AiNA THE END releases ‘Peerless Flowers’, theme song for new Mononoke movie
Japanese pop sensation AiNA THE END has released her latest single, ‘Peerless Flowers’, on March 14, 2025. The track serves as the official theme song for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 2 – Hinezumi, which premiered on the same day.
A song crafted for Mononoke
Following the success of Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain in 2024, ‘Peerless Flowers’ continues AiNA’s involvement with the Mononoke franchise. Written and composed by AiNA herself, the song features a gentle piano melody and sweeping string arrangements, blending seamlessly with a full band to create a grand and deeply emotional ballad that reflects the themes of the film.
Music video explores love and loss
The music video for ‘Peerless Flowers’ visually captures the song’s themes of love, connection, and heartbreak. It contrasts intimate scenes of couples seeking love with AiNA’s solo performance, where she appears in a pale, inhuman-like form with short blonde hair and a colorless body. This visual distortion highlights the isolation and emotional depth expressed in the lyrics.
AiNA THE END: a rising solo career
AiNA THE END first gained recognition as a member of BiSH, an “instrument-free punk band,” before launching her solo career in 2021 with her album ‘THE END’. Since BiSH disbanded in June 2023, AiNA has continued to shine as a solo artist, releasing ‘RUBY POP’ in November 2024—her first full-length album in three years.
Beyond music, AiNA has made waves in anime, contributing:
- ‘Red:birthmark’ (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 ending theme)
- ‘The Spell’ (The Apothecary Diaries ending theme)
- ‘Love Sick’ (Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain theme song)
She has also expanded into acting, earning prestigious awards for her leading role in Kyrie, a film directed by Shunji Iwai. In 2022, she also portrayed Janis Joplin in Japan’s first Broadway adaptation of A Night with Janis Joplin.
A successful touring year
AiNA has had a milestone-filled year, with:
- Grow The Sunset solo tour (March 2024)
- ENDROLL Nippon Budokan headline show (September 2024, sold out)
- First overseas solo concert in Taiwan (December 2024)
- Harinezumi Smile tour (January 2025 – ongoing, covering eight cities in Japan)
What’s next?
As AiNA THE END continues to explore new creative directions, ‘Peerless Flowers’ showcases her talent for delivering deeply moving and cinematic music. Fans can stream the song now on major digital platforms, with the music video available on AiNA’s official YouTube channel.
