YOASOBI released their new song “PLAYERS” today, Friday, March 21st, 2025. This song is a newly written song born from the project “Project: MEMORY CARD,” a project commemorating the 30th anniversary of the release of the original PlayStation®. With the concept of “saving PlayStation’s memories into songs,” the public is looking for episodes of “a game you want to erase and play again.” The song was produced based on the collected “#MemoryOfPlay.” The song opens with catchy chants, and the repeated chorus phrases create a sense of excitement. This song is filled with a positive message, with the experiences and words taught by the protagonists and stories he encountered in the world of games that push you into your real life and raise your expectations for the future. Furthermore, the project’s special website is currently releasing your save data for “#MemoryOfPlay.” I hope you’ll check this out along with the song too.
The 30th anniversary special commercial featuring the songs released today features actors Nishino Nanase, VTuber Usada Pekora, and game commentator Kiyo as voice actors. The story follows the characters, inspired by the individual performers themselves, and travel into the world of games using a mysterious memory card.
We hope you will enjoy this special song and commercial, which is born from the connection of the love of games and memories, from game lovers to musicians, actors, VTubers, game commentators, and all kinds of barriers across Japan. Don’t miss out on further details about “Project: MEMORY CARD.”
★PlayStation® × YOASOBI’s 30th Anniversary Special CM | Project: MEMORY CARD
[PlayStation® × YOASOBI’s 30th Anniversary Special CM Details]
~A “Play Has No Limits” railway journey that runs through like a roller coaster~
The setting is a retro game shop on a street corner. Maru, Peke and Ki3 lively play inside the store run by Peke’s grandfather. Suddenly, Maru picked up a strange memory card. Pull the original PlayStation and insert the memory card…! ? From the PlayStation to the Station over there, a “Play Has No Limits” railway journey begins, running through the world of gaming like a roller coaster.
~Gorgeous members of Nishino Nanase, Usada Pekora and Kiyo will appear as voice actors. The design is by Yoshida Kenichi. ~
This video features four characters with the motif of the PlayStation symbol “△〇×□”. The voice actor was played by three unique, game lovers, including actor Nishino Nanase, Peke, VTuber Usada Peko, and Ki 3, a game commentator Kiyo, and Roboji, who also participated in the role. The character designs, inspired by each performer, are created by Yoshida Kenichi, an animator, character designer and illustrator known for “Eureka Seven, Symphonic Psalms” and “Extraterrestrial Boys and Girls.”
▶Nishino Nanase | Comments
Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation. I really love the world of this video, and when combined with the music, it makes me excited no matter how many times I watch it. The three characters were different and each of them contained elements, which made me even more attached to them.
I play PlayStation on everything from the original to the latest PlayStation®5. I feel like the discs from old games are split up, and the sense of accomplishment when I switch discs is still in my mind. I also treasured the memory card that is included in this video. I remember that I properly wrote labels and also wrote my own name to avoid losing track of what my brother was.
I am very happy to see that the PlayStation is 30 years old and I am the same age as me, so I am very happy to see that I am connected to you.
▶Pekora-san | Comments
Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of PlayStation! ! ! I’m so pleased to be involved in this memorable project! The video and music are all amazing, and it makes you feel thrilled and excited to watch, and you’ll want to hum it when you hear it! It was so much fun playing Peke!
It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s essential to Pekora’s current life. Peko will continue to travel around the world of PlayStation forever! ! ! ! !
▶Kiyo-san | Comments
Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation.
Even now that I was a child and became an adult, the PlayStation remains an irreplaceable presence for me.
I’ve been playing games on my own, with my parents and siblings, friends, and now online with people all over the world.
I have as many memories as I have played with and played with many people.
We are pleased to be able to participate in this wonderful project in our 30th anniversary year.
Amazing visuals and music. It’s a nostalgic, new world, but nowhere. I was captivated by the speedy development.
The character Ki 3 is almost entirely pronounced Kiyo. It was the most enjoyable performance. It was also great that we were able to perform with a group of three of our best friends.
I’ll continue to look forward to your continued support until my memory card capacity is full!
[Song information]
Released on Friday, March 21, 2025
“PLAYERS”
Delivery URL:https://orcd.co/yoasobi_players
Lyrics, composition, arrangement: Ayase/Singing: ikura
Translation (background chorus): Konnie Aoki
Original work: “#MemoryOfPlay” episode of “Game I Want to Delete My Memory and Play Again”
https://www.yoasobi-music.jp/projectmemorycard/
Tie-up: PlayStation® 30th Anniversary Project “Project: MEMORY CARD”
▶YOASOBI Comments
When creating the song, are there any particular points you pay attention to? (Composer Ayase)
I love the game myself, and I’ve been and still play it. I think it’s no exaggeration to say that it has grown with the game.
I believe that there are many lessons learned from the dramas and stories depicted as the main character of the game faces various difficulties, and that is what makes him who he is today.
I think this song is packed with my own love for games, memories and emotions that have grown up with the games.
How did you feel when you first heard the song? (Vocalist: ikura)
First of all, I was so moved that I couldn’t help but send a message to Ayase (lol)
I have been watching game commentary since I was in high school, and I have felt that I have been supported by being exposed to games on a daily basis.
Combined with that, when I heard this song, my desire to play was explosive. I think it’s a song with a lot of love for my own games.
◆Artist information◆
★YOASOBI
Official Site:https://www.yoasobi-music.jp/
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