Japanese indie rock band CreepHyp (クリープハイプ) have released the music video for their new song "Watashi no Uta" (私の歌, "My Song") on YouTube. The track serves as the lead single from their upcoming EP Kari no Mama Teichaku Shita You na Aijou de (仮のまま定着したような愛情で, "Still Temporary, Somehow Permanent") — their first EP in three years and two months.
The song carries a message of self-affirmation, anchored in the lyric "Kore wo suki na watashi ga watashi wa suki" (これを好きな私が私は好き), which roughly translates to "I love the version of me that loves this."
A Unique MV Setting
The music video features acclaimed actress Kobayashi Satomi (小林聡美) as the protagonist, who encounters a young boy and develops a deepening connection throughout the video. The footage was shot at and around CineYama, a unique cinema constructed from a converted nursery school in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Adding a playful touch, CreepHyp band members themselves make cameo appearances as local residents.
The EP and What's Next
Kari no Mama Teichaku Shita You na Aijou de is CreepHyp's first EP since 2023, arriving after their December 2024 full album Konna Tokoro ni Ita no ka Yatto Mitsuketa yo and a career-spanning tribute album in August 2024 featuring various artists. The band kicked off their largest-ever national tour in February 2025, which included both hall and arena shows.
Vocalist/guitarist Ozaki Sekaikan — who was nominated for the Akutagawa Prize for his novels Kakage (2020) and Teng no Koe (2024) — continues to balance literary acclaim with the band's prolific musical output.
The song "Watashi no Uta" was previewed on radio with Ozaki appearing on programs to introduce the track ahead of its full digital release. The EP is expected to follow soon.
Community Reception
The MV garnered 5 comments on Natalie's article and drew praise for its warm, cinematic aesthetic. Fans on social media noted the inspired casting of Kobayashi Satomi, whose understated acting style fits the song's intimate theme of self-acceptance. The Yamanashi setting — particularly the nursery-turned-cinema — generated additional buzz for its nostalgic, community-oriented backdrop.