On October 7th, popular rock band Mrs. Green Apple's Motoki Omori, Koto Wakai, and Suzuka Fujisawa appeared at the launch event for Kirin Beer's new product, Killing Good Ale, held in Tokyo. Omori, who wrote a new song, "GOOD DAY," specifically for the product, said that it was a "turning point" for him.
Mrs. Green Apple, who appears in the commercial for the product, attended the press conference along with fellow actors Haruka Ayase, Minami Hamabe, and Ryohei Suzuki, who also appeared in the commercial. They spoke about the thoughts behind the song "GOOD DAY" used in the commercial.
Omori recalled, "Kirin explained to me that they wanted to 'brighten up the whole of Japan,' and I thought it was a new product that they had put a lot of effort into. As someone who works in music, I really sympathized with their desire to deliver excitement and I wanted to do my best to live up to that. I wanted to make the lyrics more positive, but I didn't just use pretty words, I sang of hope while savoring each and every word." He continued, "It was a turning point for me as a writer. It made me think about reaching out to as many people as possible."
The new commercial also features a musical performance, with Fujisawa recalling, "It's surprisingly difficult to create a natural, fun, and groove-like feel, so we discussed it many times as a group and performed together." Wakai said, "It was great! The commercial has a really fun and amazing atmosphere."
Regarding the commercial shoot, Suzuki praised the song, saying, "The song was great, so it was exciting!" Ayase nodded, saying, "When I listen to it, my body naturally starts moving. It's a song that gives me energy."
"Kirin Good Ale" will be released on the same day as the company's third pillar new brand, following "Kirin Ichiban Shibori Draft Beer" and "Kirin Beer Harekaze." It is billed as a "completely new beer" that combines a fruity taste and aroma with a pleasant aftertaste.
