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On July 15, the TV-size version of Cinema Staff’s song “Great Escape,” used as the ending theme to the latter half of Attack on Titan, became available on iTunes, Recochoku, and other music sites. The song began being used during the late night TV anime on July 13.
Cinema Staff is a rock band that formed in 2003. Overflowing with a sense of influence from alternative, emo, and post rock, the band’s characteristic is their poppy melodies. Their song “Great Escape” expresses the highly talked about TV anime series Attack on Titan.
The anime for Attack on Titan, the original work to which is a manga created by Hajime Isayama, began broadcasting in April of this year to monstrous acclaim. It is the center of many discussions due to its fluid animation and shocking themes. The anime’s music has also played a part in its huge success thus far. The first opening theme, “Crimson Bow and Arrow” by Linked Horizon, became a huge hit. Linked Horizon also produced the second opening theme to the anime, “Wings of Freedom.”
The decision to release Cinema Staff’s “Great Escape” so soon after its first on-air use was influenced by the large reactions to the first songs. Even from a music standpoint, Attack on Titan is heating up even more.
Also announced as that the CD single for the song “Great Escape” will be released on Aug. 21 with a price of 1,300 yen (tax included). The limited first press of the CD will come with a decorative paper wrapper with an exclusive Attack on Titan illustration. In addition to “Great Escape,” the CD will include live tracks from Cinema Staff’s performance at Shibuya Club Quattro as part of their “Our Secret Process” tour.
Bonus items will also be given out in stores and online for those who pre-order or purchase the CD. These items are additional CD jackets for each character from Attack on Titan. The jackets offered will vary by store. Animate will give out Levi, Tower Records will give out Eren, Tsutaya will give out Mikasa, and other stores will give out Armin. The jackets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Source: AnimeAnime
Source article written by Yushi Makari
