What you need to know:
- Ninomiya Yui will release a new mini concept album “Honkai” on August 2, 2023 under the Lantis label.
- Written and composed by Yui Ninomiya herself, “Heroine” expresses her desperate attempts to live out her own story despite her low self-esteem and frustration at not being the best. It’s the end of the mini-album and captures the essence of Yui Ninomiya.
- The music video was directed by Hidemasa Jinguji, who also directed her previous music video “Darkness Seeks Light.” He skillfully creates a unique worldview by depicting her desperate struggle in a faded space.
- In conjunction with the release of the music video, Ninomiya Yui launched an official YouTube channel. She will also share the MV for “Heroine” and various other contents with everyone, so stay tuned.
Product Information
Mini concept album “Collapse”
Release date: August 2, 2023
Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
Product number: LACA-25062
A mini-album that highlights those who are not the heroines – the background characters.
Ninomiya Yui depicts the emotions of an individual who cannot become a heroine or protagonist.
In every drama, movie, or anime, there are supporting characters who receive little attention in the narrative. However, Ninomiya Yui gently shines the spotlight on them.
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Yui Ninomiya, born on September 6, 2001 in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a talented singer/voice actor affiliated with HoriPro International. Her acting career began in 2017 when she won a special award at the Next Generation Voice Actor Miracle audition. The following year, in 2018, she played Hinata Ema in “Idol Activity Friends”, marking her voice acting debut!
In order to expand her artistic horizons, Ninomiya Yui entered the music industry in 2020. The release of her second single “Dark Seeks Light / Sanbunteki LIFE” caused quite a stir, with the music video for the title track “Dark Seeks Light” racking up an impressive 6 million views.
Outside of her professional life, Ninomiya enjoys singing at karaoke, exploring bookstore shelves, immersing herself in rhythm games, and analyzing lyrics. Her stunts include flute playing, calligraphy, standing long jump, and 50-meter dash (her record is 7.2 seconds). Her motto is “People are stronger than you think.”
Ninomiya Yui’s official YouTube channel
Source: Official press release
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