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News – Inazuma Eleven Character Song Original Album 2 Tracks Announced

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News – Inazuma Eleven Character Song Original Album 2 Cast Revealed

Spoilers ahead!!! Also, this is confirmed to be an Inazuma Eleven GO character song album.

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News – 24-Hour Inazuma TV Program Schedule

The schedule has been presented!!

Title: 24-Hour Inazuma TV
Subtitle: Level-5 Fan Appreciation Special Program
Date: December 10 (Sat) 19:00 – December 11 (Sun) 19:00
(Converted times are 2 AM PST, or 5 AM EST)
Where: USTREAM (URL here)

*Information is subject to change without notice
(Personal note: If you are unable to make any of the viewings, I’m sure they will post entire clips of the event on the USTREAM page afterwards. The little kids won’t be staying up for 24-hours straight for sure. XD Also, I like how they placed all the seiyuu activity at night. Give it up for the seiyuu who are staying up late to give us Inazuma goodness!)

Main MC: America Zarigani/Toyoda Yumi
Corner MC: Nasunaka Nishi/Ojin Osborne (Sp?)/Others
Relay Reporter: Hikari Goke

December 10:

19:00-19:30 Opening
Appearances: Terasaki Yuka (Matsukaze Tenma VA), Takeuchi Junko (Endou Mamoru VA), LEVEL-5 Hino Akihiro
19:30-21:00
(2:30 AM PST, 5:30 AM EST)
Inazuma Eleven GO Super-Dimensional Tournament Round 1
Inazuma Eleven GO Shine/Dark Tournament
Appearances: Oohara Takashi (Tsurugi Kyousuke VA), Saiga Mitsuki (Shindou Takuto VA), KMC, Others
Commentators: Furushima Kiyotaka (Kakuma Ayumu VA)
21:00 – 21:45 Inazuma Ultra Quiz Round Prelims
Who will be the one to obtain the title of “Inazuma Eleven King”? The champion will be featured as a playable character in the next Inazuma Eleven GO game!
21:45 – 22:15 LEVEL-5 News Round 1
Kakuma Ayumu will be presenting LEVEL-5 News. News on Inazuma Eleven, Danball Senki, and other Level-5 works.
22:15 – 22:45 Danball Senki LBX Custom Collection 2011
Showcase of customized LBXes around the nation. Divided into categories “Strength” “Coolness” “Originality”. Entrants will be qualified for prizes!
Judges: Kubota Megumi (Yamano Ban VA), Little Blue boX, others
22:45 – 24:00
(6 AM PST, 9 AM EST)
Inazuma Eleven Best 10
Countdown of the top 10 Inazuma Eleven songs (including games, anime and movies) as selected by fans.
Guest: T-Pistonz+KMC

December 11:

0:00 – 0:30 Inazuma Ultra Quiz Round 1
0:30 – 1:15
(7:30 AM PST, 10:30 EST)
All Night Inazuma Eleven
Seiyuu Rare Talk Show Round 1
Seiyuu will be taking on questions straight from the fans, including some real-time ones right off Twitter!
Round 1: Takeuchi Junko (Endou Mamoru VA), Nojima Hirofumi (Gouenji Shuuya VA), Yoshino Hiroyuki (Kidou Yuuto VA), Nishigaki Yuka (Kazemaru Ichirouta VA)
1:15 – 2:00 All Night Inazuma Eleven
Live Inazuma Eleven Until Morning Part A
Reflections on Inazuma Eleven
Appearances: Anime Director Akiyama Katsuhito, Movie Director Miyao Yoshikazu
Terasaki Yuka (Matsukaze Tenma VA), Oohara Takashi (Tsurugi Kyousuke VA), Saiga Mitsuki (Shindou Takuto VA), LEVEL-5 Hino Akihiro
2:00 – 2:30 LEVEL-5 News Round 2
2:30 – 3:00 All Night Inazuma Eleven
Live Inazuma Eleven Until Morning Part B
3:00 – 4:00 All Night Inazuma Eleven
Seiyuu Rare Talk Show Round 2
Round 2: Terasaki Yuka (Matsukaze Tenma VA), Oohara Takashi (Tsurugi Kyousuke VA), Saiga Mitsuki (Shindou Takuto VA)
4:00 – 4:30 LEVEL-5 News Round 3
4:30 – 5:30 All Night Inazuma Eleven
Seiyuu Rare Talk Show Round 3
Round 3: Terasaki Yuka (Matsukaze Tenma VA), Kobayashi Yuu (Kirino Ranmaru VA), Satou Kensuke (Sangoku Taichi VA)
5:30 – 6:00 All Night Inazuma Eleven Extra Edition Fan Talk
6:00 – 6:15 LEVEL-5 News Round 4
6:00 – 6:15
(1 PM PST, 4 PM EST)
To mark the halfway point of the 24-hour show, a workout session to get you re-energized!
Appearances: T-Pistonz+KMC, others
6:15 – 6:45 Inazuma Ultra Quiz Round 2
6:45 – 8:00 Inazuma Eleven Awakening Red Carpet
Young performers have prepared for this day to present their work with LEVEL-5 with Inazuma Eleven as the main.
8:00 – 8:30 LEVEL-5 News Round 4
8:30 – 9:15 Inazuma Ultra Quiz Round 3
9:15 – 11:00 Danball Senki/Boost Who’s the REAL Master King?!
Danball Senki/Boost PSP tournament. Those who win 5 in a row will win prizes! Both the original game and Boost players can participate.
11:00 – 11:30 LEVEL-5 News Round 5
11:30 – 12:00
(6:30 PM PST, 9:30 EST)
Quiz! Inazuma Food Cooking!
Contestants for this quiz will be presented with actual real-life versions of the food that appeared in the Inazuma Eleven series and be quizzed about where the food came from in the series (who, where, how). Those who answer correctly will get to eat the food!
The recipes of the food presented in this quiz will be in the fanbook for those who preorder Inazuma Eleven GO Shine/Dark!!

Presenters: Oohara Takashi (Tsurugi Kyousuke VA), Saiga Mitsuki (Shindou Takuto VA), Satou Kensuke (Sangoku Taichi VA), Kitahara Sayaka (Sorano Aoi VA), Nishigaki Yuka (Kazemaru VA)

12:00 – 14:00 Inazuma Family Cup
Strikers 2012 Extreme Battle of the Strongest Families!
The champion team will win prizes!

Commentator: Furushima Kiyotaka (Kakuma Ayumu)

14:00 – 14:30 Inazuma Ultra Quiz Round 4
14:30 – 15:00 LEVEL-5 News Round 6
15:00 – 16:15
(10 PM PST, 1 AM EST on Dec 12)
Inazuma Eleven Narikiri Contest
Cosplay Contest! But not just ANY cosplay contest, contestants will be judged on their in-character PERFORMANCE as well! Of course there will be prizes!

Judges: Kitahara Sayaka (Sorano Aoi VA), Takeuchi Junko (Endou Mamoru), Nishigaki Yuka (Kazemaru VA), LEVEL-5 Hino Akihiro, others

16:15 – 16:45 LEVEL-5 News Round 7
16:45 – 17:15 Inazuma Ultra Quiz Finals
17:15 – 18:45
(Dec 12 12:45 AM PST, 3:45 AM EST)
Inazuma Eleven GO Super-Dimensional Tournament Round 2
Inazuma Eleven GO Shine/Dark Tournament
Semi-final and finals!
18:45 – 19:00 Ending
Finishing with everyone singing “that song” together?!

News – Inazuma Eleven Character Song Original Album 2

Title: Inazuma Eleven Character Song Original Album 2
Artist: TBA
Released: 2012/01/25
Catalog No.: PKCF-1065
Tracklisting: TBA
CDJapan listing

The Animate description states that following the popularity of the first character song album that sold more than 30,000 copies, the 2nd album will feature especially popular characters from Inazuma Eleven and contain around 10 tracks.

News – Inazuma Eleven GO Movie Soundtrack Listed

New CD listed! So we’re getting the GO movie OST before the first anime soundtrack, heh.

Title: Inazuma Eleven GO: Kyuukyoku no Kizuna Gryphon Original Soundtrack
Inazuma Eleven GO the Movie: The Ultimate Bonds, Gryphon
Artist: Terada Shiho
Released: 2011/12/21
Catalog No.: PKCF-1064
Original soundtrack release of the theatrical anime “Inazuma Eleven GO: Kyuukyoku no Kizuna Gryphon” featuring a song by T-Pistonz+KMC, “Niji wo Koete Ten Made Todoke!,” “Yume no Katamari” sung by Aoi Sorano (CV: Sayaka Kitahara), and more.
CDJapan

And slightly related, T-Pistonz+KMC’s 2nd album:
Title: Gorilla Beat wa Lucky 7
Artist: T-Pistonz+KMC
Released: 2011/11/30
Catalog No.: PKCF-1063
Tracklisting:
1. Minna Atsumariiyo! (みんなあつまりーヨ!)
2. Ten Made Todoke! (天までとどけっ!)
3. Naseba naru no sa Nanairo Tamago (成せば成るのさ 七色卵)
4. Bokura no Goal! (僕らのゴォール!)
5. Itsumo Special! (いつもスペシャル!)
6. Ryuushutsu! Gorilla Beat (流出!ゴリラビート)
7. 99%
8. Lucky 7 (ラッキィ7)
9. Lucky 7 (ラッキィ7 (Reprise))
10. Gatten Dassho (がってんだっしょ)
11. 12 Total tracks planned (予定情報)他、全12曲収録予定
CDJapan

News – Inazuma Eleven GO OP/ED 2 CD Listings

New op/ed in the anime today, as well as the CD listings!

PKCF-1057
T-Pistonz+KMC/Naseba Narunosa Nanairo Tamago[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1600 yen US$20/78.46 Release Date:2011/10/26
Description:Single of T-Pistonz+KMC is an intro theme of the TV anime series “Inazuma Eleven GO.” This edition includes a bonus DVD with a music video and opening footage of the anime. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
CDJapan listing
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PKCF-1059
T-Pistonz+KMC/Naseba Narunosa Nanairo Tamago[Regular Edition] CDA
1000 yen US$13/78.46 Release Date:2011/10/26
Description:Single of T-Pistonz+KMC is an intro theme of the TV anime series “Inazuma Eleven GO.”
First Press Details:Inazuma Eleven promotional card
CDJapan listing
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PKCF-1060
Aoi Sorano (Sayaka Kitahara)/Kanari Junjou[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1600 yen US$20/78.46 Release Date:2011/11/09
Description:Outro theme of anime series “Inazuma Eleven Go” sung by Aoi Sorano (CV: Sayaka Kitahara). Comes with a bonus DVD with a music video and anime ending. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
CDJapan listing
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PKCF-1062
Aoi Sorano (Sayaka Kitahara)/Kanari Junjou[Regular Edition] CDA
1000 yen US$13/78.46 Release Date:2011/11/09
Description:Outro theme of anime series “Inazuma Eleven Go” sung by Aoi Sorano (CV: Sayaka Kitahara).
First Press Details:Inazuma Eleven promotional card
CDJapan listing

News – 2nd Movie Announced, GO 3DS Release Quarter

A second movie for Inazuma Eleven has been announced to start showing in theatres in Japan on December 23, 2011 (same date as the first movie a year earlier).
Japanese title: 劇場版 イナズマイレブン GO 究極の絆 グリフォン
Romaji: Gekijouban Inazuma Eleven GO Kyuukyoku no Kizuna Gryphon
English: Inazuma Eleven GO the Movie The Ultimate Bonds, Gryphon

Inazuma Eleven GO for 3DS is scheduled for release Winter 2011 (Q4).

The source also has information on upcoming GO anime stuff, but I won’t go into that for now. More details later possibly.

As a side note, LEVEL-5 and Gundam were in this magazine too.

Source: CoroCoro Magazine

News – New Music Listings for 3rd OST, T-Pistonz+KMC single, Inazuma Eleven GO Ending

First off, a few changes:
What was previously listed as “Inazuma Eleven Song Collection – Cho Jigen Theme Song Shu! 2 + Nekketsu Soundtrack Dai 3 Kan – [CD+DVD]”
has now been changed to just “Inazuma Eleven Song Collection – Cho Jigen Theme Song Shu! 2 – [CD+DVD]”

In other words, the 3rd Soundtrack has been re-listed as a separate release (and been delayed).
【サウンドトラック】TV イナズマイレブン テレビアニメ熱血サントラ! 第3巻
Inazuma Eleven TV Anime Nekketsu Soundtrack Dai 3 Kan
Release: 2011/06/22
CDJapan

Upcoming T-Pistonz+KMC single 「天までとどけっ」 (“Ten Made Todoke!”)
Release: 2011/07/06
CDJapan [Limited Edition]
CDJapan [Regular Edition]
The single will contain both Inazuma Eleven GO opening and the theme song for the Wii game Inazuma Strikers.

*edit*
Upcoming ending single for Inazuma Eleven GO anime, with 北原沙弥香 (Kitahara Sayaka), the voice of the heroine Sorano Aoi, listed as the artist:
Title: やっぱ青春 Yappa Seishun
Release Date: June 22, 2011
CDJapan [Limited Edition]
CDJapan [Regular Edition]

News – More Official Inazuma Eleven GO Sites Open

TV Tokyo: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/inazumago/
TCG site: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/inazumago/index.php

Of important note is the Staff page on the TV Tokyo site. The staff is essentially the same as Inazuma Eleven’s except Terada Shiho is credited for the music instead of Mitsuda Yasunori.

Here’s to hoping she can live up to the awesomeness Mitsuda-san produces 😮

Character Song Messages From the Voice Actors

The cast involved in the Inazuma Character Song Original Album releasing on April 6 answered a short questionnaire as messages to fans. The five characters involved in “Mata ne… no Kisetsu” have also left comments about the music piece.

Inazuma Character Song Original Album Questions:
1) Please tell us your first impressions about the song you sang.
2) Please tell us about what comes to mind when you listen to your character’s song.
3) Please tell us which points we should play close attention to!

Endou Mamoru (CV: Takeuchi Junko)
1) “Mamotte Miseru! (I’ll Protect It!)” reminds me of a theme song from an old adventure anime I watched. And “Raimon Junior High School Theme” is THE school theme! Since it’s Inazuma Eleven, it’s a school theme with a bit more umpth to it, and it has a historic feel to it to make you think of the good ol’ times.
2) I first think about the four first year Raimon guys practicing with all their might at the soccer club. And then about how Gouenji was all hesitant at first, and that Kidou was on the opponent team… And now with every FFI match, the team’s unity grows more and more, I end up thinking about all that. For Endou-kun, all that passionate youth is packed into this one page of lyrics.
3) I hope people pay attention to the people doing character songs for the first time! The characters in Inazuma Eleven are really deep… at the same time, the songs are really amazing, so please sing them in karaoke too!

“Mata ne… no Kisetsu” Comments:
The chapter of Endou-kun and the others’ hot, passionate youth is coming to its end.
While it makes me feel lonely, it’s only one chapter that’s ending! They’re already heading towards the next step in their youth!
That’s what kind of an optimistic graduation song it is.
Please give it a listen.

Gouenji Shuuya (CV: Nojima Hirofumi)
1) It’s befitting of Gouenji! I can picture Gouenji’s face as he sings it upfront.
2) I can’t bring it down to just one thing! I picture all sorts of things that have happened in the Inazuma Eleven story.
3) The lyrics, melody, and Gouenji’s synchronization. Isn’t it just like Gouenji?

“Mata ne… no Kisetsu” Comments:
A character who normally seems like the type who would never sing pulled in the effort to sing, and it turned out to be a really good song!
You might be able to see an unexpected part of each person. Please listen to it as many times and sing along!

Kidou Yuuto (CV: Yoshino Hiroyuki)
1) Wouldn’t that be really hard?!
2) Absolute control of everything on the pitch. Playmaker to the very word!
3) As long as the Kidou-ness is conveyed, I’ll be happy.

“Mata ne… no Kisetsu” Comments:
Please continue to keep supporting Inazuma Eleven!

Kazemaru Ichirouta (CV: Nishigaki Yuka)
1) “This is definitely Kazemaru’s song!”
Of course, the title “Mai Agare! (Let It Soar!)” , and the lyrics themselves are overflowing with Kazemaru-ness. The melody, while refreshing, is also very powerful and filled with kindness that envelops you. I’d been thinking that what would suit Kazemaru is “the feeling of sprinting, and when you hear it you can picture the sky.” When I first heard the song, I was surprised that it was just like that.
It was so close to my image of it that I asked the staff “Did you make this song after you read my comments?” (lol)
2) First it’s the wind blowing at the Steel Tower Plaza, and as you run under the blue sky, a bright light comes up, and beyond that you’ll start to see your friends…
I had a really specific picture in mind, I even wondered if they could make a promotional video out of it at this rate (lol)
The lyrics and melody are just so nice, every time I hear it, I get so nostalgic about the scenes and lines.
Among what comes to mind, in the end the strong picture is still running under the blue sky.
3) All of it! …is what I’d like to say, but if I had to pin it down to just one part, it’s the whole feeling of a finale.
We sang with all our might our feelings within ourselves and for our friends.
I really like the words “thank you,” so I was really glad to have it in the lyrics!
The lyrics and melody are both flowing with Kazemaru, so I hope people listen to it and get reminded of “that scene” and “those lines”.
I hope this album brings cheer back into all those who listen to it.

“Mata ne… no Kisetsu” Comments:
The theme is graduation, so although it leaves a sad feeling, it also warms up your heart. It’s an amazing song.
Even while I was singing the songs during practice, my chest would feel tight and tears would start flowing out.
Everyone please sing it along with the friends you cherish!

Fubuki Shirou (CV: Miyano Mamoru)
1) I was first captivated by the pretty melody, and when I took the time to read the lyrics, I broke out in tears.
I think of “Ice Road” as a song with Atsuya.
2) I think of the scenes with the conflicting theme of “I want to be perfect” “but I can’t” and the scenes of being enveloped by everyone’s warmth and bringing back one’s sense of self.
3) Even if it’s sad, the end still pushes to live on looking ahead as a song full of hope! Bathe in the light of “Irreplaceable friends” and continue on with a smile. “But Atsuya will never disappear. He’ll always be inside me. We’ll live on together forever.” Please listen to these feeling of Shirou’s!!

“Mata ne… no Kisetsu” Comments:
As a member of the All-stars, I feel honored from the depths of my heart to sing with everyone. The warm bonds within this piece shows in the musical tune, and singing it really bruoght me happiness. Just like how it’s not “farewell” but instead “Seasons… of see you again”, please continue to support Inazuma Eleven! Everyone sing it together now! Let’s be like the wind!!

Kiyama Hiroto (CV: Mizushima Takahiro)
1) Both the melody and lyrics are so suitable for Hiroto, I thought it was pretty amazing.
2) During the FFI, practicing alone to get a new technique going.
3) There’s someone hidden within the lyrics. Please try to find who it is as you listen!

Someoka Ryuugo (CV: Kase Yasuyuki)
1) Coo’. (A shortening of it’s VERY COOL)
2) After not making it to the Japanese national team, practicing along at the river bank.
And the practice when he first learns Dragon Crash.
3) Everything!
The four-person unit this time brings out each of our specialties to the max!
If you can take in all of our feelings in this cool and wild song, I’ll be happy!

Tobitaka Seiya (CV: Mine Nobuya)
1) It made me think to honestly bring out the character’s colors and “show people who I am!”
2) I imagine Tobitaka showing off wearing a kinagashi and paper umbrella.
3) It’s an amazing song, so I’d listen to all of it, but especially the last line of the song (lol).
I sang with all my heart for the InaIre fans. I’ll be happy if that message is conveyed.

Fudou Akio (CV: Kaji Yuuki)
1) …Song, is it…? (lol)
I think this song really brings out each person’s character.
2) The True Teikoku Fudou and Inazuma Japan Fudou co-existing.
3) The lines were Fudou-like to the very end.
The same goes for Fudou’s singing from start to end, so please give it a listen.

Tsunami Jousuke (CV: Sakaguchi Shuuhei)
1) Tsunami isn’t BAD!
2) Riverbank, open space, school grounds, the ocean!
3) Rather than a song, it’s more like rhythmical mini CD drama.
Even during the recording process, we were laughing, riding it and having a good time, so please enjoy it!

Kabeyama Heigorou (CV: Tano Megumi)
1) “Wow!! An actual school theme!” is what I thought. It’s full of what makes Inazuma Eleven and made me feel really great.
2) When it comes to school themes, it’s gotta be the school uniform. And so, the graduation ceremony.
3) I sang it while looking at a picture of Kabayama and feeling “the new students will be listening to this”
“I’m not a first year anymore, so I’ll be able to pull in for other people!”
Thanks to all those who buy this CD! Please look forward to the activities of the Inazuma’s members from here on. We’ll do everything we can for our roles!!

Fidio Aldena (CV: Shimono Hiro)
1) It felt like the players from each country were standing on the pitch during the opening ceremony in chorus.
So I sung with that feeling in mind.
2) Hmm~ The scene when he shoots “Odin Sword”.
For shooting it at the end of the song… I tried it over and over again, so it makes me remember when I finally did it.
3) I hope you listen to the unison of the four international players.
And I’ll be happy if you go to karaoke and stand up with a hand to your chest to sing it!!

Mark Kruger (CV: Nakamura Yuuichi)
1) I felt the heroism and unity in it.
2) I felt the feelings of confronting the tournament, and intention of bringing the countries together.
It makes me think of the time when they were all together on the grounds.
3) I hope you enjoy the individual solo parts.

Teres Tolue (CV: Majima Junji)
1) I thought “What is this, impressive” (lol)
2) Not a scene from the piece, but the players from each of the countries in unity on the pitch, that’s what I picture in mind.
3) Since the characters here each have strong individual personalities, I think you’ll hear them out during their solos.
Please join in the singing when the four of them sing together.

Edgar Valtinas (CV: Sugita Tomokazu)
1) Eh?! A Song?! I was as happy as a child humming to himself.
2) The closing ceremony
3) I think the beauty of praising each other is an important part of competition.
Hope you enjoy it.

Source: Up-front Works