Precure singer Chihaya Yoshitake has officially stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist, and the Hobiverse couldn't help but be excited about the good news. She, known for her energetic theme song series for the anime franchise Precure, released her debut music video, "Hajimari no Aizu," on ABC Animation's official YouTube channel.
Did you know that behind that hopeful melody is an interesting story about an unexpected collaboration? Will Chihaya Yoshitake's voice bring a "starting signal" as strong as the song's title? Let's explore the new journey of this talented singer with Hobiverse!
Chihaya Yoshitake's New Journey
After leaving her former management company, on July 1, Chihaya Yoshitake officially announced her solo debut under ABC Animation. "Hajimari no Aizu" will be used as the opening theme song for an upcoming light novel anime project, marking a major turning point in her career.
Chihaya Yoshitake began her Precure singing career by singing the ending theme for the 16th series, Star☆Twinkle Precure (2019-2020). Since then, she has continued to showcase her talent by singing the ending themes for popular series such as Tropical-Rouge! Precure, Delicious Party Precure, and Soaring Sky! Precure. Most recently, she also provided the opening theme for the television series Wonderful Precure! and the ongoing series You and Idol Precure.
One of the highlights of the single "Hajimari no Aizu" is the collaboration with Yujin Kitagawa, a member of the famous Japanese pop duo, Yuzu. He wrote both the lyrics and music for the song, along with Takayuki "Kojiro" Sasaki. The combination of a powerful vocalist and an experienced musician promises to create an explosive hit.
Light-novel Anime from the song
It's no secret that many modern anime originated from light novels, but a new short anime project is bringing the two genres closer together than ever! The Light Novel Anime will feature new stories in 5-minute episodes, written by some of the biggest names in the light novel scene.
Light-novel anime project introduces four new short stories from Light Novel Legends: Shoshin Time Leap, Ikusei Keikaku, Jack the Shinigami, Marie Antoinette ni Tensei Shita node, Zenryoku de Guillotine wo Kaihi Shimasu.
The CD single of "Hajimari no Aizu" will be released in Japan on September 24, 2025. It will definitely be a special gift for the fans who have followed and supported Chihaya Yoshitake's journey.
Chihaya Yoshitake 's solo singing career has officially begun, with "Hajimari no Aizu" signaling a promising start. This is not just a song, but also an affirmation of her talent and relentless efforts. Hobiverse believes that with "Hajimari no Aizu", Chihaya Yoshitake will continue to conquer new heights and bring more wonderful melodies.
