Tohka Yatogami (Marina Inoue)

Artist

ヤトガミトオカ(イノウエマリナ)

This is a character song credit for Tohka Yatogami, the main heroine of the Date A Live TV anime series, performed in character by her voice actress Marina Inoue. The insert song Tsubomi ga Hiraku Toki, with lyrics and music both by Yukari Hashimoto, was used in episode four of the first season and takes the form of an emotional ballad built around themes of parting, growth, and waiting. Singing as Tohka, a Spirit just beginning to learn about the world and her own feelings, Inoue brings a delicate sensitivity to the heroine's innocent and wavering heart. It has remained a beloved piece among series fans for the way it opens a window into her inner world.