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Introduction
Yuzutsu (夕星 -ゆうづつ-, "Evening Star") is the brand-new single from Japanese rock band RADWIMPS, released on October 2, 2026. Written as the theme song of the film You, Like a Star (汝、星のごとく), the track follows a fifteen-year love story and pairs the band's sweeping sound with a music video shot at the film's own locations. On this page, Muxic Leaks brings you the song's story, its official credits, the band's official English translation of the lyrics and what the track is really about.
The Song
Yuzutsu was released on October 2, 2026, and its official music video premiered on October 9, 2026 — the same day the film You, Like a Star opened. Within nine days the video had crossed 1.6 million views and collected 31,999 likes. The song is available for streaming through the band's official links. Muxic Leaks notes that RADWIMPS' film themes have a habit of outliving the movies they were written for, and Yuzutsu arrived right on schedule.
The Artists
RADWIMPS is the Japanese rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Yojiro Noda, known for film scores and theme songs that have defined a generation of Japanese cinema. With 3.61 million subscribers on their official artist channel, the band remains one of Japan's most beloved acts. On Yuzutsu, the lineup is rounded out by guitarist Jun Shirakawa and drummer Mizuki Mori. Muxic Leaks has followed the band's run of film themes, and this new single keeps that streak going.
The Music Video
The official video, titled "RADWIMPS - 夕星 -ゆうづつ- / Yuzutsu [Official Music Video]", runs 5 minutes and 3 seconds. It was directed by Michito Fujii, with cinematography by Keisuke Imamura, and was shot at the film's own locations — a fitting choice for a song written as the theme of You, Like a Star. The video premiered on October 9, 2026.
The Music Label
RADWIMPS' official description prints no record label for this release; the single lives on the band's own official artist channel, which is also where the video premiered. So for this post the label credit points to the band's official home on YouTube: RADWIMPS.
Song Details
| Song | Yuzutsu (夕星 -ゆうづつ-) |
| Artist | RADWIMPS |
| Singer | Yojiro Noda |
| Songwriter | Yojiro Noda |
| Album | Single |
| Language | Japanese |
| Released | October 2, 2026 |
| Music Label | RADWIMPS |
Yuzutsu Lyrics (English Translation)
Meaning
Yuzutsu — the evening star — is a song about chasing someone across time itself. The singer imagines a world where it is still yesterday, and if he runs fast enough he can catch up with the words he wishes he had never said. As the theme song of You, Like a Star, a fifteen-year love story between Kai and Akemi, the lyrics read like a promise made to a first love: rip apart the past's mistakes and come running. Muxic Leaks reads it as a song about regret and rescue — the evening star as the one light still visible when everything else has gone dark.
Note: The excerpt above is the band's own official English translation, shared in the pinned comment on the official video. The video description prints no record label or songwriter line; the songwriter credit follows the band's standard credits. The excerpt is kept short in line with our lyrics policy.
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Conclusion
Yuzutsu is RADWIMPS at their most cinematic — Yojiro Noda's yearning vocal, a widescreen arrangement and an evening-star image that ties the song to one of the year's biggest Japanese films. Muxic Leaks will keep this page updated as official lyrics and chart positions come in.
FAQs
What does Yuzutsu mean?
The title is written 夕星 (yuzutsu), which means "evening star".
Which film is Yuzutsu the theme song of?
Yuzutsu is the theme song of the film You, Like a Star (汝、星のごとく), released October 9, 2026 — a fifteen-year love story between Kai and Akemi.
Who directed the Yuzutsu music video?
The video was directed by Michito Fujii, with cinematography by Keisuke Imamura, and was shot at the film's own locations.
When was Yuzutsu released?
The song was released on October 2, 2026, and the official music video premiered on October 9, 2026.
Where can I watch the official music video?
On RADWIMPS' official YouTube channel; the video is also embedded on this page.
