Credits:

Etsuko Yakushimaru

Description:

Etsuko Yakushimaru produced and sang for NHK E-television's science education program "Kagakuno Mikata (The 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival Jury Recommended Work)". The original song for all 10 episodes of the animation corner "What's natural? The song, "Anzenmae Tsuko no Uta", is a song about the wonders hidden in the "ordinary" of everyday life, with different lyrics and arrangements for everything from "ichiban" to "jyuuban". The song has gained popularity due to Yakushimaru's unique voice and songwriting, philosophical lyrics that make both adults and children think deeply, and radical and playful sound design, and was released only for distribution in 2018 in response to numerous requests for a soundtrack. This packaged version also features art direction by Yakushimaru Etsuko herself, and many new "Atarimetsuko" illustrations by picture book artist Yoshitake Shinsuke, who was in charge of the animation's original drafts, as well as a gorgeous booklet with newly drawn illustrations and lyrics in both formats. The booklets of both formats are in the style of picture books, with newly drawn illustrations and lyrics.