Homura cover

Homura

LiSA · 2020

16 min · 5 tracks · J-pop · anime song · Japanese rock

A powerful blend of emotional balladry and soaring rock, underscored by cinematic orchestration.

Why this album works

'Homura' achieved tremendous commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon charts and becoming the best-selling digital single in Japan. It also won the Best Theme Song award at the 2021 Tokyo Anime Award Festival, highlighting its cultural significance within the anime community.
Best for
short energetic listening bursts cathartic emotional climaxes powerful anthems for motivation
Context
Released on October 14, 2020, 'Homura' marked a significant moment for LiSA as it followed her breakout success with 'Gurenge.' This song was the theme for the blockbuster anime film 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,' solidifying her status in the anime music scene and expanding her audience globally.
Stylistic neighbors
Ayumi Hamasaki· Glay· Gackt· B'z· Spitz· Alexandros· BiSH· Shoko Nakagawa

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Standout 4:35
  • 2 ロストロマンス Standout 4:00
  • 3 Leopardess Standout 3:06
  • 4 炎 -Instrumental- 4:35

Disc 2

  • 1 炎 -MUSiC CLiP-

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