Commemorating the Start of "Kaiju No.8 Season 2"! Gen Narumi Character Visual & Three Yuta Bando Soundtracks Released in Advance

■ Three Soundtracks Released in Advance

Additionally, three tracks composed by Yuta Bando—"Narumi's Theme," "Hikari's Theme," and "Hoshina's Theme (Holiday Edition)"—have started streaming on various music platforms ahead of the official release. "Narumi's Theme" features Grammy-nominated modern jazz drummer Mark Guiliana. Mark, who participated in a Japanese anime for the first time, commented that he "maintained accuracy while pouring in constant energy." (Full comment below)

Mark Guiliana (Drums) — Comment:
When I first listened to this piece, I felt as if I had stepped into a completely new world. I was instantly drawn to the textures of the sounds, and a rush of ideas about how to approach it filled my mind. Recording it was truly an exciting challenge. I was conscious of maintaining constant energy and precision so that I could support and drive both the music and the character forward. It is truly an honor to have been involved with a Japanese animation project that will reach so many people, and I am deeply grateful to have become part of this wonderful project.

■ Blu-ray & DVD (Vol. 5–8) Release Confirmed

Furthermore, the release of Blu-ray & DVD volumes 5 to 8, which include the episodes from the second season, has been decided. Volume 5 is scheduled to be released on October 15 and will feature Soushirou Hoshina on the cover. It will also include the special episode "Hoshina's Holiday" and an audio commentary by Katsuya Fukunishi and Kengo Kawanishi.

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