Goodbye, Lara Sets Hana Hope's "Hearts Glow" as Ending Theme
On June 20, 2026, Sony Music Labels announced that Hana Hope's new song "Hearts Glow" will serve as the ending theme for the original TV anime Goodbye, Lara . The track will be available as a digital release on July 22, 2026, followed by a CD single release on August 5, 2026. The same announcement also said that part of the song is already featured in the anime's third main trailer. The anime itself is one of Kinema citrus' 15th anniversary projects. It reimagines The Little Mermaid around Lara, a mermaid princess who is revived in Lake Biwa 200 years later. That combination of a familiar fairy tale, a very specific Japanese setting, and a clearly staged music rollout gives the project a strong identity before the first broadcast even begins. What Was Announced The core announcement is straightforward: Hearts Glow has been selected as the ending theme for Goodbye, Lara . The press release says the track was recorded in Woodstock with producer David Baron, an...