Anime Studio MAPPA Launches mappa records Music Label

MAPPA, the studio behind anime like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, has just announced the launch of a new music label called mappa records. Its stated goal is to “pursue the possibilities of ‘music × animation’ in cooperation with composers and artists” and “aim to provide opportunities to enjoy the works more through worldwide distribution…

Game Composer Yoko Shimomura Gets BAFTA Fellowship

Yoko Shimomura, the composer behind some of the most iconic video game soundtracks evs, is scheduled to receive a BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards) Fellowship at the BAFTA Game Awards on April 8. Shimomura, who began her career in games in 1988 at Capcom and later joined Square (now Square Enix), has composed music for…

Olympic Champion Yuzuru Hanyu Skates for Kenshi Yonezu’s Medalist Music Video

Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu is behind Medalist’s opening theme song “Bow and Arrow.” Since Medalist is an anime about ice skating, Yonezu’s own music video for the song tapped real-life Olympic figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. The video goes back and forth from Yonezu singing and Hanyu showing off his skills on the ice. “Bow and Arrow”…