FanThanX Festival | Shinsei AKATSUKI

Assorted releases from the Shinsei AKATSUKI Fan ThanX Festival Campaign (September 30th).

Ibuki's entrance into AKATSUKI has insensitive parallels to the history between Japan and the Ryukyu Islands, specifically the annexation of Ryukyu into Okinawa from 1872-1879 onward. Click for more information

AKATSUKI is a unit embodied by 和 (wa, lit. harmony, but also a self-designator for Japan). The word 和風 (wafu, Japanese style) comes from 和. During the Meiji Restoration, 和 was central to Japan’s efforts to unify and assimilate new territories under a shared cultural identity. On top of his membership, Ibuki's active pursuit of 本当の和風 (true Japanese-style) being the reason he pursues AKATSUKI is inappropriate, bearing this in mind.

Additionally, the Ryukyu Disposition was driven by military interests, particularly securing Japan's southern borders from other nations. In Okinawan schools, national pride was linked to serving Japan’s military goals. This had devastating consequences, particularly during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. This in mind, having Ibuki join the self-proclaimed "war unit" is also inappropriate.

Read the full-length analysis here: Unpacking Shinsei (新生) AKATSUKI; An Extended Translation Note and Analysis.

Notice: Edits and additions to this essay are in progress, and will be released for the Battalion Butterfly event story and LOUDEST BUGS event song. Thank you for your patience!

Story

Souma is shocked to learn Ibuki has been entrusted to compose a song to be used for WILDLAND.
Although Souma is burning with rivalry towards his junior’s successes, Keito unexpectedly entrusts him with an enormous task: organizing the fan thanksgiving event.

Event Quotes

Kiryu and I have far too much stage time.

I get how yer feelin’ Lil’ Miss, worryin’ and all.

There's no reason not to fight, y’know~

Why did he not say a single word to me?

Twitter Account Takeover

During Fan ThanX events, members of the chosen unit take over tweeting from the @es_fan_thanx event account in-character. Below are Shinsei's tweets.

Finally, it is AKATSUKI's turn. Our takeover begins from here, so please look forward to it ♪ #紅月 3:06 AM - 29 September 2025
We've recorded a new song. I want all of the fans to hear it as soon as possible #紅月 5:32 AM - 30 September 2025

I’m not real good at this kinda thing, but I’ve been getting pushes from Hasumi-no-danna to post somethin’.

Still, I couldn’t come up with anythin’ good, so if ya could just cut me some slack for the time being, that'd be great. #紅月

 12:16 AM - 1 October 2025

It's been getting a lot cooler out, huh~?

Lately, I've been going on early morning jogs as part of my daily routine! I'm on my way back from that now, so~ Good morning~ ☀️ #紅月

12:16 AM - 1 October 2025
For the new song Taki wrote, I challenged myself to write song lyrics for the very first time. However, coming up with lyrics is quite hard. When I look at the lyrics Hasumi-dono and Kiryu-dono wrote, I thought that I should be able to do better too. I will work at it every day #紅月 6:17 AM - 4 October 2025
Let us make everlasting memories in Kyoto together. All of us in AKATSUKI are awaiting it #紅月 5:13 AM - 6 October 2025

I’m gonna grab something to eat with Hiiro-san today~♪ I was thinking my favorite hamburger shop would be good~ Tell me if you’ve got any good recommendations for restaraunts~♪ #紅月

10:05 PM - 8 October 2025

Just finished up practice for a drama. Looks like things are goin good #紅月

6:24 AM - 10 October 2025
The time for we AKATSUKI to post has come to an end… Well, it was supposed to be, but Hasumi-dono has requested an extension. Please wait momentarily for a post from Hasumi-dono ♪ #紅月 4:02 AM - 11 October 2025
I believe starting tomorrow, AKATSUKI, Rabbits and Esupuri will be taking turns posting. Look forward to it. #紅月 4:05 AM - 11 October 2025