RADWIMPS - 前前前世

In the blazing summer of 2016, a single musical spark set the global pop culture scene ablaze. When visionary director Makoto Shinkai joined forces with J-rock titans RADWIMPS for the record-breaking anime masterpiece Your Name. (Kimi no Na wa.), pure magic was born. At the heart of this soundtrack thunderstorm was "Zenzenzense" (Past Past Past Life)—a high-octane, guitar-driven anthem celebrating star-crossed lovers bound across multiple lifetimes. Frontman Yojiro Noda spent over a year collaborating with Shinkai, sculpting every frantic drum beat and euphoric riff to match the film’s thrilling sense of cosmic urgency.

The music video—featuring the band jamming with visceral energy in a sun-dappled forest alongside time-bending historical figures—became an instant sensation. It catapulted RADWIMPS from beloved rock icons into international superstars, forever altering the landscape of anime soundtracks.

Time Capsule (2016): "Zenzenzense" exploded into a world hungry for magic. In 2016, millions were roaming real-world streets hunting virtual monsters during the height of the global Pokémon GO craze, while viral hits like "PPAP" dominated the internet. Amidst this hyper-digital boom, RADWIMPS provided the emotional soundtrack to the year, turning 2016 into an unforgettable summer of cinematic and musical revolution.