YOASOBI has officially released their highly anticipated new album, THE BOOK for, , marking the final installment of the duo’s beloved “THE BOOK” series. The album arrives as the J-Pop duo embarks on their largest North American tour to date.
The Album and Overwatch Collaboration
The album’s title is a meaningful play on words, with “for” representing “for everyone who receives our music”. The comma added to the end symbolizes that YOASOBI’s story will continue into the future. A major highlight of the album is the new track “Orion,” inspired by a short story set in the world of the acclaimed game Overwatch . The track portrays characters Genji, Hanzo, and Kiriko as they confront their inner thoughts.
A special U.S.-exclusive vinyl edition of the album features collaborative jacket artwork with Overwatch. In-game cosmetics and rewards inspired by the duo also became available to players starting June 30.
What’s Included on the Album
THE BOOK for, is a comprehensive release, compiling 12 tracks that have been featured across various anime, film, and gaming projects. The tracklist includes:
- “Orion” (Overwatch collaboration track)
- “Adrena” (Hana-Kimi TV anime opening theme)
- “UNDEAD” (Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season theme)
- “PLAYERS” (PlayStation 30th Anniversary Project track)
- “Monotone” (Fureru movie theme)
- “BABY” (Hana-Kimi TV anime ending theme)
- “Biri-Biri” (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet inspired song)
- “HEART BEAT” (NHK YOASOBI 18Fes theme song)
Never Ending Stories North American Tour
The album’s release coincides with YOASOBI’s “Never Ending Stories” headline tour, which kicks off in August. The tour includes festival appearances at Lollapalooza in Chicago and OSHEAGA in Montreal.
Full Tour Dates:
- July 31 – Montreal, QC – OSHEAGA*
- August 2 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza*
- August 4 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
- August 6 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
- August 8 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
- August 12 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- August 14 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
- August 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
*Festival Date
YOASOBI’s THE BOOK for, serves as both a culmination of the duo’s past work and a bridge to their future. With an Overwatch collaboration, a North American tour spanning major arenas, and an album full of recognizable anime and gaming tracks, the duo continues to solidify their global presence. THE BOOK for, is available now on all streaming platforms.
Source: Sacksco
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