Children Record (Re:boot)

Children Record (Re:boot) is a re-recorded version of the original track 'Children Record', which serves as the iconic opening theme for the Kagerou Project, a multimedia franchise created by the Japanese artist and producer Jin. Released as part of the project's tenth-anniversary celebrations, this iteration aims to modernize the frantic, high-energy sound that defined the series' debut in 2011. The project, which spans music videos, light novels, and an anime adaptation, remains influential for its intricate narrative world, centered on a group of young people with mysterious eye-related powers.

The musical direction of this reboot was overseen by Jin, who aimed to preserve the aggressive rock aesthetic while incorporating refined production techniques developed over the franchise's decade of existence. The visual design continues the distinct aesthetic established by Shidu and Wannyanpu, which utilized a sharp, high-contrast style that became synonymous with the 'Vocaloid' rock scene of the early 2010s. Upon release, the track was received as a nostalgic yet fresh hallmark of the Kagerou Project's longevity, resonating with a fanbase that grew up alongside the evolving story.