KENSHI YONEZU launched the new song “IRIS OUT” today, which serves as the official theme song for CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC. YONEZU previously provided the opening theme, “KICK BACK,” for the CHAINSAW MAN television anime series. “KICK BACK” became the first-ever Japanese song to be RIAA Gold-certified in the United States.
The music video for “IRIS OUT” also debuted today:
Of the track, KENSHI YONEZU says, “It’s a great privilege to continue my musical involvement from the TV anime series to the film. I kept the Reze scenes from the original manga open around the clock, glaring at the pages as I worked on the song. I hope you enjoy it.”
You can listen to “IRIS OUT” here: https://smej.lnk.to/IRISOUT
In addition to today’s release, Yonezu recently announced teaming up with global icon HIKARU UTADA for a new collaborative track “JANE DOE,” which will serve as the ending theme to the hugely anticipated Chainsaw Man film. Written and composed by Yonezu and featuring Utada on vocals, “Jane Doe” arrives worldwide next Monday, September 22.
KENSHI YONEZU SPOTIFY LISTENING PARTY was also announced today to celebrate the release of “IRIS OUT” and “JANE DOE.” Taking place on Monday, September 22 at 9:00 AM EST, the listening party will include live audio commentary from Kenshi Yonezu, and fans can follow along after the live stream begins by posting messages on X with the hashtag#Spotify_KenshiYonezu.
Fans can join the listening party at the link: party.spotify.com/event/1daDsopcKFd3mM3IqdIsuV
**Please note the listening party is a real-time, limited-time broadcast only; no archive will be available.
Source: Press Release
