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Sajou no Hana (砂の上の花)
Sajou no Hana (砂の上の花), also known as Sajou no Hana in English, is a Japanese rock band signed to Warner Bros. Japan and Kadokawa. The band features vocalist Sana, while Shu Watanabe (founder and keyboardist) and Tatsuya Kitani (bassist) are supporting members. The band formed in 2018 and released their debut single, “Hoshi”, that year, which was used as the ending theme of the anime series Sirius the Jaeger.
Sajo no Hana’s music has been featured in several popular anime series, such as Mob Psycho 100, A Certain Scientific Accelerator, and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? A Certain Scientific Railgun, Spy Classroom, and Assura. His distinctive style and the music used in the anime made him immensely famous.
Has two popular singles, “Seiran no Ato de” and “Evergreen”, which were released in 2020. “Seiran no Ato de” was used as the ending theme of A Certain Scientific Railgun T, while its B-side track “Koko ni Itai” was the opening theme for the show’s fifteenth episode. “Evergreen” has been adapted into the anime series Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Featured as the ending theme for the third season of Sajo no Hana has won the hearts of fans worldwide with its unique music and anime themes.
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| Sajou no Hana | |
| Name | Sajou no Hana |
| Japanese | 砂の上の花 |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, Anison |
| Active | 2018–present |
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History
Singer Sana began her music career as a backing vocalist after winning an audition organized by Talent Agency Smile in 2014. This milestone gave her the opportunity to step into the world of music. In 2016, she performed as a vocalist in the Mob Choir Unit for the opening theme of the anime series Mob Psycho 100, marking a significant step in her successful music career.
In 2018, Sho Watanabe formed a rock band named Sajou no Hana, with Tatsuya Kitani playing the bass and Sana lending her voice. The band’s name, Sajou no Hana, was conceived by Kitani, inspired by Sana’s image and singing style. The name used Latin letters instead of Japanese text to avoid prejudices while listening to their music. Sana liked the name because it sounded beautiful and symbolized a flower blooming in a barren land (砂上の花 – “Flower on Sand”). The group did not provide an official meaning for the name, encouraging listeners to interpret it in their own way.
The band’s first single, “Hoshi,” was released on August 22, 2018, and became the ending theme song for the anime series Serious the Jagger. Following this, the group released several theme songs for other anime series, including the opening theme “99.9” and the ending themes “Grey,” “Memosepia,” “Mabuta no Ura,” and “Ikiru Hitobito” for Mob Psycho 100 II.
Continued Success in 2019 and 2023
In 2019, the group released the single “Perol,” which became the ending theme for the anime series A Certain Scientific Accelerator. [8] The following year, in 2020, the band released two singles: “Orashi no Auto D” and “Evergreen.” “Orashi no Auto D” was used as the ending theme for the anime A Certain Scientific Railgun T, while “Evergreen” was featured as the ending theme for the third season of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken.
In 2022, the band released the single “Tentō,” with the title track used as the opening theme for the anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Season 4). In 2023, they released two singles, “Kirikizu” and “Nuisance,” with “Kirikizu” used as the opening theme for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Season 4), and “Nuisance” as the ending theme for the second season of Spy Classroom.
The Band's Restructuring and New Releases in 2024
At the end of 2023, it was announced that Watanabe and Kitani would leave the band in 2024, reorganizing it as a music unit centered around Sana. However, they would continue to support the project. In 2024, the unit released the song “Shura ni Otoshite” (Falling into the Carnage), which became the opening theme for the anime series Ashura.
Notable Singles and Anime Themes
The band’s debut single, “Hoshi,” was released on August 22, 2018, and was used as the ending theme for the anime Sirius the Jaeger. In 2019, they provided several theme songs for Mob Psycho 100 II, such as “99.9,” “Grey,” and “Ikiru Hitobito,” which further elevated the band’s popularity.
2020: They released two singles, “Seiran no Ato de” and “Evergreen.” “Seiran no Ato de” (青嵐のあとで) was used as the ending theme for A Certain Scientific Railgun T, while its B-side track “Koko ni Itai” (ここにいたい) was featured as the opening theme in the show’s 15th episode. “Evergreen” served as the ending theme for the third season of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?.
2022: The single “Tentō” (天灯) was released, with its title track used as the opening theme for the fourth season of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?.
2023: The band released singles “Kirikizu” (切り傷) and “Nuisance.” “Kirikizu” was the ending theme for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, while “Nuisance” was used as the ending theme for the second season of Spy Classroom.
Key Releases and Anime Theme Songs
| Year | Singles/Songs | Anime Series | Theme |
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| 2018 | Hoshi | Serious the Jagger | Ending Theme |
| 2018 | 99.9 | Mob Psycho 100 II | Opening Theme |
| 2019 | Perol | A Certain Scientific Accelerator | Ending Theme |
| 2020 | Orashi no Auto D | A Certain Scientific Railgun T | Ending Theme |
| 2020 | Evergreen | Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken | Ending Theme |
| 2022 | Tentō | Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? | Opening Theme |
| 2023 | Kirikizu | Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? | Opening Theme |
| 2023 | Nuisance | Spy Classroom | Ending Theme |
| 2024 | Shura ni Otoshite | Ashura | Opening Theme |
