Ado releases “Shinka,” the opening theme for “Devils' Crest,” the new anime by the creator of “Sword Art Online”

Ado released “Shinka” on November 6, 2026, coinciding with the premiere of “Devils' Crest” on Prime Video. The song serves as the anime's opening theme and is now available on digital platforms. Its release has also been accompanied by a non-credit opening video, allowing viewers to enjoy the anime's opening sequence with the full track. The song's release had previously been announced on October 30 through Universal Music Japan. The announcement confirmed that it would become available on the same day as the series premiere.

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YurryCanon writes Ado's new song

“Shinka” is an original composition by YurryCanon, a Vocaloid producer who has an established creative relationship with Ado. The musician handled both the lyrics and composition, while Naoki Itai also contributed to the arrangement. The song combines an emotional melody with energetic instrumentation. Its message revolves around the determination to keep believing in oneself and one's ability to express oneself, even in an environment shaped by lies and illusions. This theme connects directly with the world of “Devils' Crest,” where the boundaries between reality and video games begin to disappear. The cover illustration was created by SKYん, while the logo was designed by ZIIEK.

Reki Kawahara's new anime arrives on Prime Video

“Devils' Crest” is an original work by Reki Kawahara, internationally known as the creator of “Sword Art Online” and “Accel World.” The light novel series began publication in 2022 under KADOKAWA's Dengeki Bunko imprint and is set in a mixed-reality world. The story follows Yuuma Ashihara and other students who take part in a test session of “Actual Magic,” a full-dive massively multiplayer online role-playing game. After a session, the virtual world and reality begin to merge, leading to a fight for survival in which both environments become connected. The anime adaptation is produced by Production I.G. Shinji Ushiro serves as chief director, while Kenichiro Komaya directs the series. Eiji Umehara handles series composition and Yukiko Horiguchi designs the characters.

The anime premieres worldwide exclusively on Prime Video on November 6, 2026. The first two episodes are available from 9:00 p.m. Japan time. In Spain, the series is part of the Prime Video catalogue. Meanwhile, the original light novels have not been licensed in Spain.