Yanmar Holdings announced the Miru: Paths To My Future anime will premiere in April 2025 on Japanese TV networks. In addition, Virtual Witch Phenomenon (V.W.P) will perform the Miru: Paths To My Future anime opening theme song “愛詩 (AI=UTA).”
The opening theme song’s lyrics, composition, and arrangement were handled by Elements Garden, a team of music composers led by Noriyasu Agematsu. The producer is Akihiro Tomita, who’s worked on various anime theme songs, game music, and so much more.
Watch the new Miru: Paths To My Future opening theme song promotional video below:
Moreover, Agematsu and Tomita shared comments on their roles for production of the anime series:
Comment from Noriyasu Agematsu:
“As both a musician and an anime creator, I was deeply moved by Yanmar’s commitment to sharing ‘hope for the future’ through animation and bringing it to a global audience. The story of how a company specializing in construction and agricultural machinery ventured into producing robot anime is so innovative and full of a spirit of challenge, that I felt inspired to accept the offer, thinking, ‘If there is anything I can contribute, I want to help.’ In my work, I have sought to encapsulate my perspective in a single song that expresses the world of ‘未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future’ through music, while also considering what kind of sound would resonate with the younger generation who love V.W.P. Lyricist Hibiki meticulously chose words that portray the struggles and conflicts faced by today’s youth, presenting them in a meaningful and universal context, without trivializing their experiences. I sincerely hope that this anime will become a source of comfort and inspiration for people around the world.”
Comment from Akihiro Tomita:
“‘未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future’ feels like a ‘mythology for a new era’ offering both imaginative and realistic challenges for today’s younger generation as they navigate the present and shape the future. While it was certainly a pleasure to be in charge of the theme song for such an outstanding anime work, I feel honored to have worked on its production alongside Noriyasu Agematsu and Yusuke Takeda from Elements Garden, and to collaborate with the wonderful members of V.W.P. I hope everyone will enjoy the series along with the theme song ‘AI=UTA.’”
The staff of the Miru: Paths To My Future anime includes:
- Created and produced by: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Executive Producer: Masuo Ueda
- Production Support: Skyfall Co., Ltd.
- Planning Cooperation: btrax Japan, LLC.
Here’s a story synopsis, via Yanmar Holdings:
In the distant future, humans create a robot named MIRU capable of traveling through time, visiting various eras, places, and even parallel worlds. Unlike some robots, MIRU isn’t equipped with weapons. Instead, it helps people overcome immense obstacles peacefully, encouraging new beginnings without violence.
MIRU continuously evolves by interacting with people, learning and growing to assist those struggling to survive. It listens to their problems and offers support. By helping others, MIRU sets off a “Butterfly Effect,” * of dramatic change guiding society toward a brighter future.
Why was MIRU created? What is its purpose? Can it save the Earth and humanity from a dystopian future?
