Cyber News I Review Movie I Stand By Me Doraemon Theme Song is a Ballad by Motohiro Hata

Doraemon, a national series of Japan, is becoming a 3D CG animated film for the first time in the series’ history. Stand By Me Doraemon will have a countrywide roadshow release in Japan on Aug. 8. The film has generated considerable buzz since it was announced, and now the theme song artist has been newly announced. Appointed to this role is singer/songwriter Motohiro Hata.

The title of the theme song is still unknown, but it will be a new song. Hata is creating a ballad themed around the gentleness and warmth given to us by the important people in our everyday lives. Because the song is being created by Hata, who has a reputation for creating songs that put the listener’s heart at ease, there are big expectations. The song will be released as a single ahead of the film’s release.

Motohiro Hata debuted in November 2006 with the single “Synchro.” He performed in 2013 on tour and at various events, and became a popular artist who in one year’s time performed in front of 1 million people. Regarding his reason for appointing Hata to the role, director Ryuichi Yagi stated that the love between Nobita and Shizuka will be the axis of the story for Stand By Me Doraemon. He went on to comment, “We are working on the gleam of the eyes, the silkiness of the hair, the temperature of the skin and other qualities and warmth that seem like you can reach out and touch them, and I consider [Hata] to be integral to the story’s chest-tightening emotions.” He then revealed, “Hata is a rare person who can convey through music feelings and warmth. I thought his delicate and heartrending voice would be essential for delivering those chest-tightening emotions to everyone, so I asked him to join us.”

Stand By Me Doraemon is being directed by the tag team of Ryuichi Yagi who directed Friends: Naki on the Monster Island and Takashi Yamazaki who directed Always: Sunset on Third Street. The character sculpting for the movie has taken more than one year to ensure that the expressions and movements are thoroughly life-like. In order to not destroy the original world, the project has carefully advanced, and a nostalgic and new Doraemon has been created. 

To date, the film Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five, which released theatrically on March 8, has been seen by 3 million people and grossed over 3.3 billion yen in box office revenue, making it a record hit. Look forward to the release of the 3D CG film this summer.

Stand By Me Doraemon Official Site

Motohiro Hata’s Official Site

Theme Song Title: unknown
Release Date: Aug. 6, 2014
Lyrics/Composition: Motohiro Hata / Arrangement: Motohiro Hata, Makoto Minagawa

Mini Interview with Motohiro Hata:
––How do you feel having been chosen for the theme song?
Hata: To think that the day has come when I will be a part of the Doraemon series I have seen since childhood. I’m very grateful.
––What kind of emotions did you put into the theme song?
Hata: I sang about the feelings toward someone special who is by your side.
––What are you memories of Doraemon?
Hata: I read it in CoroCoro Comic and, or course, watched the anime.
––What Secret Gadget do you want?
Hata: The “Moshimo Box.”
––A message to all those looking foward to the new Doraemon film, please.
Hata: I’m happy to be a part of this new yet nostalgic 3D Doraemon film. I think it’s a film that will make those who see it more tender-hearted, so please enjoy my song with an attentive ear.

[Staff]
Original Author: Fujiko F. Fujio
Writer: Takashi Yamazaki
Directors: Ryuichi Yagi, Takashi Yamazaki
Production: Shin-Ei Animation, Shirogumi, Robot
Production Assistance: Fujiko Pro, Shuji Abe Agency
Distributor: Toho
Release Date: Aug. 8, 2014 (Fri.)

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