Japanese Artist SANTA to Release First Anime Song ‘Sou’, Opening Theme for ‘Mashin Genesis Wataru’, on April 6

SANTA, the Japanese artist with a huge following across Asia, will release his first ever anime song, titled ‘Sou’, on April 6.

‘Sou’ is the opening theme song for ‘Mashin Genesis Wataru’, the latest instalment in the classic ‘Wataru’ anime series that began in 1988 with ‘Mashin Hero Wataru’ and is beloved by fans across all generations. The story follows the adventures of fourth-grade elementary school student Wataru Hoshibe as he overcomes challenge after challenge with his friends, bringing smiles to fans around the globe. The new series has been brought up to date with themes and settings for today's always-online world, making it perfect viewing for adults and kids alike.

‘Sou’ is a song bursting with positive energy, created especially to fit within the world of the anime. The song's fast-paced rock sound and passionate melody show a new side of SANTA.

SANTA appeared on China's mega-hit audition show ‘CHUANG’ in 2021 and debuted as a member of the multicultural boyband INTO1, before becoming a solo artist with a career that spans multiple Asian countries. His first ever festival appearance in Japan is scheduled for June this year. Don't miss this rising star as he leaves his mark on the music scene.

Comment from SANTA
“It is an honor to get to perform an opening theme as my first ever solo anime song! The ‘Wataru’ anime series has a long and storied history, and I myself am a huge fan of Japanese anime – so I would be thrilled if anime fans from around the world and of all generations could enjoy it together.

“The new series' modern theme of taking your adventures to the world as a streamer is similar to my own mission. ‘Sou’ is a song about Wataru's strength as he maintains endless optimism while searching for answers in an era when it's so hard to know what resonates with others or what is right. I only hope I can be like Wataru, and channel power to as many people as possible.”

● New release information
SANTA ‘Sou’ (Avex Trax)
Anime series ‘Mashin Genesis Wataru’ opening theme
Digital release: April 6, 2025
https://avex.lnk.to/SANTA_sou
* The above link will go live after release

SANTA links
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/SANTADANCE
TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/@santadance_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santazanduo311/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/santa_zanduo
Weibo: https://m.weibo.cn/u/7155113315

● Anime information
Anime series ‘Mashin Genesis Wataru’
Broadcast on six TV Tokyo network channels every Sunday at 17:30 JST
Broadcast on BS Nippon Television every Friday at 01:00 JST

Official website: https://wataru-anime.net
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@watarukakeru_ch
TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/@tv_wataru
X (Twitter): https://x.com/tv_wataru