The rock band Unicorn will provide the theme song for the second season of the anime series "The Old Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint II" [1].
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the band as it celebrates its 40th anniversary [1]. By aligning a veteran rock group with a popular anime sequel, the production aims to bridge generational gaps and leverage the band's legacy to attract a wider audience for the upcoming season.
The new song is titled "Kurenai no Ha" [1, 2]. The band said the track was produced with imagery that parallels the protagonist—a middle-aged man—with leaves that grow more beautiful over time [1]. This thematic connection links the character's journey of maturity and skill with the band's own long history in the music industry.
The series is scheduled to begin broadcasting in July 2026 [3, 4]. The show will be available across a wide network, including 24 stations nationwide in Japan, BS Asahi, and AT-X [3, 5]. To reach a global audience, the series will also be streamed simultaneously worldwide via Prime Video [3, 4].
The announcement comes as part of the band's 40-year anniversary celebrations [1]. The integration of a legacy act into a contemporary anime project highlights a trend of using established musical icons to add prestige to serialized animation.
“The new song is titled "Kurenai no Ha"”
The partnership between a 40-year-old legacy act and a modern anime sequel suggests a strategic move to appeal to both nostalgic older viewers and younger anime fans. By utilizing a global streaming platform like Prime Video, the production is positioning the series for international reach while using the band's thematic connection to the 'older' protagonist to deepen the show's emotional resonance.
