Hanabie. shared new track ‘Life Is Short, O Brave Girl’

Japanese Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. released their new digital single, “Life Is Short, O Brave Girl,” alongside its music video on July 8, 2026. The track will serve as the opening theme for the upcoming anime series Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games and will be available on all major streaming platforms worldwide.

Known for their explosive blend of metalcore, hardcore and Japanese pop culture influences, HANABIE. bring their signature energy to the new song, which captures the passion, determination, and youthful spirit at the heart of the anime’s story.

Based on the popular manga series, Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games follows Mitsuki Aya, a student at the prestigious Girls’ Academy who discovers her refined and idolized classmate is actually a hardcore, trash-talking fighting game enthusiast. Despite the academy’s strict ban on gaming, the two bond through their shared passion and begin a series of intense battles that spark both rivalry and reflecting the anime’s themes of dedication and self-expression, HANABIE.‘s new single delivers a powerful mix of aggression, melody, and infectious energy.

Yukina (Vocal): 

“Since this is an anime theme song, I read the original work and immersed myself completely in its world while writing the song!
For the lyrics, I included words that fans of Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games will hopefully recognize and think, ‘Oh!’ when they hear them. I also reflected on my own youth, remembering the things our faculty advisor said to us when we were attending an all-girls school and passionately playing in a band while being obsessed with heavy music, as well as the rebellious spirit I felt during those days.
I hope this song becomes one that overflows with energy for anyone who is passionately devoted to something!”

Matsuri (Guitar & Vocal): 

“We had the honor of writing this song for the TV anime Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games.
HANABIE. and the characters in the anime have many things in common, such as growing up in an all-girls school and dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly to something during our school days.
Because of that, there were many moments during the songwriting process when I could truly relate to the story, and it made creating the song a lot of fun.
Rather than trying to neatly blend HANABIE.’s world with the world of the anime, we focused on finding the best way for the passion and energy of both to collide.
I would be very happy if this song reaches many people.”