Rising anisong star Yuki Tanaka will release her second solo single, I Need, on February 25, 2026, marking her return to the spotlight with a deeply emotional track penned by Masami Okui of JAM Project.
TVアニメ『「お前ごときが魔王に勝てると思うな」と勇者パーティを追放されたので、王都で気ままに暮らしたい』EDテーマ
— 田中有紀 Lantisスタッフ公式 (@Lantis_TY) November 9, 2025
2nd Sg「I need」
2/25(水)発売決定?
I need
作詞:奥井雅美 作曲・編曲:木下智哉
初回限定盤には1st LiveのBD同梱!
B面には「JUMPIN' PARTY」収録⚡#田中有紀 #おまごと pic.twitter.com/Tq5wMdiFu2
The song will serve as the ending theme for the upcoming winter anime ROLL OVER AND DIE, which will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide. I Need showcases Tanaka’s distinct voice and lyrical vulnerability, reflecting the anime’s themes of resilience and self-discovery.
The CD’s limited edition includes a Blu-ray of Tanaka’s 1st Live: Crier concert from 2025, while the coupling track Jumpin’ Party will serve as the theme for her second live show on January 12, 2026.
Tanaka, known for her roles as Rinrin in Trillion Game and Asahi Serizawa in The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors, began her career in 2016 as part of NOW ON AIR before debuting solo under Lantis in 2024. Her previous single Treasure Chest gained attention as the ending for I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students.
With I Need, Yuki Tanaka cements her reputation as one of anime’s most promising musical voices, bridging heartfelt lyrics with powerful performances.
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