Japanese ‘Harajuku-core’ band HANABIE.‘s new single “Tasty Survivor” has arrived online. That song also serves as the end theme for the new anime series, ‘Momentarily Lily‘, which the track was also penned for. Vocalist Yukina commented of that:
“This is our very first tie-in with an anime, and we wrote this track specifically for it! The song reflects the world and characters of Momentary Lily while also capturing the essence of our band life. From the intense ‘eat or be eaten’ vibe of live band battles to the exhilarating build-up toward the chorus, it mirrors the way we warm up for a live show and the anticipation of listeners heading to the venue. We hope this song becomes a source of energy for everyone living their lives to the fullest all over the world.”
Guitarist/vocalist Matsuri offered:
“For our first-ever anime tie-in, we focused on blending the world of Momentary Lily with HANABIE.‘s unique style. The result is a track that’s bold and straight-forward, yet carries a touch of fragility. The intensity of the intro, in particular, was inspired by the anime’s battle scenes, so we’d love it if you pay close attention to every detail. There were so many connections between HANABIE. and the characters of Momentary Lily, and we poured all those emotions into the lyrics. We hope you enjoy every aspect of the song, from the lyrics to the music, down to the smallest nuances!”
Bassist Hettsu stated:
“This is HANABIE.’s long-awaited anime tie-in song! We expressed the story of the girls in the anime in true HANABIE. style—it’s pop, fast-paced, and features an incredibly catchy chorus that perfectly matches the battle scenes. We think it’s going to be addictively fun! The bass line is also super catchy and intense, so make sure to pay attention to that as well. We hope you’ll enjoy the song together with the anime!”
Drummer Chika added:
“This is our first-ever anime tie-in, and we had the honor of creating the opening theme for Momentary Lily. While keeping the anime in mind, we also made sure to stay true to HANABIE.‘s signature style. One of the key highlights in the drums is right before the first chorus—a section where the kick drum is hit eight times in a row. It’s a small but powerful detail, inspired by the dynamic and intense battle scenes, as if representing a flurry of attacks. Just like the anime, this track is full of highs and lows, and we hope it gets your heart racing with excitement as you listen!”
The group will be co-headlining the below spring North American tour alongside Kim Dracula, which also features Crystal Lake and Kaonashi:
03/05 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
03/06 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
03/08 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
03/11 Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago
03/12 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
03/14 Boston, MA – Big Night Live
03/15 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
03/16 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
03/17 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
03/19 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
03/20 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
03/22 Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando
03/23 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
03/25 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
03/26 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
03/29 Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
03/30 Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
04/02 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
04/03 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
04/05 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
04/06 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
04/09 Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre (no Crystal Lake)
04/10 Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom (no Crystal Lake)
04/12 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades (no Crystal Lake)
