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Wikipedia article




, is a song by Japanese rock band Kana-Boon. It was released as the band's twelfth major-label single, released on July 12, 2017 through Ki/oon Music. "Baton Road" was used as the first opening theme song for the anime series 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'.

Background



On March 13, 2017, the 15th issue of the 2017 release of 'Weekly Shnen Jump' revealed that Kana-Boon would be performing the first opening theme for 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'. Kana-Boon previously performed three theme songs for the 'Naruto' franchise: "Silhouette" for 'Naruto Shippuden', "Diver" for 'Boruto: Naruto the Movie', and "Spiral" for 'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4'.

On writing the song, Kana-Boon's singer and guitarist Maguro Taniguchi stated that the title was decided due to 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' being the next generation for the 'Naruto' franchise, with a baton being handed over from 'Naruto' to 'Boruto'.

Release and reception



The single was released on July 12, 2017 with two releases, a standard edition, and a limited edition release. The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with a documentary about drummer Takahiro Koizumi and his experience with his first directorial work, "Shin Silhouette", a new music video for Silhouette, and the "Shin Silhouette" music video.

The song was later included in the 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' compilation album 'Boruto The Best', released on December 18, 2019 by Aniplex.

The single reached number 18 on the Oricon charts.

Music video



The music video for "Baton Road" was released on July 1, 2017. The video shows Kana-Boon performing on a road within a wheat field. The video also shows a young schoolboy being given a red baton, who then runs to his friends, and then passes on the baton to an older student. The older student receives the baton, and runs towards his love interest. The student then passes the baton onto an office lady. The office lady, after putting away her CV, receives the baton and starts running towards her job interview. The office lady then passes the baton onto a salaryman. The salaryman then runs towards a construction worker and performs a dogeza. At the end of the song, Maguro Taniguchi then receives the baton.

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Category:2017 singles

Category:2017 songs

Category:Ki/oon Music singles

Category:Naruto songs

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