Japanese boy-group BE:FIRST officially releases their new single, “Sailing” - out now. You can listen to “Sailing” here.

“Sailing” will serve as the ending theme song for the SPECIAL EDITED VERSION "ONE PIECE" Fishman Island Arc which started broadcasting on Sunday, October 27. BE:FIRST, along with their team, specifically wrote “Sailing” for the TV anime One Piece. “When writing the lyrics for “Sailing,” Sota, Ryuhei and I were mindful about creating lyrics that would resonate with both One Piece and BE:FIRST,” Shunto said, “For example, phrases like ‘Let’s turn any storm into a tailwind’ and ‘When I looked into my heart, I know my family and friends are there’ were inspired by both the original story and our everyday activities.These are messages, that we– BE:FIRST–hold close to our hearts in everything we do.”

“Sailing” comes a couple of months after BE:FIRST’s most recent album release 2:BE. 2:BE was BE:FIRST’s first original album in two years and showed how the group has evolved as artists. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart and included multiple singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart. You can listen to 2:BE here.

About One Piece:

Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top‐selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, the iconic episodic series One Piece first debuted on Japanese TV in October 1999 and features pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew on their epic quest to find “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Now 25 years since the series’ TV premiere, One Piece has taken its place as part of mainstream pop culture, attracting fans of all ages. Today, the franchise encompasses 15 feature films, numerous video games, a trading card game and a constantly growing catalog of licensed apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, games, sporting goods, stationary, gifts, novelties, household goods, books, food & beverage and location‐based entertainment.

About BE:FIRST

BE:FIRST is a Japanese boy group managed by BMSG and signed to B-ME, a joint record label between BMSG and Avex. The group was formed on August 13, 2021 through a reality audition program THE FIRST, which was hosted by Japanese producer and rapper SKY-HI on Hulu Japan. They debuted on November 3, 2021 with a final lineup of seven members: Sota, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Junon, Ryoki, and Leo with their song, "Gifted," which topped the Billboard Hot Trending Songs Chart and ended up becoming the most-discussed song on Twitter. The song also topped various music charts in Japan, including the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart. Just recently, BE:FIRST partnered with Amazon Prime to release their concert film BE:FIRST LIVE in DOME 2024 Mainstream - Masterplan filmed at the Tokyo Dome which sold out in three minutes after general tickets went on sale.  By blending elements of dance, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, BE:FIRST showcases their artistic versatility and talent to create a musical sound that is unique and innovative for listeners to enjoy. With their fandom, BESTY, supporting them as the next global powerhouse group from Tokyo, Japan, BE:FIRST's dynamic sound and charisma are one to watch.