Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released their new single ‘Tasty Survivor’. This song is their first anime tie-in song which is the opening theme song to anime “Momentary Lily” that started this January.
When asked about the inspiration behind the song, vocalist Yukina shared:
“This is our very first tie-in with an anime, and we wrote this track specifically for it! 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.!”
HANABIE. vocalist and guitarist Matsuri commented:
“For our first-ever anime tie-in, we focused on blending the world of Momentary Lily with HANABIE.’s unique style. 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. There were so many connections between HANABIE. and the characters of Momentary Lily, and we poured all those emotions into the lyrics.We hope you enjoy every aspect of the song, from the lyrics to the music, down to the smallest nuances!”
Bassist Hettsu also shared:
This is HANABIE.’s long-awaited anime tie-in song!
We expressed the story of the girls in the anime in true HANABIE. style—it’s pop, fast-paced, and features an incredibly catchy chorus that perfectly matches the battle scenes. We think it’s going to be addictively fun! The bass line is also super catchy and intense, so make sure to pay attention to that as well.We hope you’ll enjoy the song together with the anime! ♪”
Drummer Chika stated:
“This is our first-ever anime tie-in, and we had the honor of creating the opening theme for Momentary Lily. While keeping the anime in mind, we also made sure to stay true to HANABIE.’s signature style.
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!
The band has previously dropped album ‘Bucchigiri Tokyo’ this past December and had a successful Japanese domestic tour with that title. Check out the music video for lead track of the album, “Ito Okashi My Type“ on official You Tube while we wait for a new video to come out. The band will venture out on a massive North American co-headlining tour with alternative artist Kim Dracula beginning on March 5. Check link here for tickets and details! The band just announced their EU/UK tour starting this October. Be sure to stay tuned for more exciting HANABIE. news coming in 2025!
Source: Press Release
