TV Anime Aru Majo ga Shinu Made Announces Ending Theme Song: “Hana Saku Michi de”

It was recently announced that the ending theme song for the upcoming anime Aru Majo ga Shinu Made, which will begin airing on April 1, will be sung by Aoi Teshima. The song “Hana Saku Michi de” was written and arranged by songwriter Yuki Kajiura, and you can check out all the latest details below.

Though only recently announced, you can watch the newest music video for the anime that was released today as it features a short version of the song.

Aru Majo ga Shinu Made (Which is also known as "Upon A Witch's Death") is a heartwarming fantasy about Meg, a 17-year-old apprentice witch, who is told by her long-lived teacher, Faust, that a terrible curse has left her with only one year to live. In order to break the curse, Meg sets out to bring happiness to those around her and collect the joyful tears shed by 1,000 people within a year. The ending theme song “Hana Saku Michi de” was produced by songwriter and composer Yuki Kajiura, who has gained a huge following around the world thanks to her work on the soundtracks for many popular anime. This song is a collaboration between two artists leading at the forefront of their respective genres.

A Message from Aoi Teshima:
"I had the pleasure of singing the ending theme song for Aru Majo ga Shinu Made, “Hana Saku Michi de.” This was my first time singing something written by Yuki Kajiura. The words and melody felt nostalgic somehow and I was able to really put my heart into it. It would make me happy if you all enjoyed the anime all the way to the ending theme as well."

The earlier mentioned music video can be viewed below.

Aoi Teshima Profile
Aoi Teshima was born in 1987 from Fukuoka Prefecture.

Following the release of her demo CD The Rose, she made her debut with "Therru's Song" featured in the 2006 Ghibli film Tales from Earthsea. In 2011, she sang the theme song for the film From Up on Poppy Hill.

Preceding her debut, she released four highly-acclaimed film music cover albums and an original concept album. Through her music, Aoi Teshima continues to convey a worldview that only she can express.

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of her debut, she released her first best-hit album Simple is best in 2021, and held a commemorative concert of the same title across Japan. On February 22 of the same year, she released her first live album LIVE 2022 "Simple is best" containing footage from the concert.

Her exceptional voice has been in high demand for numerous theme songs and commercials thanks to her ability to move the hearts of her listeners with her songs, and her acclaim has been growing both at home and abroad.

Yuki Kajiura Profile
A multi-talented music composer, producer and songwriter. She made her debut in 1993 as the composer and keyboardist for See-Saw.

In 2002, her song “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” became a hit as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. She has since gone on to produce musical groups and continues to produce anime theme songs and soundtracks. In 2020, her work on the theme song for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, “Homura,” alongside the singer LiSA, resulted in the track winning the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

She’s also composed music for Japanese films and television programs. In 2023, she released PARADE, her first album in nine years under her personal label FictionJunction. In December of the same year, she held her first two-day concert, “Kaji Fes.2023,” as part of her global tour Yuki Kajiura LIVE.