King Gnu's 'AIZO' Is the Opening Theme for 'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 — High on the 2026 Mid-Year Hot 100, Synced with the Arena-Scale CEN+RAL Tour
- Jun 9
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King Gnu's "AIZO" ranked high on Billboard JAPAN's 2026 mid-year Hot 100. Released on January 9, 2026 as the opening theme for the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 3, it is synced with the nationwide arena run "King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026." The design of multiplying a popular anime IP with live mobilization is working.
"AIZO" was written as the OP for "Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 3, and King Gnu's signature dynamic construction and tense arrangement show strong affinity with the work's world.
A popular anime's opening theme is a powerful touchpoint that captures domestic anime fans and overseas listeners at once. A YouTube release alongside simultaneous DSP distribution supports the expansion of a global listener base.
Through the "CEN+RAL Tour 2026," King Gnu has stacked arena-scale shows and circulated the song and the live experience by rolling out live footage on YouTube.
Also Worth Watching: The CEN+RAL Tour
At the "King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026," "AIZO" was performed at venues including Tokyo Ariake Arena, with the live-only intensity shared on video as well.
From the ZEN editorial desk: circulating an anime tie-up and an arena tour is a strong example of extending a song's lifespan. We are watching the ongoing touchpoints created by rolling out live footage online.
Sources: King Gnu official YouTube, Sony Music, Billboard JAPAN.
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