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◾︎I was reminded of the excellence of "Epic Narratives" ──But even so, what impresses me is that BAND-MAID's creative activities have not stopped even for a moment. It was announced that this single will be released at the same time as the Zepp Tour ends, and that a new EP will be released after that, so in short, they haven't stopped even after "Epic Narratives" was completed. In fact, if there are any changes in songwriting that have been brought about by making that album, what are they? Kobato: I feel that the range of each song is continuing to expand without narrowing. There are various variations even in mid-tempo songs. I think the range of songs that KANAMI-sensei comes out has expanded even further. ──What do you think, sensei? KANAMI: To be honest, it's hard to understand when you think of "changes after the album"... Have my arrangements changed in any way? MISA: Rather than changes after the album, I think the changes d...

BAND-MAID's 2025 will begin with a single titled "Zen." This song is the opening theme for the MAPPA original TV anime "Zenshu.", which began airing on January 5th, and while it is very BAND-MAID-like, it is a number that stands out from their previous representative songs. we explored the background of the song's creation and delved into the harvest of 2024, we began to see the wonderful fulfillment of the situation they are currently in and the movements of 2025. We spoke in the middle of the hectic end of the year. And as usual, the band's creative activities have not stopped even at this time. ◾︎I also felt the fun of songwriting that is unique to tie-ups──Basically , I would like to explore what kind of year 2025 will be, focusing on this "Zen." First of all, about this song, it is the opening theme for the TV anime "Zenshu." I heard that the title means "all corrections/all retakes." When I listened to the ...

[DI:GA ONLINE] An Exclusive Interview with All NEMOPHILA Members! We Talk About Their Nationwide Tour and the First Full Album Under the New Lineup NEMOPHILA, which started under a new structure in 2024, became a four-piece band from its original five members. This change not only allowed the members to hone their individual skills but also increased their freedom while supporting one another. With the support of a new producer, the band is now led by the members themselves. The first full album under the new lineup, Apple of my eye, set to be released in January 2025, reflects the experiences of the band and the fresh, energetic atmosphere that comes from stepping into a new path. The feelings and characters of the four members in 2024 are clearly expressed in this album. It has become a highly anticipated work that will be showcased during the NEMOPHILA Apple of my eye Release Tour 2025, which will visit 17 cities nationwide. In the recent interview with all the members, we heard the...