Rica Matsumoto's 40th Anniversary Work: Voice Drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind' and Theme Songs Released Simultaneously on June 3, 2026

The voice drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind' and its theme songs, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Rica Matsumoto, were simultaneously released on June 3, 2026, by WarRock Inc. (Representative: Kaito Onda [ex-JUDY AND MARY]).

The voice drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind' is a memorable youth drama worthy of Rica Matsumoto's 40th anniversary. The script was written by her friend Hideki Sonoda, based on Matsumoto's autobiography, depicting universal themes of music, friendship, and family love through the unique expressiveness of a voice drama.

The cast includes a stellar lineup of voice actors: Rica Matsumoto, Yuki Kaji, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kaito Ishikawa, Isamu Hayashi, Masaya Fukunishi, Jun Fukuyama, and Koichi Yamadera.

The opening and ending themes for the voice drama were handled by Chocho-P, a VOCALOID producer known for numerous songs. The new song 'KAGEROU' was written for this work and is sung by [Glow]'s Mizuki Aoi (CV: Isamu Hayashi) and Seiya Hoshino (CV: Masaya Fukunishi), while 'Luminous' is sung by [Luminous]'s Hinata Hamabe (CV: Rica Matsumoto).

[Product Information]

◆ Voice Drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind'

Voice Drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind'

Released: June 3, 2026

Planning/Production/Release/Distribution: WarRock

WARR-0122 / ¥3,000 + tax

1. 'KAGEROU' Short ver. + Voice Drama Part 1 2. Voice Drama Part 2 3. Voice Drama Part 3 + 'Luminous' Short ver.

* Opening Theme 'KAGEROU' [Glow] Mizuki Aoi (CV: Isamu Hayashi) / Seiya Hoshino (CV: Masaya Fukunishi) * Ending Theme 'Luminous' [Luminous] Hinata Hamabe (CV: Rica Matsumoto) Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Chocho-P

<Cast>

Rica Matsumoto, Yuki Kaji, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kaito Ishikawa, Isamu Hayashi, Masaya Fukunishi, Jun Fukuyama, Koichi Yamadera

<Story>

In middle school, Hinata Hamabe formed the band [Luminous] with his younger brother Anju, and friends Hikari and Taiyo. Their dream was to win a band contest and make a major debut. However, on the fateful day, Anju died in a traffic accident while going back to retrieve a 'forgotten item.'

Two years later, the friends are scattered with broken dreams. Their rival band [Glow], formed by Mizuki Aoi and Seiya Hoshino, has achieved a major debut, while Hinata lives listlessly.

Hinata visits Genda, the owner of Studio Matsuriya, who is also Glow's producer, and plays a cassette tape of their old song. As he listens to the nostalgic tune, he hears Anju's voice: 'Big brother, help me.'

At that moment, Hinata's consciousness returns to the day of the accident two years ago. Shocked, he realizes he has time-slipped and decides to save Anju. However, no matter how many times he tries, he cannot change fate...

Then, Hinata confesses his time leap to his former bandmates. They believe his incredible story and, determined to save Anju at all costs, race against their last chance. Can Hinata and the members of Luminous save Anju!?

◆ KAGEROU / Luminous

~ Theme Songs for the Voice Drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind' ~

Theme Song 'KAGEROU / Luminous'

Released: June 3, 2026

Planning/Production/Release/Distribution: WarRock

WARR-0123 / ¥1,000 + tax

1. Opening Theme Song 'KAGEROU'

[Glow]

Mizuki Aoi (CV: Isamu Hayashi) / Seiya Hoshino (CV: Masaya Fukunishi)

2. Ending Theme Song 'Luminous'

[Luminous] Hinata Hamabe (CV: Rica Matsumoto)

Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Chocho-P

The theme songs 'KAGEROU' (opening theme) and 'Luminous' (ending theme), written by VOCALOID producer Chocho-P for the voice drama 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind,' have been released as a single.

Since June 1, 2026, the music videos for these two songs have been airing on the national terrestrial TV program 'Music B.B. Japan.'

◆ Glow 'KAGEROU' Music Video

Airing as the June Power Play on national terrestrial TV 'Music B.B. Japan'

Broadcast period: June 1 – July 5

◆ Luminous 'Luminous' Music Video

Airing as the program's recommended artist on national terrestrial TV 'Music B.B. Japan'

Broadcast period: June 1 – June 7, June 15 – June 21

* Broadcast times vary by station; please check the program's website for details.

* Schedules are subject to change due to station circumstances. Please understand in advance.

[Retailers]

Pokedora (Pocket Drama CD)

Voice Drama * Includes bonus for purchasing all episodes (Pokedora only) Theme Song ■ Animate (CD) Voice Drama / Theme Song ■ Seven Net Shopping (CD) ■ HMV (CD) Voice Drama / Theme Song ■ Rakuten Books (CD) Voice Drama / Theme Song ■ Disk Union (CD) Voice Drama / Theme Song

* Pokedora is a drama CD distribution service available on smartphones (Android/iPhone). Please check the website for pricing.

* The theme songs 'KAGEROU' and 'Luminous' included in the voice drama are short versions.

Please check the official website for more information related to 'Those Days, We Chased the Wind.'