Hana Hope has revealed the jacket photo for her new single "Hearts Glow," set for release on August 5th, and also announced the tracklist.
The title track "Hearts Glow" is the ending theme for the TV anime "Sayonara Lara," which began airing on July 5th. It was also announced that the song will be pre-released digitally on July 22nd. The main promotional video (PV) third installment, released recently, featured a snippet of the song, building anticipation for its broadcast premiere.
"Sayonara Lara" is an original TV animation produced by Kinema Citrus, a studio known for popular anime such as "Made in Abyss," "My Happy Marriage," "The Rising of the Shield Hero," and "Revue Starlight." It is a commemorative work celebrating the studio's 15th anniversary. The story unfolds as a tale of Lara, a mermaid who, inspired by the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," is reborn in Lake Biwa 200 years later.
© Kinema Citrus / "Sayonara Lara" Production Committee
"Hearts Glow" is a message song unique to Hana Hope, starting with a quiet acoustic guitar intro and expanding into a grand band sound. It conveys a message of self-expression while embracing individuality and the desire to be oneself, even when different from others.
The single will be released in two formats: a first press limited edition in a paper jacket, and an anime edition featuring newly drawn anime illustrations and a disc tray designed with environmental considerations, including a non-credit ending video.
In addition to the title track "Hearts Glow," the announcement revealed that the single will also include "september," a sentimental mid-tempo number recorded in Woodstock, USA, with producer David Baron (who has worked with Lana Del Rey, Shawn Mendes, and The Lumineers), expressing Hana Hope's feelings after moving to the US. Also included is "Scorpio Skies," a pop number produced and composed by MONJOE, who has worked on numerous hit songs, capturing a summer vibe and affirming self-acceptance.
Furthermore, the full version of "Hearts Glow" will have its first radio broadcast on FM802's "THE NAKAJIMA HIROTO SHOW 802 RADIO MASTERS" on July 8th. Alongside the anime's broadcast, anticipation is growing for the full reveal of the song.
Hana Hope recently performed "99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope," nominated for the Best Hip Hop/Rap Song award, with STUTS and Kohjiya at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, garnering significant attention.
Following the momentum of her June single "blue hour" and the upcoming release of "Hearts Glow," Hana Hope will hold her one-man live concerts "Hearts Glow" on August 7th at LIQUIDROOM in Ebisu, Tokyo, and on August 28th at Music Club JANUS in Osaka. She is also scheduled to perform at domestic summer festivals such as "SUMMER SONIC 2026" and "SWEET LOVE SHOWER," as well as international events like "AFTER WORK FEST 2026" in Malaysia and "LaLaLa Fest 2026" in Jakarta, Indonesia. Her expanding activities both domestically and internationally are drawing attention.
【New Single Information】
Hana Hope
New Single "Hearts Glow"
2026.7.22 Digital Release
Digital Pre-order URL: https://smar.lnk.to/l1na3p
2026.8.5 CD Release
First Press Limited Edition (CD) AICL-4933 \1,800 (tax-excluded price \1,636)
Limited Production Edition (CD+BD) AICL-4934-5 \2,000 (tax-excluded price \1,818)
CD Pre-order URL: https://HanaHope.lnk.to/HeartsGlow_CD
Tracklist
<CD>
1. Hearts Glow
2. september
3. Scorpio Skies
<BD Bonus Footage (Limited Production Edition Only)>
TV Anime "Sayonara Lara" Non-Credit Ending Video
Purchase Bonuses
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
7net Shopping: Acrylic Charm
Rakuten Books: A4 Size Paper File
All Animate Stores (including online): Square Bromide *Only applicable to Limited Production Edition
Supporting Stores: B3 Poster
【Anime Information】
TV Anime "Sayonara Lara"
Broadcast begins July 5th, 2026
TOKYO MX: Sundays from July 5th, 24:30~
BS Asahi: Sundays from July 5th, 25:30~
Yomiuri TV: Mondays from July 6th, 25:59~
AT-X: Mondays from July 6th, 21:30~
Simultaneous terrestrial broadcast on various streaming sites starting July 5th, Sundays at 24:30~.
*Broadcast and streaming dates/times are subject to change. Please check the official websites of each station for the latest information.
Original Work: Kinema Citrus
Director: Takashi Koide
Series Composition: Anna Kawahara
Character Design: Shiori Tani
Art Director: Mari Fujino (Studio Pablo)
Color Design: Rika Aizawa
Director of Photography: Kazuto Izumida (T2studio)
Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa
Graphic Design: Yuto Hama, Mao Yamaguchi
Deep Sea Imagery: MON
Water Artist: Naoki Yoshibe
Sound Director: Yo Yamada
Music: yuma yamaguchi
Music Production: KADOKAWA
Senior Producer: Munenori Ogasawara
Team Producer: Yoshiki Ishikawa
Creative Producer: Natsuki Moriyama
Animation Production: Kinema Citrus
Production: "Sayonara Lara" Production Committee
© Kinema Citrus / "Sayonara Lara" Production Committee
Official Website: https://goodbyelara.com
Official X: https://x.com/Goodbye_Lara
Anime PV
Original TV Anime "Sayonara Lara" Main PV 3rd Installment | Broadcast Begins July 5th, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjq7xyVdv5I
Hana Hope Comments
In "Sayonara Lara," the protagonist Lara leaves the mermaid world and steps into the human world.
Having grown up with two nationalities, I sometimes felt like I didn't belong anywhere when I was younger.
Even though both were important parts of me, I sometimes felt I couldn't fit entirely into either world.
The song title "Hearts Glow" means "light of the heart."
And "wild glow" in the lyrics refers to the unique radiance that everyone possesses, which might seem a little different from the outside world.
Through this song, I realized that singing without hiding my true self was my place to belong.
This song is a precious letter addressed to everyone who is lost about their place, and to Lara.
Never let go of your own light, because that wild glow in your heart is surely a beautiful hearts glow that connects you with others.
【Live Information】
Hana Hope One-Man Live "Hearts Glow"
August 7th (Fri) Tokyo Ebisu LIQUIDROOM OPEN 18:00 START: 19:00
August 28th (Fri) Osaka Music Club JANUS OPEN 19:00 START: 19:30
Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/hanahope0807/
Eplus: https://eplus.jp/hanahope/
Lawson Ticket: https://l-tike.com/hanahope/ (L-Code: 72523)
Details/HP: https://lit.link/hanahope
Events
July 25th (Sat) AFTER WORK FEST 2026 (Malaysia)
https://www.instagram.com/afterwork.my/
August 14th (Fri) SUMMER SONIC 2026 (Osaka performance only)
https://www.summersonic.com/tickets/osaka/
August 23rd (Sun) Indonesia JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta LaLaLa Fest 2026
https://lalalafest.com/
Steve Lacy|The Flaming Lips|Two Door Cinema Club|Kodaline (Farewell Show)
Astrid S|FLO|Jordan Rakei|Matt Maltese|Marcin|Hana Hope|Dabda|KIKI
Black Petrol|Mad Madmen|Matthew Ifield|Nathalie Ezmeralda|Redsix etc
August 29th (Sat) SWEET LOVE SHOWER
https://2026.sweetloveshower.com/
【Hana Hope Profile】
A rising 20-year-old singer-songwriter.
Actively pursuing her artistic career while commuting between a university in the US and Japan.
Her transparent, nostalgic singing voice and unique healing performances have garnered attention.
She began her career as a singer after being featured on ROTH BART BARON's "Ke Mono No Namae" at the age of 13 and participating in a tribute concert commemorating the 40th anniversary of YMO's formation.
In 2023, she was selected to perform the theme song for "Fate/Grand Order Memorial Movie 2023" and made her major debut with Sony Music.
In 2025, her vocals on the Pocari Sweat CM song and STUTS' "99 Steps feat Kohjiya & Hana Hope" became a topic of conversation.
Her live performances are also highly acclaimed. Last year, she performed at Fuji Rock Festival '25, and her one-man live shows in Shibuya WWW in April, Daikanyama UNIT in August, and Blue Note Place in December all sold out.
One-man live concerts are also scheduled for August 7th at Ebisu Liquid Room and August 27th at Music Club JANUS in Osaka.
【Other Information - SNS Links】
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HanaHope
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahope_official/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshanahope
X: https://x.com/hanahope_2022
Website: https://lit.link/hanahope
EC Site: https://t.co/fpZ745mZBs
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product
- Organizations: KADOKAWA / FM802
- Products / services: CD・BD