RADWIMPS have just premiered an accompanying music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for their new song “Hitsu Zetsu.”
Released on October 23, 2025 (Thursday), the emotive video, which reflects the song’s introspective themes of contemplating one’s life and specific people in it, notably stars renowned Japanese actress Suzu Hirose and is directed by Michihito Fujii. Notably, Fujii previously teamed up with RADWIMPS on the 2022 film The Last 10 Years, for which the Japanese rock veterans provided the original soundtrackOriginal SoundtrackMusic created for or featured in a film, series, or game, often released as a standalone album. Original soundtracks can produce unexpected hit songs, and Philippine dramas and movies frequentlyGo to Original Soundtrack Glossary.
Watch the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for “Hitsu Zetsu” below:
“Hitsu Zetsu” is the ninth track on RADWIMPS’ latest studio album Anew, which came out on October 8, 2025. The brand new full-length record comes as part of the band’s celebrationg of their 20th major debut anniversary this year. In a recent interview with Billboard Philippines, members Yojiro Noda and Yusuke Takeda discussed Anew, the past 2 decades together, their advice for younger bands just starting out, potentially returning to Manila soon, and more. Read the interview here.
In other news, RADWIMPS have also announced that they are set to release a 20th anniversary tribute album, dubbed Dear Jubilee -RADWIMPS TRIBUTE-. Set to come out on November 19, 2025 (Wednesday), the album will contain a total of 14 songs, with details such as the participating artists and the included songs set to be announced soon.
Listen to RADWIMPS’ Anew below: