EIKO, played by Moka Kamishiraishi in the upcoming live-action movie Ya Boy Kongming! (known as Paripi Koumei in Japan), released a music video for the film’s theme song, “Count on me,” on Sony Music Japan’s official YouTube channel.
This is an important song that EIKO performs at a music battle festival in the movie. Shinya Ishihara, vocalist of the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog who wrote and composed the song, also makes a cameo appearance according to the film’s official website.
EIKO “Count on me” Music Video
Ken Ninomiya, who directed the movie Mayonaka Otome Sensou and music videos for DEAN FUJIOKA’s “Echo” and “History Maker ~HITM Ver.”, served as the director of the music video. It was shot at Nyukasa Ranch in Nagano Prefecture, capturing EIKO singing spontaneously and with a soft expression in the vast nature.
“The air at the shooting site was like that of an afternoon on a holiday, and everyone was naturally relaxed into the atmosphere, ” said Ninomiya. “I wanted to give form to “Days I’ve Never Seen Before,” so I made snow fall on a clear sky and shifted reality just a little bit. I would be happy if these moments could be echoed by EIKO’s voice.”
“Count on me” will be included in EIKO’s six-song new mini-album of the same name to release in Japan on April 23, 2025. Prior to the CD release, the title track is now available on digital platforms for download and streaming.
First press limited edition CD jacket
Regular edition CD jacket
Ya Boy Kongming! Live-Action Movie Main Trailer
The original Ya Boy Kongming! manga created by Yuto Yotsuba (story) and Ryo Ogawa’s (art) was first serialized in Kodansha’s Comic Days website from December 2019 to November 2021, then transferring to Weekly Young Magazine with 20 tankobon volumes released in Japan to date. The story centers on Zhuge Kongming, the legendary Chinese strategist who is reincarnated in a young body in modern Shibuya. He brings ingenious innovation to the Japanese music scene to fulfill the dream of Eiko Tsukimi, a fledgling singer he met there.
The manga’s live-action TV drama adaptation aired for 10 episodes on Fuji TV from September to November 2023. As a direct sequel to the TV drama, Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE is set to release in Japan on April 25, 2025.
The synopsis of Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE is as follows:
Zhuge Kongming, the genius military strategist of the Three Kingdoms, is somehow reincarnated in present-day Shibuya. Stunned by the singing voice of amateur singer Eiko Tsukimi, Kongming aims for “Peace reigns in the land” with Eiko through the power of music.
Meanwhile, the three major Japanese music labels, KEY TIME, SSS Music, and V-EX, compete for the top spot in the largest music battle festival in history. While various strong artists from each label gather, Kongming and Eiko also decide to participate.
However, they are confronted by Jun Shiba, a descendant of Sima Yi, the greatest rival of Kongming during the Three Kingdoms period, and his sister shin. What will be the fate of Kongming and Eiko?
