Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra

Artist

A solo project credit for Etsuko Yakushimaru, vocalist of Soutaiseiriron, backed by a large ensemble featuring strings, brass, and woodwinds. They performed the opening themes for Kunihiko Ikuhara's TV anime 'Mawaru Penguindrum'—'Nornir' for the first half and 'Shounen yo Ware ni Kaere' from episode 15 onward—both deeply attuned to the series' singular worldview and Ikuhara's signature thematic intensity, winning passionate support at home and abroad. They also performed the theme song for the theatrical sequel 'RE:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM.'