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New Genesis (Also named 新時代 and Shin Jidai) is a song recorded by Japanese singer Ado, released on June 8, 2022, by Virgin Music. Written and produced by Yasutaka Nakata, the song served as the image song for the Japanese animated film, One Piece Film: Red as well as the opening track to Ado's second album, ウタの歌 ONE PIECE FILM RED.
Upon its release, "New Genesis" peaked at number one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and Oricon Digital Singles Chart. The single also peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Global 200.
Background:
On June 8, the cast for the upcoming film, One Piece Film: Red was revealed. Amongst the cast, Ado was revealed as the singing voice actress for the character Uta while Kaori Nazuka reprised her role for Uta's non-singing parts. A single titled "New Genesis" was announced for release later that month, with lyrics and production by Yasutaka Nakata.
From August 7 to August 28, 2022, "New Genesis" also served as the opening theme for the animated television series, One Piece.
A synth-pop and electropop song, "New Genesis" features heavy usage of synthesizers. Nakata was asked by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, to create a "powerful song that symbolizes the birth of a new diva," as well as a song that matches the world of One Piece.
The song's title, "New Genesis", represents the ideal utopian world Uta, the female lead of the film, wanted to create.
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