Atarashii Gakko no Leaders -- Janaindayo（じゃないんだよ）

 

With the song-and-dance group Atarashii Gakko no Leaders（新しい学校のリーダーズ）burning up one corner of the Internet and YouTube for a few years now, I did wonder when Mizyu, Rin, Suzuka and Kanon would have their profile raised high enough that an appearance on the Kohaku Utagassen would be in store. Of course, we're still months away from the annual announcement on NHK, but a big hint was just thrown out at the end of tonight's episode of "Uta Con"（うたコン）. Just before the signoff, the hosts managed to mention that the Leaders would be appearing for the first time on "Uta Con" next week. If they can come onto the weekly kayo kyoku show, then perhaps the Kohaku may come knocking.

Perhaps we AGL fans can celebrate with some KKP bubbly then. Their March 2023 digital single "Janaindayo" (That Ain't It) is a rapid-fire rock tune that sounds tailor-made for some action anime. However, it's actually the theme for a sequel to the original "Baby Walkure"（ベイビーわるきゅーれ...Baby Assassins） from 2021 which involves a couple of high school girl assassins. "Baby Walkure: 2 Babies" came out in theatres a couple of days following the release of "Janaindayo". 

"Janaindayo" is also the lead track on their digital mini-album "Ichiji Kikoku"（一時帰国...Temporary Return） which was released in April 2023. The song was written, composed and arranged by jon-YAKITORY. The album also has the supremely catchy "Otonablue"（オトナブルー）.

To wrap up, it wouldn't be an AGL KKP article without a video of the ladies practicing in the studio. I wonder if they'll perform both "Janaindayo" and "Otonablue" next week.