"The Fire Hunter" Season 2: New theme tunes by Cocco and Maaya Sakamoto

The second season of the anime "The Fire Hunter King" has announced its opening and ending themes, adding a new musical dimension to the fantasy story. The opening theme "Hikarukka" (Flying Flowers, Falling Flowers) is performed by Cocco, while the ending theme "Dakishimete" (Embrace) is sung by Maaya Sakamoto.

This announcement coincides with the release of the second promotional video for the season, featuring both songs.

"The Fire Hunter," an adaptation of the fantasy novel by Rieko Hinata, depicts a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has lost "fire." The story follows the struggles and perseverance of the 11-year-old girl Toko and the 15-year-old boy Koshiro as they face various challenges in this harsh new world.

Cocco, who is tackling a project theme for the first time, composed and wrote the lyrics for "Hikarukka." The song expresses the indomitable spirit of Toko, Koshiro, and other characters as they navigate their lives in the second season. Maaya Sakamoto, who also voices the character Akira, continues her involvement from the first season by performing the ending theme "Dakishimete," with lyrics and composition by Senri Oe.

Directed by Junji Nishimura and written by Mamoru Oshii, the second season of "The Fire Hunter" is set to premiere on January 14, 2024. The series features Misaki Kuno as Toko, Shoya Ishige as Koshiro, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Rokuro, Saori Hayami as Kira, and M・A・O as Rurimari.