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A fresh batch of music videos make their way to Crunchyroll today! The latest lineup of artists includes singers and bands behind theme songs for Chainsaw Man, Undead Unluck and more!See what's dropping today in the full list of January 2025 music video releases below!BURNOUT SYNDROMES X CHiCOClariSKana NishinoKing GnuKJRGLMAISONdes feat. wanuka, asmi, Taro IshidaPEOPLE 1 (including the 10th Chainsaw Man ending theme song)PEOPLE 1 feat.

The artists responsible for the opening and ending theme songs for the ongoing Shangri-La Frontier anime's second season's latest cour each posted music videos for their songs on their official YouTube channels.Japanese singer and rapper Awich provides the opening theme song "Frontiers." As her first anime theme song work, the song released digitally on January 5. Immediately after the 39th episode, where the song was featured for the second time, a collaboration music video composed entirely of footage from the anime was released on her official YouTube channel.Awich "Frontiers" Music VideoShangri-La Frontier Season 2 Cour 2 Creditless Opening VideoAwich artist photoJapanese rock band CVLTE performs the ending theme song "realitYhurts," which released digitally on January 6. The band was formed in 2017 and has collaborated with a wide variety of international artists.

The official YouTube channel for anisong singer Aimer has started streaming a music video for her 25th single song "SCOPE." The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective. Yasuhiro Arafune, known for his commercial works for Monster Hunter and GRANBLUE FANTASY, served as the director of the video with a mystery planted, using CG and VFX, Aimer "SCOPE" Music VideoAmeku M.D.: Doctor Detective Opening VideoAs her latest anime theme song work, the CD single of "SCOPE" is set to release in Japan on February 19, 2025. Prior to the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download."SCOPE" digital single jacketThe TV anime adaptation of Mikito Chinen's medical mystery novel series Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective premiered in Japan on January 2, 2025.

Japanese rock band osage posted a music video for their latest song "Fragment" on their official YouTube channel. The rock tune is now featured as the ending theme for the ongoing second cour of the TV anime Blue Miburo.The music video, directed by Takuro Okubo who is know for his MV works for girl idol group NMB48, Nogizaka46, and Hinatazaka46, expresses the intensity and impulsiveness of the song in an exciting monotone tone.osage "Fragment" Music VideoBlue Miburo Cour 2 Creditless Ending Video osage was formed in 2017 and "Fragment" is their first anime theme song work. The song is included in the band's first major EP "Fragment e.p" released on January 15"Fragment e.p" jacketThe TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga Blue Miburo premiered in Japan on October 12, 2024.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) confirmed that "Eikyu hours" ("Eternal Hours"), the latest single by the Love Live! Sunshine!! series' nine-member voice actor unit Aqours, has been certified platinum by shipping more than 250,000 copies since its release.As the theme song for their upcoming final solo concert, "Love Live!

Featuring "Real" by miwa (My Hero Academia Season 3 ED) and friends beneath the cherry blossoms, a creditless version of Momentary Lily's ending song sequence is now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the original action anime.Momentary Lily Ending VideoThe Momentary Lily anime's main cast is as follows:Yuri Kawatsu voiced by Natsuko AbeErika Kodaiji voiced by Tsugumi SakuragiHinageshi Usuzumi voiced by Shion WakayamaRenge Kasumi voiced by Manatsu MurakamiSazanka Yoshino voiced by Misaki KunoAyame Sakuya voiced by Miyuri ShimabukuroWith concept design by Takahiro Kishida, Shingo Suzuki (Scar on the Praeter) serves as chief director and character designer for the Momentary Lily anime at studio GoHands, while Susumu Kudo and Katsumasa Yokomine serve as directors.

The official YouTube channel for Poka Poka Ion, a special unit consisting of voice actor Nao Toyama and Kiyono Yasuno, has started streaming a music video for their long-awaited second CD single song "Re : me." The song is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I’m a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl’s Pet.Poka Poka Ion "Re : me" Music Video The unit was unofficially formed by Toyama and Yasuno, who were also members of the voice actor unit Walküre for the Macross Delta anime franchise, in 2017, and made their official debut with their first CD single "Yajirushi→" in March 2022. As previously reported, the unit announced the resumption of their activities on December 11, 2024. The CD single of "Re : me" is set to release on March 5, 2025.

Featuring "Ashita no Watashi ni Sachiare" by Akari Nanawo (Dungeon People ED) and scenes of Alina poppin' sweet dance moves between paperwork, a creditless version of I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time's ending song sequence is now available to watch below.Crunchyroll is simulcasting the fantasy series.I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Ending Video The I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time anime's main cast is as follows:Alina Clover voiced by Rie TakahashiJade Scrade voiced by Kentaro KumagaiLululee Ashford voiced by Aoi KogaLowe Losblender voiced by Rikuya YasudaLaila voiced by Yu SerizawaBased on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa (Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs) directs I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Misuzu Chiba and character designs by Yoshihiro Osada and Shinichi Machida.Yen Press publishes an official English version of the light novels and describes the story:Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guildthinking it would be…

Featuring "Shiawase no Recipe" ("Recipe for Happiness") by Dai Hirai and Jinshi dreaming of Maomao, a creditless version of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2's ending song sequence is now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the latest series.The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Ending Video Based on the light novels by Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries is directed by Norihiko Naganuma (The Ancient Magus' Bride), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka (Tsuredure Children) at TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM.Crunchyroll streams the historical drama anime and describes the story:Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace.

After the premiere of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 in Japan on January 12, the anime's opening and ending song artists posted music videos for their songs on their official YouTube channel.Following the first season's "No.7," singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi performs the opening song "L'oN." This title is an inversion of "No.7."He has provided two theme songs in this winter 2025 season, along with the opening theme song "Shujinkou ni Narou! A double A-side single including both songs is set to release as his 14th CD single on February 19.Masayoshi Oishi "L'oN" Music VideoToilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Creditless Opening VideoAhead of the CD release, the title tune "L'oN" is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download.Voice actor Akari Kito also performed the ending theme song "With a Wish." Same as Oishi, she sang the first season's ending song "Tiny Light," and also plays the anime's main heroine character, Nene Yashiro.

Japanese hard rock band BAND-MAID released their new digital single song "Zen" worldwide on January 13 and posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel.The song is now featured as the opening theme for MAPPA's original TV anime ZENSHU, and the music video was shot in MAPPA's new office, which just moved to Nakano, Tokyo in October. The office itself, where the TV anime ZENSHU is being produced, is shown for the first time.BAND-MAID "Zen" Music VideoZENSHU Creditless Opening Video"Zen" digital jacket The TV anime ZENSHU premiered in Japan on January 5, 2025. Crunchyroll is now streaming the first two episodes for members worldwide excluding Japan.Crunchyroll describes ZENSHU as such:After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator.

The official YouTube channel for the 11-member male idol group INI is now streaming an animation music video for their latest digital single song "Make It Count." The song is now used as the opening theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You and the clip features scenes from the anime story.INI "Make It Count" Animation Music VideoAnyway, I'm Falling in Love with You Creditless Opening Video"Make It Count" digitally released on January 13, 2025. INI's official website describes the song: "This song is about the fragile but precious youth that chases after the dreams that seem reachable, but are not. Every expectation and anxiety of our youth is a piece that will color our future.

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Miho Okasaki, best known as Rimuru Tempest in the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime series, has started streaming a music video for her latest fifth CD single song "JOY!!" The pop tune is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic.In the video, which is based on the theme of “magic” that appears in the anime and in the lyrics, Okasaki wears two outfits, and shows off her dance performance during the chorus part of the song.

After the premiere of the first episode on January 10, the Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! TV anime released the music videos for its opening and ending theme songs on YouTube.Voice actor and singer Rico Sasaki sings the opening theme song "Palette Days." The CD single is set to release in Japan on February 26, 2025, as her second single from Bandai Namco Music Live's music label, Lantis.

Featuring "Choose!!!" by Cidergirl and a rendition of "Matsuken Samba II" by cast members Kazuhiko Inoue and M・A・O, respectively, creditless versions of From Burueaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below.From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! Ending VideoBased on the manga by Michiro Ueyama, Tetsuya Takeuchi directs From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! at studio Ajia-do, with series composition by Shingo Irie (AFTERLOST), character designs by Haruka Matsunae (Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3) and music by Natsumi Tabuchi (I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss), Misaki Tsuchida, Tsugumi Tanaka, Kaho Sawada and Reiko Abe.HIDIVE describes the story:After being struck by a car, 52-year-old civil servant Kenzaburou Tondabayashi finds himself reincarnated as the villainess of his daughter’s favorite video game!

Featuring "Make It Count" by INI and "Negaigoto" by Marcy, respectively, creditless versions of Anyway, I'm Falling Love with You.'s opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the romantic drama anime.Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. Opening VideoAnyway, I'm Falling in Love with You.

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Yuki Tanaka (Rinrin Takahashi in TRILLION GAME) is now streaming a music video for her first solo CD single song, "Treasure Chest." The lyrical pop tune is featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!Yuki Tanaka "Treasure Chest" Music VideoI Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! Creditless Ending VideoYuki Takaka started her professional activities as a member of voice actor unit NOW ON AIR in 2016. After the unit ceased their activities in July 2021, Tanaka released her solo debut album "Crier" from Lantis on October 2, 2024.

The official YouTube channel for ALI, singer-songwriter LEO's solo-project, has started streaming a music video for its latest song "CASANOVA POSSE," which is now featured as the opening theme for the Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE TV anime.In the video, LEO sits in the cockpit surrounded by a crew of varying genders, ages, and nationalities. The crew members have bandages on their faces, but they are gradually unbundled it in their quest for freedom.

The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter imase is now streaming a music video for his 21st digital single song "EGOIST," which is featured as the ending theme for the ongoing second cour of the TV anime TRILLION GAME. imase "EGOIST" Music Video The music video was directed by UDO, an up-and-coming video director who also previously directed the music video for "Nagisa" and "Metro City". The theme of the video is "to bring out imase's expressions of joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, which no one has seen before yet.""The theme of this video is 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Pleasure in Life," said UDO.

Featuring "L'oN" by Masayoshi Oishi (Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! OP) and "With a Wish" by Akari Kito (Chained Soldier OP), respectively, creditless versions of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below.Crunchyroll will simulcast the latest series.Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Opening VideoToilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Ending VideoBased on the manga by Aidalro, the first season of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun was directed by Masaomi Ando at studio Lerche, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designs by Mayuka Ito and music by Hiroshi Takaki. Masaki Kitamura directed the first four episodes of the After-school Hanako-kun spin-off anime, also at studio Lerche.Crunchyroll streams both series in a range of subs and dubs and describes the main story:Kamome Academy is rumored to have many mysteries, the strangest of which involves the mischievous ghost of Hanako-kun.

Irohanihohetto AyaFubuMi is a unit consisting of three VTubers belong to Hololive — Nakiri Ayame, Shirakami Fubuki, and Ookami Mio. They released a music video for "Ame Tokimeki Koimoyou" ("Rainy, Heart-Fluttering Romance"), the opening theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, on Hololive's official YouTube channel.As with the digital single jacket, TMK, who has worked with HoneyWorks and other artists, provided the illustrations in the video, and aco, who has directed numerous animation music videos, worked on animation.

Featuring "Crescendo" by ASTERISM and "Rock wa Shinanai" by 22/7 (ATRI -My Dear Moments- ED), respectively, creditless versions of Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below.Crunchyroll is simulcasting the fantasy series.Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest Opening VideoEven Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest Ending VideoBased on the light novels by Ibarakino and Yu Hitaki, Kenta Onishi (The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter) directs Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest at studio Okuruto Noboru, with series composition by Toko Machida (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human), character designs by Sayuri Sakimoto (My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered) and music by Satoshi Hono and Kaori Nakano.Crunchyroll describes the story:Ein has been saddled with the job of "Appraiser," the weakest and least fortunate of all the jobs one can be born with, as the only power it grants is the ability to appraise things.Treated cruelly by all and reduced to a litter collector by his peers, Ein has grown to hate himself and lives his days in spineless self-abasement. But when…

Featuring "TREASURE!" by DIALOGUE (I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons ED) and "Twinkle Days" by harmoe (Fluffy Paradise ED), respectively, creditless versions of Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time's opening and ending sequences are now available to watch below.Crunchyroll is simulcasting the fantasy series in a range of subs and dubs.Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Opening VideoPossibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Ending VideoBased on the light novels by Kogitsunemaru, Naoyuki Kuzuya (Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire) directs Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time at Studio Comet, with series composition by Mitsutaka Hirota (Helck), character designs by Sayaka Anezaki and music by Hiroshi Nakamura (Sweet Reincarnation).Crunchyroll describes the story:Iruma Takumi finds himself caught up in a hero summoning, even though he’s not a hero.

Ahead of Maomao and Jinshi's return to service in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 tonight in Japan, the series' official accounts released a creditless version of the new opening sequence, featuring "Hyakkaryoran" by YOASOBI vocalist Lilas Ikuta and direction by Ayaka Nakata, and announced that an exhibition about the acclaimed anime will be held on March 26-April 14 in Matsuya Ginza, Tokyo.The event, which will travel to Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and other locations at a later date, will feature three-dimensional scene recreations, production materials and more.