Music news Artist: Kroi

Kroi Pens New Song “Method” as Opening Theme for Second Cour of TV Anime SAKAMOTO DAYS — CD Release Confirmed!

Kroi has been announced as the artist behind the new opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, set to premiere on July 14. The band wrote an original track titled “Method” specifically for the series.

SAKAMOTO DAYS is a hit manga with over 8 million copies in circulation. The story follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary former hitman who now leads a quiet life with his beloved family. To protect his peaceful days, he takes on incoming assassins with the help of his companions in a fast-paced, action-packed tale. In the second cour, the stage is set for an explosive three-way showdown between the Sakamoto Store crew, the elite assassin unit ORDER, and a group of escaped death-row inmates led by the mysterious hitman killer “X” (Slur), voiced by Daisuke Namikawa.

The newly released main trailer offers a sneak peek at Kroi’s “Method.” Speaking about the track, Kroi commented, “The contrast between ordinary life and intense battles becomes even more striking in the second cour. When creating the music, we aimed to express the vibrancy of everyday life while subtly weaving in a sense of unease to build tension.” The result is a high-energy, groove-heavy song that perfectly captures the surreal balance of chaos and calm in the world of assassins.

“Method” will be officially released on July 19. A special edition including Blu-ray or DVD will feature footage from Kroi’s first-ever arena show, Kroi Live Tour 2024–2025 “Unspoil” at PIA ARENA MM, held in February. Fans can enjoy the full experience of “Method” alongside the band’s dynamic live performance.

『Method』July 14 Release!!

https://lnk.to/Kroi_Method_cd

TVanime『SAKAMOTO DAYS』(season 2)

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IRORI Records Artists to Perform at The Great Escape 2025 in Brighton, UK

Four artists from IRORI Records—ako, Bialystocks, go!go!vanillas, and Kroi—have been confirmed to perform at The Great Escape 2025, taking place in Brighton, UK from May 14 to 17.

The Great Escape is a leading festival for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from around the world. In addition to performances such as the Alternative Escape, Spotlight Shows, secret gigs, club nights, and spontaneous collaborations, the event also features a conference that draws a wide range of music industry professionals from across the globe.

Live schedules and set times will be announced at a later date, so please check the official event website and the artists’ social media channels for updates.

Event Information
The Great Escape 2025
Dates: Wednesday, May 14 – Saturday, May 17, 2025
Official Website: https://greatescapefestival.com/

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Artist Profiles

Ako


A singer-songwriter who began her full-scale musical career in 2020. She produces all of her emotionally rich songs herself and leads the creative team londog, which is responsible for the direction of her music videos and other projects. She released her first EP Senzai-teki MISTY in September 2020, followed by ANTI BLUE in January 2021, and her third EP Steal your heart via her independent label londog in December 2023. In February 2024, she made her major label debut with the single Wakusei from PONY CANYON / IRORI Records. Her first full-length album GENE will be released on July 10, 2024. She is also set to embark on her national tour a子 LIVE TOUR 2025 “Odyssey” in October 2025.

Bialystocks


Formed in 2019 following a live performance screening of the film Haruneko, directed by Sora Hokimoto and produced by Shinji Aoyama and Takenori Sento. In 2021, they released their debut album Bialystocks, and in 2022, they were selected for Spotify’s RADAR: Early Noise 2022. Their second album Quicksand was released in November 2022 via IRORI Records / PONY CANYON. With Hokimoto’s soulful vocals and Go Kikuchi’s jazz-influenced arrangements, the band blends folk warmth with genre-crossing sophistication, creating a sound described as both universal and forward-thinking.

go!go!vanillas


A four-piece band consisting of Tatsuya Maki (Vo/Gt), Shintaro Yanagisawa (Gt), Pretty Keisuke Hasegawa (Ba), and Jet Seiya (Dr). Their crossover sound draws from garage rock, hardcore, ska, funk, R&B, and other genres, rooted in a deep respect for musical traditions. Known for their high-energy live performances, the band expanded their fanbase through constant touring. Their DREAMS TOUR 2023–2024 included a two-day show at Makuhari Messe—their largest venue to date. In January 2024, they joined IRORI Records, releasing their first single under the label, SHAKE, recorded in London. The track showcases a bold new direction for the band.

Kroi


A five-member band known for their genre-blending sound, incorporating R&B, funk, soul, rock, hip-hop, and more. Formed in February 2018, Kroi debuted with their single Suck a Lemmon, and made their major label debut with the album LENS in June 2021. In January 2024, they held their first headlining show at the iconic Nippon Budokan, followed by an arena performance at Pia Arena MM in February 2025.

Kroi has released a music video for “Meimetsu”, a song from their third album “Unspoiled”.

Kroi has released a music video for “Meimetsu”, a song from their third album “Unspoiled”.

 

The video is a collection of footage from the band’s life in Los Angeles, where they recorded the song, and at SXSW (South by Southwest), where they performed for the first time.
The video, which seems to capture the memories of Kroi members enjoying themselves in a pure and unpretentious manner, seems to enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of the song. Please check out the music video.

Kroi “Meimetsu” MV

Kroi 『Unspoiled』Music Distribution Links

https://lnk.to/Unspoiled

Kroi releases the making of the music video shot in California for the new song “Water Carrier”!

Kroi has released a making-of video for the music video for “Water Carrier,” the opening theme for “SAND LAND: THE SERIES,” the star original series based on Akira Toriyama, which was released on March 20.

 

The video shows the behind-the-scenes of the music video for “Water Carrier,” which was shot in California, and includes interviews with the members.

 

In addition, Kroi will release their third album “Unspoiled” on June 19.

[Behind the Scenes] Kroi – Water Carrier

Kroi – Water Carrier

 

Kroi 3rd Album『Unspoiled』

 

CD pre-order link：https://lnk.to/Unspoiled_AL

[Kroi] on March 20th, they will release their new single “Water Carrier.”

Kroi

Mixtape band Kroi, which has incorporated influences from various music genres such as R&B, funk, soul, rock, and hip-hop, is set to perform at the 2024 SXSW Music Festival starting from March 11th! This marks Kroi’s debut live performance in the United States.

Additionally, on March 20th, they will release their new single “Water Carrier.”

 

 

<2024 SXSW>
3/15
■Friends from the East Festival　23:10～23:50 ＠Elysium
Address:705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

 

https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/search?q=kroi&filters=event%2Fpresented_by.raw%3AFriends+From+The+East+Festival