Utada Hikaru has been showing great sales in 2017 with her 1st single, “Oozora de Dakishimete†(Suntory Tennen-Sui commercial tie-in song), and her 2nd single, “Forevermore†(main theme to TBS Network Nichiyou Gekijou drama series, Gomen, Aishiteru).
While the emotions from the finale of the drama series is still lingering about, it has been announced that her new single, “Anata†will be the main theme for a major feature adventure fantasy film, DESTINY Kamakura Monogatari (starring Masato Sakai, Mitsuki Takahata, etc.); in theaters December 9th (Sat). It has been a while since Utada Hikaru’s music had been matched up with films; 5 years since Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo(♪â€Sakura Nagashiâ€) in 2012, and 7 years for a live action film; Ashita no Joe (♪â€Show Me Love (Not A Dream)â€) in 2010. An official teaser trailer featuring the track has already been posted on the film’s official website. It will soon be screened in theaters nationwide.
※FILM DESTINY Kamakura Monogatari teaser trailer on YouTube
Utada Hikaru comments on the track as below in an interview:
“Since I had known ahead of time that the original story was about how a parallel world filled with monsters was linked within our everyday life, I had inspirations to use Buddhism-related words when I was creating the song. I am looking forward to see how the listeners will take the song.â€
The world-wide digital release of the new song, “Anata†will be December 8th (Fri), a day before the film release. Also, Utada Hikaru’s new artist photo and cover photo taken by Polish photographer, Maciej Kucia can now be viewed on Utada Hikaru’s official website.
Please look forward to the film release and the song release in December.