![]() The CD includes the original track, an all-English recording, and an instrumental version. The “Senkou” CD single was released on May 5, 2021. “Senkou” follows this tradition, with lyrics switching between English and Japanese. Many of the band’s songs are sung in English, as Kawakami speaks the language fluently after living in Syria as a child. is no stranger to media tie-ins, having performed numerous songs for Japanese television shows, commercials, and movies. The band’s current members include vocalist Yoohei Kawakami, bassist Hiroyuki Isobe, guitarist Masaki Shirai, and drummer Ib Riad. Known for their upbeat and melodic sound, is a leading band in Japan’s modern rock music scene. ![]() ![]() Hathaway’s Flash producer Naohiro Ogata purposely selected the band, saying, “In recent years, Gundam has become very popular overseas, and it would be nice to have a Japanese artist who can go abroad with this film.” In March 2020 during the Gundam Fan Gathering – Hathaway’s Flash Heirs to Gundam- streaming event, Sunrise announced that Tokyo-based band would perform the movie’s main theme, “Senkou” (閃光). Like other Gundam movies, Hathaway’s Flash wouldn’t be complete without a signature theme song. SENKOU ALEXANDROS MOVIEBased on the novel series of the same name by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, this movie is the first in a trilogy and serves as a sequel to the 1988 film Char’s Counterattack (逆襲のシャア). This month, after several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gundam universe expands again with the theatrical anime film Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ). ![]() The franchise’s reach is nothing short of amazing, spanning anime, manga, novels, model kits, video games, restaurants, fashion collections, and more. One of the most beloved franchises in Japanese pop culture history, Gundam has captured the imaginations of fans all over the world ever since the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam aired in 1979. ![]()
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