Angela Aki to Compose Music for Fumiyo Kouno’s Stage Adaptation
On Wednesday, the official website for the stage adaptation of Fumiyo Kouno’s manga, In This Corner of the World, revealed that Angela Aki will be composing the musical’s music. This marks Aki’s return to Japan after an indefinite hiatus in 2014 to pursue music studies in the United States.
New Single Scheduled for Release in 2024
On February 7, 2024, her new single, Kono Sekai no Achikochi ni (In Various Corners of the World), specifically crafted for the musical, is scheduled for release.
Aki’s Musical Talent Highly Anticipated
Well-known for her work on the theme song for Final Fantasy XII and contributions to Space Brothers and Blood+, Aki’s musical talent is greatly anticipated for this production.
Premiere and Nationwide Tour Scheduled
The In This Corner of the World musical is set to premiere at the Nissay Theatre in Tokyo in May, followed by a nationwide tour from June.
Conclusion
Angela Aki’s return to Japan is highly anticipated and her new single, Kono Sekai no Achikochi ni, is scheduled for release in 2024. The In This Corner of the World musical is set to premiere in Tokyo in May and then tour the country in June.
