Kalafina Post-Kajiura thread (Upd:「Kalafina Anniversary LIVE 2026」Jan 14-19 2026)

[Lúa]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DR3UaR8E8uD/?igsh=MXJreHA2bzkydXlrZA==

ghibli_wo_utau_concert

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◤ #ジブリをうたうコンサート その２　出演者を紹介◢

今回は、#Kalafina さん

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この度「『ジブリをうたう』コンサート その２」に初めて参加させていただける事、とても嬉しく思います。
私たちも幼い頃から親しみ口ずさんできたスタジオジブリ作品を彩る様々な音楽を、素晴らしいアーティストの皆さんと共にお届けできる特別なコンサート…！
どんな音や空間を皆さんと感じられるのか、今からとても楽しみです。
ジブリの音楽世界を身体中で感じていただける、素敵な時間になりますように。
私たちも3人ならではの旋律で心を込めてお届けしたいと思います。
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公演概要
■公演名：武部聡志プロデュース 『 #ジブリをうたう』 コンサート その２

＜東京公演＞
開催日：2026年3⽉13日(金) 18時開場/19時開演（予定）
会場：東京国際フォーラム ホールA

＜大阪公演＞
開催日：2026年3⽉20日(金祝) 17時開場/18時開演（予定）
会場：グランキューブ大阪（大阪府立国際会議場）

チケット好評発売中！

公式HP：https://ghibliwoutau-concert.com
(プロフィールのリンクからチェック！)

公式X：https://x.com/gu_concert

スタジオジブリ トリビュートアルバム 「ジブリをうたう その2：https://ghibliwoutau.com

-------- Google translation

◤ #SingGhibliConcert Part 2 - Introducing the Performers ◢

This time, it's #Kalafina

Check out the comments from the members themselves

--Comments--
We are thrilled to be participating in the "Sing Ghibli" Concert Part 2 for the first time.
This special concert will bring you the diverse music that graces Studio Ghibli films, which we've been familiar with and humming since childhood, along with these incredible artists!
We're really looking forward to experiencing the sounds and atmosphere we'll all share.
We hope you'll all feel the world of Ghibli music with your whole body, and it will be a wonderful time.
We will do our best to deliver the music with our hearts, using the unique melodies of the three of us.
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Performance Details
■Performance Title: "Singing Ghibli" Concert Part 2, Produced by Satoshi Takebe

<Tokyo Performance>
Date: Friday, March 13, 2026, Doors Open 6:00 PM / Show Starts 7:00 PM (Scheduled)
Venue: Tokyo International Forum Hall A

<Osaka Performance>
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 (National Holiday), Doors Open 5:00 PM / Show Starts 6:00 PM (Scheduled)
Venue: Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka Prefectural International Convention Center)

Tickets on Sale Now!

Official Website: https://ghibliwoutau-concert.com
(Check it out via the link in our profile! )

Official X: https://x.com/gu_concert

Studio Ghibli Tribute Album "Singing Ghibli Part 2": https://ghibliwoutau.com

 

[Lúa]

for some reason they only tagged Hikaru and Keiko, but not Wakana

 

[CloisteredFlame]

for some reason they only tagged Hikaru and Keiko, but not Wakana

Wakana's family.
Hikaru and Keiko are guests?

Maybe it's to trigger the attention of their respective followers.

 

[CloisteredFlame]

I would have expected Spacecraft to have made Kalafina's YouTube channel to be public and searchable, since they became active this year.

If they also posted promotional content for the group before and during the Christians and New year holidays that would be smart.

 

[grunty]

I would have expected Spacecraft to have made Kalafina's YouTube channel to be public and searchable, since they became active this year.

I think they would first need to make one because... is there even a Kalafina channel that isn't Sony?

 

[Lúa]

Wakana's family.
Hikaru and Keiko are guests?

Maybe it's to trigger the attention of their respective followers.

That makes sense

 

[CloisteredFlame]

I think they would first need to make one because... is there even a Kalafina channel that isn't Sony?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRbD__LEKBj_ZR_dC8KmzQ

 

[grunty]

It sure seems like Sony's channel... maybe SC could recover it (and change the @name from kalafinaSMEJ) but Iunno if Sony'd go for it...

 

[Decretum]

The Tracklist for the Ghibli Album has been annoynced! Kalafina will be performing “Arrietty’s Song” from, well, “The Secret World of Arrietty”.

Link to source: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/News/CL65894/19.html

(This news has me absoluetly ecstatic, by the way. Arrietty’s Song is genuinely one of my all time favorite Ghibli tracks. I was hoping for Kalafina to cover it, since it has such a mystical atmosphere and could work for their harmonies, but I didn’t want to get my hopes up. This genuinely made my day; I’m so excited for February!!!!!)

 

[CloisteredFlame]

Interesting...

Curious about the harmony structure of the original so I'll check it out.

 

[CloisteredFlame]

The Tracklist for the Ghibli Album has been annoynced! Kalafina will be performing “Arrietty’s Song” from, well, “The Secret World of Arrietty”.

Link to source: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/News/CL65894/19.html

(This news has me absoluetly ecstatic, by the way. Arrietty’s Song is genuinely one of my all time favorite Ghibli tracks. I was hoping for Kalafina to cover it, since it has such a mystical atmosphere and could work for their harmonies, but I didn’t want to get my hopes up. This genuinely made my day; I’m so excited for February!!!!!)

Hmmm...

It's a beautiful Celtic-style soundtrack, sung in Japanese, and created by a French lady called Cécile Corbel and her band, who (I learned) also sang the English, Japanese, and French versions of the song/soundtrack (very, VERY cool). This song style fits well with Kajiura's oft-used 3/4 waltz style and sometimes Celtic melodic and instrumental sensibilities, so an appropriate choice for Kalafina!

https://open.spotify.com/track/26IEfjU8v6z8dBeyXxQ1Lh?si=7ca4fe1952784329 - link to “Arrietty’s Song” from the artist.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4F22XJWhfi1BHI0fOA9td6?si=b4aa2b4de3974b7c - link to “Arrietty’s Song - Instrumental Version”
https://open.spotify.com/album/0ldESLoQyyP80ynVU2gych?si=tOAGI5gDQYywS5l9KS4O9Q - link to the entire Arrietty soundtrack.

From her Spotify bio (where "Arrietty's Song" has over 16 million listens): "This artist with a captivating universe was born in 1980 in Finistére, Brittany. She forges a unique and inspired path as a composer, author, Celtic harpist, and singer." ... Her work on the movie of the year in 2010, earned her the title of Best Original Soundtrack of the Year at the Japan Golden Disc Awards, as well as two gold records."

So, an award-winning composer and a beloved song. This will definitely be eagerly awaited by fans, and I await a listen as well.

For Kalafina, the chorus is the real work, where the harmony will shine. For me, this is a song to be led by either Hikaru first on verse one, then Keiko on verse 2, and Wakana just joins for the chorus harmony. Hikaru actually has/had the right Elf-like voice for it (think "Hikaru no Senritsu"), but she can't sing gently like she used to be able to so it will be more breathy... I do think she can do it since the verse melody doesn't have high notes per se... The song is also acoustic so a good choice not requiring belted vocals and the voice can shine more naturally.

(P.S.:I can also see Haruka Shimotsuki covering this song since she's quite Celtic-influenced in her music and their voices are SO SIMILAR, in terms of color, forward placement and range!)

 

[CloisteredFlame]

As an aside, I think I'm a new fan of Ms Corbel's melodies especially in the context of the world-building of the !

I've always loved Celtic music and vocals from everywhere in that region, for example Enya, The Corrs, etc.

A playlist for Julie Fowler whose music I really appreciate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C83...J4rRfWeTP0kIqrsybdsb1&pp=gAQB0gcJCbAEOCosWNin)

 

[esteban82]

Hmmm...

It's a beautiful Celtic-style soundtrack, sung in Japanese, and created by a French lady called Cécile Corbel and her band, who (I learned) also sang the English, Japanese, and French versions of the song/soundtrack (very, VERY cool).

And she also sang the italian and german version, and the italian one is very beautiful too.

The Tracklist for the Ghibli Album has been annoynced! Kalafina will be performing “Arrietty’s Song” from, well, “The Secret World of Arrietty”.

Link to source: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/News/CL65894/19.html

(This news has me absoluetly ecstatic, by the way. Arrietty’s Song is genuinely one of my all time favorite Ghibli tracks. I was hoping for Kalafina to cover it, since it has such a mystical atmosphere and could work for their harmonies, but I didn’t want to get my hopes up. This genuinely made my day; I’m so excited for February!!!!!)

Like Decretum, it's one of my favourite songs from Ghibli soundtracks and it seems to really be a good match for Kalafina as a cover song...

I've always loved Celtic music and vocals from everywhere in that region, for example Enya, The Corrs, etc.

The Corrs is still (with Kalafina/FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura works and Peter Gabriel) my favourite band/artist... Mune no Yukue has a "The Corrs in blue album vibe" I think and Red Rose a "The Corrs live instrumental vibe"...

 

[CloisteredFlame]

And she also sang the italian and german version, and the italian one is very beautiful too.

Wow! Did she sing all the alternate language versions for the entire soundtrack? If so what a mammoth undertaking!

it seems to really be a good match for Kalafina as a cover song

It's a good match for Kalafina definitely. I am just hoping Hikaru can nail the lead (as I think she should take it, anyway). Props to Kajiura for building that sound.

The Corrs is still (with Kalafina/FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura works and Peter Gabriel) my favourite band/artist... Mune no Yukue has a "The Corrs in blue album vibe" I think and Red Rose a "The Corrs live instrumental vibe"...

Oh, the melodies of the Corrs are always beautiful, especially from their first songs. Peak love and relationship songs. You are a person of taste.