Shugo Nakamura Releases MV for Latest Single: “Illuminate”

Voice actor and singer-songwriter Shugo Nakamura recently released his latest song, titled “Illuminate”, on streaming and digital services. An MV for the song also joined this release, and you can check out both below!

Written and composed by Nakamura himself, “Illuminate” serves as the opening theme for the TV anime The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl. This marks the first time that Nakamura performs an anime opening theme. The song features a brass sound that perfectly captures the feeling of springtime romance, paired with heartfelt and straightforward lyrics that are distinctly his own.

The music video, Nakamura’s first drama-style production featuring a cast, was filmed at an amusement park, creating a vibrant and spring-like atmosphere filled with dazzling visuals. Highlights include scenes shot against a beautifully illuminated carousel and twinkling night lights, offering a fresh new side of Nakamura not seen in his previous music videos. The physical release is set for April 23 and will be available in both a Limited Edition and a Standard Edition. The Limited Edition includes a Blu-ray featuring the “Illuminate” music video along with behind-the-scenes footage.

The "Illuminate" MV can be found below.

"Illuminate" Streaming Links:
https://lnk.to/LZC-3044

Shugo Nakamura - “Illuminate”
Release Date: April 23, 2025

Standard Edition Tracks
1. Illuminate
Lyrics/Composition: Shugo Nakamura / Jun Murayama
2. Chiguhagu
Lyrics/Composition: Shugo Nakamura / Jun Murayama
3. Marie
Lyrics/Composition: Shugo Nakamura / Jun Murayama

Blu-ray *Limited Edition only
1. Illuminate -Music Video-
2. Illuminate -Making of Music Video-

Official Links:
Website: https://shugo-nakamura.com
X: https://twitter.com/ShugoAbc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakamura_shugo_official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nakamura_shugo_official