ZIPANG OPERA

ZIPANG OPERA’s digital single “Kick It Down”, theme song for the play “2.5 BILLION SECONDS TRIP”, written and directed by Ryuji Sato, set for release on January 31, 2026 (Sat.)! Cover art also unveiled!

ZIPANG OPERA will release their digital single “Kick It Down”, theme song for the play “2.5 BILLION SECONDS TRIP”, written and directed by Ryuji Sato, at 00:00 on January 31, 2026 (Sat.). The cover art has also been unveiled.

The song was created as the theme for Ryuji Sato’s play “2.5 BILLION SECONDS TRIP”, which premiered January 30. With lyrics also written by him, the song conveys a powerful message of fearlessly pushing past limits into new worlds.

A “dark star” emerging from beyond the stars draws listeners into another dimension at an unstoppable speed, creating a thrilling world. The song musically combines high-energy rock and heavy beats with elements of traditional Japanese instruments and cosmic sounds, reflecting the title’s sense of rapid motion. Crossing the boundary between reality and fantasy, the song delivers overwhelming speed and exhilaration, embodying the theme perfectly. It conveys a sense of perseverance by pushing through obstacles and breaking limits, inspiring listeners to feel “the courage to challenge” and “a drive towards the future”, making it the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled tune.

This world is also reflected in the cover art, which conveys the track’s speed and the force of breaking through walls through the imagery of lightning striking. The motif of lightning cutting through darkness symbolizes ZIPANG OPERA’s stance on surpassing conventions and limits, stepping onto a new stage. “Kick It Down” is a work where the stage production and music are strongly intertwined, showcasing ZIPANG OPERA’s expressiveness and adventurous spirit. The track accelerates listeners’ emotions and inspires the impulse to take the next step, making it a highlight of the start of 2026.

Streaming Overview

January 31, 2026 (Sat.)
New Digital Single
ZIPANG OPERA “Kick It Down”

*Available from 1/31 (Sat.).

Digital Campaign Details

“Kick It Down” Digital Campaign Confirmed!

■Download Purchase Campaign
All those who purchase “Kick It Down” and apply for the campaign from eligible online stores will receive a “Cover Art Sticker”!

▼Eligible Stores: iTunes Store / Amazon Music / RecoChoku
▼Bonus Content: “Cover Art Sticker” (20 randomly selected winners will receive a signed version)
▼Application Period: January 31 (Sat.) ~ February 15 (Sun.) 23:59

■Music Sharing Campaign
Play “Kick It Down” from the eligible stores and share it on <X> or <Instagram> to receive a “Smartphone wallpaper”

▼Eligible Stores: Apple Music / Spotify / LINE MUSIC / Amazon Music / YouTube Music
▼Bonus Item: “Smartphone wallpaper”
▼Application Period: January 31 (Saturday) ~ February 15 (Sunday) 23:59

*For details about the application method, please check the URL below.
https://ldhrecords.jp/?p=17427

“2.5 BILLION SECONDS TRIP” Performance Overview

“2.5 BILLION SECONDS TRIP”

【Dates】January 30, 2026 (Fri.) ~ February 8, 2026 (Sun.)
【Venue】Tennozu THE GALAXY THEATRE

【Writer & Director】Ryuji Sato

【Cast】
Yuki Saotome
Shin Tamura, Tomoya Fukui, Waku Kyoten, Fuma Sadamoto, Ryotaro Kosaka
Shun Takagi, Satoshi Uekiya
Ryo Matsuda
Ryuji Sato

Hiroyuki Kawashima, Keisuke Kumamoto, Kei Saeki, Joe Sato, Shinta Takaiwa, Kuga Nishimura, Atsunari Fujii, Yoshiki Fujiwara, Haruto Mori, Miyuu Ohashi, Ayami Suzuki

【Ticket】
11,000 yen (All seats reserved / tax included)
*Entry not permitted for children not yet in school.
・ General Sale
URL：https://eplus.jp/25okubyo-trip/　

【Official Site】
https://25okubyo-trip.com