Actress Chiaki Kuriyama (25) has lined up her second release as a singer, which will be a collaboration with rock guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (48). Titled "Kanousei Girl," the song will be used as the opening theme for the "Gintama" anime series, starting on October 4.
Using the artist name CHiAKi KURiYAMA, the actress made her singing debut this past February with "Ryusei no Namida," which was the theme song for "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn." This time, Kuriyama has opted for a rock sound with "Kanousei Girl," with Hotei's help.
Kuriyama has loved rock music for a long time, and she even bought her own guitar to practice at home. Inspired to sing a rock tune, she asked Hotei to create a song for her, and he agreed to her offer. The two have indirectly worked together before - his song "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" was used in the movie "Kill Bill Vol. 1," in which Kuriyama became famous for playing the character Gogo Yubari.
"Kanousei Girl" will be released as a single on November 17.
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