I aimed to create motion that would serve as a pleasing point of attention in relation to the flow before and after it. Within the short shot length, I focused on using subtle movements and dynamic camera work to present the dense, intricate design more three-dimensionally.

In the year 3820, the daughter of an archaeologist whose family descends from people who left Earth and settled on another planet sees a baguette—food from more than 1,000 years ago—for the first time, and is carried away by thoughts of the distant past, imagining a romance. Incidentally, at this point in history, humans no longer obtain nourishment by eating food through the mouth, but by bathing in light, so it’s anyone’s guess how they were able to get nutrition from a baguette. When developing the concept for this music video, I asked Mr. Nakamura, composer/pianist of UN.a, about the background of the song. It seems to be a redefinition of the “ballad,” which began with Chopin, and a pop love song. So I thought I’d try to portray an epic love story. Love in the memories of DNA from far, far away... What will become of this long-distance romance that transcends time and space!? The role of the daughter is played by Utae, who is herself a DAW artist. The costumes feature rare collection pieces from AKIKOAOKI’s 18SS collection, a notable up-and-coming Tokyo brand. The striking accessories are by moil.

A vertical lyric video for RADWIMPS’ single “Meidai,” the theme song used for Nippon TV’s news zero. Featuring visuals linked to the jacket artwork designed by the band themselves, the lyrics move in an unstable yet free-flowing dance. The stamps used in the background are designed in coordination with the jacket artwork, and all of them were hand-stamped.