later. Front Cover

そう今夜もまた

行き場の無い想いだけを求め合って

揺られるがままに溺れる

心の隙間を埋めるように

見えない未来を忘れて

眠れない夜を超えるまで

すれ違ったまま揺れ合い濡れ合う2人

その心だけは脱ぎ捨てられないまま蒸気に包まれたようで

もうどんな場所だって瞳に映し合っていても

そう盲目のままで

淋しさ紛らわすだけの日々だと気付いていたって

感じあって

それだけは満たせるよう繰り返して

すれ違ったまま揺れ合い濡れ合う2人

その心だけは脱ぎ捨てられないまま形を確かめ合って

どうしようもない癒し合いしかない繋がり

その心だけは繋がりきれないまま蒸気に包まれていく

そう不安さえも

遠く溶けていくようなこの感覚に

奥深くまで

そう溺れ合う

眠れるまで

すれ違ったまま揺れ合い濡れ合う2人

その心だけは脱ぎ捨てられないまま溢れる想い混ぜ合って

見失いそうな生きる理由満たしていく

その心の奥は触れ合えないままで

  • Lyricist

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Composer

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Mixing Engineer

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Mastering Engineer

    Kazuhiro Saito

  • Guitar

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Drums

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Vocals

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Piano

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • Programming

    Akinobu Nishihara

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Streaming / Download

  • 1

    Isolate

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 2

    Don't be afraid

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 3

    Decided

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • ⚫︎

    Steam

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 5

    Heisei Gazer

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 6

    Quagmire

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 7

    Weather Report

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 8

    Monochrome

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 9

    Later

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 10

    Daybreak

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 11

    Rex

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 12

    Say Hello to Moonset

    Akinobu Nishihara

  • 13

    Rays

    Akinobu Nishihara

"A melody that illuminates the darkness of the heart-
a sound that unlocks the soul and leads you back to yourself."
later., the long-awaited album by sonic poet Akinobu Nishihara, unfolds as a luminous journey through flickering shadows and fleeting light.
Here, shimmering textures and lyrical depth converge across twelve tracks-including newly reimagined versions of beloved songs "Weather Report"and "Daybreak", as well as the haunting new piece "Monochrome."
With melodies as fragile as glass and sharp as truth, this album captures a world suspended between solitude and hope.
The deluxe pre-release edition, presented as an experiential artwork transcending conventional music, sold out immediately.
More than an album-later. is an encounter. One that lingers, long after the music fades.

Artist Profile

  • Akinobu Nishihara

    Akinobu Nishihara A solo artist and sound creator based in Aichi, Japan. After making his nationwide debut as the drummer of the death-grind band cortecuellos, Nishihara has continued to develop his own distinct musical world as a solo artist. His solo career began in earnest with the release of his 2018 EP MINA. A multi-instrumentalist who writes, composes, sings, and plays guitar, Nishihara transcends genres to craft deeply expressive music. In 2022, his song (Daybreak) was selected as the official support song for the para ice hockey team Tokai Ice Arcs, ranking in the iTunes Top 10 (Daily #9). Under his alternate moniker ANDW, he also charted on the iTunes Dance Chart, gaining widespread attention. His compositions extend beyond personal releases, contributing to web commercials and FM radio theme songs. His 2025 album later. is more than just music-it was introduced as an immersive art piece, with its limited pre-release edition selling out instantly. With delicate, ethereal melodies and profound lyrics, Nishihara continues to captivate listeners who appreciate literary and poetic storytelling in music.

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Keijijyo Records

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