Sleep.New song “Zutto Shikikara” has been selected as ABC’s “Summer High School Baseball Support Song/’Netto Koshien’ Theme Song”

■“I would be happy if I could firmly push the backs of those who will fight this summer through this song.” (Neguse. Ryotachi)

Sleep. ‘s new song “Zutto Sukikara” has been selected as the “2024 ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song/’Netto Koshien’ Theme Song”.

The 106th National High School Baseball Championship will begin on August 7th. This song, written as the theme song to enliven this year’s tournament, is a medium number that sings straight with a powerful message about the importance of “keep going.”

When the four members visited Koshien Stadium, the sacred place for high school baseball, vocalist and guitarist Ryo said, “High school baseball isn’t always fun. There are hard practices, losing games, etc.” , I think there are some regrets like not being able to become a regular, but I think the reason I’ve been able to keep going is because I love it.It’s not just about baseball, it’s about music as well. He talked about his thoughts while making it.

They send their love and encouragement to the hard-working people you have faced up to this point, and to the sweat and tears of the high school baseball players who are about to begin their journey.

In addition, “Because I Love You Zutto” is the theme song for ABC’s “Netto Koshien,” as well as broadcasts of high school baseball games that are broadcast every day during the tournament period, as well as “Koshien to Koshien,” which introduces the results of the national regional tournaments leading up to the decision to participate in Koshien. It is scheduled to be used in high school baseball related programs such as “Michi”. It will brighten the unforgettable summer of baseball players.

And sleep. A teaser video where you can listen to part of the sound source of “Zutto Suki dekara” has been released on official YouTube and SNS. Release information will be announced later.

■Neguse.Ryotachi comments
I wrote this as a summer high school baseball support song.
I created this song so that people who listen to it will feel positive, no matter how much pain or anxiety they are going through, to encourage those who are fighting.
I don’t think playing sports is always about having fun. I think there are times when you feel like you’re going to break your heart due to tough practice and strict instruction. I thought that the reason I could keep doing it was because I loved it.
I think the song is ephemeral yet powerful, close to each other and reliable.
I would be happy if I could firmly push the backs of those who are fighting this summer through this song.

■Comment from Takanori Arimura (ABC TV) Producer
One day, “Neguse”. ” live, I was shocked to see the four young fans come together and explode the atmosphere of the live house, and I was fascinated by the lyrics that contained their feelings, which could be considered their philosophy.
Creativity itself, such as the way songs are made and the form of songs, is becoming more diverse. I thought that the song would directly hit on the universal theme of high school baseball, so I asked them to create a cheering song.
Victories, defeats, sweat, tears, efforts, friendships, bonds…every year, I see all kinds of people’s emotions packed into each and every summer Koshien game. I think that a theme song that requires a certain level of empathy, even though these feelings are intertwined, requires a very high degree of “persuasion power,” but this is expressed through the perfect melody and lyrics. He did. Neguse, who produced “Because I Love You All the Time.” I have nothing but gratitude.

Program information

“Hot Fighting Koshien”
Broadcast starts on Wednesday, August 7th *Broadcast every day from the opening to the finals
*ABC TV/TV Asahi network nationwide

“Road to Koshien”
Broadcast starts from July 23rd (Tuesday) *Scheduled to be broadcast until the 49 representative schools nationwide are decided
*ABC TV/TV Asahi network nationwide

“106th National High School Baseball Championship Broadcast”
Broadcast starts on Wednesday, August 7th *Broadcast every day from the opening to the finals
*ABC TV, ABC Radio, BS Asahi, Sky A (recording), and other affiliated stations

2024 High School Baseball Cheering Song/“Netto Koshien” Theme Song Homepage
https://www.asahi.co.jp/koshien/song/

Sleep. OFFICIAL SITE
https://neguse.jp/