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Attack On Titan (TV Series)
is a Japanese dark fantasy anime television series adapted from Hajime Isayama's 2009–2021 manga series. The series premiered on April 7, 2013, and concluded on November 5, 2023. Animated by Wit Studio (first three seasons) and MAPPA (final season), the series aired on Mainichi Broadcasting System (first two seasons) and NHK General TV (third season onwards). In North America, the series has been streamed on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. ''Attack on Titan'' has also aired on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block in the United States. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where the remains of humanity live behind walls protecting them from giant humanoid Titans, ''Attack on Titan'' follows protagonist Eren Yeager, along with friends Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert. When a Colossal Titan breaches the wall of their hometown, Titans destroy the city and eat Eren's mother. Vowing vengeance, Eren joins the elite Survey Corps, a group of soldiers who fight against Titans. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Fiction
Action fiction is a literary genre, genre in literature that focuses on stories involving high-stakes, high-energy, and fast-paced events. This genre includes a wide range of subgenres, such as Spy fiction, spy novels, Adventure fiction, adventure stories, tales of terror, intrigue ("cloak and dagger"), and Mystery fiction, mysteries. These kinds of stories utilize Thriller (genre), suspense, the tension that is built up when the reader wishes to know how the Conflict (narrative), conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is going to be resolved or the solution to a mystery of a Thriller (genre), thriller. The intricacies of human relationships or the nuances of philosophy and psychology are rarely explored in action fiction, typically being fast-paced mysteries that merely seek to provide the reader with an exhilarating experience. Action fiction can also be a plot element of Literature, non-literary works such as graphic novels and film. Genre fiction Action genre is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Sawano
, stylized as Hiroyuki SAWANO, is a Japanese composer, arranger, lyricist, pianist, and music producer best known for his work on many anime series, video games, Japanese television drama, television dramas, and films. His works include the Soundtrack, musical scores for ''Attack on Titan (TV series), Attack on Titan'', ''The Seven Deadly Sins (2014 TV series), The Seven Deadly Sins'', ''Solo Leveling'', ''Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, Sengoku Basara'', ''Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn'', ''Blue Exorcist'', ''Seraph of the End'', ''Guilty Crown'', ''Kill la Kill'', ''Xenoblade Chronicles X'', and ''86 (novel series), 86''. In addition to his role on the soundtrack, Sawano also composes many opening and ending theme songs. Overall, he has already provided the music for over 100 visual media works. Sawano was nominated for the Newtype Anime Awards 11 times, winning four of the nominations. He has also won the Tokyo Anime Award three times, as well as two prizes at the Anime Trending ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SiM (band)
SiM (''Silence iz Mine'') are a Japanese metalcore band from the Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 2004. The band currently consists of MAH (vocals), SHOW-HATE (guitar), SIN (bass), and GODRi (drums). Their musical style mixes Nu metal music, Nu metal, alternative metal, alternative, Hip hop music, hip hop, ska, reggae, dub music, dub, and punk rock, punk with rebellious lyrics (mostly in English language, English) and songs with attitude. The band signed with Pony Canyon in 2022 and released their single "The Rumbling", used as the opening theme for the anime ''Attack on Titan (TV series), Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2''. The single entered the Billboard charts, US ''Billboard'' charts at 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs, 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, 2 on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales, and 13 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. History 2004–2006: Formation SiM was founded by MAH in November 2004 in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The band consisted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rumbling
"The Rumbling" is a single recorded by Japanese alternative metal band SiM (band), SiM, released from the EP ''Beware'' through Pony Canyon label. The television edit version of the song was released on January 10, 2022, while the full version was released on February 7, 2022. The song was featured as the opening theme song for the anime ''Attack on Titan season 4, Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2''. It peaked at 1 on the US Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, 5 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, 13 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, and No. 23 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart. Background and release The song was the first single released after the band's label transfer to Pony Canyon and was used as the opening theme song for the anime ''Attack on Titan season 4, Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2''. The release date of "The Rumbling" was not announced in advance, but the television edit version released unannounced on January 9, 2022, the day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinsei Kamattechan
is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 2007. The band consists of Noko (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming, composition), Mono (leader, keyboards, programming, tambourine), Misako (drums) and Yūnosuke ( bass, chorus). They describe themselves as an "Internet Pop Rock Band", which reflects the blend of pop melodies and piano with dark lyrics and punk rock sensibilities found within their music, as well as the band's long history of broadcasting both live performances and aspects of their daily lives on the Internet. History The band have grown an organic fanbase through live streams and the online publication of home-made music videos, which is unusual in Japan. They released their debut studio album, , on 10 March 2010, on the indie label Perfect Music, which is run by their management company of the same name. Their first single, , was released on 7 July 2010. They later gained a deal with major label Warner Music Japan, and released their major label deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My War (song)
is a song by the Japanese rock band Shinsei Kamattechan. The television edit version of the song was released on December 7, 2020, while the full version was released on February 22, 2021, by Pony Canyon. Background and release "My War" is Shinsei Kamattechan's fifteenth single and sixth as a limited release, following "Mainichi ga News" (2019). It was used as the opening theme for the fourth season of the ''Attack on Titan'' anime series. It is the second song used in the anime after "Yūgure no Tori" (2017). Like "Yūgure no Tori", the cover of "My War" was drawn by ''Attack on Titan'' creator, Hajime Isayama. It features a girl, probably Gabi Braun or Ymir Fritz, who are ''Attack on Titan'' characters, holding a rifle, dressed in school clothes and standing in the middle of a classroom. In an interview with the ''Natalie'' website, Isayama said, "as a loyal fan of Shinsei Kamattechan, I am very happy to see the opening song composed by them." In an interview with ''Natalie' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyde (musician)
, known by his stage name Hyde (stylized in uppercase, upper or lowercase), is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Best known as the lead vocalist of the Rock music, rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel since 1991, he is also the lead vocalist of Vamps (band), Vamps and has a solo career. Hyde rose to fame in the 1990s as part of L'Arc-en-Ciel, who have sold over 40 million records and were the first Japanese act to perform a solo show at Madison Square Garden. He began a successful solo career in 2001, releasing several number one singles, and many of his albums have reached the top five on the Oricon chart. In 2008, Hyde teamed up with K.A.Z to form the hard rock duo Vamps. Through both his solo career and Vamps, Hyde has collaborated/toured with artists such as Apocalyptica, Motionless in White, Starset, Yoshiki (musician), Yoshiki, Sixx:A.M., In This Moment, and Danzig (band), Danzig, and producers such as Kane Churko, Nicholas Furlong (musician), Nichol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiki (musician)
, known as Yoshiki, is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer, record producer, film director, and fashion designer. He is best known as the leader of the visual kei rock bands X Japan and the Last Rockstars, for which he is the drummer, pianist, and main songwriter. He has been described by ''Billboard'' as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by '' Consequence''. Yoshiki's solo career includes several classical studio albums and collaborations with artists such as George Martin, Bono, will.i.am, St. Vincent, the Chainsmokers, Skrillex, Ellie Goulding, Stan Lee, Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen, Gene Simmons and KISS, Nicole Scherzinger, and Sarah Brightman. In 1999, at the request of the Japanese royal family, he composed and performed a classical song at a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. Yoshiki also composed the theme for the 69th Golden Globe Awards as well as f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Swan (song)
"Red Swan" is a song by Japanese musician Yoshiki, featuring vocals by Hyde. Written and produced by Yoshiki, it is the opening theme song of the first 12 episodes of the third season of the ''Attack on Titan'' anime series. The television edit of the song was published on digital platforms on July 23, 2018, while the full single version was released on October 3, 2018. The single debuted at No. 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and number 5 on ''Billboard Japan''s Hot 100. It also topped the iTunes Rock Chart in 10 countries, making it the best-performing anime song in the chart's history, and reached the top ten on the iTunes mainstream charts in 16 countries. In 2019, the song won Top Japanese Gold Song at the 30th International Pop Poll Awards. Background and release On July 8, 2018, it was revealed at Anime Expo in Los Angeles that X Japan had teamed up with Hyde from L'Arc-en-Ciel to create the theme song of the third season of the ''Attack on Titan'' anime. "Red Swan" was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinzō Wo Sasageyo!
is the eleventh track created by the Japanese band Linked Horizon for their second album '. Originally released in a shortened version on 2 April 2017 to be used as the third opening for the anime ''Attack on Titan'', the full version would be released as part of the album about one month later on 17 May 2017. The song was composed by the band's head musician Revo, who constructed the song after re-reading the anime's manga multiple times, drawing phrases directly from it in some instances, including the song's title. While the song would not be as successful as their first anime opening " Guren no Yumiya", it would still be played at a number of concerts, and would be nominated for two awards in 2017. The song would also receive Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan in October 2018, and become Linked Horizon's first song to reach 100 million streams on the audio streaming service Spotify in December 2021. Background and release After writing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linked Horizon
Sound Horizon is a Japanese symphonic rock musical group with composer () as the leader and only permanent member. They describe themselves as a "fantasy band" and have released works that closely resemble classical suites. Their songs often revolve around historical events and classic fairytales. When creating music based on other people's stories, the band uses the name Linked Horizon.''Sound Horizon Official Site''Profile/ref> History Sound Horizon began with Revo releasing his music creations on the internet on his website in the late 1990s. In 2001, Sound Horizon participated in Comic Market as part of a dōjin music circle and released their first story CD, ''Chronicle'', an all-instrumental track CD, with occasional narration, background chorus and sound effects. The inclusion of actual singing began from their second release (''Thanatos'') onwards. Their subsequent works were released at Comic Market and M3. Sound Horizon's first major release was in 2004, with the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guren No Yumiya
is one of two songs created by the Japanese band Linked Horizon for the double A-side track of their three-track single " Jiyū e no Shingeki". The full version of the song was released by Pony Canyon on 10 July 2013, and would be most notable for its use as the first intro to the anime ''Attack on Titan''. The song was the first anime theme the band Linked Horizon would create, being composed using a blend of musical genres as well as Japanese and German language lyrics. Since first being used in the anime, the song has had multiple musical artists perform cover versions of the song, and has been played most notably at the 64th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and during major sporting events in Japan, including at the 2020 Summer Olympics. The song would reach the number one spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and Hot Animation charts upon its debut, and would receive four awards for its melody and animation by the end of 2013. In May 2014, "Guren no Yumiya" earned a RIAJ 2× Platin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
