YOASOBI to perform theme song for NHK morning drama 'Blossom,' Risa Wataya writes original novel for the track
It has been decided that YOASOBI will perform the theme song for the NHK continuous TV novel "Blossom" for the second half of fiscal 2026, which begins broadcasting this autumn.
Starring Shizuka Ishibashi, the continuous TV novel "Blossom" is a story modeled after writer Chiyo Uno, who continuously sought freedom while living through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. The original novel for the theme song was newly written by novelist Risa Wataya, who admires Uno and is known for representative works such as "Keritai Senaka," "Watashi wo Kuitomete," and "Pakkipaki Pekin."
YOASOBI Comment
Ayase
I am pleased to announce that we will be in charge of the theme song for "Blossom."
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for this tremendous honor.
In producing this song, I read Chiyo Uno's autobiography "Ikiteyuku Watashi" and was deeply impressed by her way of life and way of thinking. Feeling that I needed to dive deeper and feel her energy firsthand, I traveled to her birthplace of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, and created this song as if guided by the wind of her hometown.
This opportunity was partly given to me because of our shared connection of being from Yamaguchi, but I feel blessed with such a wonderful fate that I am certain my encounter with her will undoubtedly become a turning point in my creative and musical life.
Through this, we were able to create a song that we can release with absolute confidence from the bottom of our hearts.
I would like to send my gratitude to everyone involved in the production of "Blossom" for giving me the opportunity to create this work, which has become a truly, truly important song to me. Along with this, I offer this song with the hope that a warm, resilient wind will blow for everyone who watches this drama from now on.
I hope you look forward to it along with the drama. Thank you very much.
ikura
We will be in charge of the theme song for the continuous TV novel "Blossom."
I am truly honored to have received this offer.
I sang while thinking of the protagonist, Tama Hano, who turns everything—joy and sorrow, happiness and unhappiness—into energy, moving forward on her own two feet and making flowers bloom.
The way of life of our model, Chiyo Uno, who resiliently survived a nearly 100-year era. And as I laid my vocals over the passion this song possesses, I felt a sensation of being pushed forward myself.
I hope this song can gently and powerfully stay close to the hearts of everyone watching "Blossom." I hope you enjoy it along with the drama.
Risa Wataya Comment
I was very surprised when I heard that Chiyo Uno, whose way of life and writings I have always admired, would become the model for the protagonist of an NHK Asadora (morning drama).
Furthermore, receiving the offer to write the original novel for its theme song was a double surprise and joy.
I wrote about Uno's inexhaustible vitality, even as she aged, by likening it to a cherry blossom tree.
I would be happy if my story, in its own small way, could be of help to YOASOBI's song creation. I also hope it reaches the hearts of many people along with the drama.
Source: Music Natalie
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