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HANABIE. Share Opening Theme From Anime Series ‘Momentary Lily’

HANABIE. are entering the world of anime. The band have shared their new track “Tasty Survivor,” the theme song for new Shochiku/GoHands series Momentary Lily.

Marking the band’s first tie-in with anime, the track was written specifically for the show. Singer Yukina says “The song reflects the world and characters of Momentary Lily while also capturing the essence of our band life. From the intense ‘eat or be eaten’ vibe of live band battles to the exhilarating build-up toward the chorus, it mirrors the way we warm up for a live show and the anticipation of listeners heading to the venue. We hope this song becomes a source of energy for everyone living their lives to the fullest all over the world!”

“For our first-ever anime tie-in, we focused on blending the world of Momentary Lily with Hanabie.’s unique style,” adds guitarist/vocalist Matsuri. “The result is a track that’s bold and straight-forward, yet carries a touch of fragility. The intensity of the intro, in particular, was inspired by the anime’s battle scenes, so we’d love it if you pay close attention to every detail.”

Because they found many connections between themselves and characters from the show, it was easy for them to “pour all those emotions into the lyrics.” Though it’s a theme song, they wanted to make sure it stayed true to HANABIE.’s style —it’s pop, fast-paced, and features an incredibly catchy chorus that perfectly matches the battle scenes,” says bassist Hettsu.

Drummer Chika adds “One of the key highlights in the drums is right before the first chorus—a section where the kick drum is hit eight times in a row. It’s a small but powerful detail, inspired by the dynamic and intense battle scenes, as if representing a flurry of attacks. Just like the anime, this track is full of highs and lows, and we hope it gets your heart racing with excitement as you listen!”

Listen to the song and check out a trailer for Momentary Lily below.

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Ashley Perez Hollingsworth

Ashley Perez is a freelance music journalist based in Chicago. Her work has appeared on AXS, Chicago Innerview, New City, The Millions, and Illinois Entertainer. She also runs her own music blog at Musical Fiction. Some of her favorite bands include Nirvana, The Cure, Muse, Creeper, and Green Day.

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