See-Saw, the renowned music duo, played a significant role in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series by being involved in the creation of the two previous theme songs: “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002) and “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru” for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (2004). Now, after a span of nearly 19 years, they are returning for their third project in the series, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. This is an exciting comeback that fans have eagerly awaited.

Set in the Cosmic Era (C.E.), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom delves into the ongoing clash between the “Natural” humans and the genetically enhanced “Coordinators,” building upon the narratives of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY. This captivating sequel unfolds a fresh tale, set in C.E. 75, following the events of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.

See-Saw’s “Sarigiwa no Romantics.” will serve as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom‘s ending theme and be released as a standalone track on January 24, 2024. This single will also feature a special recording of the surprise performance of “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” at InuFes 2019, which commemorated the 10th anniversary of FlyingDog.

SEE-SAW debuted in 1993 with Chiaki Ishikawa on vocals and Yuki Kajiura on the keyboard. 5 years After releasing their ending theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni,” they went on hiatus and pursued solo careers. They reunited and held a reunion concert in 2019 in Tokyo, marking their return after a 17-year break. We received some comments from SEE-SAW regrading their work on this special ending theme and GUNDAM:

Comment from Chiaki Ishikawa (vocals):

I am surprised and grateful to have this unexpected reunion with SEED. Back then, I received valuable
advice from the scriptwriter, Chiaki Morosawa, and gained many insights into creating music. For this
theatrical version, I wove these experiences into the lyrics. I also had the opportunity to talk to Director
Fukuda, who expanded our discussions from the individual characters’ emotions to broader topics
about war, ultimately leading to a clear destination. Somehow, along the way, it feels like we’ve created
something truly SEED-like. I would be delighted if it brings you joy.

Chiaki Ishikawa via press release

Comment from Yuki Kajiura (keyboard):

I am truly honored to have once again collaborated with Chiaki Ishikawa to create an ending theme for
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. I am delighted that See-Saw was deemed necessary for this
new story, which fans have been eagerly awaiting for 20 years. It was an honor to write a song for the
final scene. We hope that it will fulfill the wishes of the fans.

Yuki Kajiura via press release

Mitsuo Fukuda, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED director added,

“Firstly, thank you for the wonderful song. When I first heard it, I felt a strange sensation. The
enchanting music by Ms. Kajiura and the story thematic lyrics by Ms. Ishikawa created an enchanting
world, and it felt as if the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED from 20 years ago was seamlessly
connected to the present. The emotionally stirring melody, the world-crafting arrangement, and the
lyrics connecting the emotions of the characters to the listeners all soaked into my heart. I believe it
perfectly captures the grandeur of the ending theme for the movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
FREEDOM.

He continues,

The ending themes of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series are symbolic. “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni”
was a magical song that synchronized with the theme of each episode and brought the emotion to a
climax. The same can be said for “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru.” It’s not the anime world but the everyday
words that link with the themes of each episode and touch the heart.
I am confident that “Sarigiwa no Romantics” will be another beautiful song that enriches the ending of
this movie.

Mitsuo Fukuda via press release

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