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Coinciding with the August 24 release of the new season of father-son face-off anime series ‘Baki Hanma’, the opening theme song ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ by SKY-HI and ending theme song ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ by BE:FIRST have been released on download and streaming services around the world. ‘Baki Hanma’ is the latest installment in the beloved ‘Baki’ anime franchise.

SKY-HI ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’: https://SKY-HI.lnk.to/Sarracenia_anime

BE:FIRST ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’:　https://BEFIRST.lnk.to/Salvia_anime

‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ is themed on the anime’s fist-fighting father Yuujiro Hanma, featuring lyrics from the viewpoint of a strong fighter, a rap and vocal track that overflows with skillful expressive power, and an aggressive track with dramatic twists and turns. These three elements combine to create a song brimming with emotion.

Meanwhile, ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ is based on the son, Baki Hanma, and features lyrics and music written by SKY-HI with the theme of longing to find strength, sung and rapped by the seven individually unique members of BE:FIRST over a melancholy but edgy track – again combining three elements of perfect chemistry into one amazing song.

In addition, a music video for each song featuring the opening and ending footage from the anime with the credits removed has been released, drawing an incredible response from fans around the world.

‘Baki Hanma’ Season 2 opening ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ by SKY-HI (no credits)

‘Baki Hanma’ Season 2 ending ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ by BE:FIRST (no credits)

‘Baki Hanma’ Season 2 trailer 2

●Release information●

▷ SKY-HI ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’

Download and streaming links: https://SKY-HI.lnk.to/Sarracenia_anime

▷ BE:FIRST ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’

Download and streaming links: https://BEFIRST.lnk.to/Salvia_anime

●Collaboration information●

Father-son face-off anime series ‘Baki Hanma’

https://baki-anime.jp/

SKY-HI profile

Not only does SKY-HI have incredible skills as a rapper, he also uses his outstanding vocal, dance and trackmaking skills to self-produce music that is bursting with entertainment value. He is also the CEO of his own management agency and label BMSG, as well as serving as a producer for other artists – a true all-rounder who is shaping new possibilities for the future of the Japanese music scene.

He made his major-label debut in 2005 as a member of AAA, and around the same time, he began to take the mic at Tokyo clubs under the name SKY-HI, gaining props in the hip-hop scene.

He made his major debut as a solo artist in 2013 and has released six albums, whose high quality has earned high praise in the hip-hop scene and beyond genre boundaries.

In 2020, SKY-HI launched the management agency and label BMSG and took on the role of CEO. In the same year, he hosted the boyband audition THE FIRST, and the following year he oversaw the newly formed boyband BE:FIRST as producer.

2023 saw the debut of SKY-HI’s second group as producer, MAZZEL.

SKY-HI links

BMSG: https://bmsg.tokyo/
Official website: https://skyhi.tokyo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyhidaka/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkyHidaka
Ameba blog (Japanese): https://ameblo.jp/sky-hi-blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyhi19861212
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SKYHICHANNEL
Download and streaming links: https://avex.lnk.to/SKY-HI_music

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BE:FIRST profile

A seven-member dance and vocal group featuring SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON, RYOKI and LEO, signed to SKY-HI’s management company and label BMSG. Each member has a high level of ability and potential for singing, dancing and rap, along with a musical sensitivity reflected in their lyric-writing, composition and choreography, and an attractive individuality that marks each of them as unique. Under the name BE:FIRST, this seven-piece group have swept the No.1 spots on various charts in Japan since before their debut. They plan to release their fourth single ‘Mainstream’ on September 13, as they take their bold first steps towards Asia and the world.

BE:FIRST links

Official website: https://befirst.tokyo/
Japanese Twitter: https://twitter.com/BEFIRSTofficial
Global Twitter: https://twitter.com/BEFIRST_global
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befirst__official/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BEFIRSTofficial
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@befirst_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BEFIRSTOfficial/LINE: https://page.line.me/befirst

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Kevin James

Kevin James has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry in various facets. He has worked as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, on-air radio personality, background actor and film director. Kevin is a Member of the National Writer's Union.

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