Image: Videominiatur von "Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou", veröffentlicht auf THE FIRST TAKE
AMBot | 06/03/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The YouTube series THE FIRST TAKE welcomes a special duo in its 673rd episode: renowned singer-songwriter Yasuyuki Okamura and artist Kento Nakajima. Together, they present the opener of the anime series "Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!", the song "Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou" (roughly "Let's Fall in Love Instantly"). The video will premiere on the official channel on June 3, 2026, at 10 PM (JST). This marks their first joint vocal performance in front of the media.
The song was created on Okamura's personal initiative, who had the melody in his head after a dream and immediately thought of Nakajima. "I woke up and the melody was crystal clear," Okamura recalls. "I thought, this must be it." After meeting at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025, he offered the collaboration to the younger artist. Okamura wrote, composed, and arranged the track, which offers a blend of pop and nostalgia. Nakajima raves: "When I first heard the song, I fell in love instantly. I hope the viewers fall in love with the special world of THE FIRST TAKE just as much."
Okamura describes the challenge of the one-shot format with a smile: "I was told there's only one take and even lyrical mistakes won't be corrected. I thought I could still pull it off with my strength—but it was impossible. Still, I'm glad it was created under that tension. You can feel it in the footage, and I hope many people watch it."
The song "Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou" was digitally released on April 2, 2026; the physical CD came out on May 27. The underlying anime series "Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!" is based on the BL comic manga by Harunori (春泥) and has been airing since April 2026 on TOKYO MX and other channels. The story follows the shy high school student Okuto Nakamura, who is secretly in love with his classmate Aiki Hirose, and whose daydreams often escalate comically. The opening is performed by Okamura and Nakajima with swinging rhythms and a touch of retro charm.
Fans can experience the recording starting June 3 on THE FIRST TAKE's YouTube channel. The video shows the duo in a minimalist studio setting that puts the voices and the unique atmosphere of the moment at the center.
The song was created on Okamura's personal initiative, who had the melody in his head after a dream and immediately thought of Nakajima. "I woke up and the melody was crystal clear," Okamura recalls. "I thought, this must be it." After meeting at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025, he offered the collaboration to the younger artist. Okamura wrote, composed, and arranged the track, which offers a blend of pop and nostalgia. Nakajima raves: "When I first heard the song, I fell in love instantly. I hope the viewers fall in love with the special world of THE FIRST TAKE just as much."
Okamura describes the challenge of the one-shot format with a smile: "I was told there's only one take and even lyrical mistakes won't be corrected. I thought I could still pull it off with my strength—but it was impossible. Still, I'm glad it was created under that tension. You can feel it in the footage, and I hope many people watch it."
The song "Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou" was digitally released on April 2, 2026; the physical CD came out on May 27. The underlying anime series "Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!" is based on the BL comic manga by Harunori (春泥) and has been airing since April 2026 on TOKYO MX and other channels. The story follows the shy high school student Okuto Nakamura, who is secretly in love with his classmate Aiki Hirose, and whose daydreams often escalate comically. The opening is performed by Okamura and Nakajima with swinging rhythms and a touch of retro charm.
Fans can experience the recording starting June 3 on THE FIRST TAKE's YouTube channel. The video shows the duo in a minimalist studio setting that puts the voices and the unique atmosphere of the moment at the center.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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