JRock band BUMP OF CHICKEN have released the PV for their latest song, “Niji wo Matsuhito“. The song has been chosen to be the theme song for the upcoming Gatchaman live-action movie.
BUMP OF CHICKEN released their first single in 1999, and have gone on to become one of Japan’s most well-known JRock bands. Ever since their third single, the band’s singles have consistently been in the top 10 of Japan’s Oricon music charts. To date, BUMP OF CHICKEN have released 25 singles and 6 albums. In addition, they recently released two best-of albums “BUMP OF CHICKEN I 1999-2004” and ”BUMP OF CHICKEN II 2005-2010” on 3rd July 2013. “Niji wo Matsuhito” is their first digital single.
You can check out the PV for “Niji wo Matsuhito” on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s official YouTube channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILz87f2iX7M
Upbeat, uplifting and, as expected from BUMP OF CHICKEN, poignant. A fitting theme for Gatchaman, don’t you think?
Enjoy the song? As of 21st August 2013, “Niji wo Matsuhito” can be purchased from digital music distribution services including iTunes.
“Niji wo Matsuhito” on iTunes
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s best-of albums are also available on CDJapan:
BUMP OF CHICKEN I 1999-2004
BUMP OF CHICKEN II 2005-2010
The Gatchaman live-action movie will premiere in Japan on 24th August 2013. It will also open in Singapore on 17th October 2013. Fans in Singapore, make sure you don’t forget to catch it!
Sources: BUMP OF CHICKEN official website, BUMP OF CHICKEN official YouTube channel, natalie.mu
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