ALI PROJECT
Artist
アリプロジェクト
ALI PROJECT is a Japanese duo consisting of vocalist Arika Takarano and composer Mikiya Katakura, renowned for a uniquely ornate aesthetic that fuses aestheticism, Gothic imagery, and classical European elegance. Their sound draws heavily on waltz rhythms, lush orchestral arrangements, and baroque flourishes, while Takarano's theatrical lyrics weave intricate literary references into tales of doomed love, decadence, and dreamlike fantasy. This distinctive style has won them a devoted cult following, and they are a go-to choice for anime whose worlds lean dark, mysterious, or surreal. Their anime credits include "Kyoumu Densen" for the horror series Another, "Datenkoku Sensen" for Armed Librarians: The Book of Bantorra, and "Rara Eve Shinseiki" for Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo. Each track showcases Takarano's commanding soprano soaring over Katakura's opulent instrumentation. ALI PROJECT's ability to evoke an unsettling, fairy-tale beauty has made them synonymous with the darker, more fantastical corners of anime music.