AiNA THE END releases “Luminous,” now streaming worldwide, as the powerful new opening theme for ONE PIECE Elbaf Arc, marking her latest solo milestone.
AiNA THE END released her new single “Luminous” on April 3. It serves as the opening theme for the Elbaf Arc of the globally popular anime ONE PIECE. The song is now available on major streaming platforms. Additionally, the official music video premiered on her YouTube channel the same day.
For the video, AiNA THE END reunited with director G2 YUKI TSUJIMOTO, who also directed her previous hit “革命道中 – On The Way.” That track, released in July 2025 as the opening theme for DAN DA DAN Season 2, marked a major turning point in her career.
It entered the Billboard Global 200 and reached the Top 50 of the Billboard Japan Hot 100. In addition, it topped the Billboard Japan Hot Animation chart for several weeks. The song accumulated more than 200 million global streams and appeared on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 Global chart.
The “Luminous” music video explores the idea of moving forward despite uncertainty. It uses the act of running as a symbol of inner change and personal growth. As the story progresses, moments of conflict transform into connection, leading to a powerful group dance finale. The video delivers strong visuals and emotional energy that reflect the uplifting message of the song. Together, AiNA THE END and G2 YUKI TSUJIMOTO present a distinctive creative vision that blends intensity with hope.
AiNA THE END also performed “Luminous” live for the first time on TV Asahi’s Music Station. Meanwhile, the ONE PIECE Elbaf Arc begins airing on April 5. It introduces viewers to a new chapter accompanied by her dynamic opening theme.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Alongside the release, AiNA THE END will launch her 2026 Asia tour this month. She will perform in major cities across the region before continuing with headline shows in Japan. Through these activities, she continues to expand her global presence and build on the momentum of her recent achievements.
AiNA THE END will perform in Seoul at Yes24 Live Hall on April 23, followed by Bangkok at The Street Hall on April 28. She will then hold a two-day show in Taipei at Legacy Taipei on May 11–12. The Japan leg begins on June 21 in Fukuoka, before continuing to Nagoya on June 23 and Osaka on June 25. The tour concludes in Tokyo on July 5.
About AiNA THE END
AiNA THE END began her career in 2015 as a member of BiSH, the unconventional punk band that performed without instruments. After their major debut in 2016, she launched her solo career with the 2021 album THE END. It featured songs she wrote and composed herself.
Following BiSH’s disbandment in June 2023, she has focused entirely on solo work, releasing theme songs such as “Takaramono” for the TBS drama Sayonara Maestro, “Frail” for the film Henna Ie, and “Love Sick” for Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain. Her music has also been featured in commercials for brands like Glico Pocky, NIVEA, Volkswagen, and the Tokyo Christmas Market 2024.
Beyond music, AiNA THE END has expanded into acting and live performance. She starred as Janis Joplin in the Japanese premiere of the Broadway musical Janis in 2022 and made her film debut in Kyrie’s Song in 2023.
Her solo tours, including Grow The Sunset and her headlining concert ENDROLL at Nippon Budokan in March 2024, sold out completely. She released her third solo album, RUBY POP, on November 27, 2024. It was followed with her first overseas solo concert and the completion of her nationwide Harinezumi Smile tour. Starting in October, she will embark on another nine-city tour across Japan titled Kakumei Dōchū.
Fans can now stream AiNA THE END’s latest music, including her new album and hit singles, across all major platforms.
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