The vanguard of experimental Japanese electronic music and futuristic pop has just bridged continents for one of the most anticipated anime tie-ins of the decade! Led by visionary Tokyo-based producer and songwriter Daiki Tsuneta (also renowned as the driving force behind the massive rock band King Gnu), the boundary-pushing musical collective MILLENNIUM PARADE has officially unleashed the stunning music video for their latest digital single: “Blue.” Serving as the official ending theme for THE GHOST IN THE SHELL anime series, the track features a jaw-dropping cross-continental collaboration with internationally acclaimed artists Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar.

• A Cybernetic Legacy: This release deepens an already iconic relationship between MILLENNIUM PARADE and the legendary Ghost in the Shell franchise, following their celebrated musical contributions to Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 (2020–2023). Meanwhile, Tsuneta’s rock outfit King Gnu handles the opening theme (“GO GHOST”) for this current installment, cementing a complete Tsuneta-engineered sonic takeover of the anime’s universe.
• The Three-Year Genesis of “Blue”: Originally released digitally on July 8, “Blue” is a labor of love that spanned years and borders. As Tsuneta revealed on the anime’s official website, the track’s origins date back three years to a studio session with Saya Gray, before finally reaching its finished, transcendent form when Daniel Caesar joined the fold after a chance encounter while traveling. The result is an effortless fusion of lush R&B textures, intricate avant-pop arrangements, and the cinematic melancholy that defines the cyber-noir aesthetic of the anime.
• An Unmatched Assembly of Talent: Bringing together Tsuneta’s complex compositional genius, Saya Gray’s virtuosic musicianship, and Daniel Caesar’s soulful, arresting vocal delivery creates an auditory landscape that feels vast, deeply human, and lightyears ahead of its time. The newly released music video mirrors that futuristic dystopia, matching the track’s breathtaking emotional scope with striking visuals.

The MusicWayATX Verdict: “Blue” is a masterclass in global musical collaboration and atmospheric world-building. MILLENNIUM PARADE proves once again why they operate in a completely different dimension from the rest of the modern music ecosystem.