What you need to know:
- Kaede Higuchi, a member of the virtual liver group Nijisanji, has unveiled the new visuals and music video for her upcoming second full-length album GAME GIRL, which will be released on October 9.
- The album is designed to resemble a video game, reflecting the many memorable moments Kaede Higuchi creates through gaming during her regular live streams. The new visuals are themed around the romance game and were specially drawn by Shiro Yamada. Additionally, polka dot art inspired by each song was created by Kuchurokaku, and the packaging and text design also evoke the nostalgia of retro gaming.
- The album contains a total of 13 songs, including the theme song “I’m Home!” of “Ryosangata Riko: Saigo no Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki OP” and other previously released songs. and “I was reincarnated as the Seventh Prince, so I can slowly perfect my magical abilities” OP theme “Curiosity”, as well as new songs by talented creators. It includes lyrics written by Nijisanji member Miyako Seto and new tracks composed by entertainment group Vivarush and ska core group THE GELUGUGU.
- Prior to the release of “GAME GIRL”, the music video for the album’s title track “Reset and…” has been released. The song captures the emotions Higuchi Kaede went through as he reflected on himself during a brief break.
Product information
Title: Higuchi Kaede’s second regular album GAME GIRL
Release date: October 9, 2024
■ Standard version
Product number: LACA-25110 (CD only)
January: 4540774251100
Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
Includes: CD, booklet
*Featuring new visual effects
■First press limited edition
Product number: LACA-35110 (CD and peripheral products)
January: 4540774351107
Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Contains: CD, special box, lyrics card, instruction manual
*Featuring 13 points of artwork and new visual effects
■ First press limited edition, comes with Nijisanji official store gifts
Price: 7,700 yen
Bonus: Acrylic stand
■ Track list
1. Curiosity (I was reincarnated as the Seventh Prince, so I can slowly perfect my magic ability OP theme)
Lyricist: Sasha Ando; Composer/Arranger: Mitsumi Hajime (FirstCall)
2. Buttonde Lanikai (Ryosangata Riko: Mo Hitori no Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki OP theme)
Lyricist: Sasha Ando; Composer/Arranger: Mitsumi Hajime (FirstCall)
3. Brave? nature? (Hero Classroom OP theme song)
Lyricist: RUCCA; Composer/Arranger: Guang Yizhao (FirstCall)
4. Baddest (I Stand on a Million Lives Season 2 OP Theme Song)
Lyricist: RUCCA; Composer/Arranger: Guang Yizhao (FirstCall)
5. Feel it now
Lyricist: Miyako Seto; Composer/Arranger: Yusuke Miyajima (SUPA LOVE)
6. MML (Online RPG Mabinogi Collaboration Song)
Lyricist: Kaede Higuchi; Composer/Arranger: Hajime Mitsumasu (FirstCall)
7. Seize the opportunity (Higuchi Kaede Ver.)
Lyricist, composer, arranger: Satoshi Yuhara
8. Beauty MY Jinsei! (Ryosangata Riko: Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki OP theme)
Lyricist: Sasa Ando; Composer: Hajime Mitsumasu (FirstCall); Arranger: PandaBoY
9. Traveling around the strange world (Sudama Relation OP theme)
Lyricist: Yohei Matsui; Composer/Arranger: Hajime Mitsumasu (FirstCall)
10. Noku Sanka
Lyrics: Gen (THE GELUGUGU); Composer/Arranger: Gen (THE GELUGUGU)
11.Reset and…
Lyricist: RUCCA; Composer/Arranger: Naozumi Mabuchi
12. Konna Ii Jikan ni Nanishitennen!
Lyricist: Ruimaru; Ingredients: Pami; Arranger: Vivalush
13. I’m home!
Lyricist: Sasa Ando; Composer: Hajime Mitsumasu (FirstCall); Arranger: PandaBoY
Introduction to Kaede Higuchi
A second-year high school student living in Kansai, VR. He is tall and has an excellent sense of fashion. She has enjoyed playing the trumpet since she was a child and is currently a member of the school band. Her passions in life are fashion and living with her cats. In order to share what she loves with more people, she started her career as a virtual anchor. Affectionately known as “Delong,” she is a rising creator in the virtual world.
In March 2020, she released her major debut single “MARBLE”, with Guang Yihao as the music producer. Since then, she has created collaborative songs for a variety of genres including anime, games, and TV series.
She is an up-and-coming anime song artist known for her ability to skillfully blend genres such as rock and ska.
X：x.com/Higuchikaede
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCsg-YqdqQ-KFF0LNk23BY4A
Lantis page: lantis.jp/artist/kaede_higuchi
Source: Official press release
