ABEMA Selects Novelbright's 'Kaimaku Sengen' as the Theme Song for Super Formula 2026 Broadcasts! Maggy and Aika Sawaguchi to Appear as On-site Reporters for Opening Round Rd.1-2 on April 4-5
ABEMA announces the free live broadcast of the Super Formula 2026 opening round. Novelbright's 'Kaimaku Sengen' is chosen as the theme song, with Maggy, Aika Sawaguchi, and Nana Takagi joining the broadcast cast.
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ABEMA, a new future TV, will broadcast the final races of the opening rounds, Rd.1-2 (Mobility Resort Motegi), of the domestic pinnacle formula race "Japanese Super Formula Championship (hereafter, Super Formula)", starting Saturday, April 4, 2026, live and for free. We are pleased to announce that the popular rock band Novelbright's "Kaimaku Sengen" has been selected as the official theme song to enliven ABEMA's broadcast of Super Formula 2026. Furthermore, model and entrepreneur Maggy and talent Aika Sawaguchi have been confirmed as on-site reporters to pump up the opening rounds Rd.1-2, and former Japanese national speed skater Nana Takagi will appear as a studio guest.
Novelbright is a five-member rock band from Osaka that triggered explosive buzz through the viral spread of their street live videos on SNS, boasting immense popularity mainly among young people. The newly chosen theme song, "Kaimaku Sengen" (Opening Declaration), is an emotional track characterized by a powerful message that encourages new beginnings and challenging one's limits, paired with an epic, fast-paced melody. The song will be woven throughout ABEMA's live broadcasts of the final races across all tournaments throughout the year, further accelerating the heated battles of the drivers pushing their limits.
Upon the decision of the theme song, Novelbright shared a joyous comment: "As a car lover myself, I am very happy and honored to have our song chosen as the theme song this time" (full comment below).
In addition, a gorgeous cast has been confirmed to liven up the opening rounds Rd.1-2. For Rd.1 on Saturday, April 4, Maggy, serving as the "ABEMA Motorsports Ambassador," will take on the role of on-site reporter. Beyond conveying the onsite enthusiasm, she also plans an exclusive report highlighting the charms of the Mobility Resort Motegi, the venue for the opening round, to encourage more fans to visit the circuit. In the subsequent Rd.2 on Sunday, April 5, "SF Ambassador" Aika Sawaguchi will deliver the on-site report. Furthermore, as a studio guest for Rd.2, former Japanese national speed skater Nana Takagi will make her first appearance on ABEMA's Super Formula broadcast. As a self-proclaimed "speed demon" and car enthusiast, attention is gathering on Takagi's unique perspective as an athlete. Additionally, with announcer Daiki Tanaka providing the play-by-play for both days and active racer Riki Okusa serving as a commentator, we will deliver a live broadcast with careful explanations so that even first-time spectators can fully enjoy it.
The much-anticipated motorsport, Super Formula. This season is packed with highlights, including the participation of two F1 reserve drivers. The focus of the opening round is TEAM MUGEN's Ayumu Iwasa, who ranked first overall last year. Please enjoy the fierce battles of the opening round of Super Formula, the highest and fastest formula racing series in Japan, along with Novelbright's "Kaimaku Sengen", live and for free on ABEMA.
[ABEMA] Super Formula Free Live Broadcast Starts April 4!
https://abema.tv/video/episode/634-4_s10_p91
■ Novelbright Full Comment...
Novelbright is a five-member rock band from Osaka that triggered explosive buzz through the viral spread of their street live videos on SNS, boasting immense popularity mainly among young people. The newly chosen theme song, "Kaimaku Sengen" (Opening Declaration), is an emotional track characterized by a powerful message that encourages new beginnings and challenging one's limits, paired with an epic, fast-paced melody. The song will be woven throughout ABEMA's live broadcasts of the final races across all tournaments throughout the year, further accelerating the heated battles of the drivers pushing their limits.
Upon the decision of the theme song, Novelbright shared a joyous comment: "As a car lover myself, I am very happy and honored to have our song chosen as the theme song this time" (full comment below).
In addition, a gorgeous cast has been confirmed to liven up the opening rounds Rd.1-2. For Rd.1 on Saturday, April 4, Maggy, serving as the "ABEMA Motorsports Ambassador," will take on the role of on-site reporter. Beyond conveying the onsite enthusiasm, she also plans an exclusive report highlighting the charms of the Mobility Resort Motegi, the venue for the opening round, to encourage more fans to visit the circuit. In the subsequent Rd.2 on Sunday, April 5, "SF Ambassador" Aika Sawaguchi will deliver the on-site report. Furthermore, as a studio guest for Rd.2, former Japanese national speed skater Nana Takagi will make her first appearance on ABEMA's Super Formula broadcast. As a self-proclaimed "speed demon" and car enthusiast, attention is gathering on Takagi's unique perspective as an athlete. Additionally, with announcer Daiki Tanaka providing the play-by-play for both days and active racer Riki Okusa serving as a commentator, we will deliver a live broadcast with careful explanations so that even first-time spectators can fully enjoy it.
The much-anticipated motorsport, Super Formula. This season is packed with highlights, including the participation of two F1 reserve drivers. The focus of the opening round is TEAM MUGEN's Ayumu Iwasa, who ranked first overall last year. Please enjoy the fierce battles of the opening round of Super Formula, the highest and fastest formula racing series in Japan, along with Novelbright's "Kaimaku Sengen", live and for free on ABEMA.
[ABEMA] Super Formula Free Live Broadcast Starts April 4!
https://abema.tv/video/episode/634-4_s10_p91
■ Novelbright Full Comment...