You’ll want to check out the spine-tingling new music video for “Hana Musou” by AiNA THE END, which sets the supernatural tone for Twin Engine’s upcoming “Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage.” The track, following AiNA’s previous hit “Love Sick,” perfectly complements Taku Iwasaki’s eerie score and the film’s feudal Japanese horror aesthetics. With haunting visuals and AiNA’s distinctive vocals, this theme song offers a tantalizing glimpse into what the March 2025 release has in store.
Fans of supernatural anime can mark their calendars for another haunting musical experience, as the upcoming film “Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage” has revealed its enchanting theme song “Hana Musou” through a newly released music video.
The haunting theme song “Hana Musou” sets the supernatural tone for Mononoke’s latest cinematic journey into Japanese folklore.
You’ll recognize the powerful vocals of AiNA THE END, who’s returning to the franchise after her stellar performance of “Love Sick” in the first film.
If you’re wondering what musical magic awaits, veteran composer Taku Iwasaki has crafted a soundtrack that’ll send shivers down your spine, perfectly complementing the film’s eerie feudal setting.
The music video, dropped in January 2025, offers tantalizing glimpses of the Medicine Seller’s latest supernatural investigation, set within the mysterious confines of Edo’s Ooku.
You’ll be pleased to know that director Kenji Nakamura is back at the helm, working his visual sorcery with Twin Engine studio to bring Kitsuneko Nagata‘s distinctive character designs to life.
The film, premiering March 14, 2025, continues the franchise’s tradition of unraveling the Form, Truth, and Reason behind each otherworldly encounter – though this time with a fresh voice cast that includes the talented Hiroshi Kamiya stepping into the Medicine Seller’s shoes.
Whether you’re a longtime fan who’s been following since the original “Goblin Cat” arc in Ayakashi, or you’ve just discovered the series through Netflix’s streaming of “Phantom in the Rain,” you’re in for a treat.
The new theme song “Hana Musou” (meaning “Peerless Flower”) perfectly captures the series’ blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and supernatural horror. Yuuichi Takahashi serves as both chief animation director and character designer, ensuring visual consistency throughout the film.
Plus, with returning cast members Haruka Tomatsu and Yōko Hikasa joining newcomers Chō and Kenyuu Horiuchi, you can bet this latest installment will maintain the high standards that earned its predecessor the prestigious Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation.
