Akasaka Aka x SCRAP x Shueisha Games World-Creation Mystery Adventure Game 'Kami to Miko' Theme Song 'Namida to Katachi' with Lyrics by Akasaka Aka Begins Distribution on May 8 (Friday)!
Shueisha Games and SCRAP announced that the theme song "Namida to Katachi" for the world-creation mystery adventure game "Kami to Miko," with lyrics by manga artist Akasaka Aka, began distribution on May 8. The song is performed by Ikkyu Nakajima, and its music video was also released on the same day.
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Shueisha Games Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Shueisha Games") announced that the theme song "Namida to Katachi" for the world-creation mystery adventure game "Kami to Miko," co-produced with SCRAP Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Takao Kato), which plans and produces real escape games, and manga artist Akasaka Aka, known for "Oshi no Ko" (original work) and "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" (both from Shueisha), began distribution and sales on various streaming services and download sites starting May 8 (Friday).
Furthermore, the full version of the music video for this song was released on SCRAP's YouTube channel on the same day.
★Special Site: https://realdgame.jp/s/kamitomiko/
The theme song "Namida to Katachi," with lyrics by Akasaka Aka, begins distribution on May 8 (Friday)!
The theme song "Namida to Katachi" for "Kami to Miko" began distribution and sales on various streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, and download sites like iTunes and Recochoku, starting May 8 (Friday).
The lyrics for this song were written by Akasaka Aka, with composition and arrangement handled by Tadayuki Ito, who has worked on almost all of SCRAP's music. The vocals are by Ikkyu Nakajima, vocalist of the four-member rock band tricot. This song, bringing together a stellar lineup of creators, is a deeply impressive piece that colors important scenes, including in-game BGM and the ending.
Comments from the creators of this song:
■ Ikkyu Nakajima (Vocals)
When I received the temporary vocals, I felt a gentle invitation into the world of "Kami to Miko" amidst the intertwining 8-bit sounds and traditional Japanese echoes. I was quickly drawn into a grand world and deeply moved by the melody and lyrics. As the song progressed, I was pulled deeper into the story, and the more I sang, the more I was captivated by its charm. I am truly honored to be involved in such a work and to have had the opportunity to sing. I sincerely hope that everyone will experience this song together with "Kami to Miko," and that it will become a work that remains deeply and long in their hearts.
■ Akasaka Aka (Lyrics)
When I received the temporary vocals, my impression was "it's very Earth-like." It felt like "Terra" or "Gaia"... like there were seas, winds, and human activities... As the ending theme for "Kami to Miko," a story encompassing the history of the Earth, it evoked a strong sense of scenery. I wrote these lyrics as a "love story." Ikkyu-san's singing voice was gentle and rode the melody exactly as I had imagined in my mind, making it a personally pleasing song. This is a very old story of mine, but before I became a manga artist around the age of 20, there was a period when I lived as a professional lyricist, young and immature as I was. In a way, I feel a strange sensation as if my own history has been dug up from a deep place. I thought, my experiences from back then were not in vain; they continue to this day. I wondered if history is truly like that.
■ Tadayuki Ito (Composition/Arrangement)
When I started writing this song, the groundwork was already laid. There was a story and its conclusion, and it was decided that Akasaka Aka-sensei would write the lyrics and Ikkyu Nakajima-san would sing. There was nothing to hesitate about in this situation. Once I started working, a strangely confident melody and backing track emerged. Akasaka-sensei's lyrics, in response, were also unwavering and possessed a musically beautiful resonance of words. The finishing touch was Ikkyu-san's ultimate singing. The world I had envisioned appeared vividly before my eyes. I have no regrets left. Please enjoy it, everyone.
■ Takao Kato (SCRAP Representative, 'Kami to Miko' Director)
I was shocked when the lyrics arrived. I pondered the meaning of a game theme song depicting a grand love story spanning a million years ending with the words "I just had an ordinary love." Ikkyu-san's singing seemed to deeply stir the depths of my heart, and I felt like I was nodding along to her voice throughout the final adjustments of the game. And the melody and arrangement written for the game were so perfectly suited that words like "perfect for the world view" couldn't even begin to describe it; it was hard to tell if it was game music or a music game. If the game needs a message, this song interprets, extracts, and reveals the message of the game "Kami to Miko." May it be loved by many people.
Along with the song's release, the music video...
Furthermore, the full version of the music video for this song was released on SCRAP's YouTube channel on the same day.
★Special Site: https://realdgame.jp/s/kamitomiko/
The theme song "Namida to Katachi," with lyrics by Akasaka Aka, begins distribution on May 8 (Friday)!
The theme song "Namida to Katachi" for "Kami to Miko" began distribution and sales on various streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, and download sites like iTunes and Recochoku, starting May 8 (Friday).
The lyrics for this song were written by Akasaka Aka, with composition and arrangement handled by Tadayuki Ito, who has worked on almost all of SCRAP's music. The vocals are by Ikkyu Nakajima, vocalist of the four-member rock band tricot. This song, bringing together a stellar lineup of creators, is a deeply impressive piece that colors important scenes, including in-game BGM and the ending.
Comments from the creators of this song:
■ Ikkyu Nakajima (Vocals)
When I received the temporary vocals, I felt a gentle invitation into the world of "Kami to Miko" amidst the intertwining 8-bit sounds and traditional Japanese echoes. I was quickly drawn into a grand world and deeply moved by the melody and lyrics. As the song progressed, I was pulled deeper into the story, and the more I sang, the more I was captivated by its charm. I am truly honored to be involved in such a work and to have had the opportunity to sing. I sincerely hope that everyone will experience this song together with "Kami to Miko," and that it will become a work that remains deeply and long in their hearts.
■ Akasaka Aka (Lyrics)
When I received the temporary vocals, my impression was "it's very Earth-like." It felt like "Terra" or "Gaia"... like there were seas, winds, and human activities... As the ending theme for "Kami to Miko," a story encompassing the history of the Earth, it evoked a strong sense of scenery. I wrote these lyrics as a "love story." Ikkyu-san's singing voice was gentle and rode the melody exactly as I had imagined in my mind, making it a personally pleasing song. This is a very old story of mine, but before I became a manga artist around the age of 20, there was a period when I lived as a professional lyricist, young and immature as I was. In a way, I feel a strange sensation as if my own history has been dug up from a deep place. I thought, my experiences from back then were not in vain; they continue to this day. I wondered if history is truly like that.
■ Tadayuki Ito (Composition/Arrangement)
When I started writing this song, the groundwork was already laid. There was a story and its conclusion, and it was decided that Akasaka Aka-sensei would write the lyrics and Ikkyu Nakajima-san would sing. There was nothing to hesitate about in this situation. Once I started working, a strangely confident melody and backing track emerged. Akasaka-sensei's lyrics, in response, were also unwavering and possessed a musically beautiful resonance of words. The finishing touch was Ikkyu-san's ultimate singing. The world I had envisioned appeared vividly before my eyes. I have no regrets left. Please enjoy it, everyone.
■ Takao Kato (SCRAP Representative, 'Kami to Miko' Director)
I was shocked when the lyrics arrived. I pondered the meaning of a game theme song depicting a grand love story spanning a million years ending with the words "I just had an ordinary love." Ikkyu-san's singing seemed to deeply stir the depths of my heart, and I felt like I was nodding along to her voice throughout the final adjustments of the game. And the melody and arrangement written for the game were so perfectly suited that words like "perfect for the world view" couldn't even begin to describe it; it was hard to tell if it was game music or a music game. If the game needs a message, this song interprets, extracts, and reveals the message of the game "Kami to Miko." May it be loved by many people.
Along with the song's release, the music video...