Tatsuya Kitani’s new song “Humor” has been selected as the theme song for the movie “Yukitte Kaheranu”.
The movie “Yukite Kaheranu” is set in the Taisho era, when “a hundred flowers of culture” are in full bloom, and depicts the fierce love and youth of three real men and women. The screenplay was written over 40 years ago by Yozo Tanaka, who directed “Zigeunerweisen” and “The Sailor Suit and the Machine Gun,” and many directors aspired to make it into a film, but for a long time they were unable to make it happen. , so to speak, is a phantom script that only those in the know know. The master director Yoshitaro Negishi, who had been longing for this script as a “rarely excellent scenario”, took up the megaphone for the first time in 16 years and directed three men and women who fly through a beautiful era as if sparks are flying, starring Suzu Hirose, Daisei Kido, and Played by Masaki Okada. A “dream project” for Japanese movies is about to begin.
This is the first time for Tatsuya Kitani to sing the theme song for a feature film. The song was created with love and respect for the literature of Chuya Nakahara, and part of it is shown for the first time in the trailer released this time.
After hearing the theme song, Hirose said, “The moment the theme song started, I felt the echoes of the movie, but the second half had a different worldview and a somewhat interesting balance, which I thought was wonderful.” Kido said, “ It has a very sad feeling that would apply no matter which of the characters were chosen as the protagonist of the lyrics, and it is a song that you can listen to over and over again and replay over and over again. It was a wonderful song that I could listen to with ease.” Okada said, “It has a pleasant rhythm and the lyrics come in easily. Then (your impression) will change, so I think it would be nice if you read the lyrics before listening to it.”
We also received a comment from Tatsuya Kitani.
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Tatsuya Kitani Comment
I believe that writing poetry is the act of daringly interpreting meaningless reality in a humorous way and reproducing it in the format of words. Humor does not simply mean “being funny,” but rather in the sense of finding gaps in reality by looking at it in an unusual way, and adding some kind of room for comfort.
In addition, people cannot be eternal, but words can be. The words left behind continue to touch the hearts of others. Living in modern times, I have come into contact with Chuya Nakahara’s poetry in this way, and perhaps Yasuko was also like that.
I wonder how Chuuya’s poem resonated with Yasuko and Kobayashi in the final scene of “Yukite Kaheranu.” Also, I wonder how the movie “Yukitte Kaheranu” will resonate with those of us who leave the theater. I wrote the song with these things in mind.
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The movie “Yukite Kaheranu” will be released nationwide at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters from February 21, 2025 (Friday).
▼Movie “Yukite Kaheranu”▼
This trailer official YouTube link:https://youtu.be/AYSKbAhSk4s
Kyoto. Yasuko Hasegawa (Suzu Hirose), a young actress, met Chuya Nakahara (Daisei Kido) when she was still a student. Yasuko, 20 years old, and Chuuya, 17 years old. The two are attracted to each other and begin to live together, despite their arrogance. Their values are different. However, they all had a common demeanor that allowed them to respect each other.
Tokyo. Hideo Kobayashi (Masaki Okada) suddenly visits the house where Yasuko and Chuuya have moved. A man who knows Chuuya’s talent as a poet better than anyone else. Chuuya was also proud to be admired by Kobayashi, a master critic. Seeing how friendly the men are, Yasuko has mixed feelings. I felt lonely, as if I had been left behind by all the talented creators.
However, when Kobayashi meets Yasuko, he also notices her charm. Critics who seek authenticity also find authenticity in up-and-coming actresses. And so begins a complex yet simple relationship. Vectors that don’t overlap, momentary misunderstandings. One woman being loved by two men. It was also the youth of artists.
Cast: Suzu Hirose, Daisei Kido, Masaki Okada, Shunsuke Tanaka, Tortoise Matsumoto, Kimi Takiuchi, Tamiyo Kusakari, Shinsuke Kato, Sawako Fujima, Yu Emoto
Director: Yoshitaro Negishi Screenplay: Yozo Tanaka
©︎2025 “Yukite Kaheranu” Production Committee Distribution: Kino Films
Official website: www.yukitekaheranu.jp Official X (formerly Twitter):https://x.com/yk_movie2025
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yukitekaheranu_movie/
▼Tatsuya Kitani Arena Tour 2025 “ANGEL WHISPERING”▼
Saturday, March 15th / Sunday, March 16th, 2025 Ariake Arena, Tokyo
Thursday, March 20, 2025 (holiday) Osaka Asue Arena Osaka
Common to both venues
OPEN 17:00 START 18:00
Reserved seat ¥8,500 (tax included)
▼November 22nd (Friday) “Whisper” Digital Release▼
Streaming/Download: https://Tatsuya-Kitani.lnk.to/WhisperAW
“Whisper (JUST ONE PLAY vet.) Project Movie supported by LinkBuds Fit:
“PLAY the MUSIC” special site: https://www.sony.jp/headphone/special/PlaytheMusic/
▼Tatsuya Kitani✕ Natori “Things I don’t need”▼
CD: https://smr.lnk.to/Chained
Music Video : https://youtu.be/iO4YnxDHnig
Streaming/Download: https://Tatsuya-Kitani.lnk.to/_Chained
[Complete production limited edition / Unwanted item edition]CD + accessories (Unwanted item specification)
SRCL-13057~13058 / 4,500 yen (tax included)
1. I don’t need something (TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Uprising” first season opening theme)
2. I overwrote it.
3. What I don’t need -Instrumental
4. Overwritten -Instrumental
▼GEMN “Fatale”▼
Streaming/Download: https://GEMN.lnk.to/FatalAW
Music Video: https://youtu.be/8tQiWHXSGN0
Performance Video (Prod. by Kento Nakajima): https://youtu.be/OFAow6fL0A0
▼Tatsuya Kitani Profile▼
He started posting songs online around 2014, and around the same time, he also started his career as a writer who provides songs to other artists.
In 2023, they released the opening theme song “Ao no Sumika” for the TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “Kaitama/Tamaori”, and participated in the 74th Kouhaku Uta Gassen. WEST., Hoshimachi Suisei, SUPER EIGHT, LiSA and many other artists have provided their songs, and from April 2024, Nippon Broadcasting System “Tatsuya Kitani’s All Night Nippon X (Cross)” has started.
He continues to be active across genres, including as part of the unit “GEMN” with Kento Nakajima.
