Voice Actress Akari Kito Announces First Zepp Tour! Music Video & Early Online Release Of “Esquisse” From New Album “Luminous”

Popular voice actress Akari Kito, notable for her roles as Nezuko Kamado in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Kanata Konoe in "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" and Seiun Sky in "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," has announced her very first Zepp Tour: "Akari Kito Zepp Tour 2023!"

Plus, she has released a music video and started early streaming for her new song “Esquisse,” a track from her upcoming 2nd album “Luminous” (releasing October 12).

"Esquisse" Music Video Revealed!

“Esquisse” features music by “Kimi no Tonari de” composer Tsubasa Ito, with lyrics by Soflan Daichi. The mature, jazzy vibe has a touch of ennui. Kito’s expressions and careful gestures draw listeners into the world of the song and music video.

■"Esquisse" Early Online Release: Stream Now
https://kitoakari.lnk.to/Esquisse

Product Information

(Album) Luminous by Akari Kito

Release Date: 10/12/2022

◆First Run Limited Edition (CD＋Blu-ray＋PHOTOBOOK)
PCCG.2185 / ￥4,500
BUY HERE

◆Regular Edition (CD)
PCCG.2186 / ￥3,000
BUY HERE

■Tracklist
M1. BYERONY
M2. DEAD or CALL MY NAME
M3. Oxidation
M4. Esquisse
M5. illminate
M6. Crescent LullabyImaban
M7. Good Morning
M8. Michikusa
M9. Kimi no tonari de
M10. Hare Machi no Oto
M11. Toumei na yume
M12. Dive to World

■First Run Limited Edition/FC Limited Edition Bonus
・Esquisse MUSIC VIDEO
・Esquisse MUSIC VIDEO MAKING-OF
・Luminous Cover Art Photo Shoot MAKING-OF
・PHOTOBOOK

Live Concert Information

Akari Kito Zepp Tour 2023

Tour includes four locations: May 28th (Sun) at KT Zepp Yokohama, June 4th (Sun) at Zepp Namba (OSAKA), June 11th (Sun) at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO), and June 24th (Sat) Zepp Nagoya. Planned to feature the band ONiGASH!MA and the ONiGASH!MA dancers.

For details on tickets, please see the official site.

◆Schedule/Venue
May 28, 2023 (Sun) Doors open at 17:00 / Performance starts at 18:00 (TBA)
KT Zepp Yokohama (4-chōme-3-6 MinatomiraiNishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa)

June 4, 2023 (Sun) Doors open at 17:00 / Performance starts at 18:00 (TBA)
Zepp Namba (OSAKA) (2-chōme-1-39 ShikitsuhigashiNaniwa Ward, Osaka)

June 11, 2023 (Sun) Doors open at 17:00 / Performance starts at 18:00 (TBA)
Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) (1-chōme-1-10 AomiKoto City, Tokyo)

June 24, 2023 (Sat) Doors open at 17:00 / Performance starts at 18:00 (TBA)
Zepp Nagoya (4 Chome-60-7 HiraikechoNakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi)

※Opening/starting times are subject to change.

◆Price: All seats reserved
・Ticket w/ venue exclusive merch: ￥8,500 (Tax Included)
・Regular ticket: ¥7,000 (Tax Included)

◆Talent: Akari Kito, ONiGASH!MA (Guitar: Yuki Uozumi, Bass: Chiaki Ito, Keyboards/Band Master: Emi Nishino, Drums: Mai Imamura), ONiGASH!MA Dancers

Event Information

Akari Kito Birthday & Debut Anniversary Event "smiley anniversary vol.2"
https://kitoakari.com/news/post-941

Date: October 16 2022 (Sun)
Afternoon Section: Doors open from 14:00 / Performance starts from 15:00 / Ends at 16:00 (TBA)
Evening Section: Doors open from 17:30 / Performance starts from 18:30 / Ends at 20:00 (TBA)
Location: Zepp Haneda (1-chōme-1-4 Hanedakūkō Ota City, Tokyo)
Price: All seats reserved　¥6,800 (Tax Included) + 1 drink (¥600)
Talent: Akari Kito
Content: Live + Talk

Tickets now on general sale!
https://ticket.ponycanyon.co.jp/pc/9

Fan Club Info

Akari Kito Official Fan Club: Smiley Light Village
https://kitoakari-fc.com/

[Membership Fee]
¥440/Month (Tax Included)

[Member Benefits]
・News
・Schedule
・Digital membership card
・Movie
・Photo Gallery
・Wall Paper
・Advance ticket reservation
・Fan club sponsored events (irregular)
・FC exclusive merch sales (irregular)
・Birthday mail
・Greeting mail
・Newsletter
・Other special content (TBA)
※Content subject to change.

Akari Kito Profile

Born October 16th in Aichi. Her blood type is B.

Debuted as a voice actress in 2014. Starred as the heroine Calen in "Time Bokan: The Villains Strike Back." Also notable for roles in other famous anime including Nezuko Kamado in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Kanata Konoe in "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club," Seiun Sky in "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," and Sayu Tsukisaka in "Re:Stage! Dream Days." Her hobbies are drawing and singing.

She made her debut as a musical artist with Pony Canyon on October 16th 2019 with the single "Swinging Heart." All three of her singles have been selected as anime ending theme songs. Her first album "STYLE" won 7th place in the Oricon weekly ranking. She also won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 15th Seiyu Awards.

■Major Roles
Kate in "Shadows House"
Suzune Horikita in "Classroom of the Elite"
Retzel in "Prima Doll"
Nezuko Kamado in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
Kanata Konoe in "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club"
Seiun Sky in "Uma Musume Pretty Derby"
Nene Yashiro in "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun"
Sayu Tsukisaka in "Re:Stage! Dream Days"
Hass in "SSSS.GRIDMAN"
Noa Himesaka in "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me"
Kaho Hinata in "Blend S"
...and many more.

■Radio Information
Show Name: Bunka Housou Cho! A&G+ "Kito Akari no Smiley pop"
Programming: Bunka Housou Cho! A&G+ Every Wednesday 19:30–20:00

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