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Last month, in July 2017, FLOW began their 15th Anniversary year, and the band recently finished the first round of their 6-city celebration tour in Fukuoka August 6th.

On the final night of the tour, FLOW announced a special, one-night-only concert to take place on December 21st titled “FLOW THE CARNIVAL 2017 ～Anime-only～”, which will include 21 songs from anime-related works. The teaser video for the one-man live has been released on FLOW’s Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLOWofficial.music/videos/1435999356448343.

Since 2004, when their 4th major single “GO!!!” was chosen as the opening theme song for the TV Tokyo anime series Naruto, FLOW has provided 21 anime-related songs for 10 anime series and OVAs. The strong melody from the band’s twin vocalists and their wide range of music has allowed them to appear in both domestic and international rock music events and anime-related events, creating a bridge between rock and anime music.

FLOW chose to begin their second round of 15th Anniversary concerts with the special “anime-only” event (the first in the band’s history) in order to show their pride, gratitude, and respect for the anime projects and their fans.

FLOW released their 15th anniversary commemorative album Fighting Dreamers in June, which features 11 anime voice actors taking part in the lead song’s chorus, and each of the 5 band members writing a new song, coming together to create an album representing FLOW’s new era.

FLOW THE CARNIVAL 2017 pre-sale tickets went on sale August 6 for members of FLOW’s official fan club, “26ers”, and will be available to the public starting Saturday, August 19th. Ticket prices also include exclusive special items. In addition, FLOW has announced that they will organize a 5-city Battle of the Bands tour “FLOW THE PARTY 2018″ starting in February 2018, adding even more activities to their 15th Anniversary celebration.

Details are available on the FLOW 15th Anniversary special site: http://www.flow.mu/cam/15th.

FLOW will perform live in Washington, D.C., at Otakon® on August 12 as part of Anisong World Matsuri, along with JAM Project, T.M.Revolution, and Yousei Teikoku. Concert info at: https://www.otakon.com/concerts/anisong.

FLOW THE CARNIVAL 2017 〜Anime-only〜
Date: December 21st, 2017
Venue: Nippon Seinenkan
Doors open/Show starts: 5:30pm/6:30pm
Contact: Disk Garage 050-5533-0888
Tickets: Reserved seating ¥5,800 tax-in (includes exclusive merchandise)

FLOW Official Fan Club “26ers” pre-sale
Application period: August 6, 2017 (Sun) 8:00pm – August 14, 2017 (Mon) 11:59pm
https://www.flow-26ers.jp

Public pre-sale
Application period: August 19, 2017 (Sat) 1:00pm – August 28, 2017 (Mon) 11:59pm
https://l-tike.com/st1/flow-tchp/

FLOW THE PARTY 2018 – Battle of the Bands Tour
February 2018
5 cities: Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo — FLOW will welcome amazing bands in each city.
* Details will be announced at a later date.
11:25 AM
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Anisong heavyweights FLOW and Minori Chihara performed a special collaboration concert in Shanghai, China, on June 9, delivering a 2-hour-plus set of anime song favorites, including a surprise cover version of Hironobu Kageyama (JAM Project)’s Dragon Ball Z theme “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA”. For the show’s encore, Minori Chihara joined FLOW onstage to sing along with the group’s hit song “DAYS” from the anime Eureka Seven.

Minori Chihara (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Beyond the Boundary, Sound! Euphonium) will perform at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017’s “Japan Super Live” concert on July 1, along with GARNiDELiA, ALI PROJECT, Konomi Suzuki, Mashiro Ayano, and angela.
Tickets and information: http://www.anime-expo.org/anisong-world-matsuri-2017.

FLOW (Naruto, CODE GEASS: Lelouch of the Rebellion) will return to the United States for Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon® 2017 in Washington D.C. on August 12 with Yousei Teikoku.
Tickets and information: https://www.otakon.com/concerts/anisong.

SET LIST:

Minori Chihara
1. TERMINATED (from “Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere”)
2. ZONE//ALONE (from “Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere II”)
3. Kono Sekai wa Bokura wo Matteita (from “Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet”)
4. Kyoukai no Kanata (from “Beyond the Boundary”)
5. Arigatou, Daisuki (from “The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan”)
6. Aitakatta Sora (from “Beyond the Boundary: I’ll Be Here – Future”)
7. SELF PRODUCER (from “OniAi”)
8. Paradise Lost (From “Ga-Rei: Zero”)

FLOW
1. Sign (from “Naruto Shippuden”)
2. Re:member (from “Naruto”)
3. Steppin’ out (from “Durarara!! x2 Ketsu”)
4. COLORS (from “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”)
5. Ryuusei
6. INNOSENSE (from “Tales of Zestiria the X”)
7. CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA (from “Dragon Ball Z”, Hironobu Kageyama cover)
8. Ai Ai Ai Ni Utarete Bye Bye Bye (from “Samurai Flamenco”)
9. GO!!! (from “Naruto”)
10. Kaze No Uta (from “Tales of Zestiria the X”)

ENCORE (FLOW & Minori Chihara)
1. DAYS (from “Eureka Seven”)
12:22 PM
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Starting in July 2017, FLOW will begin their 15th anniversary year, beginning with the release of a new mini-album Fighting Dreamers. This 15th anniversary commemorative album features 11 anime voice actors taking part in the lead song’s chorus, and each of the 5 members writing a new song, coming together to create an album featuring the new FLOW.

The first song features a new version of “GO!!!”, recorded in one take as if they were performing live. A total of 11 voice actors took part as the chorus to create the extravagant “GO!!! ～15th Anniversary ver.〜”.

Each of the following songs feature writing credits by each member. “Go! Go! Drinkers” is KOHSHI’s first time writing music, bringing together alcohol-drinking people all over the world. This is a very KOHSHI-like song, who, has a certification as a Tequila Maestro.

The third song, written by bassist GOT’S, is titled “Himitsu no Sakusen”. The song starts with an up-tempo rhythm and features a verbally-packed super-fast rap designed to excite the audience during a live performance.

The fourth song is written by TAKE, titled “Climb On”. Featuring a melody with a groovy shuffle beat and rap, the theme is TAKE’s hobby “climbing”, which was also a hot topic when TAKE appeared on the TV program “Ariyoshi Hanseikai”. The lyrics mirror his thoughts about the band, hoping that they “continue to aim high and above and keep climbing”.

The fifth song, written by IWASAKI, is titled “Bet or Dead”, featuring IWASAKI’s powerful drums and exciting guitar work coming together to make it a real “mens’ rock” song.

The last song, “Tabi no tochu”, marks KEIGO’s first time writing music. It is the album’s only ballad, and ends the album with a gentle song, closing with anticipation of the band’s future.

Multiple genres and the unique DNA of each member of FLOW come together to create an album made with the strength of their 15 years together.

The first-press limited-edition CD/DVD includes the music video for “GO!!! ～15th Anniversary ver.～”, and a documentary video of FLOW’s recording sessions. The music video is based on FLOW’s 15 year history and also features cameos by the 11 voice actors who took part as the chorus.

FLOW Fighting Dreamers is on sale June 28.

FLOW 15th Anniversary Website: http://www.flow.mu/cam/15th
FLOW will perform live in Washington, D.C., at Otakon® on August 12: https://www.otakon.com/concerts/anisong​

Fighting Dreamers
TRACKLISTING:
1. GO!!! ～15th Anniversary ver.～
2. Go! Go! Drinkers　　[Music・Lyrics KOHSHI]
3. Himitsu no Sakusen　　[Music・Lyrics GOT’S]
4. Climb On　　[Music・Lyrics TAKE]
5. Bet or Dead　　[Music・Lyrics IWASAKI]
6. Tabi no Tochu　　[Music・Lyrics KEIGO]

DVD (First press limited edition only)
“GO!!! ～15th Anniversary ver.～” Music Video
Documentary/making-of Fighting Dreamers video

“GO!!! ～15th Anniversary ver.～” features:
Junko Takeuchi 「NARUTO」：as Naruto
Noriaki Sugiyama 「NARUTO」：as Sasuke　
Chie Nakamura 「NARUTO」：as Sakura
Showtaro Morikubo 「NARUTO」：as Shikamaru
Jun Fukuyama「Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion」：as Lelouch Lamperouge
Yuko Sanpei　「Psalms of Planets Eureka seven」：as Renton Thurston
Kaori Nazuka 「Psalms of Planets Eureka seven」：as Eureka
Toshiki Masuda 「Samurai Flamenco」：as Masayoshi Hazama
Yuki Kaji 「The Seven Deadly Sins」：as Meliodas
Toshiyuki Toyonaga 「Durarara!! x2 Ketsu」：as Mikado Ryugamine
Kisho Taniyama cameo appearance
11:57 AM
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Swinging Popsicle’s latest EP flow is now available for streaming and download in 119 countries via services such as iTunes, Spotify, KKBox, Rhapsody, Amazon, and Google Play.

The six-song EP featuring “Small Blue Sailboat” and “At Christmastime” was released in Japan last month as part of the band’s continuing 20th Anniversary celebration, which will span 3 years to cover the period of their indies formation through their major label debut with Sony Records.

Fans can learn more about the new album at the special album release website: http://www.swinging-popsicle-20th.com/#!album-flow-special-site/y764w.

Swinging Popsicle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swinging-Popsicle-302720713086316/

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/SPFlow_iTunes

Google Play: http://smarturl.it/SPFlow_GGLPlay

Amazon MP3: http://smarturl.it/SPFlow_Amazon

Spotify: http://smarturl.it/SPFlow_Spotify

TRACKLISTING:

01 seseragi (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Hironobu Hirata)
02 Small Blue Sailboat (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Osamu Shimada)
03 mobile phone (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Hironobu Hirata)
04 at Christmastime (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Hironobu Hirata)
05 I’ll Be There (Jackson 5 cover)
06 RIBBON (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Osamu Shimada)
2:47 PM
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J-Pop band Swinging Popsicle has announced the release of their new album flow at the end of this year as part of the band’s 20th Anniversary . The 6-track album will feature 3 new songs, 2 previously-released digital-only singles, “at Christmastime” and “mobile phone”, and a cover of The Jackson 5′s “I’ll Be There” with guest musicians from Japanese indie mainstays VASALLO CRAB 75 and GOMES THE HITMAN.

flow will also contain a DVD of music videos (including “I Just Wanna Kiss You”) and international touring/performance footage from the band’s long career which began with Sony Records in 1995. The band has gone on to find international success with numerous overseas performances in the United States, Mexico, and Korea, as well as contributions to various soundtracks for Japanese video game company Nitroplus.

Fans can learn more about the new album and preview the song “Small Blue Sailboat” at the special album release website: http://www.swinging-popsicle-20th.com/#!album-flow-special-site/y764w and check out a preview of the album HERE.

TRACKLISTING:

CD

01 seseragi (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Hironobu Hirata)
02 Small Blue Sailboat (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Osamu Shimada)
03 mobile phone (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Hironobu Hirata)
04 at Christmastime (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Hironobu Hirata)
05 I’ll Be There (Jackson 5 cover)
06 RIBBON (lyrics: Mineko Fujishima / music: Osamu Shimada)

DVD

01 I just wanna kiss you
02 Chocolate Soul Music
03 Stay by my side
04 Nothing’s gonna change my world
05 rainbounds
06 SP-ZERO
5:56 PM
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The Japanese popular rock band FLOW, consisting of two vocalists KOHSHI and KEIGO, guitarist TAKE, bassist GOT’S, and drummer IWASAKI, starts their first world tour in May 2015. FLOW is known for singing many Japanese animation theme songs, which includes the opening theme for the famous Japanese animation "NARUTO". They will be visiting eight countries: Japan, Taiwan, United States, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and Canada.

They have performed many music festivals worldwide, but this is the first time for them to hold headlining shows overseas. FLOW is supported by many enthusiastic fans from all over the world. They sang four theme songs for "NARUTO", “GO!!!,” “Re:member,” “SUMMER FREAK,” and “Sign,” which are the most songs sung by one artist through the entire series. FLOW will also sing the official theme song for the stage adaptation of "NARUTO", which performances will start in Japan and overseas March 21st. FLOW has sung theme songs for many other popular anime such as “DAYS” from "Psalms of Planets Eureka seven", “COLORS” from "CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion", and “HEY!!!” from "BEELZEBUB". To show their immense popularity, in 2013, FLOW covered “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA,” the theme song of the theatrical anime "DRAGON BALL Z: Battle of Gods". They recently released a single, “7-seven-,” in collaboration with GRANRODEO for the animation "The Seven Deadly Sins" which has attracted much attention.

Their best album “FLOW ANIME BEST KIWAMI” was released on February 25th in Japan. On March 13th, the album will be available through iTunes and other online music platforms in 37 countries. The album includes not only popular songs like “GO!!!” and “DAYS,” but also their latest single “7 -seven-” and a new song titled “AWAKE.” In addition, the album will also include the cover of “GLORY DAYS” by D☆DATE and the cover of the opening theme song to "NARUTO SHIPPUDEN", “Blue Bird” by Ikimonogakari.  

TOUR DATES:

May 15th　BIGCAT, OSAKA, JAPAN　
May 22nd　LIQUIDROOM, TOKYO, JAPAN　
May 30th　THE WALL, TAIPEI , TAIWAN　
June 12th　AnimeNext Convention, SOMERSET,NJ, U.S.A　
June 21st　CLUB JUNK BOX, SENDAI, JAPAN　
June 26th　BOTTOM LINE, NAGOYA, JAPAN　
PERU, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, CHILE… The date is coming soon…!　
August 7th　EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA
August 9th　MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
August 15th　HIBIYA OPEN-AIR STAGE, TOKYO, JAPAN
11:29 AM

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