Chiaki Ishikawa commented:
I am surprised and grateful for this unexpected reunion with SEED. At that time, I received valuable advice from the screenwriter Chiaki Zhuzawa, and I also gained a lot of insights into music creation. In this theatrical version, I incorporated these experiences into the lyrics. I also had the opportunity to speak with director Fukuda, who expanded our discussion from the emotions of a single character to the broader topic of war, ultimately with a clear destination. Somehow, along the way, it feels like we’ve created something truly SEED-like. If it brings you joy, I’ll be happy.
Kajiura Yuki comments:
I feel very honored to be able to collaborate with Chiaki Ishikawa again to create the ending theme of “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM”. I’m delighted that Seesaw has been deemed a necessary element of this new story that fans have been eagerly awaiting for 20 years. It was an honor to write the song for the final scene. We hope it fulfills fans’ wishes.
Mr. Mitsuo Fukuda, director of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, commented:
First of all, thank you for such a beautiful song. When I first heard it, I had a strange feeling. Ms. Kajiura’s charming music and Ms. Ishikawa’s story-themed lyrics create a charming world that feels as if the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED 20 years ago is seamlessly connected to the present. The exciting melodies, worldly arrangements, and lyrics that connect the characters emotionally with the listener all soaked into my heart. I believe it perfectly captures the grandeur of the ending theme of the movie “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM”.
The ending theme of the “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” series has symbolic meaning. “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” is a magical song that synchronizes with the theme of each episode and brings the emotions to a climax. The same goes for “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru”. What connects the theme of each episode and touches people’s hearts is not the world of animation, but everyday words.
I believe “Sarigiwa no Romantics” will be another beautiful song that enriches the ending of this movie.
Product Information
Book title: “The Romance of Mowing”
Artist: Seesaw
Release date: January 24, 2024
Product number: VTCL-35367
Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Tracks:
1. Romantics of Shariva
Lyricist: Chiaki Ishikawa, composer, arranger: Yuki Kajiura
2. Anna ni Issho Datta no ni 2019 Live @InuFes
Lyricist: Chiaki Ishikawa, composer, arranger: Yuki Kajiura
3. Sarigiwa no Romantics (Instrumental)
*Original anime illustrations on jacket.
*Limited Premium Set (clear box) available for initial production run only.
Release information
Available on streaming services and major download sites including iTunes Store, RecoChoku and mora from January 24, 2024!
jvcmusic.lnk.to/SARIGIWA-NO-ROMANTICS
See-Saw new single release commemorative special playlist
jvcmusic.lnk.to/See-Saw_playlist
Streaming services: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music, Deezer, AWA, Rakuten Music, KKBOX, TOWER RECORDS MUSIC
*Music video available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, LINE MUSIC, Lemino, U-NEXT, TOWER RECORDS MUSIC
・Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Series Official X: twitter.com/SEED_HDRP
・Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM official TikTok: tiktok.com/@seed_freedom_official
Seesaw silhouette
The group originally debuted in July 1993 with Chiaki Ishikawa on vocals, Yuki Kajiura on keyboards, and Yukiko Nishioka on bass. In April 1994, they transformed into the current duo. In February 1995, after the single “Mata Aeru Kara” was released, the two members began to perform solo activities.
In 2001, See-Saw resumed its activities with Yuki Kajiura’s “indio” being included in the soundtrack of the TV anime Noir. In 2002, they released their seventh single “Obsession”, marking their return after seven years.
In October, the ending theme of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” ranked fifth on the Oricon rankings. In 2006, they went on hiatus again and each member began to act independently.
In 2019, after 17 years, they held the “See-Saw LIVE~Dream Field 2019~” concert at Tokyo International Forum Hall A.
