Hikari yo

The song chosen as the theme song as for the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Saitama Tournament in the summer of 2026. Having already become a staple of Takui Nakajima's live shows since his 2025 tour, the song was released as the lead single from his 2026 album GLITTER and stands as one of the album's defining tracks.
Accompanied by a music video, the song makes an immediate impact by launching straight into the chorus without an intro-a bold and confident statement that perfectly reflects its direct, no-frills spirit. Among fans, a towel-throwing routine synchronized with the offbeat accent in the chorus is quickly becoming an established part of the live experience, suggesting the song has all the makings of a future concert classic.
Lyrically, the song is a heartfelt message of encouragement for anyone striving toward a dream or working tirelessly to achieve their goals, regardless of age. Everyone faces moments when success feels out of reach and hope seems distant, yet the song urges listeners to keep moving forward. Its uplifting message makes it a fitting anthem for the high school baseball players who devote everything to a single summer, celebrating their determination and inspiring them to give their all.

Lead & Backing Vocals, Bass, Backing Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard, Tambourine, Programming : Takui Nakajima
Drums : SHINGO (the superlative degree / ex.THE TERROR'S 666 / ex. JURASSIC)
Electric Guitar : you (Nicori Light Tours / ex.Janne Da Arc)
Piano, Keyboard, Programming : Ryohei Arahata
Recording & Mix Engineer : Osamu Nakamura
Mastering Engineer : Hiromichi "Tucky" Takiguchi
Cover Design : Yutaka