Release of new song “Tokyo Shinju” by singer Azusagawa Hirata Yoshihisa, who belongs to KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO

Azusagawa, a singer affiliated with KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, released his original song “Tokyo Shinju” on Wednesday, September 4th.

“Tokyo Shinju” is a collaboration with composer Yoshihisa Hirata, who has long been highly praised and popular with listeners for his covers of songs such as “Japanese Summer” and “Katsuairon II.”

This long-awaited work features a lyrical rock sound with prominent piano and bass lines, and is a heart-wrenching song with a contrast between the strength and sadness of singing about mixed emotions of despair and longing.

The original music video will premiere on the Azusa River YouTube Channel from 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4th.

The dramatic music video, which features a certain man as the protagonist, was directed by Yoshihisa Hirata himself, and the illustrations were done by Uri, who also illustrated the cover of Azusagawa’s “Katsuairon II.”

The video more vividly expresses the worldview of the song.

■Comments from artists and creators

Comment from Azusa River

This time, Yoshihisa Hirata wrote a wonderful song for us.

In fact, it’s been well over a year since we decided to write this song, and we’ve been trying and failing for quite a long time.

As I kept in close contact with Mr. Hirata and we worked out our respective preferences, I found myself falling in love with this song all over again.

I think we’ve created the best thing ever.

I hope this song will be loved by many people.

Comment from Yoshihisa Hirata

Azusagawa is one of the best singers for me.

When Azusagawa approached me about producing a song for him, the first thing I thought was, “I don’t want to compromise on anything.”

During the production process, we exchanged many opinions, were very demanding, at times we waited patiently, and at other times we paid close attention to the finer details.

It’s a masterpiece.

Please check it out.

■Azusa River “Tokyo Shinju” digital distribution

https://azsa397.lnk.to/Tokyo-Suicide

■ Credits

Music, MV Direction: Yoshihisa Hirata (https://x.com/yoshihisahirata)

MIX: Looking for friends P (https://x.com/tomobop)

Illustration: Uri (https://x.com/tume_uri)

■Azusagawa “Tokyo Shinju” music video premiere

Available on Azusa River YouTube Channel from 19:00 on Wednesday, September 4th

https://youtube.com/@azsagawa

■Azusa River Artist Profile

Illustrator: SOLANI (https://twitter.com/drawing_account)

Belongs to KAMISTUBAKI STUDIO/SINSEKAI RECORD.

He began his music career in April 2020. He is currently attracting attention, having been selected as one of LINE MUSIC’s “NEXT SPIKES,” a selection of next-generation artists from teenagers and people in their twenties.

In March 2024, they released their first single, “Shifter.”

With her powerful presence and lustrous voice, she sings songs of all genres and has captured the hearts of many listeners.

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/Azsachannel

X(formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/Azsa_397

TikTok…https://www.tiktok.com/@azsagawa

■About KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO

It is a creative label that creates cutting-edge internet culture together with the next generation of creators, and is developing a new era of artist management. It has established an operating structure consisting of management staff who discover and develop artists, and marketing staff with know-how in operating YouTube and social media.

We collaborate with a variety of creators and artists, including virtual singers, singer-songwriters, composers, videographers, story writers, illustrators, and designers, and we “co-create” works together with everyone who receives them, challenging ourselves to produce new creative live performances and works, as well as to update the music experience itself.

Official website:https://kamitsubaki.jp/

(Operated by THINKR Inc.: https://thinkr.jp/)