The short version of miwa’s music video for her new song has been released. Entitled Teenage Dream, the song serves as the new opening theme for the ongoing TV anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
As the song title suggests, Teenage Dream touches on teenage-hood with its positive forward-facing outlook. Written specifically for Boruto, the melodic rock track features lead guitar from former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman.
miwa – “Teenage Dream” Music Video (Short Ver.)
The video was directed by Matajiro Kazeno who also worked on the music video for miwa’s song about a broken heart Yozora feat. hazzie. It stars 16-year-old up-and-coming actress Nanoka Hara and was shot in Fukushi, which looks out onto the Seto Inland Sea, and Takehara, two cities in in Hiroshima Prefecture.
The staff acquired cooperation from the locals to shoot in the beautiful location. The video’s theme touches on the bittersweet-ness of youth and dreams. At the video’s climax, we see a live scene shot at Mirokunosato, a theme park in the foothills of Fujiecho. The winter illuminations of the park are an annual celebration, and were set up for the shooting of the video. Nanoka Hara plays the part of miwa and captures the time when miwa had her long hair when she debuted. miwa herself doesn’t actually appear in the video.
Teenage Dream is part of the upcoming double A-side single Storyteller/Teenage Dream which is set to hit shelves on December 25, 2019. First press copies are coupled with a DVD featuring the music video, as well as a bonus live track. The single is now available on major music download and streaming services ahead of the physical CD’s release.
Speaking about the music video, director Matajiro Kazeno commented: “The dreams and straight-forward emotions of your teens are about moving forward while wrapped in friendships and love and experiencing both happy and sad things. That’s the kind of music video we made, which was shot at Mirokunosato in Tadanoumicho at the Seto Inland Sea of Hiroshima Prefecture. Please enjoy Nanoka Hara’s refreshing and lively acting, which is like the rolling winds, together with miwa’s singing.”
Information
miwa – New Single “Storyteller/Teenage Dream”
Release Date: December 25, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD): ¥1,800 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11383~4]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,100 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11386]
Limited Pressing Edition (CD Only): ¥1,200 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11385] *Features Boruto CD cover
miwa – “Teenage Dream” Digital Download/Stream: https://miwa.lnk.to/7Lnxi
Purchase (Japan): https://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/sear/searKbmjRenewal.php
miwa Official Website: http://www.miwa-web.com/
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Official Website: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/boruto/
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