J-Pop Snger-Songwriter, Producer & Illustrator Kenshi Yonezu Announces New Track "Tsuki wo Miteita - Moongazing” Will be the Official Theme Song to Final Fantasy XVI
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NEW YORK, NY (April 13, 2023) – Global J-pop superstar KENSHI YONEZU has announced his new track “TSUKI WO MITEITA - MOONGAZING” will be the official theme song to FINAL FANTASY XVI, the highly-anticipated new video game and sixteenth installment in Square Enix's iconic franchise. Originally announced live during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play video broadcast, the news was revealed alongside a teaser video of the forthcoming game featuring a snippet of Yonezu's theme that can be heard over the game's storyline footage and new character introductions. Both an avid gamer and a huge fan of the franchise, Kenshi Yonezu wrote “Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing” specifically for the new video game, which is set to debut on Thursday, June 22 for PlayStation®5 consoles.
Of the track, KENSHI YONEZU says, “Words cannot express the impact Final Fantasy has had on my life. I never thought or imagined that I would ever receive an opportunity like this. I wrote this song especially for this game. Thank you.”
“When I found out that we'd be able to work with Yonezu-san, I was not only surprised, but overjoyed,” adds NAOKI YOSHIDA, a producer of Final Fantasy XVI. “I'm a big fan of Yonezu's work, and I know that he has a passion for creating music that resonates across the generations, so I was sure that he'd be able to capture the world, the story, and the themes of FFXVI. He's not only an amazing artist, but also an avid gamer and an FF fan, so please look forward to hearing his theme song!”
In addition to announcing his new theme song, Yonezu has unveiled a series of never-before-seen artist photos, which together comprise a visual story embodying the sublime vibe of the track. The photos were taken by videographer, film director, and photographer Tomokazu Yamada, who produced Yonezu's music video for his breakout single “Lemon,” which recently reached 800 million views, as well as the visual for his latest single “LADY”.
ABOUT KENSHI YONEZU
After posting a series of Vocaloid tracks under the moniker Hachi , Kenshi Yonezu distinguished himself from the crowd with remarkable results. He later began releasing material under his real name Kenshi Yonezu, in 2012. He has since gained wide-known recognition as a multi-talented creative, not only for his music but also for his album cover illustrations and music productions.
The music video to his smash hit, “Lemon,” is still the most-viewed music video in Japan. The song topped Billboard Japan's year-end charts for 2 consecutive years, leaving its mark on music history, nationally and internationally. His album, STRAY SHEEP, released in 2020, sold over 2 million units. Yonezu remained engaged and productive and produced results throughout the pandemic. He performed in a virtual concert hosted by the online game Fortnite, collaborated globally with UNIQLO on their UT collection, was awarded an AAC Award and Best Newcomer, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Art Department Prize, and was listed in Forbes' 100 Asian Digital Stars amongst other achievements.
“KICK BACK,” the opening theme to the anime series Chainsaw Man, entered Spotify's Global Top 50, a first-ever by a Japanese artist. Kenshi Yonezu goes from strength to strength, proving he is not just a national superstar but an artist with a dynamic international presence.
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NEW YORK, NY (April 13, 2023) – Global J-pop superstar KENSHI YONEZU has announced his new track “TSUKI WO MITEITA - MOONGAZING” will be the official theme song to FINAL FANTASY XVI, the highly-anticipated new video game and sixteenth installment in Square Enix's iconic franchise. Originally announced live during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play video broadcast, the news was revealed alongside a teaser video of the forthcoming game featuring a snippet of Yonezu's theme that can be heard over the game's storyline footage and new character introductions. Both an avid gamer and a huge fan of the franchise, Kenshi Yonezu wrote “Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing” specifically for the new video game, which is set to debut on Thursday, June 22 for PlayStation®5 consoles.
Of the track, KENSHI YONEZU says, “Words cannot express the impact Final Fantasy has had on my life. I never thought or imagined that I would ever receive an opportunity like this. I wrote this song especially for this game. Thank you.”
“When I found out that we'd be able to work with Yonezu-san, I was not only surprised, but overjoyed,” adds NAOKI YOSHIDA, a producer of Final Fantasy XVI. “I'm a big fan of Yonezu's work, and I know that he has a passion for creating music that resonates across the generations, so I was sure that he'd be able to capture the world, the story, and the themes of FFXVI. He's not only an amazing artist, but also an avid gamer and an FF fan, so please look forward to hearing his theme song!”
In addition to announcing his new theme song, Yonezu has unveiled a series of never-before-seen artist photos, which together comprise a visual story embodying the sublime vibe of the track. The photos were taken by videographer, film director, and photographer Tomokazu Yamada, who produced Yonezu's music video for his breakout single “Lemon,” which recently reached 800 million views, as well as the visual for his latest single “LADY”.
ABOUT KENSHI YONEZU
After posting a series of Vocaloid tracks under the moniker Hachi , Kenshi Yonezu distinguished himself from the crowd with remarkable results. He later began releasing material under his real name Kenshi Yonezu, in 2012. He has since gained wide-known recognition as a multi-talented creative, not only for his music but also for his album cover illustrations and music productions.
The music video to his smash hit, “Lemon,” is still the most-viewed music video in Japan. The song topped Billboard Japan's year-end charts for 2 consecutive years, leaving its mark on music history, nationally and internationally. His album, STRAY SHEEP, released in 2020, sold over 2 million units. Yonezu remained engaged and productive and produced results throughout the pandemic. He performed in a virtual concert hosted by the online game Fortnite, collaborated globally with UNIQLO on their UT collection, was awarded an AAC Award and Best Newcomer, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Art Department Prize, and was listed in Forbes' 100 Asian Digital Stars amongst other achievements.
“KICK BACK,” the opening theme to the anime series Chainsaw Man, entered Spotify's Global Top 50, a first-ever by a Japanese artist. Kenshi Yonezu goes from strength to strength, proving he is not just a national superstar but an artist with a dynamic international presence.
CONNECT WITH KENSHI YONEZU: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE
CONNECT WITH FINAL FANTASY XVI: WEBSITE | PLAYSTATION | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
© 2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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