. A finalist in the 2017 SACRA MUSIC Audition, ReoNa made her pre-debut in April 2018 as the singing voice of Elsa Kanzaki in the anime Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online. In March 2023, she held her first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, titled “ReoNa ONE-MAN Concert 2023 “Pilgrim” at Nippon Budokan ～3.6 Day Nigete Aoune～,” which was a complete sellout. Starting in May 2024, she embarked on her 5th Anniversary Tour, “ReoNa 5th Anniversary Concert Tour ‘Hello, Unhappy,’” performing 11 shows across 9 cities in Japan and completing her first Japan-Asia tour with stops in Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. In October 2024, she performed “GG,” the opening theme for Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II. Her theme song for SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, titled “Debris,” was released digitally on January 16, 2025.
ReoNa Official Site: https://www.reona-reona.com/
More Information: https://ReoNa.lnk.to/artistpage
R・O・N / STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION
A versatile musician and artist, R・O・N is known for his ability to create catchy, artistic sounds and unique programming arrangements that span a wide range of genres, utilizing instruments such as piano, guitar, and bass.
As R・O・N, he has composed music for voice actors and artists, as well as background scores, theme songs, and character songs for anime series such as Hypnosis Mic, A3!, Love Live! Sunshine!!, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, and BNA: Brand New Animal.
Performing under the name STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, he debuted in 2013 with “Daisy,” the ending theme for the TV anime Beyond the Boundary. Since then, he has contributed numerous theme songs to popular anime, including Dimension W, Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fourth Plate, Moriarty the Patriot, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
R・O・N is also active internationally, performing at events in countries such as the United States, Germany, Canada, Chile, Thailand, and Poland. In 2022, he held his first solo concert abroad in New York, followed by a performance in Singapore in 2023. For the TV anime SYNDUALITY Noir, he composed both the opening theme, “RAYTRACER,” and the ending theme for the second season, “Drifters.”
STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION Official Site: https://stereodivefoundation.jp/
More Information: https://lnk.to/stereodivefoundation
About SYNDUALITY
A new sci-fi project by the Bandai Namco Group exploring the theme of misunderstandings between humans and AI. The thoughts and emotions of humans and artificial intelligence that can never truly intersect—the frustration, sadness, and helplessness of longing for each other yet being unable to connect. This project captures and portrays that sorrow through the interactions between humans and AI.
From SYNDUALITY emerges the intertwined lives of humans with humans, humans with AI, and AI with other AI. It is the story of humanity’s final misunderstandings in a world gradually coming to its end.
◾Anime Official Website: https://synduality-noir.com/
◾Anime Official X: https://x.com/SYN_noir
◾Game Official Website: https://synduality-ada.bn-ent.net/
◾Game Official X: https://x.com/SYNDUALITY_GAME