Ikuta Erika's TV Anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Lord's Daughter" Ending Theme "Even Now, Thank You" Begins Pre-release Distribution on April 4th! MV Premiere Public Release Decided for 6 PM on the Same Day!

Ikuta Erika's new song "Even Now, Thank You" (Ending Theme for the TV Anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Lord's Daughter") began its pre-release distribution at 0:00 on April 4th! The song, which features Celtic sounds matching the anime's worldview and is filled with words of gratitude that are usually too embarrassing to say, intended for Mother's Day, is a pre-release from her first full album "I.K.T" (I Know Tomorrow), scheduled for release on April 22nd. It has already been used in anime PVs and has garnered much attention from fans. Furthermore, the music video for "Even Now, Thank You" will also have its premiere at 6 PM on the same day. The video is a cute visual filled with the anime's world, designed to bring a smile to everyone who watches it, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the song's charm. Regarding this song, Ikuta Erika commented: "I myself sang this song, carefully putting into each word the feelings I usually find too embarrassing to express. Main (Roshmain), who has started on a new path from this work. I hope the feelings she holds for her family resonate with this song." She commented, and expectations are high for this song, which depicts family love. The CD for this work is scheduled for release on May 6th. A special double purchase application bonus with the album has also been decided. We hope you will check for further new information about Ikuta Erika. ■ Title: "Even Now, Thank You" (TV Anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Lord's Daughter" Ending Theme) ■ Pre-release Distribution Date: April 4, 2026 (Saturday) 0:00 Distribution URL: https://ikutaerika.lnk.to/ImamoArigato ■ "Even Now, Thank You" MV Premiere Public Release MV Release Date/Time: April 4, 2026 (Saturday) 18:00 URL: https://youtu.be/kX0u1U7wMDk *This page is scheduled to be published on April 4 (Saturday) at 0:00. ■ Album Release Date: "I.K.T ~I Know Tomorrow~" April 22, 2026 (Wednesday) Purchase URL: https://erikaikuta.lnk.to/I.K.T_1stAL ■ Single Release Date: "Even Now, Thank You" May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) Purchase URL: https://ikutaerika.lnk.to/ImamoArigato ■ For details on the album & single double purchase bonus (chance to win a limited alternate sleeve), click here: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/ErikaIkuta/info/582302 ■ Anime Information Program Name: Ascendance of a Bookworm: Lord's Daughter Broadcast Information: Yomiuri TV / Nippon TV Network nationwide. Every Saturday at 5:30 PM. (Excluding some regions). Broadcasting begins April 4th (Saturday)! Two consecutive cours. TOKYO MX: Starts April 6th (Monday). Every Monday at 9:25 PM. Ikuta Erika is a solo artist who spins music that accompanies daily life through singing and piano. She is active in a wide range of fields including musicals, dramas, and movies, and in 2023, she played the role of Asha, the protagonist, in the Japanese version of Disney's 100th-anniversary work "Wish". In 2024, she released her debut work as a solo artist, the 1st EP "capriccioso". In 2025, she released her 2nd EP "bitter candy" and held a national tour, releasing the digital single "Period" in September of the same year. In April 2026, she will release her first full album "I.K.T". ▼Official HP Ikuta Erika OFFICIAL SITE https://erikaikuta.jp/s/m12/?ima=0835 Erika Ikuta | Sony Music Official Site https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/ErikaIkuta/ ▼SNS X: https://x.com/ikuta_staff?s=20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikutaerika.official/?hl=ja TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ikutaerikaofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ikutaerikaofficial