Keigo Higashino's Original 'The Guardian of the Camphor Tree' Rock Band Back Number Participation Sparks Interest!

The movie 'The Guardian of the Camphor Tree', set to be released on March 18, is a mystery fantasy animation based on the original work by Keigo Higashino, depicting the hidden power of the camphor tree that grants wishes and the story of the guardian chasing the secrets of late-night visitors searching for the tree. The original soundtrack and theme song 'By Your Side in Moonlight' are generating buzz even before the domestic release, heightening expectations for the film.

The OST of the movie 'The Guardian of the Camphor Tree' features music director Yugo Kanno, who has participated in various works across genres, including the film 'The Devotion of Suspect X' based on Keigo Higashino's original novel and the 'Detective Conan' theatrical series. He has contributed to enhancing the film's completeness. He has previously collaborated with director Tomohiko Ito, and their reunion in this project has solidified their absolute trust. Notably, for the first adaptation of 'The Guardian of the Camphor Tree' into animation, he is dedicated to composing new piano pieces to express the mystical atmosphere presented by the film, promising to deliver exceptional emotional impact to the audience.

Additionally, last year at the end of the year, starting with singer Sung Si-kyung's performance, the rock band Back Number sparked a 'Heroine' craze, with member Iyori Shimizu participating in the lyrics and composition, and all members contributing to the arrangement. The OST 'By Your Side in Moonlight', sung by popular singer-songwriter Uru, captivates listeners with music that amplifies the film's deep resonance. Back Number's vocalist Iyori Shimizu expressed, "Why does living become harder the more we live? I am truly happy to be part of 'The Guardian of the Camphor Tree', a work that quietly places a hand on the back of those who wander while complaining about such things," drawing attention with his thoughts on the project.