YOASOBI and Overwatch Collaboration Announced for New EP
This marks YOASOBI's first direct collaboration with a major Western video game franchise, expanding their international release strategy.
Key Facts
- YOASOBI's new EP 'THE BOOK for' releases June 26.
- An 'Overwatch Edition' of the EP will be available overseas, featuring collaboration songs and cover art inspired by the Overwatch map Hanamura.
- The collaboration was teased on May 13 and confirmed on May 15.
- The overseas release also includes a 'YOASOBI Art Edition' on vinyl.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
YOASOBI announced a new EP in the 'THE BOOK' series, titled 'THE BOOK for,' releasing June 26. An 'Overwatch Edition' will be available overseas, featuring collaboration songs and cover art inspired by the Overwatch map Hanamura. The collaboration was teased on May 13 and confirmed on May 15.
YOASOBI is releasing a new EP in their 'THE BOOK' series on June 26, but the overseas version is getting a twist. The 'Overwatch Edition' of 'THE BOOK for' will feature collaboration songs with Blizzard Entertainment's team shooter, and its cover art draws from the in-game map Hanamura. The collaboration was teased on May 13 and confirmed two days later. The overseas release will also include a 'YOASOBI Art Edition' on vinyl. Song details and final cover art are still pending.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Denfaminicogamer 『オーバーウォッチ』と「YOASOBI」のコラボ詳細が発表。“ハナムラ”を思わせる限定アナログ盤が海外向けに登場