The League of Legends event Spirit Blossom: Beyond isn’t just about new skins or game updates—it also brings powerful music and storytelling to the game. One of the biggest surprises of the event is that it features music by Kevin Penkin, a famous composer known for his work on anime like Made in Abyss and The Rising of the Shield Hero. 

Who is Kevin Penkin?

Kevin Penkin is an Australian music composer. He’s well-known for making music that feels emotional and dramatic. Many anime fans love his work because it creates strong feelings and fits the mood of the stories. He often combines traditional instruments like piano and strings with electronic sounds to create music that feels magical and deep.

His work on Spirit Blossom: Beyond marks one of his first big projects with Riot Games and shows how much gaming and anime music are coming together.

The song: “Here, Tomorrow”

Kevin Penkin composed a beautiful new song called “Here, Tomorrow” for this event. The vocals were sung by Lilas Ikuta, a popular Japanese singer from the group YOASOBI. She’s known for singing in anime like Oshi no Ko and BEASTARS.

The Spirit Blossom events are set in a magical version of the League of Legends world, where spirits and people interact. In Spirit Blossom: Beyond, Riot Games wanted the story to feel more personal and emotional. Kevin Penkin’s music helps with that in many ways:

• It matches the story: The song feels sad and hopeful at the same time, which fits the themes of legacy, memories, and change.
• It pulls you in: The music helps players feel more connected to the world and characters.
• It supports the visuals: The animation for the event (created by THE LINE, a well-known studio) shows two different worlds—the real world and the spirit world. The colors and scenes change between calm and bright. The music does the same, helping show the mood of each world.

A team effort with Riot Games

This event is a great example of how Riot Games works with top creative talent. Kevin Penkin (composer), Lilas Ikuta (singer), and THE LINE (animation studio) all worked together to bring the Spirit Blossom story to life in a powerful way. 

Where you can listen to Kevin Penkin's creations

The full song “Here, Tomorrow” is available now on music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Riot Games also shared the official animated music video on their YouTube channel, so fans can enjoy the full story with both visuals and sound.