Japanese Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. have released their new digital single, ‘Life Is Short, O Brave Girl,’ alongside its music video. The track serves as the opening theme for the upcoming anime series Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games and will be available on all major streaming platforms worldwide.
Known for their explosive blend of metalcore, hardcore and Japanese pop culture influences, HANABIE. bring their signature energy to the new song, which captures the passion, determination and youthful spirit at the heart of the anime’s story.
Based on the popular manga series, Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games follows Mitsuki Aya, a student at the prestigious Girls’ Academy who discovers her refined and idolised classmate is actually a hardcore, trash-talking fighting game enthusiast. Despite the academy’s strict ban on gaming, the two bond through their shared passion and begin a series of intense battles that spark both rivalry and friendship.
Reflecting the anime’s themes of dedication and self-expression, HANABIE.’s new single delivers a powerful mix of aggression, melody and infectious energy.
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