Adidas Japan Broadcasting New CM "Further, More Freely." from April 9, Featuring the Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 Uniform Song "KIRA" Created with Ado
Adidas Japan K.K. collaborated with singer Ado to produce "KIRA", the 2026 uniform song for the Japan National Football Team. A new animated commercial will begin airing on April 9, with full music streaming starting April 22.
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Adidas Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kohei Hagio) will broadcast a new commercial "Further, More Freely." nationwide starting Thursday, April 9. The CM uses the uniform song "KIRA", created in collaboration with the singer Ado, the creative partner for the Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 uniform. A music video featuring the full version of the song is scheduled to be released on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Since Ado's figure weaving stories with overwhelming expressive power challenging the world and her diverse singing voice resonate deeply with the challenging stance held by the Japan National Team, music production with Adidas was realized as a partner aiming together for the scenery spreading beyond the horizon. This song was produced as a theme song for the uniform to deliver the feelings put into the uniform to more people, unite all of Japan, and increase the heat of cheering toward winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. The title "KIRA" carries the meaning of "beautiful clothes," depicting the strong will that players wearing the Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 uniform and the fans/supporters can go anywhere together. Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani worked on the lyrics and composition, further highlighting the worldview of the song.
Furthermore, the stage of the new CM "Further, More Freely." using the song is a fictional FIFA World Cup final. In the animated video, it expresses the Japan National Team players bravely confronting strong opponents from around the world dressed as characters, and the fans and supporters cheering the players uniting as one, aiming for the scenery spreading beyond the horizon.
Additionally, this song is scheduled to be distributed on major music distribution services starting Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
[Overview of Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 Uniform Song "KIRA"]
■ Distributed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ado "KIRA"
Words & Music: Tatsuya Kitani
Arrangement: Tatsuya Kitani
Drums: Sho Sato
All Other Instruments: Tatsuya Kitani
Mix: Norikatsu Teruuchi
*Music distribution services: Scheduled to be distributed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, LINE MUSIC, and others.
■ Music Video *Scheduled for release on Monday, April 27, 2026
・Production Staff
Director: Nao Watanabe
Animation Director: YORUGATA
Character Design: YORUGATA, Asuka Dokai
Paint Director: zohyo
CG Director: Masashi Fujita
Adidas Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kohei Hagio) will broadcast a new commercial "Further, More Freely." nationwide starting Thursday, April 9. The CM uses the uniform song "KIRA", created in collaboration with the singer Ado, the creative partner for the Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 uniform. A music video featuring the full version of the song is scheduled to be released on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Since Ado's figure weaving stories with overwhelming expressive power challenging the world and her diverse singing voice resonate deeply with the challenging stance held by the Japan National Team, music production with Adidas was realized as a partner aiming together for the scenery spreading beyond the horizon. This song was produced as a theme song for the uniform to deliver the feelings put into the uniform to more people, unite all of Japan, and increase the heat of cheering toward winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. The title "KIRA" carries the meaning of "beautiful clothes," depicting the strong will that players wearing the Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 uniform and the fans/supporters can go anywhere together. Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani worked on the lyrics and composition, further highlighting the worldview of the song.
Furthermore, the stage of the new CM "Further, More Freely." using the song is a fictional FIFA World Cup final. In the animated video, it expresses the Japan National Team players bravely confronting strong opponents from around the world dressed as characters, and the fans and supporters cheering the players uniting as one, aiming for the scenery spreading beyond the horizon.
Additionally, this song is scheduled to be distributed on major music distribution services starting Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
[Overview of Adidas Japan National Football Team 2026 Uniform Song "KIRA"]
■ Distributed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ado "KIRA"
Words & Music: Tatsuya Kitani
Arrangement: Tatsuya Kitani
Drums: Sho Sato
All Other Instruments: Tatsuya Kitani
Mix: Norikatsu Teruuchi
*Music distribution services: Scheduled to be distributed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, LINE MUSIC, and others.
■ Music Video *Scheduled for release on Monday, April 27, 2026
・Production Staff
Director: Nao Watanabe
Animation Director: YORUGATA
Character Design: YORUGATA, Asuka Dokai
Paint Director: zohyo
CG Director: Masashi Fujita