Karasu (Karasu), a rock band renowned for their literary Japanese lyrics and visceral sound captivating audiences nationwide, has created a soul-stirring new track as the official image song for 'Kurokami no Majutsushi to Hakugin no Ryū' the Musical, a production commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Akita-based theatre troupe Warabiza (Semboku City, Akita Prefecture). The original work is by author Takiko Torimiyama, a native of Yurihonjo City and resident of Yuzawa City, making this a collaborative project uniting Akita's literary, musical, and theatrical artists. A music video distilling the essence of the production's world will be released on YouTube on July 1. The song will be performed live at Karasu's solo hall concert, Karasu Hall One-Man Live 2026, on August 11, 2026 (Tue, Holiday) at Akita Art Theatre Miruhasu's Mid Hall. Additionally, a special live event is scheduled for September 5, 2026 (Sat) at Akita Geijutsu Mura following the musical's performance. Rock band Karasu and performers from 'Kurokami no Majutsushi to Hakugin no Ryū' the Musical ■ Song Information and Release Schedule Song Title: 'Kurokami no Majutsushi' (The Black Paper Magician) Lyrics and Composition: Junichi Konno / Performed by: Karasu Music Video Release: July 1, 2026 (Wed) 0:00 JST, on the official YouTube channels of Warabiza and Karasu Live Performance Announcement: August 11, 2026 (Tue, Holiday) Karasu Hall One-Man Live 2026 'Okaeri no Arika' at Akita Art Theatre Miruhasu Mid Hall, performance starts at 18:30 Special Live Event: September 5, 2026 (Sat) at Akita Geijutsu Mura Small Theatre, performance scheduled to start at 13:45 Kurokami no Majutsushi Image Visual ■ Background of the Collaboration and Message Behind the Song The mountain 'Kurotsumeyama'—the setting of this story—holds a truth from centuries past, and at the heart of the narrative lies the pivotal presence of the 'black bird'. To express the sorrowful yet powerful inner cry of Hakkei, the Black Paper Magician