Campanella on Wednesday releases music video for "War Ainey," the second season OP theme of the TV anime "Ranma 1/2," from its 4th EP "Cute Girls," released today.

A music video for the new song "War Ainey" from Wednesday's Campanella's 4th EP "KAWAII Joshi" (read: cute girls) released today has been released. War Ainey" will be the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime "Ranma 1/2," which will start airing and distribution on October 4 (Sat).

This song was written by producer Kenmochi Hidefumi for the anime. Based on a positive and dynamic tone, the song incorporates miscellaneous Asian imagery into J-POP. The lyrics are based on the atmosphere of "Ranma 1/2," while interspersing mahjong and cooking terms to express the fun of the words. In addition, vocalist Shiba is aware of the characteristics of the characters and sings in a boyish and girlish way, adding storytelling and expressive power to the song. The overall result is humorous and high-tension, and can be enjoyed along with the anime.

The music video is composed of energetic performances by Shiba and dancers, as well as fast-moving images shot by a drone. The music video features humorous yet powerful visuals, including a giant dragon floating in the sky, a CG representation of Shiba herself, and the appearance of Chinese food and mahjong tiles that appear in the lyrics one after another. The battle scene between Shiba and the dancers is presented with an HP gauge reminiscent of a video game, further accentuating the sense of realism and playfulness. Other highlights include an impressive shot of the lantern's red light spreading out from a pitch-black scene, and a fantastic video shot at Seitengu Shrine in Saitama Prefecture that combines CG matchmoves with the magnificent architectural beauty of the building.

In addition, the non-credit opening video for the second season of the TV anime "Ranma 1/2" will be released after the release of the music video for "War Ainey" today. The video features a large gathering of the work's unique characters and expresses the theme of the work as a "fighting romantic comedy. The video begins with Saotome Ranma and Tendou Akane playing a hand-to-hand combat. In the middle of the video, Ranma Saotome & Genma Saotome and Ryoga Hibiki & Mousse are fighting on a chess board. In the second half, the characters participate in ball games and scavenger hunts. New characters from the second season also make an appearance and should not be missed.

In addition, release events will be held in Nishinomiya on October 11 (Sat) and in Tachikawa on October 13 (Mon) to celebrate the release. A free live performance and autograph session for CD purchasers are planned. For details, please check the official website of Warner Music Japan.

Wednesday's Campanella will begin a five-city nationwide Zepp tour in December. The tour will span the years from 2025 to 2026, taking in Nagoya, Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, and Sapporo. The tour will feature songs from their new EP, including "Chateaubriand," which was a great success on their European tour, and will be arranged in a way that only a live performance can provide, allowing the audience to experience the world of "KAWAJO". The concert will feature songs from the new EP and other songs arranged in a way that only a live performance can, so be sure to check it out.

Release Information

■TitleCute girls (read: cute girls)
■ArtistWednesday's Campanella
■Release Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
■Form/PriceNormal disc 1 form / 2,500 yen including tax
■CD Reservation Link:https://wed-camp.lnk.to/kawaiijoshi_CD
■Pre-Add/Pre-Save link:https://wed-camp.lnk.to/kawaiijoshi
■Contents (8 songs)
M1. war ainey (TV anime "Ranma 1/2" 2nd season opening theme)
M2. Summertime Ghost (opening theme song for TV anime "Kowloon Generic Romance")
M3. Chateaubriand
M4. Monster Island (theme song of TV animation "Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushuu")
Butterfly (got2b "More Freedom, I Want to Be" Campaign Song)
Charlotte (Lotte Ghana Chocolate CM original song)
M7. moving point P (theme song for Amazon Original Drama "[Mystery Child]" Episode 7)
M8. Wish is Gyosan (theme song for the movie "Fushigi Dagashiya Sentendo")
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Free live & CD signing to celebrate the release of 4th EP "Cute Girls
*Purchase of the applicable product is required to enter the front priority viewing area and to participate in the CD signing event.
@Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens, Main Building, 4F Sky Garden, Tree Leaf Stage
...Details:https://wmg.jp/wedcamp/news/90242/
@Lalaport Tachikawa Tachihi
Date & Time: Monday, October 13, 2025, from 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Lalaport Tachikawa Tachihi 2F Event Square
...Details:https://wmg.jp/wedcamp/news/90241/