TOKYO – The music unit DUSTCELL has released their new single “Tomoshibi,” the highly anticipated ending theme for the acclaimed new TV anime Gachiakuta. The track was released digitally on July 16, 2025, accompanied by the premiere of a stunning, fully animated music video directed by the celebrated artist YKBX.
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DUSTCELL Releases “Tomoshibi,” Their First New Song in Five Months
The music unit DUSTCELL, consisting of vocalist EMA and composer Misumi, launched their first new track in approximately five months, “Tomoshibi,” on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The song was written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime Gachiakuta, which began broadcasting in July 2025. The track was written and composed by Misumi, with arrangement by Misumi, Shoma Ito, and Sosuke Oikawa.
Streaming Link: https://lnkfi.re/dustcell_tomoshibi_250716
Fully Animated Music Video Directed by YKBX Premieres
The music video for “Tomoshibi” premiered on YouTube at 8:00 PM JST on Wednesday, July 16. The video is directed by filmmaker YKBX, marking his first collaboration with DUSTCELL. The entirely full-animation piece is a masterwork of chaos and reverence, vividly expressing the worldview of the anime and the raw energy of the song.
“I created this video with a sense of chaos and respect for the incredible collaboration between Gachiakuta, which I love, and DUSTCELL’s ‘Tomoshibi’,” commented YKBX.
About the TV Anime ‘Gachiakuta’
Gachiakuta is a battle-action series centered on Rudo, a boy born in a slum inhabited by the descendants of criminals. The original manga, created by Kei Urana, is serialized in Kodansha’s “Weekly Shonen Magazine,” with animation production handled by the acclaimed studio BONES FILM.
Broadcast Information: Airs every Sunday at 11:30 PM JST on the CBC/TBS nationwide network’s “Agaru Anime” block. Streaming Information: Advanced streaming available on Prime Video every Monday at 12:00 AM JST, with other services to follow. Official Website: https://gachiakuta-anime.com/
Synopsis: In a slum town where the descendants of criminals reside, the orphan Rudo makes a living as a “scrapper” alongside his foster parent, Legto, using his extraordinary physical abilities. However, one day, he is falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit and is cast into the feared “Abyss.”
DUSTCELL’s Upcoming Activities
DUSTCELL has announced a series of upcoming activities, including a live tour, a Blu-ray release, and the opening of pop-up stores.
DUSTCELL LIVE 2025 -Tsuki no Ura-
DUSTCELL will hold solo concerts in Tokyo and Osaka in November 2025.
- Tokyo Performance: Monday, November 17, 2025, at Kanadevia Hall (TOKYO DOME CITY HALL)
- Osaka Performance: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Namba Hatch
- Ticket Information: The first official ticket pre-sale begins Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM JST.
- Ticket URL: https://eplus.jp/dustcell/
Blu-ray “ONE at Nippon Budokan” Release
A Blu-ray capturing their first-ever performance at the Nippon Budokan, titled “ONE at Nippon Budokan,” will be released on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The release will include the full concert as well as behind-the-scenes documentary footage.
POP UP “DUSTCELL EXHIBITION – MONOLITH -“
To commemorate the Blu-ray release, pop-up stores titled “DUSTCELL EXHIBITION – MONOLITH -” will open in Osaka and Tokyo.
- Osaka Venue: Namba Marui 3F (July 19 – July 27, 2025)
- Tokyo Venue: Shinjuku Marui Men 2F (July 31 – August 11, 2025)
With a packed schedule of releases and events, all eyes are on DUSTCELL’s next move.