Music Film: COLORS (2023)

Channel: TOHO Animation – Studio (WIT Studio)
Why watch it?: Music Film: COLORS is an animated musical short film directed by Tetsurō Araki (director of SPY×FAMILY) and produced by WIT Studio in 2023. It is a music video with a short story: a girl watches from afar the everyday life she imagines, accompanied by an ethereal melody. This short film was released as part of a commemorative project. It is recommended for its artistic quality and the music by Hiroyuki Sawano and Motohiro Hata, which creates an immersive atmosphere.
Visual style and narrative:

The animation features detailed lines and vibrant colors, typical of Araki. COLORS emphasizes visual expressiveness over dialogue: it plays with metaphors, symbolism, and dreamlike transitions. The protagonist appears restless, and the scenes change with musical notes. Although there is no “action” in the classic sense, the audiovisual language flows to the rhythm of the song. The use of light and color effects to highlight emotions stands out.

Impact and recommendation:
As a TOHO Animation product, the short film was presented at festivals and on social media to great surprise. Its charm lies in being a bridge between a music video and a short film: viewers recommend it for its visual beauty and its message of daydreaming. From an editorial point of view, COLORS invites aesthetic reflection on everyday fantasy. In closing, we propose the idea of appreciating small moments: what stories lie behind the fantasies we observe from afar? The music video gives clues without resolving everything, leaving the viewer to experience it with the music of SawanoHiroyuki.