<p>Charting a new course in the reality dating genre, "The Boyfriend" emerges as Japan's first same-sex romance reality series, embracing love in all its expressions. Beginning on July 9, viewers can catch 10 episodes, aired every Tuesday over the span of four weeks. <span style="color:black">Spine Sounds provided music supervision services for the production including the curation of all music heard throughout the show, as well as the licensing of the title sequences.</span><br><br><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/41e790b08baa41998d29e409ab1cfe0b/6ef729e97001438a8167455336b61c01/ja_jp_tbf_main_main_vertical_27x40_rgb_pre_1.jpg" alt=""></p>

We joined as music supervisor for Netflix's "The Boyfriend", Japan's first same-sex romance reality series.

<p>We are pleased to announce that we have licensed eight tracks for several notable Japan-themed US productions. The music we have curated and licensed -- ranging from Shibuya-kei icon Hi-posi and pioneering J-pop icons Globe to enka virtuoso Shinichi Mori  -- are featured in Tokyo Vice Season 2 (HBO/WOWOW), Pachinko Season 2 (Apple TV+), and Shogun (Disney+).<br><br><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/41e790b08baa41998d29e409ab1cfe0b/a78a1d1f2eb8451b90aab7848c9d4378/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%202024-06-20%2016.57.03.png" alt=""><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/41e790b08baa41998d29e409ab1cfe0b/058be72a27e34757918a89e35e989676/maxresdefault-1.jpg" alt=""></p>

We've licensed eight tracks for some of the most anticipated Japan-themed productions.

<p>Do you possess an encyclopedic knowledge of music and a keen eye for detail? Are you intrigued by the intricacies of the licensing business? We're seeking a talented and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a music curator for film and TV projects. At Spine Sounds, we are pioneers in Japan's rapidly evolving music supervision industry, dedicated to elevating the role of music in visual media.<br><br>We are looking for someone who is preferably bilingual in English and Japanese, ready to dive into 100 years of recorded music, and passionate about contributing to our mission of enriching visual narratives with the perfect soundtrack. Your expertise will help us push the boundaries of how music is integrated into film and television, driving recognition and value for the music supervision profession in Japan. Apply now: info@spinesounds.com</p>

Join our team: we're hiring!

<p>We're pleased to announce that Spine Sounds CEO James Matsuki is now a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, representing a notable step as the first music supervisor based in Japan to join in the freelance category. This membership reflects the evolving landscape of music supervision within Japan's entertainment industry and acknowledges the collaborative efforts of professionals dedicated to advancing this field. Moving forward, we remain committed to furthering the recognition and value of music supervision, and look forward to continued collaborations that enrich visual storytelling through music.</p>

Spine Sounds CEO James Matsuki becomes first Japan-based music supervisor to join GMS.

<p>"House of Ninjas" -- a Netflix original series featuring a fine blend of ninja action and suspense drama has just dropped!<br>Original story by Kento Kaku and directed by Dave Boyle. We had the privilege of joining the production crew as music supervisor.<br></p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FgaDl_i80PYU%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DgaDl_i80PYU&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FgaDl_i80PYU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

We supervised the music for Netflix's original series -- House of Ninjas

<p>Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the sixth installment and the second television series in the MonsterVerse franchise. Set after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans, revealing that monsters are real, follows one family's journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to Monarch.<br><br>We licensed "Yagibushi" by Chiemi Eri for the ramen shop scene in Episode 2!</p>

Yagibushi by Chiemi Eri licensed to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

<p>VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo is an offline Japanese tournament organized by Riot Games. This S-Tier tournament took place from Jun 11 to 25 2023 featuring 12 teams competing over a total prize pool of $1,000,000 USD.<br><br>We licensed 7 songs for the event including Candemic by Candee, Don Dada by SUMMER SNOWMAN, and TOKYO MANJI REVENGERS by Yvng Patra.</p>

Music License: 7 tracks for VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 - Masters Tokyo

<p>Wata's collaboration with Aurora Halal has not just produced a psychedelic mind-melter of a track...it's caught the ears of some manic techno lovers at Ubisoft, and found its way into one of the most anticipated racing games of 2023.<br><br>Eternal Blue (Wata Igarashi Crossing Remix) / Aurora Halal</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FTjNNaCKpsoo%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTjNNaCKpsoo&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FTjNNaCKpsoo%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br><br>The Crew Motorfest HP:<br><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/41e790b08baa41998d29e409ab1cfe0b/60056f468e3343f7ada116823c3904b3/The_Crew_Motorfest_logo.svg.png" alt=""></p>

Music license: "Eternal Blue (Wata Igarashi Crossing Remix)" for Ubisoft's "The Crew Motorfest"

<p>We licensed 8 songs to be used for the dance battles and post-event SNS clips. Licenses procured courtesy of Avex Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Universal Music, Warner Music, TV Asahi Music, Stardust Records, UK Project, Tunecore Japan, and more.<br></p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F4REvxP-Kd5E&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4REvxP-Kd5E&key=ef481becf9fd4c17aa243190ea33aa20&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=google" width="854" height="480" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

Red Bull Dance Your Style: Music licensing & business affairs

<p>Agartha, the debut full-length album by Japanese producer Wata Igarashi, is a mysterious, divine thing. Named for the mythical secret kingdom, understood as a complex maze of underground tunnels, perhaps designed by Martians who colonised the Earth tens of thousands of years ago, it’s a similarly mystical, perhaps even cosmic trip – but this time, exploring an inner, deeply personal cosmos. Beautifully detailed and bustling with rich incident, it takes Igarashi’s music to new places, which still retaining his unique sonic imprimatur; in this respect, it’s perfectly at home with Kompakt, a label that’s always encouraged artists to make the visionary music they need to create, to take risks and make sideways steps into uncharted territory.<br><br><a href="https://kompakt.fm/releases/agartha_lp_dl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wata Igarashi / Agartha</a><br><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/41e790b08baa41998d29e409ab1cfe0b/86664b9c201f47b0924a4fa5ae7d2b89/wata-igarashi-agartha.jpg" alt=""></p>

Kompakt Records releases Wata Igarashi's debut full-length album "Agartha".

<p>The largest anime city in the world is now open at Riyadh Season.<br>Riyadh Season’s Japan Anime Town hosts 11 anime exhibitions and more than 350 entertainment shows in three theaters.<br>Spine Sounds created the music for the program which showcases the highlights of the exhibition.<br><br>Music by Wata Igarashi</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F-_hUN9z0-eQ%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-_hUN9z0-eQ&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-_hUN9z0-eQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

Original music for Japan Anime Town

<p>We were able to place one of our favorite 60's tunes"Furimukanaide" for the Apple TV+ "Little America" drama series.<br>The song originally performed by (also one of our favorites) The Peanuts has been covered by various artists including the version we licensed by Juicy Fruits.<br>"Furimukanaide" by Juicy Fruits</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FiHtH6QdAPSA%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiHtH6QdAPSA&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FiHtH6QdAPSA%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

Placement for Juicy Fruits' "Furimukanaide" in Little America Season 2 Episode 7!

<p>We produced the music for the official event report for YANMAR, one of the main sponsors of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.<br>Composer: Wata Igarashi</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FyPH0RoaNvDM%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DyPH0RoaNvDM&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FyPH0RoaNvDM%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

Music production for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022

<p>We worked alongside the directors, production company, and Amazon Studios to curate and license music from all across the globe. The series includes more than 30 songs selected and licensed by Spine Sounds.<br></p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FcedqQ51aa10%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DcedqQ51aa10&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FcedqQ51aa10%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

We supervised the music for Amazon Studios' "Modern Love Tokyo"

<p>Hyperdub’s “Diggin’ In The Carts” game music compilation, co-produced by Spine Sounds, will be discontinued in 2023. This is the last chance to buy a copy of the vinyl/CD!</p>

Last chance to purchase a copy of the “Diggin’ In The Carts” Vinyl/CD!

<p>Spine Sounds licensed 4 tracks for the series in cooperation with King Records, Polystar, and 3D Corporation.</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fl3oWrNQo_Ng%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dl3oWrNQo_Ng&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fl3oWrNQo_Ng%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

HBO/WOWOW’s crime thriller series Tokyo Vice now on-air.

<p>Our BA team handled the legal coordination for the event and rights clearances for all related content.<br><a href="https://www.redbull.com/jp-ja/events/soundclash-yabat-okazakitaiiku" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.redbull.com/jp-ja/events/soundclash-yabat-okazakitaiiku</a></p>

Red Bull Soundclash 2022 kicks off at Makuhari Messe.

<p>Spine Sounds licensed the track “I Don’t Know” by Babe for Episode 2.</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FO1r5XXJOYNA%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DO1r5XXJOYNA&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FO1r5XXJOYNA%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

“Pachinko”, the multi-generational epic based on the novel by Min Jin Lee, debuts on Apple TV+

<p>We produced original music for the AFF Suzuki Cup which took place on Dec. 5th, 2021.<br>Music by Wata Igarashi.</p>

Original Music Production for the AFF SUZUKI CUP

<p>We licensed "Player's Ballad" in the i-D Japan tie-up documentary for the special edition Mini Crossover Shadow Edition.<br></p>

Song Placement for MINI CROSSOVER SHADOW EDITION Ad

<p>In this short film, director J.B. Braud depicts the process that leads a woman, Chisato, to make the decision to disappear. Our music supervision team was involved in the selection and licensing of music and footage which appears through the film.</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F743O52pNbEI%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D743O52pNbEI&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F743O52pNbEI%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

[Released on Canal+] The Sound of Water, a short film directed by J.B. Braud

<p>Our licensing team placed Daichi Yamamoto's "One Way" into the VALORANT Yoru Gameplay Reveal Trailer!</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FGdOEQv-zQVw%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGdOEQv-zQVw&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FGdOEQv-zQVw%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

VALORANT Yoru Gameplay Reveal Trailer

<p>Spine Sounds licensed the song and music video “Dreamy Wonder” by Tempura Kidz for the acclaimed film courtesy of Asobimusic.<br></p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FnjEkEHSzSVk%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnjEkEHSzSVk&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FnjEkEHSzSVk%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

Coming of age film “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” receives Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature

We licensed "Makuramoto ni Ghost (ctrl+r Remix) for the "Our Man in Japan" trailer!

<p>Our licensing team pitched and placed "Need" by TENDRE for Episode 4 of ABC Studio's drama series "Emergence".</p>

Track placement for ABC Studios' "Emergence": "Need" by TENDRE

<p>Netflixの終末コメディドラマ「Daybreak」のエピソード5で、弊社プロダクションチームが制作した 「I Want It That Way」(Backstreet Boys) の日本語版が公開されました。</p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FjVXxdGCcCwM%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjVXxdGCcCwM&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FjVXxdGCcCwM%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

Huge buzz around the Japanese version of "I Want It That Way"!

<p>Episode 1 of the series kicks off with a killer Kiyoshi Maekawa classic "Nagasaki wa kyoumo ame datta", a song our license team placed courtesy of Watanabe Music.</p>

Song placement for BBC / Netflix's crime thriller "Giri / Haji"

<p>We licensed the classics "Western Bolero" and "Disappeared" by Miharu Koshi &amp; Haruomi Hosono's classic for Channel Zero: Butcher's Block Season 2 Episode 2.</p>

2 Song placements for Channel Zero: Butcher's Block

<p>Our license team placed two tracks "GREENGUM" and "Makuramoto ni Ghost" by Hercelot x Tomggg and Aiobahn &amp; Yunomi respectively for the popular winter sports game "Steep - Road To the Olympics".</p>

Song placement for "Steep - Road To the Olympics": GREENGUM by Hercelot x Tomggg

<p>ADFEST 2015 BRONZE AWARD 受賞<br><br>Short Ver. </p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F72u4Owhwhdk%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D72u4Owhwhdk&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F72u4Owhwhdk%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br><br>Full Ver. </p><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F9xITMeoI21s%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9xITMeoI21s&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F9xITMeoI21s%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=94335756f04b424b8ce3ce71cbe3de0a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="560" height="315" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p><br></p>

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