ME:I has been selected as the Japanese end song artist for Disney Animation Studios' latest film, "Moana 2"!

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2024年12月6日(金)に全国公開されるディズニー・アニメーション・スタジオ最新作『モアナと伝説の海2』の日本版エンドソングアーティストにME:Iの起用が決定いたしました。

"Moana 2" is the sequel to "Moana," which was nominated for numerous film awards, including the 89th Academy AwardsⓇ and the 74th Golden Globe Awards.


While many different artists from around the world have been chosen to perform the ending song, ME:I was the only group in the world to perform "Beyond ~Koete Yukou~ (the Japanese version of the ending song)," with each member putting their heart into the song.

Today, a special performance video and interview footage of "Beyond ~Koete Yukou~ (the Japanese version of the ending song)" were also released.


"Beyond" is a song about the protagonist Moana's hesitation to set sail for the sake of her loved ones, knowing that she may never see them again, but her determination to believe in herself and overcome her doubts and conflicts. Sung by members of the same generation as Moana, the song conveys the message contained in the lyrics "I am Moana," that "if anyone believes in themselves and keeps moving forward, they can surely overcome any conflict or doubt -- everyone of us is Moana."


"Beyond ~Koete Yukou~ (Japanese version of the end song)" will be available for digital download on Monday, November 25th, ahead of the film's release.


"Moana 2"


Three years have passed since the epic adventure of the previous film. Moana, the protagonist who has a special bond with the sea, has become the "one in a millennium guide" who connects all the seas, and is searching for the people on a distant island.

One day, Moana learns the legend of the Storm God, who hates humans and tore the world apart. In order to break the curse, she sets out on a voyage to unite the world once more with the shape-shifting half-god hero Maui and new island companions. However, it is an adventure so dangerous that she may not return alive.

"Let's overcome any difficulties that may lie ahead." What awaits at the end of this endless adventure with our friends...?


【director】

Dave Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller

【music】

Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'i, Mark Mancina

[Japanese voice actors]

China Yabiku (Moana), Matsuya Onoe (Maui), Yuta Koseki (Moni), Rio Suzuki (Lotto), Kazuhiro Yamaji (Kele), Sonim (Matangi)

【distribution】

Walt Disney Japan

[Original title]

Moana2

US release date: November 27th Japan release date: December 6th

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