Ryokuoushoku Shakai to provide theme song for animated feature film 'Etoile in Paris,' a new song titled 'Kaze ni Noru' meant to inspire courage
Ryokuoushoku Shakai will be in charge of the theme song for the original animated feature film "Etoile in Paris," set for release on March 13.
"Etoile in Paris" is the first collaboration between Goro Taniguchi, who worked on "ONE PIECE FILM RED" and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion," and Katsuya Kondo, who served as character designer and key animator for many Studio Ghibli films, including "Ponyo" and "Kiki's Delivery Service." Set in early 20th-century Paris, the story follows two young girls from Japan, Fujiko and Chizuru, as they strive to achieve their respective dreams of becoming a painter and a ballerina. Ami Touma will voice Fujiko, and Rina Arashi will voice Chizuru. Taichi Saotome will play the role of a young Russian man named Ruslan.
Ryokuoushoku Shakai wrote and provided the new song "Kaze ni Noru" as the theme for the film. With lyrics by Haruko Nagaya (Vo) and music and arrangement by Shingo Anami (B), the song incorporates the sounds of classical live instruments and a band ensemble, conscious of the animated world's early 20th-century setting, and is crafted to give listeners courage. A trailer featuring a portion of "Kaze ni Noru" has been released on YouTube.
Regarding the song, Nagaya commented, "Amidst many constraints, I hope it becomes a catalyst for taking new action. It was with this feeling that I wrote the song 'Kaze ni Noru.'" Anami, who has experience with ballet, said of the film, "I felt a kind of precious connection," and added, "I sincerely hope that the song 'Kaze ni Noru' will become a bridge connecting our modern era with the Paris of the early 20th century where Fujiko and the others live."
It was also announced that Mugi Kadowaki, Matsuya Onoe, Akihiro Kakuta (Tokyo 03), and Kenjiro Tsuda will be joining the voice cast of "Etoile in Paris."
Comment from Haruko Nagaya (Vo)
Although the historical setting is different, there are many musical, artistic, and creative elements, and with a band member who has ballet experience, there were so many parts we could relate to, so I was truly happy to receive this offer.
Amidst many constraints, I hope it becomes a catalyst for taking new action. It was with this feeling that I wrote the song "Kaze ni Noru."
If the era is different, the source of one's worries naturally changes too. Even so, at a fundamental level, everyone might be facing similar struggles in any era. I would be happy if you could listen to it while relating it to your own worries and lives.
Comment from Shingo Anami (B)
As someone who has been inspired by director Goro Taniguchi's works, including "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion," I was thrilled from the bottom of my heart when I received the offer.
And, as someone who, by a strange coincidence, was exposed to classical ballet from a young age at my mother's ballet studio, I also feel a kind of precious connection.
I sincerely hope that this song, "Kaze ni Noru," will become a bridge connecting our modern era with the Paris of the early 20th century where Fujiko and the others live.
Animated Feature Film "Etoile in Paris"
Opens nationwide on Friday, March 13, 2026
©"Etoile in Paris" Production Committee
Source: Music Natalie
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