Keisuke Kuwata's "Akane Banashi" theme song was realized with "Staff's Love Letter" Anna Nagase also tells the surprising behind-the-scenes story [#ShibuAni]
Published: Apr 9, 2026
ID: otaku-news-202604092004-rss-93dee7
Category: otaku-news
Japanese title
桑田佳祐「あかね噺」主題歌は“スタッフのラブレター”で実現 永瀬アンナも驚きの裏話語る【#シブアニ】
Summary
The opening theme song for the spring anime ``Akane Banashi'', ``Hitonoshi'', is Keisuke Kuwata's first time writing an anime theme song at the age of 70. A passionate love letter from the production staff touched Kuwata's heart and led to this real…
Details (EN)
The opening theme song for the spring anime ``Akane Banashi'', ``Hitonoshi'', is Keisuke Kuwata's first time writing an anime theme song at the age of 70. A passionate love letter from the production staff touched Kuwata's heart and led to this realization. The leading voice actress, Anna Nagase, has received rave reviews for her sincere attitude towards rakugo, such as sitting upright while dubbing.
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