ILLIT’s new Japanese single “Swingin’ Magic” will be released on September 21 and used as the opening theme for the anime’s second cour.
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ILLIT’s new Japanese original song is drawing attention because, following the first cour, it has been chosen as the opening theme song for the second cour of the TV anime Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily. Today, it was announced that ILLIT’s Japanese 4th digital single, “Swingin’ Magic,” will be released on September 21. The song will serve as the opening theme song for the second cour of the TV anime Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily, which is scheduled to begin broadcasting on October 4. Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily is the latest work in Studio Pierrot’s “Pierrot Magical Girl Series,” which continues to be supported by many fans in Japan and abroad. In the past, works such as Magical Angel Creamy Mami were broadcast, and since 1998, the series has been adapted into an anime for the first time in about 28 years. Following the first cour, which aired from April 2026 and was well received, the announcement of the second cour has attracted attention. The unique “magical girl synergy” created by the collaboration between ILLIT, which has shown a “magical girl sensibility” through concept photos and fashion magazines, and the “Pierrot Magical Girl Series,” can be seen again. The Japanese 4th digital single “Swingin’ Magic” will also include a Korean version. The song is one that stands out for its rhythmic groove and sophisticated sound unique to New Jack Swing. In this work, which lightly “swings” beyond everyday life and between the boundaries of dreams and reality, there is an exciting thrill, as if one miracle after another is being lit. Top creator Kanata Okajima, who has worked on numerous hit songs that have recorded multi-platinum and million-seller success, participated in the lyrics and composition of the song. This is the second collaboration following the title track “I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)” from the Japanese 2nd single, which was released in July and became a hot topic. Expectations are rising for what kind of synergy will be created this time with a creator who is sweeping Japanese trends.ILLIT is also attracting attention in the OST scene with its clear tone and trendy charm. Starting with its first Japanese original song, “Almond Chocolate,” which served as the theme song for the film I Don’t Like You Just for Your Face, the title track of its Japanese 1st single, “Toki yo Tomare,” was selected as the theme song for ABEMA’s Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH. Its Japanese 2nd digital single, “Sunday Morning,” served as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Princess “Torture” Time, and was well received. Furthermore, from the Japanese 3rd digital single “Bubee,” which served as the opening for the first cour of Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily, to the title track “I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)” from the Japanese 2nd single, which served as the opening song for the ABEMA original drama Vacation Rules, all of its Japanese original songs have been used as program theme songs. ILLIT’s love calls from many directions do not stop. Even with its new Japanese original song, it demonstrates its presence as a “trend icon.” Release information: Japanese 4th digital single “Swingin’ Magic” Audio release date: September 21, 2026 (Monday) 0:00 (JST) [Tracks] 2 tracks total Track 1: Swingin’ Magic Track 2: Swingin’ Magic (Korean Ver.) Related links: ILLIT Japan official site, ILLIT Japan official X. Release information: Japanese 4th digital single “Swingin’ Magic” Audio release date: September 21, 2026 (Monday) 0:00 (JST) [Tracks] 2 tracks total Track 1: Swingin’ Magic Track 2: Swingin’ Magic (Korean Ver.) Related links: ILLIT Japan official site, ILLIT Japan official X.
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