i-dle's song 'HIDE AND SEEK' is the opening for the anime 'Is There a Gal Who's Kind to Otaku?!', showcasing themes of self-identity.
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i-dle was in charge of the opening theme song for a Japanese anime. i-dle performed the opening theme song 'HIDE AND SEEK' for the anime 'Is There a Gal Who's Kind to Otaku?!', which was first broadcast yesterday (the 8th) on TV Asahi. i-dle expressed, 'HIDE AND SEEK is a cute and bittersweet song that expresses a girl’s heart, wishing that someone could understand her true feelings hidden deep inside, while maintaining a confident appearance without losing her individuality. I hope you enjoy this song along with the characters' fluctuating emotions.' 'Is There a Gal Who's Kind to Otaku?!' is a romantic comedy animation based on a manga, where two gals with different charms become close through their hobbies with an otaku male student. It airs every Wednesday at 11:45 PM on TV Asahi. Following their successful first Japan arena tour '2025 i-dle FIRST JAPAN TOUR [A-i-dle]' last year, i-dle released their first Japan EP 'i-dle' after rebranding. Notably, the album track 'Invincible' was selected as the opening theme for the popular Japanese TV anime 'BEYBLADE X' Season 3, leading the atmosphere of the work with i-dle's unique powerful energy. i-dle will hold their fourth world tour '2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] IN YOKOHAMA' at K Arena Yokohama on June 20 and 21, continuing their diverse activities locally.
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