Japanese rock band HANABIE. has released its new single “Bari Bari Buddy,” which serves as the ending theme song for the anime Reincarnated as a Sword II. The release includes an accompanying music video and brings the band’s energetic Harajuku-core sound to the fantasy anime series.
Written by vocalist YUKINA and guitarist and vocalist MATSURI, “Bari Bari Buddy” was created to reflect the adventurous spirit of Fran and Teacher, the central duo of Reincarnated as a Sword. The band describes the track as an epic song with a chorus designed for fans to sing along with.
“We’ve created an epic, larger-than-life song that perfectly captures Fran and Teacher’s grand adventure!” HANABIE. said in its announcement. The band also encouraged listeners to join in with the chorus and become “totally badass Buddies” through the series.
HANABIE. Prepares New Album UMAMI
“Bari Bari Buddy” also builds anticipation for HANABIE.’s next album, UMAMI, scheduled for release on December 2, 2026. The band has confirmed the album’s release date, with further details expected to be announced later.
Known for combining heavy guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and Japanese pop influences, HANABIE. has developed a distinctive sound that blends contrasting musical styles. The band’s single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has accumulated more than 12 million YouTube views and 5.4 million TikTok views, reflecting its growing reach.
Formed in Tokyo in 2015, HANABIE. began as a high school club project involving YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU. CHIKA joined the group in May 2023, completing its current four-member lineup.
The band released the EP Bucchigiri Tokyo in December 2024, followed by HOT TOPIC on January 28, 2026. Its international profile has also expanded through overseas performances, including its appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago in August 2024, where it became the first Japanese all-women band to perform on the festival’s main stage.
In March 2026, HANABIE. also embarked on its first North American headlining tour. With “Bari Bari Buddy” connecting the band to the Reincarnated as a Sword II anime audience, the release adds another milestone to its expanding international career.
