KADOKAWA's official anime YouTube channel
has released the music video with lyrics for "Rouden"
("Escape"), performed by Ai Mochizuki (voiced
by Hina Youmiya). This song is the signature theme of the new
heroine who has debuted in the current second season of
the anime A Couple of Cuckoos.
Who is
Ai Mochizuki?
Within the
story, Ai Mochizuki is a popular online singer and childhood friend of the
protagonist, Nagi Umino. His song "Rouden" stands
out for having lyrics that rhyme in Japanese, English and Chinese, reinforcing
his image as an artist of international reach.
The
second season of the anime
After a
first season of 24 episodes in 2022, the long-awaited sequel to the anime based
on Miki Yoshikawa's manga premiered in Japan on July
8, 2025. Currently, the series is available on Crunchyroll for
regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the
Middle East, the CIS, and the Indian subcontinent.
Short
Synopsis of the Anime
The plot
follows Nagi Umino, a model student who, on his way to meet his
biological parents, crosses paths with Erika, a girl who asks him
to pretend to be her boyfriend to avoid an arranged marriage. However, they
both discover that they are headed to the same place and that their families
still want them to get married. Between keeping her notes, conquering her crush
and hiding her forced commitment, Nagi will discover that love is never easy.
