Acclaimed vocalist Lia has officially released the full physical single for "Amayadori no Shoukei", serving as the opening theme for the summer television anime My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Mean (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi). Marking her first physical CD single release in nearly ten years, the track features an acoustic arrangement paired with Lia's distinct, crystal-clear vocals. While a trimmed TV-size edit debuted digitally earlier this season, the full-length single offers the complete composition designed to reflect the emotional core of the series.
A Welcoming Return to Anisong
Lia's career remains deeply intertwined with the history of modern anime soundtracks. After studying vocal performance at Berklee College of Music, she rose to prominence as the voice behind Key's legendary visual novel and anime theme songs, including "Tori no Uta" (AIR), "Toki o Kizamu Uta" (CLANNAD ~AFTER STORY~), and "My Soul, Your Beats!" (Angel Beats!)—the latter topping the Billboard Japan annual indies chart. Her discography spans foundational titles like Initial D, Fortune Arterial, and Charlotte, earning her international acclaim and participation in a Grammy Award-winning album.
Adapted from Otsuji's popular manga published in Ichijinsha's comic POOL, which boasts over one million copies in circulation, My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Mean flips traditional wicked stepfamily tropes on their head. The story follows young Miya Nakamura after she is taken in by the wealthy Kouzou household following her mother's passing. Expecting harsh mistreatment, Miya is instead met with overwhelming affection and gentle care from her new family. Lia's theme mirrors this narrative gap, wrapping past solitude in warm acoustic tones.
- Single Title: Amayadori no Shoukei (雨宿りの憧憬)
- Vocalist: Lia
- Physical Release: September 9
- Digital Streaming: Available via NexTone
- Official Website: Lia Official Site
