Mad About Rock

  Japanese rockers MAN WITH A MISSION is one of the most successful rock bands in Asia. The half-man, half-wolf collective consist of Tokyo Tanaka (vocals), Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar, vocals, rap), Kamikaze Boy (bass), DJ Santa Monica (DJ), Spear Rib (drums). They have been a part of major cultural moments in Japan and beyond. Their songs have soundtracked numerous films, TV shows, video games, sporting events and TV commercials (as you will find out below). They have recently released two new tracks, which are the opening and closing theme songs for the massively popular anime series Demon Slayer. They will bring their new songs to audiences across the globe with The Wolves On Parade tour, which kicks off in the US on May (14th), and they will hit the UK and Europe for a string of June dates. We caught up with Jean-Ken Johnny to learn more about their new singles, their tour and more! So firstly, let’s get the obvious questions out the way – how did you arrive at your band name and ...

  MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have collaborated on the brand new single ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ out now via Milan Records/Sony Music. The song is of the opener of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc- and is a powerful pop laced rock track sung in their native tongue. MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have also collaborated on ‘Koi Kogare’, which closes the new series on April 17th. Regarding ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’, MAN WITH A MISSION guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny says, “We are honoured to be part of the opening track for this extraordinary work Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-, with the diva of the times, milet. We hope you will enjoy our song with the miraculous story of how the characters’ lives cross, spin, and create bonds together.” Featured collaborator and singer milet adds, “I am so delighted and excited to sing for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-. I hope to support this work that is loved around the w...

  MAN WITH A MISSION and milet will collaborate on ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’, a new song for the opening of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc-. The new television series is scheduled to start from April 2023. The new opening track was announced through the on-screen event, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour in Japanese theatres, which comes ahead of the new television series in April. The song surprised fans in the first episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc and the news spread instantly through social media. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour is formed of Episodes 10 and 11 from the Entertainment District Arc and Episode 1 of the new Swordsmith Village Arc. It will begin showing in Japan before hitting theatres in more than 80 countries around the world. Regarding the song MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / vocals / rap) says, “We are honoured to be part of the opening track for this ex...