Kyoto Animation's upcoming Meiji-era steampunk mystery Sparks of Tomorrow has captured attention not only for its meticulous visual direction, but also for its distinctive musical landscape. Anime Trending recently sat down with opening theme singer-lyricist Luna Goami and ending theme composer-singer Ginger Root to discuss their creative processes, studio visits, and the unique sonic identity of the series.
Crafting the Opening World
Luna Goami discussed her long-standing admiration for Kyoto Animation and the serendipitous reunion that led to her involvement with the opening theme. Describing her tour of the studio, Goami noted how seeing the intricate character sheets and passionate staff workspace deeply influenced the lyric-writing process. Her walks through Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine ultimately inspired the signature phrase “Eureka Evrika”, capturing the connection between past inventors and modern electrification.
Director Minoru Ota envisioned an opening theme that balanced acoustic warmth with a slightly strange atmosphere, guiding Goami to explore themes of belief and doubt. To match the overseas concert performances, Goami even commissioned a custom kimono dress crafted from vintage obi sashes featuring haze patterns reminiscent of the smoky industrial town of the anime.
Retro Future Soundscapes
Meanwhile, Ginger Root approached the ending theme with an electronic foundation designed to mimic early electrical inventions. Transitioning from his signature hollow-body bass to a specialized synth bass, Ginger Root blended English and Japanese lyrics to capture emotional depths that a single language couldn't fully convey.
Reflecting on his fascination with retro technology, Ginger Root explained how past innovations like CRT monitors and analog synthesizers once felt intensely futuristic, bridging the gap between historical aesthetics and forward-looking storytelling.
