Yakushimaru Etsuko (of Sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single, of which title song "Cosmos vs Alien" is being used for the opening of anime series "Arakawa Under The Bridge 2". The single comes with 2 more new songs, all written by herself.
HMV and Tower Records both offer a promo glittery sticker (while supplies last).
The release's official mini-site has comments from Sakamoto Ryūichi and Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders) praising her hyper-fast vocals.
Yakushimaru Etsuko "Cosmos vs Alien"
やくしまるえつこ 「COSMOS vs ALIEN」
1. COSMOS vs ALIEN
2. nanchatte The World
3. Wool wa yukkuri yume o miru ka?
Starchild KICM-1323
Out 11/17, ¥1143 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Play-Asia, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) †, YesAsia, 
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.
"Arakawa Under The Bridge 2" opening
"i need to know more about yes, mama ok [...]" -thisisnoplaceforviolence
"i need to know more about yes, mama ok [...]" -thisisnoplaceforviolence
"Old rocker from California. I absolutely [...]" -Jeff
"Old rocker from California. I absolutely [...]" -Jeff
"Hello! I am currently trying to find two [...]" -jens
"I will always love Konishi-san, but God, [...]" -Damian
"I love the album. Konishi made a great selection [...]" -Jorge Cano
"I LOVE your music!! Thank you all so [...]" -James Walden
"Oops! So sorry and I'm very embarrassed. [...]" -James Walden
"I love the HEY GIRL track!! any idea of who [...]" -Damian
"Keep awaiting word for the vinyl release [...]" -Patrick
"en asturiano [...]" -pelayu
"I like Yuko because Yuko is a lovely..... [...]" -"O"
"Please come to Vienna/Europe aswell! [...]" -Eric Unbekannt
"can i translate this into chinese?it [...]" -percy
"This was such a great interview, thank you [...]" -Blutsvater3
"Rajamtaim please [...]" -Daison
"Wow! What a wonderful come back!! [...]" -Damian