SUPER EIGHT Songs Inspire 5 Digital Comics Under MUSIC COMIC LABELZ

Key Facts

• MUSIC COMIC LABELZ is a new label combining J-POP and digital comics.
• The first release features five titles based on SUPER EIGHT’s songs.
• Weekly releases begin July 9, priced at 500 yen per volume.
• Scripts and character designs involve creators Yuya Takahashi and Kei Mochizuki.
• SUPER COMICS CAFE will run from August 22 to October 5 at six locations in Japan.

A new label called MUSIC COMIC LABELZ has been launched to merge J-POP and digital comics. The first project features five original comics based on songs by SUPER EIGHT, with weekly releases starting July 9. A themed cafe event will also be held from late August.

What MUSIC COMIC LABELZ Announced

MUSIC COMIC LABELZ, a newly launched label, focuses on merging J-POP music with digital comics. The label’s debut project centers around SUPER EIGHT, a group that celebrated its 20th debut anniversary last year. Based on five of their songs, original comic titles are being released digitally, each designed to align key story moments with the emotional peak of the corresponding music.

The label's first five titles are: Ookami to Suisei, Re:LIVE, LIFE: Me no Mae no Mukou e, Osaka Romanesque, and Kimi to Mitai Sekai. Each title is structured as a three-volume series and will be released on a weekly basis starting July 9. These works aim to explore universal themes such as friendship, effort, and romance.

Details of the Digital Comic Releases

Among the titles, Ookami to Suisei features a scenario written by Yuya Takahashi, who also scripted the film Eightranger, in which SUPER EIGHT starred. Character designs are handled by illustrator Kei Mochizuki, known for work on Fate/Grand Order.

Each digital comic volume will be priced at 500 yen. The release schedule is as follows:

July 9: Ookami to Suisei, Osaka Romanesque, Re:LIVE

July 16: LIFE: Me no Mae no Mukou e

July 23: Kimi to Mitai Sekai

The comics are designed to enhance emotional impact by syncing dramatic climaxes with music, offering a unique multimedia storytelling experience.

Availability and Schedule of SUPER COMICS CAFE

To further promote the release, a themed cafe event called SUPER COMICS CAFE will be held across six cities in Japan. Visitors can experience the atmosphere of the comics and songs through special decor and themed menu items inspired by the stories.

The cafe will be open from August 22 to October 5 at the following locations:

TOWER RECORDS CAFE Shibuya

Ikebukuro Store

Osaka Station City Store

Umeda NU Chayamachi Store

Fukuoka Store

Nagoya Sakae Skyle Store

The cafe will offer translated comic content in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese, along with original food and drink items, as well as limited merchandise. General lottery reservations for entrance tickets have already begun.

FAQ

Q: When did the release of the digital comics begin?
A: The first set of titles was released on July 9.

Q: How many comic titles are included in the first project?
A: Five digital comic titles are included.

Q: Who is responsible for the scenario of Ookami to Suisei?
A: Yuya Takahashi, who also wrote the script for Eightranger, handled the scenario.

Q: How much does each comic volume cost?
A: Each volume is priced at 500 yen.

Q: When and where will the SUPER COMICS CAFE be held?
A: From August 22 to October 5 at six TOWER RECORDS CAFE locations in Japan.

Source : ORICON NEWS