Creepy Nuts Release 'Fright' Performance Video Filmed Live from a Helipad on CDTV — Drama Theme Song Momentum Continues Ahead of The Weeknd's Asia Shows in September
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
Creepy Nuts have released a performance video of their latest single 'Fright,' originally broadcast live from a helipad on TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' — a staging that drew widespread attention. Written as the theme song for the TBS drama 'Toki Sude ni Osushi!?,' the track was digitally released on April 10 and made its live debut on stage at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026, giving it an unusual trajectory across TV, festivals, and streaming.
The official music video for 'Fright' premiered on YouTube on April 28, and a collaboration video using key scenes from the drama has also been rolled out. The new performance clip arrives just as the drama reaches its final episodes, adding another wave of content timed to the story's climax.
In September, Creepy Nuts will appear as guests on the Asia dates of The Weeknd's global stadium tour. The duo's approach — keeping the language and context of Japanese hip-hop intact while securing major international stages — has become one of the most watched models for Japanese artists expanding overseas.
From a production standpoint, the campaign is a study in staged asset rollout: a commissioned drama theme, digital release, overseas festival debut, music video, and now a performance video, each landing at a different moment. Generating multiple content peaks from a single song is a playbook independent artists can adapt at any scale.
Also Worth Revisiting: Otonoke
'Otonoke,' the opening theme for the TV anime 'Dan Da Dan,' remains one of the duo's signature tracks. Its visually inventive music video — built on phenakistoscope-style animation techniques — has continued to accumulate plays long after release and helped expand their international listener base following 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.'
From the ZEN editorial desk: Creepy Nuts illustrate how a tie-up can serve as the starting point for a multi-stage video asset strategy that sustains visibility at home and abroad. For creators at ZEN CREATIVE LAB, the question of how much derivative content one song can support is well worth studying.
Sources: Natalie (https://natalie.mu/music/news/675414) / PR TIMES (https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004882.000013546.html) / CDJournal (https://www.cdjournal.com/news/creepy-nuts/127035)
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