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Love Live! Sunshine!! Unit Aqours Shares New Lyric Video “Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai”
The official YouTube channel of the Love Live! franchise has released a newly produced lyric video for “Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai” (“Our Journey Never Ends”), a song performed by the unit Aqours from the Love Live! Sunshine!! series. This release marks another milestone in the franchise’s celebration of Aqours’ legacy and achievements, particularly as part of their final concert project in 2025.
About “Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai” and Its Release
“Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai” was originally featured as the coupling track on Aqours’ latest CD single titled “Eikyu hours” (“Eternal Hours”), which was released on December 18, 2024, by Bandai Namco Music Live’s Lantis label. The track has now been enhanced with a full lyrical video presentation available for streaming on the series’ official YouTube channel.
The lyrical video was first previewed during the Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Final LoveLive! ~Eikyu Stage~ concert event held on July 21 and 22, 2025. This two-day live concert served as Aqours’ final solo performance, commemorating their journey since debuting as part of the second installment in the Love Live! franchise.
Music Video Collaboration with JR Tokai
As part of a unique regional partnership, “Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai” also became an integral component of the “Numazu Gekioshi Campaign! 2025”, organized by JR Tokai (Central Japan Railway Company). A shortened version of the lyric video was specially aired onboard the Tokaido Shinkansen line between June 2 to June 21, 2025. This promotional campaign highlighted the city of Numazu, which serves as the hometown setting of the Love Live! Sunshine!! anime and has long embraced the series as part of its local tourism initiatives.
Aqours and the Success of “Eikyu hours”
The culmination of the group’s activities was encapsulated in the single “Eikyu hours,” which served as the main theme for their final concert. Upon its release, the single achieved significant commercial success, debuting at no. 1 on Oricon’s weekly singles charts. In January 2025, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) certified the single as platinum, reflecting shipping numbers exceeding 250,000 copies.
Both the title track and its coupling song “Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai” showcase the musical evolution of Aqours, combining energetic pop sensibilities with emotional lyrics that encapsulate the spirit of their enduring journey.
About Aqours and Love Live! Sunshine!!
Aqours is the nine-member voice actress unit formed for Love Live! Sunshine!!, the second anime project in the Love Live! multimedia franchise. The group was first introduced in 2015 and has since performed in multiple concerts, released numerous singles and albums, and starred in the anime adaptation produced by Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks).
The original TV series for Love Live! Sunshine!! aired in 2016 and 2017, followed by a theatrical release titled “Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow” in 2019. The voice cast of Aqours includes:
- Anju Inami as Chika Takami
- Rikako Aida as Riko Sakurauchi
- Nanaka Suwa as Kanan Matsuura
- Arisa Komiya as Dia Kurosawa
- Shuka Saito as You Watanabe
- Aika Kobayashi as Yohane Tsushima
- Kanako Takatsuki as Hanamaru Kunikida
- Aina Suzuki as Mari Ohara
- Ai Furihata as Ruby Kurosawa
The anime was directed by Kazuya Sakamoto and written by Jukki Hanada, with character designs by Atsushi Saito based on the original concepts by Sakurako Kimino and original character designs by Yuuhei Murota. Music throughout the project was composed under Lantis, with musical direction designed to complement the series’ heartfelt, youth-centric themes.
Final Thoughts on the Lyric Video Release
The debut of the lyric video for Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai on the franchise’s official YouTube channel reinforces the lasting legacy of Aqours in the Love Live! universe. More than just a music track, the song represents the emotional culmination of a major chapter in the Love Live! Sunshine!! story. Its integration into a broader cultural campaign and its warm reception by fans and the music industry highlight the franchise’s continuing impact in Japan’s entertainment landscape.
With its detailed animation, strong vocal performances, and thematic resonance, “Bokura no Tabi wa Owaranai” is a fitting celebration of Aqours’ journey, as the group bids farewell to the solo stage while leaving behind a catalog of memories and accomplishments for fans around the world to revisit.
