ALI Drops 'FUNKIN' BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN' MV — Anime 'Left-Handed Ellen' OP Theme
ALI released the music video for 'FUNKIN' BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN' on May 20, 2026 at 8PM JST. The track serves as the opening theme for TV anime 'Left-Handed Ellen,' released digitally on April 8, 2026, marking ALI's first collaboration with rapper ZORN.
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ALI unveiled the music video for 'FUNKIN' BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN' on May 20, 2026 at 8PM JST via YouTube (https://youtu.be/S7BT_tEx7BA). The song was digitally released on April 8, 2026 as the opening theme for TV anime 'Left-Handed Ellen' (Hidari-kiki no Ellen), which began airing on TV Tokyo affiliate channels from April 7, 2026. The track features ZORN, a leading figure in Japan's HIP HOP scene, in his first-ever collaboration with ALI. The song blends ALI's crossover sound spanning FUNK, SOUL, JAZZ, and HIP HOP with ZORN's raw and sharp lyricism, generating major buzz since its release. In the MV, ALI's vocalist LEO and ZORN share the screen for the first time, creating a unique tension and groove born from their contrasting genres and backgrounds. Direction was handled by filmmaker Takuto Shinbo, who cinematically captured the song's beauty and solitude through architectural aesthetics and urban minimalism. A limited vinyl LP (SRJL-1147, 9 tracks, 5,500 JPY incl. tax) is also available. ALI, a multicultural Tokyo-based music project led by vocalist LEO with roots in Japan, Spain, UK, and the Philippines, marks its 10th anniversary in 2026.
FAQ
When was ALI's 'FUNKIN' BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN' released?
It was released digitally on April 8, 2026 (Wednesday).
Where can I watch the Music Video for 'FUNKIN' BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN'?
The MV was published on YouTube on May 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM JST. URL: https://youtu.be/S7BT_tEx7BA
What anime is this song the theme for?
It is the opening theme song for the TV anime 'Hidari-kiki no Ellen' (Left-handed Ellen), which began airing on TV Tokyo network on April 7, 2026.
What is the price and format of the limited physical release?
The complete limited-edition LP is priced at 5,500 yen (tax included), catalog number SRJL-1147, with 9 tracks total.
Who directed the Music Video?
Filmmaker Takuto Shimbo directed the MV, incorporating architectural spaces and urban atmospheres to cinematically express the song's beauty and sense of solitude.