The official YouTube channel for Japanese singer-songwriter Furui Riho has started streaming a music video for her new song, "Hello," which now featured as the opening theme for the summer 2025 TV anime CITY THE ANIMATION . Furui Riho "Hello" Music Video CITY THE ANIMATION Creditless Opening Video Furui Riho is a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, who not only writes lyrics and music but also arranges music on occasion, based on her musical roots in the gospel choir since childhood. "Hello" is her first-ever anime tie-in song. Her official website describes it as: "The song contains a positive message of moving forward while searching for one's identity with one's friends, along with the thought of 'reunion' and the anxiety of becoming an adult." "Hello" released digitally first on July 7, and a four-track CD single including the song followed on July 30. CD + Blu-ray limited edition jacket Regular edition CD jacket Furui Riho artist photo RELATED: Singer-Songwriter TOMOO Shares CITY THE ANIMATION Ending Song Music Video CITY THE ANIMATION began broadcasting in Japan on July 6, 2025. Amazon Prime Video also stream the series worldwide. Tachi Ishidate directs the anime at Kyoto Animation. Tamami Tokuyama provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director and instrumental band Piranhans provides the music. Kyoto Animation describes CITY THE ANIMATION as such: This town, is not just a normal town. There’s laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY. Source: Furui Riho official YouTube channel / website
