Dandadan season 2 insert song taken down from major platforms over Yoshiki's copyright issues

Dandadan season 2 finds itself embroiled in unfortunate controversy. Its popular insert song, Hunting Soul, from the fictional band HAYASii, has recently been removed from multiple Japanese streaming services. The song, which was featured in Dandadan season 2 episode 6, has disappeared from Apple Music, AWA, KKBOX, and Mora without any formal explanation provided.

The removal was speculated to be timely amidst public concerns by X JAPAN's Yoshiki. He pointed out the similarities between Hunting Soul and his own work and also assumed there had to be copyright issues that would lead to the removal.

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Dandadan season 2 insert song was removed overnight from multiple streaming platforms, reportedly due to Yoshiki's copyright issues

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The track “Hunting Soul”, performed by the fictional band Hayashi in the anime DanDaDan, has been pulled in Japan following controversy over its similarity to X Japan’s classic “Kurenai.” For now, it remains available in the rest of the world.

Following the highly publicized launch of the long-awaited Dandadan season, an anime series that has taken the world by storm, a recently released insert song had to be removed from major digital platforms. This latest development follows a copyright dispute with the legendary musician and composer Yoshiki, raising concerns for many viewers and fans worldwide.

Industry sources are reportedly indicating that the insert song used during a climactic battle scene in the anime's ongoing season was removed. It was announced that it is no longer available on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube just days after its release.

Sources say that Yoshiki, known as the frontman of iconic rock band X Japan and credited as a musician and composer of multiple films and anime, claimed there were elements of the tune that he deemed were aligned with his past works.

A still from Dandadan anime (Image via Science SARU)

While details regarding the dispute are still not fully disclosed, sources in the production committee state that the takedown has proceeded based onthe claims. There was a short response from the committee stating "unresolved rights management issue" and assuring audiences that they are working quickly to resolve the dispute.

Dandadan fans have complained on social media, pointing out that the insert song was one of the highlights of the latest season. Online forums reflect the frustration regarding the sudden removal, with many calling upon the producers to shed light on the matter. Others have also come out in support of Yoshiki. Fans ague the need to safeguard artists' intellectual property in anime music.

The song is performed by a fictional band in the story (Image via Science SARU)

Industry observers believe copyright conflicts like this are examples of the complexities surrounding creative collaboration and the field of intellectual property. It is possible that some careful negotiation will be required here, as Yoshiki is a high-profile and well-known artist.

For the moment, however, the anime itself continues to air, and future episodes may attempt to avoid reusing the contested score temporarily. It remains unclear if the controversial song will ultimately return in some modified form.

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