VK Blanka ビッケブランカ on Black Clover, Tour & Songwriting – Exclusive Interview

In this exclusive episode of the K-ALL Podcast, host Angel sits down with VK Blanka (Vicke Blanka), the acclaimed Japanese composer behind the hit Black Clover anime openings "Black Rover" (2018) and "Black Catcher" (2020). With over 1.4 million monthly Spotify listeners, VK Blanka has captivated fans worldwide through his genre-blending sound and emotionally rich songwriting. Now, as he kicks off his second North American and Japanese tour in May 2025, starting in Montreal, VK opens up about the inspirations behind his most iconic tracks, his unique songwriting process, and how anime storytelling has influenced his music. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The story behind creating Black Clover’s most beloved theme songs VK Blanka’s self-taught journey as a multi-instrumentalist The emotional difference between writing for anime characters vs. personal songs How international touring shaped his music and worldview Creative rituals (spoiler: swimming and saunas help!) His dream of living in the U.S. and absorbing new cultures Insights into fan-favorite tracks like "Snake", "Never Run", “Bitter” and “Matane” 🎶 From childhood inspiration through Michael Jackson to modern global sounds, VK Blanka shares how intuition, instinct, and emotion drive his creative process. Whether you're an anime fan, aspiring musician, or music lover, this episode is packed with wisdom and heart. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to VK Blanka and K-pop/J-pop Fusion 01:01 The Journey of a Self-Taught Musician 03:42 Describing the Unique Sound of VK Blanka 05:55 Influences and Early Musical Memories 08:01 The Creative Process Behind Never Run Choreography 10:01 Songwriting Techniques and Inspirations 13:50 Balancing Music and Personal Life 14:23 Dreams of Living Abroad and Cultural Influences 16:26 Turning Points in Career and Memorable Performances 18:06 Writing Songs Inspired by Global Experiences 20:27 Connecting with Diverse Audiences 21:15 The Art of Anime Songwriting 24:30 Personal vs. Character-Driven Music 25:40 The Meaning Behind 'Bitter' 27:41 Creating Emotional Connections Through Music 30:14 Songwriting Process: From Concept to Creation 32:45 Influences and Inspirations in Songwriting 35:16 Language Choices in Music 37:05 The Journey to Mastering Falsetto 39:40 The Miracle of Music: Lyrics vs. Instruments 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews on K-pop, J-pop, anime soundtracks, and beyond. FOLLOW VK ON SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsvk/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicke_blanka?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PYPj... Website: https://vickeblanka.com/ FOLLOW K-ALL ON SOCIALS: Instagram:   / kallpodcast   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kallpodcast?i... Youtube:    / @k-allpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KsisYt... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #VKBlanka #BlackClover #AnimeMusic #KALLPodcast #JPop #KPop #BlackRover #BlackCatcher #AnimeOST #MusicInterview #ComposerLife#Kpoppodcast