New voice actress and singer Nonoka Obuchi, who made her singing debut in May with her first single “Akaku Somete Shinzou” (Dye My Heart Red), has announced her second single, “Saijoukyuu no Kokoro,” set for release on February 26, 2025. Alongside this announcement, the jacket photo and tracklist have also been revealed.
Nonoka Obuchi “Saijoukyuu no Kokoro” Page
https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/flyingdog/nonoka/2nd_single/
Obuchi is known for her captivating vocal depth and clarity, which earned her the Special Award at the Flying Dog’s Inucon! audition. In September, she performed at ANIMAX MUSIX NEXTAGE 2024, a live event showcasing next-generation anime music artists. Thanks to fan votes, she secured a spot at ANIMAX MUSIX 2024 FALL, which will take place on November 23, at Yokohama Arena, further solidifying her status as a standout newcomer.
The single’s title track “Saijoukyuu no Kokoro” serves as the opening theme for the upcoming anime I’m a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl’s Pet, in which she also voices the character Lily. The anime is set to premiere in January 2025.
The single will be released in three editions: a Signed Edition, an Anime Edition, and a Standard Edition. As the name implies, the Signed Edition will include one of ten Polaroid photos (randomly selected), hand-signed by Obuchi herself, as well as a reissue of the photobook Nono-Sanpo, which features exclusive photos taken with her close friend, popular voice actress Yukina Shuto. The Anime Edition features a specially illustrated anime cover, while the Standard Edition’s cover will be revealed later.
The title track, “Saijoukyuu no Kokoro,” was written by Enon Kawatani, a member of five bands (Indigo la End, Gesu no Kiwami Otome, Genie High, Ichikoro, and Raisan) who also produces songs for solo projects and other artists. A portion of the song can be heard in the anime’s first official trailer. The single will also include additional tracks by a stellar lineup of creators, including Katsutoshi Kitagawa and Fuminsho.
Release Information
Title: Saijoukyuu no Kokoro
Artist: Nonoka Obuchi
Release Date: February 26, 2025
Signed Edition
1 CD + photobook + signed polaroid (one of ten, randomly selected)
Product No.: VTZL-253
Price: ¥3,300 (incl. tax)
Tracks:
- Saijoukyuu no Kokoro
(Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Enon Kawatani) - Goodbye Day
(Lyrics: Conomi Fujimura, Katsutoshi Kitagawa / Composition, Arrangement: Katsutoshi Kitagawa) - Untitled track
- Goodbye Day (Instrumental)
- Untitled track (Instrumental)
Anime Edition
1 CD
Product No.: VTCL-35384
Price: ¥1,430
Tracks:
- Saijoukyuu no Kokoro
(Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Enon Kawatani) - Goodbye Day
(Lyrics: Conomi Fujimura, Katsutoshi Kitagawa / Composition, Arrangement: Katsutoshi Kitagawa) - Petrichor no Yuukei
(Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Fuminsho)
- Saijoukyuu no Kokoro (TV Size ver.)
Standard Edition
1 CD
Product No.: VTCL-35383
Price: ¥1,430
Tracks:
- Saijoukyuu no Kokoro
(Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Enon Kawatani) - Goodbye Day
(Lyrics: Conomi Fujimura, Katsutoshi Kitagawa / Composition, Arrangement: Katsutoshi Kitagawa) - Petrichor no Yuukei
(Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Fuminsho)
- Saijoukyuu no Kokoro (Instrumental)
Distribution information
Available on streaming services and major download sites such as the iTunes Store, RecoChoku, and mora from February 26, 2025.
Streaming services: Apple Music, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music Unlimited, AWA, KKBOX, Rakuten Music, TOWER RECORDS MUSIC, Spotify, YouTube Music
Nonoka Obuchi’s Profile
Birthday: March 13
Place of Birth: Saitama Prefecture
Blood Type: A
Height: 147 cm
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, eating super spicy foods
Special Skill: Reading news manuscripts
She began her career in entertainment at a young age, showcasing her multifaceted talents by placing in a singing audition program, appearing in the stage production Lycoris Recoil, and serving as a student newscaster on ABEMA and BS Asahi.
After winning the Special Award at FlyingDog’s InuCon! audition, she began her career as a voice actress and singer. She made her singing debut with the ending theme song of the TV anime Mysterious Disappearances, which aired in April, 2024.
She is set to perform the opening theme song of the upcoming TV anime I’m a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl’s Pet, airing from January 2025, in which she also voices the character Lily.
- Official Site: https://e-stonemusic.com/nonoka
- Official X: https://twitter.com/tiny_WildFlor
- Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiny_wildflor/
- Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obuchinonoka
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