At the intersection of global streaming dominance and theatrical blockbuster success, KENSHI YONEZU releases “IRIS OUT / JANE DOE” on import vinyl today, capturing a landmark cultural moment driven by the worldwide impact of CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC. The collection unites “IRIS OUT,” the official theme for the film; “JANE DOE,” a duet written and composed by Yonezu and performed with Hikaru Utada; and “KICK BACK,” the opening theme to the original CHAINSAW MAN TV anime — alongside three remixes by Frost Children, Hudson Mohawke, and Tomggg.
When “IRIS OUT” was released on September 15, it immediately rewrote streaming history in Japan, becoming the fastest song ever to surpass 100 million domestic streams while simultaneously setting a new all-time record for highest weekly streaming volume. Internationally, the track reached one of the highest chart peaks ever achieved by a Japanese-language song on the Billboard Global 200 and charted across Spotify’s Daily Viral rankings in more than 50 countries and territories. The single later earned three honors at the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards, including recognition in the streaming category, solidifying its status as one of 2025’s defining global releases.
That global ascent builds on the foundation laid by “KICK BACK.” Originally released in 2022 and co-arranged with Daiki Tsuneta (King Gnu / MILLENNIUM PARADE), the track has surpassed 500 million cumulative streams worldwide and exceeded 200 million views on YouTube. In the United States, it became the first Japanese-language song ever certified Platinum by the RIAA — a watershed milestone signaling measurable commercial penetration into the American market.
The momentum surrounding “IRIS OUT” parallels the extraordinary theatrical performance of CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC, distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Internationally, Reze Arc expanded into more than 100 countries and territories. Following its October 24 U.S. theatrical debut, worldwide box office revenue surpassed $118.24 million as of December 7, firmly establishing the title as a major global hit and reinforcing anime’s increasing commercial power in North America and beyond. Against this backdrop, “IRIS OUT / JANE DOE” functions not only as a soundtrack release but as a tangible document of a moment when Japanese-language music and anime cinema are breaking new ceilings simultaneously.
The vinyl’s remix contributors further situate Yonezu’s work within the international music landscape. New York-based duo Frost Children, known for their genre-defying hyperpop sound and growing influence in the U.S. alternative scene, deliver a high-intensity reinterpretation that connects anime culture with contemporary underground club aesthetics. Hudson Mohawke, the Grammy-winning producer and co-founder of TNGHT — whose production credits include work with Kanye West, Drake, and Travis Scott — brings his signature maximalist, trap-inflected sound design to the remix, aligning “KICK BACK” with a lineage of globally recognized hip-hop and electronic production. Alongside Tokyo-based producer Tomggg, the remixes extend the song’s lifespan beyond its original release cycle and into the global club circuit.
All tracks included on “IRIS OUT / JANE DOE” were written specifically for the CHAINSAW MAN universe, and the vinyl’s cover artwork is illustrated by Yonezu himself, uniting his musical and visual authorship in a single collectible edition. As anime continues to drive cross-border music discovery and theatrical growth, “IRIS OUT / JANE DOE” captures a pivotal moment — from viral breakout to certified global phenomenon.
IRIS OUT / JANE DOE (Vinyl) is available now:
Tracklist
- Side A: IRIS OUT / JANE DOE / KICK BACK
- Side B: KICK BACK (Frost Children Remix) / KICK BACK (Hudson Mohawke Remix) / KICK BACK (Tomggg Remix)
Source: Press Releasea
