Pony Canyon’s official YouTube channel is now streaming a music video for “VORTEX” performed by setsuko, the vocalist of the three-member musical project Kuhaku Gokko.The emotional rock tune was composed, arranged, and produced by Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan soundtrack), and is now featured as the opening theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms. The music video was created through repeated discussions between Okamoto, the original creators and director of Mecha-Ude, and setsuko, and includes elements that unravel the world depicted in the TV anime.
setsuko “VORTEX” Music Video
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Creditless Opening Movie
“VORTEX” and her another new song, “karma,” were released digitally on October 4. The latter is also featured as the ending theme for Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Creditless Ending Movie
“VORTEX” digital jacket
setsuko artist photo
Okamoto directs the TV anime Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms at TriF Studio with series composition written by Yasuhiro Nakanishi and TriF, character designs by Terumi Nishii and Yoko Uchida, Mecha-Ude designs and concept art by Nurikabe and music from KOHTA YAMAMOTO, DAIKI(AWSM.) and Hiroyuki Sawano.The TV anime premiered in Japan on October 4, 2024, and its first episode “Mecha-Ude User” is now available for Crunchyroll Premium members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and Indian subcontinent.Crunchyroll describes the series:
Hikaru’s ordinary middle school life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters Alma, an alien entity resembling a mechanized limb called Mecha-Ude. Alma, a member of a rare species, is fleeing from a sinister group hunting their kind down in search of one possessing unparalleled power. Tasked by the resistance group ARMS, this unlikely duo will embark on a perilous journey to save the Mecha-Ude.
Sources: Pony Canyon official YouTube channel, Kuhaku Gokko official website©Kuhaku Gokko
