NHK selected these performances on the basis of the relevance that a production of the production or the performance of other artists had in 2021. To be precise, NHK will let Takashi perform Cruel Angels Thesis during the New Years program due to the release of Evangelion 3.0+1.0, or Shin Evangelion. It’s the first time this song is performed at Kohaku Uta Gassen. The Demon Slayer performance will feature an animated video that will be filmed on the same date as LiSA is performing the song. Both Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train and Neon Genesis Evangelion were among the highest trending topics in Japan in 2021. Demon Slayer was the third on the list. Other notable names on the list included Fate/Grand Order and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
