Erika Ikuta to release first full album "I.K.T," themed around "life-sized love"
Erika Ikuta will release her first full album, "I.K.T," on April 22.
The album contains a total of 11 tracks, including songs Ikuta herself participated in writing and composing. Now 29 years old, Ikuta has created a heartfelt work themed around "life-sized love," carefully weaving together daily hesitations and emotional turbulence with a strong determination to look toward the future. The Blu-ray included with the Limited First Press Edition contains footage of the final performance of the "Erika Ikuta Tour 2025 'bitter candy'" live tour, which was held at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in Tokyo in August of last year.
Additionally, it has been announced that Ikuta will perform the ending theme for the anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: The Lord's Adopted Daughter," which will begin broadcasting on the Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV networks on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. The series is based on the fantasy novel "Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll Do Anything to Become a Librarian!" by Miya Kazuki. It depicts the protagonist Rozemyne, who chooses to live as the lord's adopted daughter to protect her precious family and friends while struggling through her daily life.
The ending theme sung by Ikuta is titled "Ima mo, Arigatou." Regarding the song, Ikuta commented, "'Ima mo, Arigatou' is a song that expresses feelings of gratitude toward my mother, family, and those close to me using straightforward words. I poured my feelings, which I’m usually too embarrassed to say out loud, into every single word as I sang." "Ima mo, Arigatou" will be included in the album.
Erika Ikuta Comment
I am Erika Ikuta, and I will be performing the ending theme for "Ascendance of a Bookworm: The Lord's Adopted Daughter."
"Ima mo, Arigatou" is a song that expresses feelings of gratitude toward my mother, family, and those close to me using straightforward words. I poured my feelings, which I’m usually too embarrassed to say out loud, into every single word as I sang. From this installment, Myne (Rozemyne) has embarked on a new path. I hope the feelings for her family that remain in her heart resonate with this song. I would be happy if it reaches the hearts of everyone who listens to it.
Source: Music Natalie
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