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Eve is an active songwriter and composer, most recently credited with lyrics and composition for the ending theme of the TV anime 'Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinagiku Chōso Torikae Den~.'

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 29

Eve's most recent credited work appears in the pre-broadcast promotional video for the TV anime 'Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinagiku Chōso Torikae Den~,' released on June 28, 2026. The video reveals that the ending theme, 'Hōkiboshi' performed by Rokudenashi, has lyrics and composition by Eve. The anime is set to air on TV Tokyo from July 12, 2026, with streaming beginning July 13.

This marks Eve's latest contribution to an anime production, continuing a pattern of involvement in theme song creation for television series. No other projects or activities involving Eve are documented in the available stories beyond this single credit.

Key facts

Credited role
Lyrics and composition for the ending theme 'Hōkiboshi' of the TV anime 'Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinagiku Chōso Torikae Den~'
Performer of ending theme
Rokudenashi
Anime premiere date
July 12, 2026 on TV Tokyo
Streaming start date
July 13, 2026

Timeline

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