Ado Brings Her Vocal Firepower to Devils’ Crest Opening Theme “Shinka”

Written by Vocaloid Producer yurryCanon, the High-Energy Single Explores Self-Belief, Transformation and Finding Your Voice

New Covers Collection, Ado's Utattemita Album 2, Arrives December 23

November 9, 2026 - Japanese vocal powerhouse Ado has released "Shinka," the opening theme for the new anime series Devils' Crest, which premiered worldwide exclusively on Prime Video on November 6. Written and composed specifically for Ado by songwriter and Vocaloid producer yurryCanon, with arrangement by yurryCanon and Naoki Itai, the single pairs an emotional melody with propulsive production to explore the determination it takes to trust your own voice. Listen Here

Meaning "evolution" in Japanese, "Shinka" captures the resolve to grow and move toward a better future. Delicate passages give way to dynamic, high-energy shifts, reflecting the tension between vulnerability and conviction. At its core is a belief in individual expression, even in a world shaped by lies, fabricated realities and forces that diminish human life and personal will.

Those ideas connect directly to the mixed-reality world of Devils' Crest, where the boundaries between everyday life and a virtual game begin to dissolve. Produced by Production I.G, the anime adapts Demons' Crest, the light novel series by Reki Kawahara, creator of Sword Art Online and Accel World. Published by KADOKAWA's Dengeki Bunko imprint since 2022, the series explores what happens when physical and virtual environments begin to encroach upon one another. Watch the official trailer HERE .

The single's artwork was created by illustrator SKYn, with logo design by ZIIEK.

"Shinka" follows Ado's October 24 release "Patient A," written and composed by Yoeko and arranged by Bin Sugawara. Watch the music video HERE .

Next, Ado will release Ado's Utattemita Album 2 on December 23, 2026. Built from song requests submitted by fans around the world, the collection will feature her interpretations of Vocaloid, J-Pop and international songs, including Metallica's "Enter Sandman," and "La Gata Bajo La Lluvia." The project brings her back to the culture of sharing vocal interpretations online that first launched her career.

Confirmed selections also include "Unknown Mother-Goose" by wowaka, "Fairytale" by buzzG, "Mousou Shikkan Yami Girl" by Mojya, "Kawakiwoameku" by Minami, and "Kuchibashi ni Cherry" with lyrics by Yoshie Nakano and music by Yoshie Nakano and Masaki Mori. The complete track list and final running order will be announced at a later date.

The album will be available in a standard CD edition and a first-press limited edition featuring an acrylic stand and sticker. Preorder Here

About Ado

Ado is a 24-year-old Japanese vocalist whose extraordinary range and expressive delivery have carried her from Japan's online utaite community to stages around the world. She made her major-label debut in 2020 with "Usseewa," which became a cultural phenomenon in Japan. Her 2022 debut album, Kyougen, and Uta's Songs: ONE PIECE FILM RED further established her as a major force in Japanese music.

In 2025, Ado embarked on one of the largest world tours ever undertaken by a Japanese artist, visiting 33 cities, before completing her first dome tour in Tokyo and Osaka that November. Her 2026 milestones include the release of the autobiographical novel Vivarium: Ado and Me, a performance at Nissan Stadium and her Lollapalooza debut.

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More Information: Universal Music | Artist Profile

For more information on Devils' Crest: Official Website | Official X

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