Japanese Musician VK Blanka Releases Surprise New English-language Song 'Never Run,' Music Video also Released

Japanese musician VK Blanka releases surprise new English-language song ‘Never Run’! Music video also released

Acclaimed Japanese musician VK Blanka has released ‘Never Run’, a new song with all-English lyrics, available as a digital release today, Sunday, May 5.

VK Blanka performed the new song yesterday with a full band at VK Blanka presents RAINBOW ROAD -Den-, the third in his series of special events, which was held at Festival Hall in Osaka on a lineup that included Ayaka and Ryokuoushoku Shakai.

‘Never Run’ was unveiled as a complete surprise, followed right away by today's digital release.

‘Never Run’ streaming and download links:
https://vkblanka.lnk.to/neverrun

VK Blanka toured North America in February this year, and the thrill he felt from his shows there influenced the highly danceable beats and arrangements of ‘Never Run’.

The song was mixed and arranged by fellow musician Josh Cumbee, who also collaborated on writing the lyrics, making it a song with a global sound and excellent English words.

Comment from Vicke Blanka
“I gained a lot of inspiration during my North American tour, and after I returned to Japan, I was filled with new ideas and the urge to write music – so I did. This song has a driving beat, which I hope you'll enjoy.”

A music video was also released.

VK Blanka – ‘Never Run’ music video:
https://youtu.be/5B5UKCWGTmc

In addition, VK Blanka also announced a hall tour of Japan, titled VK Blanka HALL TOUR 2024.

The tour will begin on Friday, September 27 at Niterra HALL VILLAGE HALL in Aichi Prefecture, followed by dates in Sapporo, Osaka, Tokyo, and Miyagi Prefecture, with a final show on Sunday, December 8 at FUKUOKA CONVENTION CENTER MAIN HALL, for a total of six performances.

VK Blanka will also perform at Anime Friends 2024 in Brazil on Sunday, July 21.

★ Release information

‘Never Run’
Digital release on May 5, 2024
Streaming and download links: https://vkblanka.lnk.to/neverrun
Music video: https://youtu.be/5B5UKCWGTmc

★ Live information

(tour)
VK Blanka HALL TOUR 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024: Aichi / Niterra HALL VILLAGE HALL
Saturday, October 12, 2024: Hokkaido / SAPPORO KYOSAI HALL
Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Osaka / ORIX THEATER
Thursday, October 31, 2024: Tokyo / TOKYO DOME CITY HALL
Saturday, November 23, 2024: Miyagi / TOHKnet Hall Sendai Main Hall
Sunday, December 8, 2024: Fukuoka / FUKUOKA CONVENTION CENTER MAIN HALL

(event)
Anime Friends 2024
Sunday, July 21, 2024: Brazil / Pavilhão de Exposições do Distrito Anhembi
https://animefriends.com.br

★ Links

French Link fan club: https://vickeblanka.fc.avex.jp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickeBlanka
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/VickeblankaTV
TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@vicke_blanka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickeblanka
Official website: https://vickeblanka.com