Hikaru Utada released their new single “PAPPAPARADISE” today. The track serves as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, as well as the commercial song for Ayataka. A 7-inch vinyl edition has also been confirmed for release on Wednesday, June 24.
Coinciding with today’s release, the official music video for “PAPPAPARADISE” has been unveiled on YouTube. Directed by Tomokazu Yamada — who has previously helmed Utada’s videos for “Naniirodemonai Hana (A Flower of No Color),” “Gold -Mata Au Hi Made-,” and “Mine or Yours” — the video features Utada in the role of a taxi driver, capturing moments shared with a diverse cast of passengers. Appearing in the video are Min Tanaka, Tokio Emoto, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Junko Asano and KONO.

To celebrate the release, Utada has also announced appearances on Japanese-language audio programs. They will be featured on J-POP Now Radio via Apple Music, as well as on New Music Wednesday [Podcast Edition] via Spotify. “PAPPAPARADISE” is also available in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music.
Source: Press Release
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