RADWIMPS writes a new theme song for the movie "Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku" starring Ryusei Yokohama and Suzu Hirose
RADWIMPS has written a new song, "Yuzutsu," as the theme song for the movie "Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku," which will be released nationwide on October 9.
"Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku" is a live-action film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Yuu Nagira, starring Ryusei Yokohama and Suzu Hirose. Set on a scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea, it depicts 15 years in the lives of Kai Aono (played by Yokohama) and Akimi Inoue (played by Hirose), who are tossed around by fate. Michihito Fujii serves as the director, and the cast includes Hokuto Matsumura (SixTONES), Anne Nakamura, Gaku Hamada, Machiko Ono, Yoshino Kimura, Yuriko Ishida, and Hiroki Hasegawa.
This is the third time RADWIMPS has provided music for Fujii's works, following the movies "The Last 10 Years" and "The Parades." In response to Fujii's offer, Yojiro Noda (Vo, G, Piano) visited the Seto Inland Sea, where the movie was filmed, before producing the song. The completed track, "Yuzutsu," features a melody with a grand worldview that expands within a tranquility reminiscent of the Seto Inland Sea, and powerful lyrics that seem to push the characters forward.
Regarding the theme song, Noda commented, "I would be happy if this song matches the extraordinary passion that everyone involved in this movie has for the work," and "The kindness this movie possesses is of a kind I have encountered for the first time. I am truly honored to be involved."
On YouTube, a full trailer featuring a portion of the theme song has been released. The movie's poster visual has also been unveiled.
Yojiro Noda (RADWIMPS) Comment
I will be in charge of the theme song for "Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku."
I would be happy if this song matches the extraordinary passion that Director Fujii, who offered me the job, the cast, the original author Yuu Nagira, and everyone involved in this movie has for the work.
People cannot choose where they are born, their parents, or their environment, but they can decide their own happiness. This gave me the hope to believe that.
In this current era covered by rigid "correctness" and "sound arguments," how will Kai and Akimi's way of living appear? In a world where the harder you try to live, the more comical and clumsy you seem, I thought I would rather stand proudly on the clumsy side. I want to choose the beauty that can only be noticed from there.
The kindness this movie possesses is of a kind I have encountered for the first time.
I am truly honored to be involved.
Michihito Fujii Comment
Each and every work I have created together with Mr. Noda since we met
has aligned like stars, and I feel happy about the miracle of arriving at the theme song "Yuzutsu."
I firmly believe it will reach everyone's hearts as well. Please experience it at the movie theater.
Ryusei Yokohama Comment
Stepping out of "correctness,"
15 years of Kai and Akimi living desperately, keeping each other illuminated while repeating mistakes.
I feel like this song has gently enveloped and saved all of that.
At the same time, from somewhere far away,
I felt a warm prayer as if Kai were continuously shining on her future.
The movie "Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku" is even deeper
and I am grateful it has been completed in the best possible form.
I hope you will receive it at the theater.
Suzu Hirose Comment
I remembered the scenery and smells of the Seto Inland Sea, and every single thing I touched through Akimi.
It's going to be alright; how gentle it is...
I feel incredibly rewarded by these words that seem to take their side in every moment the two strongly connect.
Please look forward to the movie.
©2026 "Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku" Production Committee ©Yuu Nagira / Kodansha
Source: Music Natalie
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