The official YouTube channel for anisong singer Asaka posted a music video for her latest 16th CD single song “GIVE & TAKE,” which released in Japan today on February 26. The title tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2025 TV anime The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World.
Asaka “GIVE & TAKE” Music Video
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Creditless Opening Video
Asaka made her debut as a professional singer in October 2016, when she was in the second year of high school (age 17). Since then, she has sung various anime and game theme songs, relasing 16 CD singles, three full original albums, and one mini-album to date. She herself wrote the lyrics of “GIVE & TAKE,” while Chiyomaru Shikura, who has collaborated with her since her debut single “Open Your Eyes” (Occultic;Nine ending theme) in 2016, worked on music.
Regular edition CD jacket
Limited edition CD jacket
The TV anime adaptation of Hifumi Asakura’s fantasy light novel series The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World premiered in Japan on January 9, 2025. Crunchyroll is now streaming the anime for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India and Southeast Asia.Crunchyroll describes the series as such:
Kenichi Hamada is just a regular, middle-aged man working as an illustrator in Japan. One day, he is transported to another world and wakes to find himself in the middle of a dangerous forest filled with ravenous monsters. He quickly discovers a massive online shopping site that can deliver him exactly what he needs. Join Kenichi on his search for relaxation in a new world!
Source: Asaka official YouTube channel
