- 11.00 AM
- July 05, 2026
Bingkai Karya – A new star has entered the world of ONE PIECE.
Just days before ONE PIECE HEROINES makes its debut, AiNA THE END unveils “Blue Shining Star”, the anime’s official theme song and one of her most high-profile releases yet. Fresh off its first television performance at 2026 FNS Music Festival Summer, the track arrives alongside a newly released music video, giving fans their first full look at the song set to soundtrack the upcoming series.
Directed by KEIJU ITAI, the music video centres on a woman enveloped in light and brilliance. Rather than focusing on glamour alone, the visual captures a presence that shines from within, portraying someone who carries both confidence and vulnerability at the same time. As the song unfolds, that radiance becomes a symbol of moving forward through uncertainty, illuminating not only moments of triumph but also the doubts and struggles that come with them.
The imagery mirrors the spirit of “Blue Shining Star” itself, pairing uplifting energy with emotional sincerity while capturing the determination and resilience that have become hallmarks of AiNA THE END’s work.
The release follows the song’s first television performance on Fuji TV’s 2026 FNS Music Festival Summer, where audiences were given an early preview ahead of its official launch. Now, with both the song and music video available, the spotlight shifts to ONE PIECE HEROINES, which premieres on 5 July.
The new anime places the women of the ONE PIECE universe at centre stage, opening the door to fresh stories within one of the world’s most beloved franchises. As the series’ official theme song, “Blue Shining Star” sets the tone for that new chapter, arriving just days before audiences meet its heroines for the first time.
Between its festival debut, newly released music video and connection to one of anime’s biggest franchises, the song already carries considerable momentum. For AiNA THE END, it marks another major anime theme song in a career increasingly defined by songs that leave a lasting impression both on screen and beyond it.
About AiNA THE END
AiNA THE END launched her career in 2015 as a member of BiSH, the unconventional punk band that performed without instruments. Following their major debut the following year, she later released her first solo album “THE END” in 2021, featuring tracks she personally wrote and composed, marking her serious transition to solo work. In June 2023, BiSH disbanded to the heartbreak of fans, and she has since been active as a solo artist.
In January 2024, she wrote the theme song “Treasure” for the TBS Sunday drama “Sayonara Maestro: Chichi to Watashi no Appassionato”, followed by a stream of new releases including “Frail,” the theme song for the film “Henna Ie”, and “Love Sick,” the theme for the theatrical film “Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain.”
Her music has consistently been selected for commercial use, including “Heart to Heart” (Glico Pocky), “Kaze to Kuchizuke to” (NIVEA), “Poppin’ Run” (Volkswagen T-Cross), and “Christmas Card” (Tokyo Christmas Market 2024).
Beyond music, she played the lead role of Janis Joplin in the Japanese premiere of the Broadway musical “Janis” in 2022. In October 2023, ]]she starred in her first film, “Kyrie’s Song”, directed by Shunji Iwai, earning multiple prestigious awards for her performance.
Her solo tour “Grow The Sunset” and her first headlining concert at the iconic Nippon Budokan, “ENDROLL”, both held in March 2024, sold out completely.
On 27 November 2024, she will release “RUBY POP”, her third solo album and her first in three years. In December, she will hold her first solo concert overseas, followed by the completion of her national “Harinezumi Smile” tour across eight cities in January 2025. Starting in October, she is set to embark on another nationwide tour titled “革命道中”, covering nine cities across Japan.
Since April 2026, AiNA THE END has been touring across eight cities on her first-ever Asia tour, AiNA THE END LIVE TOUR 2026 – PICNIC -. The Taipei show sold out within just four hours of ticket sales opening, leading to an additional performance being added. Due to every Japan date also selling out completely, extra shows have likewise been announced domestically.
Just days before ONE PIECE HEROINES makes its debut, AiNA THE END unveils “Blue Shining Star”, the anime’s official theme song and one of her most high-profile releases yet. Fresh off its first television performance at 2026 FNS Music Festival Summer, the track arrives alongside a newly released music video, giving fans their first full look at the song set to soundtrack the upcoming series.
Directed by KEIJU ITAI, the music video centres on a woman enveloped in light and brilliance. Rather than focusing on glamour alone, the visual captures a presence that shines from within, portraying someone who carries both confidence and vulnerability at the same time. As the song
unfolds, that radiance becomes a symbol of moving forward through uncertainty, illuminating not only moments of triumph but also the doubts and struggles that come with them.
The imagery mirrors the spirit of “Blue Shining Star” itself, pairing uplifting energy with emotional sincerity while capturing the determination and resilience that have become hallmarks of AiNA THE END’s work.
The release follows the song’s first television performance on Fuji TV’s 2026 FNS Music Festival Summer, where audiences were given an early preview ahead of its official launch. Now, with both the song and music video available, the spotlight shifts to ONE PIECE HEROINES, which premieres on 5 July.
The new anime places the women of the ONE PIECE universe at centre stage, opening the door to fresh stories within one of the world’s most beloved franchises. As the series’ official theme song, “Blue Shining Star” sets the tone for that new chapter, arriving just days before audiences meet its heroines for the first time.
Between its festival debut, newly released music video and connection to one of anime’s biggest franchises, the song already carries considerable momentum. For AiNA THE END, it marks another major anime theme song in a career increasingly defined by songs that leave a lasting impression both on screen and beyond it.
About AiNA THE END
AiNA THE END launched her career in 2015 as a member of BiSH, the unconventional punk band that performed without instruments. Following their major debut the following year, she later released her first solo album “THE END” in 2021, featuring tracks she personally wrote and composed, marking her serious transition to solo work. In June 2023, BiSH disbanded to the heartbreak of fans, and she has since been active as a solo artist.
In January 2024, she wrote the theme song “Treasure” for the TBS Sunday drama “Sayonara Maestro: Chichi to Watashi no Appassionato”, followed by a stream of new releases including “Frail,” the theme song for the film “Henna Ie”, and “Love Sick,” the theme for the theatrical film “Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain.”
Her music has consistently been selected for commercial use, including “Heart to Heart” (Glico Pocky), “Kaze to Kuchizuke to” (NIVEA), “Poppin’ Run” (Volkswagen T-Cross), and “Christmas Card” (Tokyo Christmas Market 2024).
Beyond music, she played the lead role of Janis Joplin in the Japanese premiere of the Broadway musical “Janis” in 2022. In October 2023, ]]she starred in her first film, “Kyrie’s Song”, directed by Shunji Iwai, earning multiple prestigious awards for her performance.
Her solo tour “Grow The Sunset” and her first headlining concert at the iconic Nippon Budokan, “ENDROLL”, both held in March 2024, sold out completely.
On 27 November 2024, she will release “RUBY POP”, her third solo album and her first in three years. In December, she will hold her first solo concert overseas, followed by the completion of her national “Harinezumi Smile” tour across eight cities in January 2025. Starting in October, she is set to embark on another nationwide tour titled “革命道中”, covering nine cities across Japan.
Since April 2026, AiNA THE END has been touring across eight cities on her first-ever Asia tour, AiNA THE END LIVE TOUR 2026 – PICNIC -. The Taipei show sold out within just four hours of ticket sales opening, leading to an additional performance being added. Due to every Japan date also selling out completely, extra shows have likewise been announced domestically.
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