New Single from Nao Toyama

Singer and voice actress Nao Toyama will release her sixth single on June 8th.

The double A-side opus will feature Ano Hi no Kotoba, her opening theme song for the third season of the "Ascendance of a Bookworm" anime series, as well as Growing, her ending theme song for the "I’m Quitting Heroing" anime series.

The single will be available in three editions, which will all include the two aforementioned title tracks. The "Ascendance of a Bookworm" Edition (Limited Edition A) will contain a new song and its instrumental version, as well as the TV size version of Ano Hi no Kotoba. It will come with a Blu-ray featuring a 120-minute digest of the "Nao Toyama Birthday Celebration ~Naobou is quitting the 20s~" concert and bonus footage. It will also include a booklet presenting a birthday report manga drawn by Makana Watari, who has previously worked with Nao Toyama.

The "I’m Quitting Heroing" Edition (Limited Edition B) will include a secret song and its sort version, as well as the TV size version of Growing. It will come with a DVD featuring new video footage.

The regular edition will be CD-only and will include the two title tracks and the secret song, as well as their instrumental version.

Nao Toyama commented: "I will be performing the opening song of the third season of "Ascendance of a Bookworm". I worked really hard with the anime staff to ensure that Ano Hi no Kotoba matches season 3’s story. In fact, I almost ended up crying many times during the recording. May the people around you find happiness. I hope that this song resonates with everyone who is working hard towards a future that they chose."

A preview of Ano Hi no Kotoba can be heard in the "Ascendance of a Bookworm" trailer below.