The songbook Studio Chizu Music Journey Vol. 2 – Masakatsu Takagi: Uta no Jikan will be released on CD on April 30 (Wednesday) and on LP on October 1 (Wednesday).
Masakatsu Takagi, who composed music for Studio Chizu films directed by Mamoru Hosoda, including Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, and Mirai, is featured in this songbook. It includes 13 tracks from the three films with lyrics written by various artists, transforming the music into songs. The participating artists are Clémentine, Ann Sally, Saeho Terao, Mamiko Kado, and Hana Hope.
To celebrate the release, Studio Chizu Music Journey at Billboard Live Masakatsu Takagi “Uta no Jikan” will be held on May 17 (Saturday) at Billboard Live OSAKA in Umeda, and on May 31 (Saturday) at Billboard Live YOKOHAMA in Kanagawa. From the five participating artists, Ann Sally, Hana Hope, and Saeho Terao (only in Yokohama) will join as guest vocalists to perform “Uta” alongside Takagi and the band.
Tickets for the performance will go on sale for Club BBL and Corporate Members from noon on March 29 (Saturday). This will be followed by a special pre-sale through ePlus starting on March 31 (Monday) and general sales through Billboard Live from April 5 (Saturday).
Studio Chizu Music Journey Vol. 2 – Masakatsu Takagi Uta no Jikan
Release date: CD April 30, 2025 / LP October 1, 2025
Price: CD 3,300 yen (tax included) / LP 4,950 yen (tax included)
Item number: CD SICL-30070 / LP SIJP-1162
Participating artists: Clemontine, Anne Sally, Saho Terao, Mami Kakudo, Hana Hope
Tracklist
01. Kito Kito with Hana Hope
02. Tanana with Clémentine
03. Tanememi with Saeho Terao
04. Hoshiboshi no Hara with Ann Sally
05. Asahi ni wa Hoshi wo Tadoritte with Mamiko Kado
06. Mada Umaretemo Inai Daichi kara with Saeho Terao
07. Shonen to Kemono with Clémentine
08. Kaze wa Tonda with Ann Sally
09. Okaasan no Uta with Hana Hope
10. Rainy Steps with Saeho Terao
11. Cosmos with Clémentine
12. Ameagari no Ie with Ann Sally
13. Shukusai with Mamiko Kado
Note: The CD is high-quality Blu-spec CD2 format.
Studio Chizu Music Journey at Billboard Live Masakatsu Takagi “Uta no Jikan”
[Billboard Live Osaka] (Two performances per day)
2025/5/17 (Saturday)
1st Stage: Doors open 15:00, Performance starts 16:00
2nd Stage: Doors open 18:00, Performance starts 19:00
[Billboard Live Yokohama] (Two performances per day)
2025/5/31 (Saturday)
1st Stage: Doors open 15:00, Performance starts 16:00
2nd Stage: Doors open 18:00, Performance starts 19:00
Members:
Masakatsu Takagi (Piano)
Yoko Kumazawa (Violin)
Taro Kishimoto (Flute, etc.)
Naoko Sato (Percussion)
Joji Sawada (Bass)
Guest Artists:
Ann Sally (Vocals)
Hana Hope (Vocals)
Saeho Terao (Vocals) Only in Yokohama
Ticket Prices (Food and drinks not included)
[Osaka]
Box Seat: ¥23,300 (Pair sales)
S Reserved Seat: ¥11,100
R Reserved Seat: ¥10,000
Casual Seat: ¥9,500 (Includes 1 drink)
[Yokohama]
DX Seat Counter: ¥11,100
S Reserved Seat: ¥11,100
R Reserved Seat: ¥10,000
Casual Center Seat: ¥10,600 (Includes 1 drink)
Casual Side Seat: ¥9,500 (Includes 1 drink)
Release Dates:
2025/3/29 (Saturday) 12:00 PM = Club BBL Members & Corporate Members Pre-sale (Billboard Live)
2025/3/31 (Monday) 12:00 PM = ePlus Special Pre-sale (ePlus)
2025/4/5 (Saturday) 12:00 PM = General Sale & Guest Members (Billboard Live)
