What you need to know:
- Voice actor Hatanaka Yu, known for his roles in numerous anime including My Hero Academia, SK8 Mugen, and Lupine Zero, as well as his work as an artist on Moriarty the Patriot and Ultraman Z Contribution, is about to release his 8th single, “Good Luck” on November 29th!
- The title song “Good Luck” will be used as the ending theme song of the TV animation “Overtake!”. It is expected to premiere in October 2023.
The accompaniment tracks include “Psycho”, the theme song of the movie “Kazoku to iu Yamai” and the fifth anniversary collaboration song “Endless Love” of the otome game “Beautiful Vampire: The Temptation of Darkness”. The single showcases Hatanaka’s versatility in singing across a variety of musical genres. - Additionally, the jacket and artist photos were released. In line with the title song “Good Luck”, Hatanaka’s blue-based clothing presents a refreshing visual effect.
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Hataka Yu commented:
My name is Hata Naka Yu, and I’m honored to be chosen as the singer for the ending theme of the TV anime “Overtake”! As I reflected on the profound themes explored in this animation, I enthusiastically accepted the challenge of voice acting and singing. I hope you’ll enjoy the ending theme and the animation as a whole.
Product Information
Title: Good Luck
Release date: November 29, 2023
Limited Edition (CD + Blu-ray)
Price: 2,970 yen (including 10% tax)
Product number: LACM-34464
Includes random photo cards (one of three types)
Regular version (CD only)
Price: 1,430 yen (including 10% tax)
Product number: LACM-24464
Tracks:
1. Good Luck (Ending theme of “Overtake”!)
Lyricist: Yumoseki, composer, arranger: Kiyoshi Ikegami
2. Psycho (theme song by Kazoku and iu Yamai)
Lyrics written by Okajima Kanata, music composed and arranged by Jeff Miyahara
3. Endless Love (5th Anniversary Collaboration of “Aikman Vampire: Temptation in the Dark”)
Lyrics and Composer: Naoyuki Watanuki, Arranger: Hana (Gacharic Spin)
4. Wish you good luck (Instrumental)
5. Psycho (Instrumental)
6. Endless Love(Instrument)
Blu-ray (limited edition only)
1. Wish you good luck (music clip)
2. Create good luck
Introduction to Hata Nakayu:
Hatanaka, who was born in 1994, won an audition for the film “The Chronicles of Narnia” in 2006, making his debut as a voice actor as the voice of Edmund Pevensie. Since then, he has been involved in many voice-over and animation projects.
He gained recognition for his impressive singing abilities in character songs and debuted in July 2017 with “STAND UP”, the first single released by Landis.
On March 27, 2019, the first album “FIGHTER” was released, and the first solo concert “TASUKU HATANAKA 1st LIVE -FIGHTER-” was held at Toyosu PIT on July 27, 2019.
Since then, he has been active as a voice actor and artist, contributing to anime and TV series such as “Moriarty the Patriot” and “Ultraman Z.”
Related links
Lantis website: lantis.jp/artist/hatanakatasuku
YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCZhNCW8QtZwIqMev1tmCoUw
X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/tasuku_kenpro
Source: Official press release
