The official YouTube channel for Japanese singer ano has started streaming a music video for her third CD single song “Iinazukkyun,” which is now featured as the opening theme for the Ranma 1/2 reboot TV anime.Kazuaki Seki, known for his MV works for Perfume, Kenshi Yonezu, and YOASOBI, served as director. The video is set in a pastel-colored ‘Iinazukkyun Dojo” where ano tries various challenges. The dance scene is one of the highlights in the video, choreographed by the three-member dace group Powerpuff Boys, who also worked on the music video for ano’s previous second CD single song, “ALL KINDS OF KISSES” (Chainsaw Man TV anime Episode 7 ending theme).
ano “Iinazukkyun” Music Video
Ranma 1/2 Creditless Opening Video
The CD single of “Iinazukkyun” released in Japan on October 9, ranking #7 in Oricon’s daily CD single charts on its first day. Meanwhile, the song debuted at #6 in the daily digital single charts.
First press limited edition CD jacket
Time-limited production edition CD jacket
The new TV anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic manga Ranma 1/2 premiered on Japanese TV on October 5, 2024, with Netflix streams episodes as it airs in Japan.The synopsis reads:
Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of Tendo Dojo are betrothed to each other by their parents. But Ranma faces a unique problem…
Ever since he fell into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo while training in China, his body has acquired the peculiar trait of transforming into a girl when doused with cold water and reverting to a boy with hot water.
Get ready for the slapstick, action-packed rom com featuring Ranma, Akane, and a vibrant cast of unique characters!
Source: ano official YouTube channel© 2024 ANO
