LEVEL-5 Inc. has announced that the main theme song for the latest installment in the Layton series, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, which has surpassed 20 million units in cumulative worldwide sales, will be handled by Joe Hisaishi and Lilas Ikuta!
Furthermore, the main cast and additional supported platforms have been revealed.

Joe Hisaishi and Lilas Ikuta to Handle the Main Theme Song! Additional Main Cast Also Revealed

Level-5 has released the latest trailer for the popular series’ newest title.
Information regarding the main theme song and additional main cast members was announced.

A Special Collaboration Between Joe Hisaishi and Lilas Ikuta Is Decided for the Main Theme Song!

Here’s the latest on the theme song for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam!

Music: Joe Hisaishi
Lyrics & Vocals: Lilas

We hope you’ll look forward to our steam-powered adventure with this special collaboration!

The main theme song for this title will be a collaboration by world-class artists Joe Hisaishi and Lilas Ikuta!
Joe Hisaishi will handle the composition, while Lilas Ikuta will handle the lyrics and vocals.

Joe Hisaishi
Lilas Ikuta

The contributors for the theme song are as follows:

  • Composition: Composer, Conductor, Pianist / Joe Hisaishi
  • Lyrics and Vocals: Singer-songwriter / Lilas Ikuta

Hisaishi’s music, which breathes life into the story with overwhelming melodies and a grand worldview, and Ikuta’s voice, which is full of clarity and yet has a strong core.
Anticipate the main theme song woven by these two!

Star-Studded Main Cast Who Provide Voices for the Characters Is Grandly Revealed!

Following the already revealed Yo Oizumi as Professor Layton and Mio Imada as Luke, the star-studded performers who will voice the characters in this title have been revealed!

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Performers

Yo Oizumi
  • Hershel Layton: Yo Oizumi
Mio Imada
Mio Imada
  • Luke Triton: Mio Imada
Riho Yoshioka
Riho Yoshioka
  • Elinora Allinston / Elida Allinston: Riho Yoshioka
Mahiro Takasugi
Mahiro Takasugi
  • Eggmuffin Sonder: Mahiro Takasugi
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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

“Professor Layton and the New World of Steam” is an upcoming video game for the Nintendo Switch, set in an early 20th-century American city called “Steam Bison.” It is not a real-world cultural site, but a fictional setting that continues the puzzle-solving adventures of Professor Hershel Layton, exploring a new mystery in a world filled with advanced steam-powered technology.

Layton series

The “Layton series” refers to the popular video game franchise **Professor Layton**, created by Level-5. The series, which began in 2007, follows the adventures of the gentleman archaeologist and puzzle-solver Professor Hershel Layton and his apprentice Luke Triton as they unravel mysteries in a stylized, European-inspired world. Its history is marked by its unique blend of narrative-driven adventure and a vast collection of brain-teasing puzzles, which made it a defining and beloved series in the Nintendo DS era and beyond.

LEVEL-5 Inc.

LEVEL-5 Inc. is a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in 1998 by Akihiro Hino. The company is best known for creating popular franchises such as “Professor Layton,” “Yo-kai Watch,” and “Ni no Kuni,” often noted for their distinctive art styles and family-friendly appeal. Its history includes successful collaborations with studios like Studio Ghibli on “Ni no Kuni,” helping it become a major name in the Japanese gaming industry.

Joe Hisaishi

“Joe Hisaishi” is not a place or cultural site, but the professional name of the renowned Japanese composer and musical director, **Mamoru Fujisawa**. He is globally celebrated for his iconic film scores, most notably his long-standing collaboration with director Hayao Miyazaki on Studio Ghibli films such as *My Neighbor Totoro* and *Spirited Away*. His career, beginning in the 1970s, has made him one of Japan’s most influential contemporary composers, blending classical, minimalist, and popular music styles.

Lilas Ikuta

Lilas Ikuta is not a place or cultural site, but a contemporary Japanese singer-songwriter and member of the popular band **Yoasobi**. She began her music career in 2018 and is also known for her work under the name **”iri”** for her R&B-influenced solo projects. Her music is celebrated for its emotional depth and has gained a significant following in Japan’s modern music scene.

Yo Oizumi

“Yo Oizumi” does not refer to a widely recognized historical place or cultural site. It is likely a reference to **Yo Oizumi**, a popular Japanese comedian and actor (born 1973), whose full name is Yō Oizumi (大泉 洋). He is known for his work in television, film, and as a personality from Hokkaido, but there is no notable cultural site associated with his name.

Mio Imada

I’m unable to find any verified historical or cultural information about a place or cultural site named “Mio Imada.” It is possible that the name may be misspelled, refer to a very localized or private location, or be a personal name rather than a public site.

To provide an accurate summary, could you please double-check the spelling or provide any additional context about where you encountered this name?

Riho Yoshioka

Riho Yoshioka is not a place or cultural site, but a Japanese actress and model. She is known for her roles in films and television dramas, such as “The 100th Love with You” and the “Kamen Rider” series. Therefore, there is no historical site or location to summarize in this context.