Naruto
Tokyo Machine Drops Remix of “Naruto: Shippuden” Theme Song: Listen
Tokyo Machine‘s latest remix flips a song used in one of the most iconic anime series of all-time. Released on Friday was the beloved electronic music producer’s remix of “Silhouette” by Japanese rock band KANA-BOON. While the song and group are internationally renowned on their own accord, many fans of the wildly popular anime series Naruto: Shippuden may remember it as one of the show’s many theme songs. Swapping the guitars from the original, Tokyo Machine opts for high-energy synths, pounding drums, and twinkly keys akin to a bustling arcade. Combining the distinct vocals of KANA-BOON, the final result is a song that remains true to the fabric of the original while infusing electronic flair for listeners who gravitate towards dance music. Recommended Artic...
Sony Music Japan Launches Hub for Remixes of Anime and Video Game Theme Songs
EDM and video games go together like peanut butter and jelly—and their relationship is about to get a whole lot cozier with the newly rebranded “Sakura Chill Beats” YouTube channel. Launched this month by Sony Music Japan, the first-of-its-kind project will be a hub for official electronic remixes of anime and video game theme songs, with new selections available every Saturday at 1AM PT (4AM ET). The first track released on Sakura Chill Beats was RetroVision‘s remix of “Ashiato -Footprints-” by the peggies, out June 19th. Bright and upbeat, the original song was the ending theme of the anime television show My Hero Academia. RetroVision transformed the indie rock anthem into an electronic banger with soaring synths and a scintillating future h...
Steve Aoki Releases Second Naruto Merch Collaboration
Back in September 2020, Steve Aoki combined his love for the Naruto franchise with his flagship record label Dim Mak for a collaborative merch drop. Unsurprisingly, the gear was a hit with both fans of his work and the anime and manga series. Aoki has now revealed that additional items have been created for a second capsule of the collection. On Twitter, he shared images of the 24 pieces of clothing fans can take home. As you can see in the embedded tweet, the collection features a number of t-shirts, hoodies, and long-sleeve shirts with both his label’s branding and images from the legendary Japanese series. Most of the items are a solid color, but for those looking for something a bit more flashy, several tie-dye threads are included in the collection. Aoki’s second Dim ...
Steve Aoki Introduces New “Naruto” Merch Collaboration
Steve Aoki and his very own Dim Mak Records imprint have recruited the help of an iconic international pop culture brand for their latest merchandise drop. Anime-loving dance fans were stoked to see that featured on his newest gear is none other than Naruto Uzumaki, from the wildly popular manga and anime series, Naruto. The dance music superstar shared his excitement on Twitter and posed in some of the new gear, which was developed in honor of the 20th anniversary of the manga series. The collection features t-shirts and hoodies fashioned with characters like Itachi Uchiha and various symbols from Masashi Kishimoto‘s series. In a quote obtained by Anime News Network, Aoki stated that he’s excited to be able to connect his Japanese a...
