Vaundy Drops the 'Idea ga Afurete Nemurenai' MV for the Monday-9 Drama 'Sabakan, Space e Iku' and Writes 'Kagerou' as the 2026 Summer High-School Baseball Anthem
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Vaundy has released the music video for 'Idea ga Afurete Nemurenai' (Ideas Overflow, I Can't Sleep), the theme song for Fuji TV's Monday-9 drama 'Sabakan, Space e Iku.' Directed by Vaundy himself and starring Natsuki Deguchi, the video has been building streams alongside the drama's broadcast. For summer 2026, Vaundy has also written 'Kagerou,' the theme song for TV Asahi's 'Nettou Koshien' high-school baseball program, set for a July 15 streaming release.
'Idea ga Afurete Nemurenai' was released for streaming on April 20, 2026, expanding its listener base through messaging tied to the drama's storyline. With Vaundy directing the MV himself, the visuals translate the song's world into imagery — a consistent hallmark of his recent work.
Drama theme songs and themes for major TV programs pair well with streaming strategy because they come with clearly defined exposure windows tied to a broadcast period. 'Kagerou,' airing repeatedly during summer high-school baseball coverage and 'Nettou Koshien,' is positioned to support listening after its streaming release.
Commissioned tie-up songs require lyrics and sound designed around the work's theme, while release planning must align with the program's broadcast schedule. Matching the streaming date to the broadcast start is a common way to concentrate first-week plays. Having the artist oversee everything through the video production helps maintain a consistent world.
Also Worth Revisiting: 'Kaiju no Hanauta'
One of Vaundy's signature songs, 'Kaiju no Hanauta,' has become a long-running hit that lingers on streaming charts. The interplay between fresh releases and continued listening to the existing catalog steadily builds an artist's overall playback base.
From ZEN's editorial perspective, Vaundy's approach of designing music, visuals, and tie-ups under a single authorial vision holds strong reference value for independent creators. For artists gathered at ZEN CREATIVE LAB, designing tie-up exposure and release timing is a key practical theme.
Sources: Vaundy Official Website, Ongaku Natalie, USEN encore, and others
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