What you need to know:
- Rico Sasaki, who is currently active as a singer and voice actress, will make her debut under the music label Lantis at Bandai Namco Music Live, singing the upcoming anime “Rinkai!” which will premiere in Japan in 2017. ‘s opening song “Windshifter”.
- Linhai! It is a TV animation produced as part of Rinkai! Project, a mixed media initiative centered around women’s keelin cycling. This is the second original content produced by MIXI_ANIME. Linhai! The project aims to showcase the appeal of cycling and breathe life into tracks across the country by focusing on the role of female cyclists who own tracks across the country. This animation tells the story of the growth of the protagonist Ito Izumi and her destined rival Hiratsuka Nana in the world of Kailin. Sasaki himself is also in the cast, playing the role of Queen Kurume Touji.
- TV animation “Linhai!” “Windshifter”, the opening song, is a fast-paced song that conveys the feeling of accelerating while constantly challenging on the road to your dreams. This song encourages everyone who is struggling but determined to overcome the headwinds and take a new step towards their dreams. We invite you to follow Riko Sasaki, who also takes a new step with her debut as Landis.
Windshifter Music Service ((early available from April 10th)): lnk.to/LZC-2742
Comments by Riko Sasaki
I’m so excited to make my debut with Lantis! As a new Riko Sasaki with a brighter appearance and hair color, I will continue to deliver music with spirit and determination!
“Windshifter” is the opening theme of the TV animation “Linhai”! From the moment you decide to change, the future can change too. Even the direction of the wind can be changed according to your wishes. I sang the image of accelerating towards my dreams with a positive and enthusiastic spirit! I hope everyone can enjoy this song along with the animation.
Product Information
Name: Windshifter (Linhai OP theme!) Artist Edition
Release date: May 22, 2024
Artist: Riko Sasaki
Product number: LACM-24536 (CD+BD)
Price: 3,300 yen (including 10% tax)
Publisher: Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.
Distributor: Bandai Namco Films
repertoire
CD
1.Wind shifter
Lyricist/Composer: Arranger: 5u5h1
There are two more new songs!
Blu-ray
1. “Windshifter” music video
2. Windshifter Music Video Production
3. Original movies
Name: Windshifter (Linhai OP theme!) animated version
Release date: May 22, 2024
Artist: Riko Sasaki
Product Number: LACM-24537 (CD only)
Price: 1,650 yen (including 10% tax)
Publisher: Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.
Distributor: Bandai Namco Films
©RINKAI Alliance Committee ©RINKAI Project
repertoire
CD
1.Wind shifter
Lyricist/Composer: Arranger: 5u5h1
There are two more new songs!
Introduction to Riko Sasaki
Riko Sasaki
Born on November 10th
Akita Prefecture
Affiliated to TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Riko Sasaki has loved music and singing since she was a child, and grew up under the influence of all kinds of music. When she was in fifth grade, she stood out from 9,000 applicants and won the lead role in the musical “Annie.” This led to her awakening in singing and acting, and she entered a high school with a dedicated music program, majoring in voice.
In May 2024, she made her debut with “Windshifter” released on Bandai Namco Music Live’s Lantis label. Despite her petite stature, her voice was full of soulfulness that surprised many.
Currently, she is also working as a voice actor, including Misumi Yuka/Dolores in “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica”, “Rinkai!” Kurume Toru in “Kirato Pri Chan”, Taiga Nijigasaki in “Kirato Pri Chan”, Ayako Yamada in “Kage Shoujo!!”, etc.
Official website: sasakirico.com
X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/sasakirico
Instagram: instagram.com/sasakirico_official
YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/sasakirico
Source: Official press release
