What you need to know:
- The judges for the second online competition of the anime song chorus project “ChoieL” hosted by Bandai Namco Music Live Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: President Tao Yilong) have been announced.
- The jury for this round is composed of Miyoshi Sohei (choral conductor/Secretary-General of Tokyo Chorus Association/planning supervisor) and Tanaka Ryuya (composer), both of whom served as judges in the first online competition. Additionally, we are pleased to announce the participation of TRUE, an affiliate artist of the Lantis Music label operated by Bandai Namco Music Live. TRUE has also found success as a lyricist under the name Miho Karasawa.
- Entries will be accepted from March 1st to April 30th for the Full Category and from May 1st to May 31st for the Short Term Category.
Comments from the competition judges:
Miyoshi Sohei (Choral Conductor/Secretary-General of Tokyo Chorus Association/Planning Supervisor)
Thank you for all the entries you submitted during the first contest. While this is part of the judging process, we thoroughly enjoy watching all the competition. Looking forward to encountering more exciting performances this time. In particular, we are eagerly awaiting performances that fully demonstrate our love for anime songs and choral music.
Tatsuya Tanaka (composer)
I was again involved in arranging the choir and writing the score in support of this event. In previous competitions, I keenly felt everyone’s enthusiasm for choir and animation through videos. Although all the performances started with “Anime Song” and “Chorus”, I was surprised by the variety of expressions. This is a place where everyone can fully express their taste. Whether it’s one person, two people, or a group of people, as long as there’s singing! Please consider entering.
TRUE (Landis/artist)
I am honored to serve as a judge for ChoieL. Choir provides an excellent opportunity to experience the fundamental joys of music. Feel the breathing of someone on the right, the heartbeat of someone on the left, and enjoy making music together. Even the simplest of daily routines are bound to become richer. Even if you have no choir experience, you can express yourself freely. There is no right answer for music. I look forward to enjoying every one
Your band!
What is the anime song choir project “ChoieL”?
The anime song choir project “ChoieL” was launched on June 1, 2022, with the aim of combining the beloved choir tradition with the world of anime songs. We aim for a future in which anime songs will be loved as standard pieces in the chorus world by bringing out new charms in everyone’s mind. As the first step of this plan, we held the first online chorus competition in August 2022, with 50 groups participating, demonstrating the fresh charm of anime songs.
Starting from the second online competition, we will use our anime song intellectual property to provide free music activities for young people and fans around the world.
■ ChoieL official website: project-choiel.jp
■ ChoieL official X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/Project_ChoieL
■ ChoieL official Instagram: instagram.com/project_choiel
About the sustainable activities of anime song choir Project ChoieL
Starting from the second online competition, the anime song choir project ChoieL will be conducted as part of Bandai Namco Music Live’s ongoing activities.
Bandai Namco Group defines its purpose as “bringing fun to everyone in the future.” In line with our intellectual property strategy, the group and its fans will drive sustainable campaigns to address social issues. In line with our long-term plan to promote sustainable development under the theme “Connecting Smiles and the Future,” we have identified five major issues and are actively working to resolve them.
In the anime song choir project ChoieL, our goal is to use our anime song intellectual property rights to provide free music events to young people and fans around the world. In order to continue to be an important company that is cherished by the community and fans and recognized by society, Bandai Namco Music Live will continue to engage in sustainable activities in the future.
■ Bandai Namco Group sustainability page: www.bandainamco.co.jp/en/sustainability/index.html
Source: Official press release
