Keisuke Kuwata returns with “人誑し / ひとたらし” (Hitotarashi – “Charmer”), a sly, rhythm-driven J-Pop and pop rock gem that glides between rakugo storytelling flair and classic Kuwata eccentricity. Like a vintage tube amp pushed just into the sweet spot of saturation, the track crackles with wit, melody, and theatrical swagger, weaving traditional Japanese sensibilities into a modern, cinematic groove. Written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “あかね噺” (Akane-banashi / Akane’s Story), the song marks the first time in Kuwata’s long career that he fully wrote and composed an anime opening theme from scratch. The new music video amplifies the song’s playful mystique, while its release also heralds Kuwata’s 18th single, arriving alongside a collection of new recordings and tie-in tracks.
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