Tokyo Metro CM singer goes major

Yui Aragaki (22) has been the face of Tokyo Metro for the last few months, but her commercial has been attracting ears as much as eyes. Ever since the advertisement began airing in April, Tokyo Metro has been receiving many questions about the song used in it, whose title and singer were not publicly revealed. Now, the singer’s identity has been officially announced: 26-year-old Yu Takahashi, who is already set to make his major label debut.

Creative director Michihiko Yanai (46) discovered Takahashi’s singing last year. He instantly decided to become Takahashi’s producer, though he had never produced a musician before. Although Tokyo Metro has worked with several major artists before, those who heard Takahashi’s song “Fukuwarai” unanimously decided that it fit the commercial perfectly.

Recalling his selection, Takahashi said he was extremely happy and honored that his song was used. However, he was also so stunned that he initially felt like it was all an elaborate prank, since the commercial was scheduled to start on April 1 (April Fool’s Day).

Takahashi’s debut single, “Subarashiki Nichijou,” will be released by Warner Music on July 21.

Source:
Sports Hochi