Omoinotake's Challenge: Creating the ED Theme Song for the Second Cour of "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2 / Interview
By Tomoya Kashiwamura, Animate Times - 30 minutes ago - 18:31 | All
We had the opportunity to speak with the three-piece band Omoinotake (Reo Fujii, Tomoaki Fukushima, and Hironoshin Tomita), who perform "Hitorigoto," the ending theme for the second cour of TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2. They shared their thoughts on the appeal of the series and provided insights into the creation of "Hitorigoto."
"The Apothecary Diaries" is a highly popular inner palace mystery entertainment, and is currently airing its second season, which began on January 10, 2025 (Japan Time). The story has entered a new phase, with Maomao's disappearance from the inner palace and the gradual revelation of another side to Shisui. As the plot reaches its climax, the reasons behind the unsettling atmosphere enveloping the inner palace are slowly coming to light.
*Please note that this article contains spoilers up to the latest episode.
Expressing the Duality of Characters Through Music
──Were you familiar with "The Apothecary Diaries"?
Fukushima: Drage (Yonoshin Tomita) and I had read the manga, while Leo (Reo Fujii) learned about it after being approached for the role. I thought it had a unique world-setting, and I enjoyed how Maomao uses knowledge that modern people can relate to in solving mysteries.
Tomita: It popped up as a recommendation in a manga app, which piqued my interest. The intricate foreshadowing is impressive. I think the appeal lies in the satisfying and eye-opening moments when you realize how everything connects.
Fujii: I immersed myself in the work after receiving the offer. Given that it's set in the inner palace, I really liked the atmosphere where you can notice subtle emotional nuances within a very calm environment.
Fukushima: I definitely paid attention to things like the impressive story structure while reading.
In the TV anime, the director emphasized two main themes: "parent and child" and "life and death." These are timeless concepts that can move readers even today. I think it's the combination of these universal themes with human drama that makes it so captivating.
──I'd like to hear about the thoughts you put into the song "Hitorigoto" and its lyrics.
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