GLAY releases best album artwork and “BRIGHTEN UP” MV drawn by Eiichiro Oda

■Songs included in GLAY’s best album will be decided by fan vote!

GLAY has released the artwork for their best album, which is scheduled to be released in April.

The artwork illustration uses a new key visual by Eiichiro Oda, the original author of “ONE PIECE” who also created the logo and key visual for GLAY’s 30th anniversary. GLAY’s expression is boldly drawn.

The album titles are “DRIVE 1993~2009-GLAY complete BEST” and “DRIVE 2010~2026-GLAY complete BEST”, which are named after GLAY’s blockbuster best album “DRIVE” released in 2000, and are a collection of all-time best. Two titles released simultaneously. This is the first time in 12 years since 2013 that two titles, which are synonymous with GLAY, have been released simultaneously.

A noteworthy point is that it was announced that the songs to be included in the best album will be decided by fan voting under the theme of “Creating with you and GLAY”. The nicknames of the fans who participated in the vote will be featured on the album package, so be sure to check out the special website. In addition, as the title of this work suggests, it also includes sound sources that give you a feel of the night before their debut in 1993 and beyond their 30th anniversary in 2026.

Furthermore, the music video for “BRIGHTEN UP”, which is included in the 17th album released in October 2024, has been released.

The anniversary key visual created by Eiichiro Oda was animated using CG, and since the lyrics of “BRIGHTEN UP” symbolize GLAY’s 30 years of history and future future, it is set as “30 years from now.” The worldview is based on the theme of “time leap that depicts the future.” This work pursues an evolved version of the anime MV “Survival” released in 1999, and attention is also paid to the new visual expression set in the future and the fusion of animation and live-action using cutting-edge technology. is.

[GLAY 30th Anniversary 2024-2025]
2025
January GLAY Arena Tour is underway!
February LUNA SEA vs. Bang appearance for the first time in 25 years!
March: A collaboration with artists who transcend generations and borders has been decided!
Best album to be released in April!
Tokyo Dome will be held in May!
Tokyo Dome & Kyocera Dome will be held in June!

■Director/Director: Susumu Yamaguchi (Kamikaze Douga) Comments
The moment I saw the logo designed by Eiichiro Oda, I felt “rock.” Even as GLAY celebrates their 30th anniversary, I feel that their attitude of continuing to evolve and delivering new music embodies the essence of “rock star GLAY.” How can we express that energy as a video to bring out the coolness of GLAY to the fullest? Through repeated trial and error, we came up with the overall concept of the video, set the stage in a futuristic city with a “rock” feel, and created a composition that would make “Rock Star GLAY” shine. I believe that the video work allows you to feel the “rock” that emanates from the interplay of the charm of GLAY and the energy of Mr. Oda’s design. I hope all the fans will be happy.
■Director/Director: Maki Takahashi (Kamikaze Douga) Comments
I remember being extremely excited when I heard that in the commemorative year of GLAY’s 30th anniversary, they would be producing an animated music video featuring the GLAY members drawn by Eiichiro Oda. There were many fans of GLAY and Oda-sensei at the scene, and while being encouraged by the wonderful songs, the feeling of “I want this collaboration to be absolutely great” naturally spread, and each staff member’s creativity in the visual expression was maximized. I felt myself being pulled out to the limit. We hope that this MV will help convey the song “Brighten Up” and the charm of GLAY, which continues to shine, to more people.
■General Director: Junpei Mizusaki (Kamikaze Douga) Comments
Congratulations to all GLAY and fans on your 30th anniversary. Since it was a music video for GLAY, which I am a big fan of, the hurdles I wanted to overcome were high, and the production process was quite difficult, but it was a dynamic session that no one has ever seen between GLAY designed by Mr. Oda and live-action GLAY. is completed. This MV was created by GLAY fans for GLAY fans, and is the entrance to GLAY’s new horizons. Let’s experience it together!