DARK HERO Yoshitsune [Limited Release]

[Machine Translation] This is a voice drama CD that describes the activities of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a Japanese warlord from the 12th century. It is an adventure action drama in which the friendly and cool "Olesama" Yoshitsune fights with attractive characters. The cast includes not only voice actors but also actors who have been active on the stage, in sword fighting, and in various other roles, making the CD a realistic and rewarding work. The theme song "Hyakka Ryoran" was written by Kaiyo Kenta of Smooth for this production. The song is sung by music creator Masataka Nakagawa. The song features an exhilarating, Japanese-style rock sound that represents the turbulent times in which Yoshitsune lived. The lyrics were written by Asami Nosaka, the creator of the group. The insert song "Retsubi no Hana - DHY" was produced by the music unit "KAO=S." The lyrics were written by Asami Nosaka, the producer of the film. Kaori Kawabuchi, who sang the song, also appears in the film as a cast member. Known as "LADY SAMURAI," Kawabuchi's voice is born from her excellent physicality, and she brings her versatile expressive abilities to the film. DARK HERO Yoshitsune" is a reflection of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's single-minded life, as he was driven, suffered, and lived on until the end of his short life, only moving forward. These wonderful songs will make the world of "HERO Yoshitsune" even more fascinating and convey to us the importance of looking forward and never stopping moving forward.

本作品は、12世紀頃の日本の武将・源義経の活躍を描いたボイスドラマCDとなります。親しみやすくかっこいい「オレ様」な義経と魅力的なキャラクターたちが戦う、冒険アクション活劇です。配役には、声優だけでなく舞台や殺陣、様々な場所で活躍し続けている俳優陣を起用し、リアリティと聴きごたえのある作品となっています。物語を盛り上げる主題歌「百華繚乱」は、スムルースの回陽健太が本作のために書き下ろしました。歌唱は音楽クリエーターの中川雅貴。義経が生きた激動の時代を表すような爽快感と和風ロックのサウンド盛り上げます。作詞は、当団体の制作者である野坂亜沙美が手掛けました。挿入歌「烈火の花～DHY」は、音楽ユニット”KAO=S”が制作しました。脚本の想いを丁寧にすくいあげながら作詞作曲を行うだけでなく、歌唱した川渕かおり自身もキャストとして出演しています。"LADY SAMURAI"の異名を持つ彼女は、優れた身体性から生まれる声と多彩な表現力を本作で発揮しています。『DARK HERO 義経』は、源義経がその短い生涯を終えるまで、追いつめられ、ひたすら苦しんで生き抜き、ただ一途に前へと歩んだひたむきな生きざまを反映している作品です。この素晴らしい楽曲たちが、作品の世界観を更に魅力的なものに変え、私たちに<前を向く事・歩みを止めない事の大切さ>を伝えてくれるでしょう。