HipHop Short Anime 'Shadow Beat' to Release 5th Song 'Sakamichi' on June 5!

Plott Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of 'Sakamichi,' the 5th song from the HipHop short anime 'Shadow Beat,' a joint project with Shogakukan and the CoroCoro Comic editorial department, on June 5, 2026. This track will be distributed worldwide via PCI MUSIC.

About the HipHop Short Anime 'Shadow Beat' This is a youth school drama that depicts the moment when the 'Class 5th tier' boys and girls, who were hiding in the corners of the classroom, sing about their inner darkness through emo-rap set to chill Lo-Fi beats, and their 'shadow' side transforms with HipHop as the sun sets after school. This project is a music anime developed across various media including YouTube and comics. One song linked to the story is produced every month, with a series of guest appearances from luxury artists.

About the New Song 'Sakamichi' 'Sakamichi' (Slope) is a song that depicts teenagers struggling with diverse interpersonal relationships as they search for a new path and take the first step, set against the backdrop of the 'emotions of teenagers who remain in the shadow,' which is the world view of Shadow Beat.

Song Information Title: Sakamichi MC: VERRY SMoL Beat: DJ Mitsu the Beats Release Date: June 5, 2026 Distribution: PCI MUSIC (Worldwide) MV: Scheduled to be released on the official Shadow Beat YouTube channel

About the Artists and Production Staff MC is performed by the talented young rapper VERRY SMoL, and the beat is produced by DJ Mitsu the Beats of GAGLE.

Visual Development A music video (MV) linked to episode 5 of the anime will be released on the official Shadow Beat YouTube channel on Friday, June 5th, at 17:00.

About Plott Co., Ltd. Plott is a creative company that plans, produces, and conducts business development for IP content, primarily centered on short anime. In the YouTube sector, the company has surpassed 13 million total channel subscribers and 15 billion total views.