Kenshi Yonezu's 'Lemon' Hits Historic 1000 Views on YouTube, Igniting Renewed Furore for Hit Drama 'Unnatural'

The music video for 'Lemon,' the signature song by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first-ever Japanese-language song to achieve this historic milestone. Following this monumental feat, attention has surged once again toward the TBS drama 'Unnatural' (2018), for which the song was written as the theme. The title 'Unnatural' quickly soared to the number one spot on the trending topics on X (formerly Twitter), creating a massive wave of excitement.

'Lemon' is an exquisite ballad crafted to resonate deeply with the worldview of 'Unnatural,' a critically acclaimed legal medicine mystery drama. To mark this milestone, Kenshi Yonezu released a statement blending gratitude with his characteristic humor, while warm congratulatory messages poured in from the drama's production team, including lead actress Satomi Ishihara and scriptwriter Akiko Nogi.

On social media, alongside voices celebrating the historic record, a continuous stream of posts looked back at the numerous memorable scenes woven together by the song and the drama. Fans shared comments such as, 'The timing of when the song starts playing in the drama was calculated to absolute perfection,' and 'Combined with the sorrow of the story, it still brings me to tears every time I listen to it.' Many fans also expressed a desire to rewatch the series alongside 'MIU404' and the film 'Last Mile,' works that share the same cinematic universe, reaffirming the enduring presence of a masterpiece that refuses to fade with time, long after its broadcast.

The context

'Unnatural' depicts the lives of forensic pathologists confronting the truth behind unreasonable deaths, while 'Lemon' gently embraces the pain of loss. Many people are once again deeply moved by the bond between the two works, which continue to enhance each other's charm and remain beloved across generations.

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