Release Date: 03/04/2026
Catalog Number: POCS-23068

The original soundtrack for A New Dawn, the groundbreaking first feature-length animated film by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, is here. Shinomiya, renowned as a Japanese painter, has also contributed to celebrated works such as Your Name. (dir. Makoto Shinkai) and In This Corner of the World (dir. Sunao Katabuchi).

All tracks were produced by Shuta Hasunuma, including the theme song "Aoba - Movie Ver.," performed by imase.

Across 15 tracks, the album weaves catchy, approachable piano melodies with elegant string arrangements and lush synthesizer tones. Its emotionally rich, minimalist-inspired textures resonate subtly, enhancing both the characters' inner worlds and the film's beautiful landscapes.

Reflecting the fresh, painterly feel of each shot, the album evokes a rich sense of color that resonates with delicate emotions.

The theme song, "Aoba - Movie Ver.," was written a