The official YouTube channel for Japanese ukulele singer Toshiki Kondo has started streaming a music video for his latest song, “Komariwarai” (“annoyed grin”), which is now featured as the ending theme for the latest seventh season of the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends. The song is provided by YU-JIN and Kana Yokoi, young writers who have provided music for Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, the AKB groups, etc.Kondo, a high school student like Takashi Natsume, the protagonist of the anime, sings with all his heart to accompany the character’s feelings. The music video was filmed at Higashiyama Itsukushima Shrine in Gotenba, Shizuoka Prefecture, which is also known as the location for Akira Kurosawa’s 1962 film, Tsubaki Sanjuro.
Toshiki Kondo “Komariwarai” Music Video
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Creditless Ending Video
The CD single of “Komariwarai” is set to release on November 13, 2024. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital services for streaming and download.
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Following the sixth season in 2017, the seventh season of the Natsume’s Book of Friends TV anime series premiered in Japan on October 7, 2024. Crunchyroll is streaming the latest season for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and India.Crunchyroll describes the overall series:
Takashi Natsume has been able to see youkai, Japanese monsters, his whole life. He inherited a book of youkai names from his grandmother, Reiko. These names give their owner power over the youkai, so he and his self-proclaimed bodyguard “Nyanko-sensei” spend their days returning them to their original owners. As Natsume finally finds a place where he feels welcome, he meets and says goodbye to new Youkai….
Source: Toshiki Kondo official YouTube channel, press release© Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
