Rock Band BUMP OF CHICKEN's New Song "I" Selected as Ending Theme for Popular Anime 'My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON,' Sparking Huge Buzz on Social Media

Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN's new song "I" has been announced as the ending theme for the highly popular anime series 'My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON,' causing a significant stir on social media.

Following the announcement from the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account, fans flooded social media with reactions of surprise and joy. Comments included, "BUMP has come to HeroAca!! Isn't this just the best😭‼︎‼︎," "BUMP OF CHICKEN was unexpected," and "So incredibly happy!! And it's the ED for such a super popular work like HeroAca, that's amazing!!!"

Furthermore, it had already been announced that Porno Graffitti would perform the opening theme, leading to a surge of excitement and anticipation for the star-studded lineup adorning the final season. Fans commented, "Porno Graffitti for OP, BUMP OF CHICKEN for ED is, well, just too strong, isn't it?" and "An anime with tie-ups from Porno Graffitti and BUMP OF CHICKEN? What is this, the strongest combination ever?"

BUMP OF CHICKEN is known for expressing deep affection for their past tie-in works, with fans often remarking, "I love how they always say the work they're collaborating with is one of their favorites." Additionally, Daiki Yamashita, the voice actor for protagonist Izuku Midoriya, has previously mentioned BUMP OF CHICKEN's song "Sharin no Uta" (Song of the Wheels), making this collaboration feel like a "dream come true" for many fans.

The new song "I" is set to debut alongside 'My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON' when the anime begins airing on October 4th. Many fans are eagerly anticipating how BUMP OF CHICKEN's unique sound, often described as having a "cosmic feel," will blend with HeroAca's grand worldview.

The context

'My Hero Academia' (Boku no Hero Academia) is a globally popular Japanese superhero manga and anime series. It tells the story of Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers (called 'Quirks') in a world where most people have them, who nonetheless dreams of becoming a hero. He eventually inherits a powerful Quirk and enrolls in a prestigious hero academy. 'FINAL SEASON' indicates that this is the concluding season of the anime adaptation. BUMP OF CHICKEN and Porno Graffitti are two highly successful and long-standing Japanese rock bands, both known for their distinctive musical styles and strong fan bases. In Japan, a 'tie-up' refers to a collaboration where an artist's song is used as the theme for an anime, drama, movie, or commercial, serving as a significant promotional platform for both the artist and the media property.

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