The official YouTube channel for Japanese solo artist Kiro Akiyama started streaming a music video for his latest song "Quest," which is now featured as the opening theme for the fall 2025 TV anime The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest . Kiro Akiyama "Quest" Music Video The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Creditless Opening Movie Kiro Akiyama is a solo artist who handles all aspects of his music. Influenced by the TV anime K-ON! during junior high school, he began playing bass. In his first year of high school, he created his first original song and started releasing music online. In 2020, he released his first full album "From DROPOUT" through EPIC RECORD Japan, marking his major debut. His well-known anime tie-in songs include "Identity" for The Promised Neverland , and "SKETCH" for My Hero Academia . "Quest" was produced under the theme of "the hardships faced when challenging something, and the sense of self one can discover when accepting them." The song released digitally first on October 4, with the CD single following on November 12. "Quest" digital single jacket "Quest" time-limited production edition CD jacket Kiro Akiyama artist photo RELATED: The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Debuts on October 4 The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Official Trailer The TV anime adaptation of The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest fantasy light novel series created by Alti (story) and Yuunagi (illustrations) premiered in Japan on October 4, 2025. Crunchyroll streams the anime for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and Southeast Asia. Crunchyroll describes the series as such: Once a loyal court magician supporting the crown prince from behind the scenes, Alec Ygret is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. But just as he hits rock bottom, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party Lasting Period. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec returns to dungeon exploration—and begins a new chapter in his life! Source: Kiro Akiyama official YouTube channel , Sony Music Labels press release
