FAKY release animated video for new single 'ふたこ糸 (Futakoito)' with Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra – watch

FAKY have unveiled their latest single.

On 2 February (Wednesday), the Japanese pop group released 'ふたこ糸 (Futakoito)', with up-and-coming Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra. It came with a stunning illustrated visual by Merrill Macnaut of FLAT STUDIO and えいた / 四ツ橋杏 (Yotsubashi Anzu).

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もう一度、ただ繋がろう。
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映画『牛首村』キャンペーンソング
「ふたこ糸」MVが公開✨

▼楽曲https://t.co/2UOESgOBB7#FAKY #ふたこ糸

Movie：えいた @eiww_ / 四ツ橋杏
illust：Merrill Macnaut @k_i0624

▼MV

— FAKY (@FAKYjp) February 2, 2022

'ふたこ糸 (Futakoito)' stands as the theme song for Ju-On creator Takashi Shimizu's latest horror film Ox-Head Village and follows FAKY's offering for Shimizu's 2021 film Suicide Forest Village.

"The lyrics in this song about ‘another me (myself)’ are indeed the hidden theme of this movie," Takashi Shimizu shares in a statement. "In an era where social media allows any of us to become someone else, can the two sides of the ego coexist? Will you struggle and be sucked in? Can you hold on to the essence of yourself?" 

FAKY / ふたこ糸 のMVが公開しました
作曲、プロデュースをしています。是非聴いてみて。
清水崇監督・ホラー映画『牛首村』キャンペーンソングhttps://t.co/JkTSEV9EI4

— ˗ˏˋ aqu3ra ˎˊ˗ (@AQU3RA_music) February 2, 2022

Aqu3ra adds, "I felt a link between the themes of the film and the recent distance we all feel from one another during the covid-19 pandemic. The song is based on that feeling."

"I sent FAKY a demo of the song with guide vocals sung by a Hatsune Miku Vocaloid, and I was so excited when they returned a version to me that glowed with their unique singing style," the producer explains. "I hope you will listen to this song, which begins with a profound atmosphere drenched in emotion from the members of FAKY, before introducing refreshing harmonies in the chorus. I think the song shows a new side to FAKY while maintaining their strong identity. Please enjoy it."

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FAKY member Lil' Fang reveals that she'd been listening to Vocaloid music and watching 'Sang it' videos. "I’m honored to have the chance to make a FAKY song with someone who hails from that culture," she says. "This was Aqu3ra’s first time to produce a girls’ unit like us, but I think the inorganic beauty of Vocaloid and the unique style of FAKY made for a wonderful chemical reaction."

Ox-Head Village is set to premiere on 18 February 2022.

Check out the visual below.