HANABIE. unleash “Bari Bari Buddy,” an explosive new single serving as the ending theme for Reincarnated as a Sword II, ahead of their album UMAMI.
Japanese rock band HANABIE. have released their latest single, “Bari Bari Buddy,” alongside its official music video. The track serves as the ending theme for the upcoming anime series Reincarnated as a Sword II.
Vocalist Yukina and guitarist/vocalist Matsuri wrote the song to capture the anime’s adventurous spirit. The band describes it as an epic track that reflects the journey of Fran and Teacher. Moreover, its catchy chorus invites listeners to sing along and share the excitement.
“We’ve created an epic, larger-than-life song that perfectly captures Fran and Teacher’s grand adventure!” the band shares. They also hope the series inspires fans to become “totally badass Buddies.”
New Album UMAMI Arrives in December
HANABIE. fans can also look forward to the band’s upcoming album, UMAMI, which will arrive on December 2, 2026. The group plans to reveal more details soon. In the meantime, listeners can stream “Bari Bari Buddy” here.
Formed in Tokyo in 2015, HANABIE. began as a high school club project featuring YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU. CHIKA joined the group in May 2023, completing the current lineup. The band combines heavy guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and Japanese pop influences to create its distinctive Harajuku-core sound.
Their single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has earned more than 12 million YouTube views and 5.4 million TikTok views. The band has also released Bucchigiri Tokyo in December 2024 and HOT TOPIC in January 2026.
Furthermore, HANABIE. have steadily expanded their international reach since beginning overseas performances in 2023. In August 2024, they became the first Japanese women to perform on Lollapalooza’s main stage in Chicago. They continued that momentum with their first North American headlining tour in March 2026.
With “Bari Bari Buddy” and the upcoming UMAMI, HANABIE. continue to bring their high-energy sound to anime fans and audiences worldwide.
Listen to and stream HANABIE.’s “Bari Bari Buddy” now, and get ready to sing along to their high-energy anime ending theme!
