Press Release

June 1, 2021
Daiichi Kosho Co., Ltd.

　　Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. will exclusively release WANIMA's latest song 'Before the Departure' on Karaoke DAM starting in June, featuring official video and original comments. Additionally, a singing campaign offering a chance to win original goods will be held on the user community service 'DAM★Tomo' starting June 1st.

　WANIMA, a three-piece rock band based in Tokyo and originally from Kumamoto Prefecture, released 'Before the Departure' on April 28th. The song serves as the theme for the 'Fight! Kyushu' project launched by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to energize the nation from Kyushu. It was first performed during the opening ceremony of the professional baseball season in March this year, gaining significant attention. The song is dedicated to those fighting and persevering through various challenges.

　On the LIVE DAM Ai and LIVE DAM STADIUM series, 'Before the Departure,' which is already available, will feature official video performances starting June 8th. Additionally, original comments from the band members will be revealed after the song ends. This is exclusive content available only on DAM.

　Furthermore, WANIMA will appear as guest artists on 'DAM CHANNEL,' an entertainment information program streamed between karaoke performances on Karaoke DAM. ^*1　 They will engage in enjoyable conversations with MC Asuka Kijima.

　Additionally, on the karaoke user community service 'DAM★Tomo,' a campaign starting June 1st will offer luxurious prizes for singing 'Before the Departure.' Among the prizes is a one-of-a-kind SHURE original microphone featuring the WANIMA logo, specially created for this campaign.

　Please join this campaign to spread WANIMA's heartfelt message across Japan.

■List of songs available

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  1 The broadcast period is from 2021/6/1 to 7/5.
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  2 The applicable devices are the LIVE DAM Ai and LIVE DAM STADIUM series.
  　 This content may not be available on some devices that are not connected to a broadband line.
  　 Additionally, the distribution schedule may change due to circumstances.

■ WANIMA×LIVE DAM Ai 'Before the Departure' Campaign

Campaign Period:

June 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021

Participating Venues:

All nationwide karaoke DAM locations compatible with DAM★Tomo

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  Please note that some stores may not support DAM★Tomo.

How to Enter:

①Become a DAM★Tomo member (registration is free)
② Enter via the application page
(3) Log in to Denmoku and sing the assigned song.

　Prizes:

【Course A】Sing 10 times: WANIMA×LIVE DAM Ai Original Microphone - 1 winner
【Course B】Sing 5 times: WANIMA×LIVE DAM Ai Original Microphone Sleeve (Set of 3) - 20 winners
【Course C】Sing 1 time: WANIMA×LIVE DAM Ai Original Poster - 30 winners

The images are for illustration purposes only. Designs and other details are subject to change.

Assigned piece:

“Before Departure” (Request No. 1129-33)
“Before Departure (Live Sound)” (Request No. 1129-36)

■Campaign site

https://www.clubdam.com/app/damtomo/common/page.do?type=damtomo&source=P01206&subType=present