AiNA THE END Returns with Explosive New Single “On The Way 革命道中”

AiNA THE END, the singular voice at the forefront of Japan’s avant-garde pop scene, has just released her highly anticipated new single, “On The Way 革命道中” — the official opening theme for Season 2 of the hit anime “Dandadan ダンダダン”.

Written specifically for the series by AiNA herself, with additional composition and arrangement by acclaimed producer Shin Sakiura, the song captures Dandadan’s chaotic blend of supernatural thrills and youthful emotion. Powered by high-octane beats and mysterious melodic interplay, “On The Way 革命道中” fuses dark pop dynamism with sentimentality, anchored by AiNA THE END’s raw, unmistakable vocals and genre-defying lyrical style.

The track brims with hooks and contrasts: playful yet profound, eerie yet catchy. Phrases like “sentimental love” glimmer through heavy verses, while unexpected call-and-response moments bring a sense of levity. It's a sonic journey that reflects the duality of the anime’s “occult × adolescence” theme — strange, intense, and at times heartbreakingly sincere.

The music video, released alongside the single, expands on these themes through a visually arresting narrative. It juxtaposes two versions of AiNA THE END — one human and one yokai (spirit) — whose worlds collide in a surreal, shadow-drenched setting. From frantic cuts to striking contrasts of light and dark, the video builds toward a haunting final scene where human AiNA THE END tears off her yokai horns in the pouring rain, leaving viewers stunned and stirred.

The single arrives in the midst of a prolific year for AiNA THE END, following critically acclaimed tracks like “Peerless Flowers”, “It’s Gonna Be Alright 大丈夫”, and “Aria”. In June, she also made her literary debut with the memoir “達者じゃなくても”, adding author to her list of creative titles.

To coincide with the new single, AiNA THE END will also embark on a 9-city headline tour across Japan titled “On The Way 革命道中”, kicking off on 1 October at Zepp Nagoya. Tickets are now on sale here.