What You Need to Know:
- Daoko has released a music video for “Rhythm in the Sunset,” the lead track from her latest digital EP meta millefeuille, which came out on November 19, 2025.
- The popular “isekai” fantasy series Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City has gained a following for its thrilling exploits and the unyielding personalities of its characters, with over 2.5 million physical and digital copies sold.
- The video was directed by Yuichiro Saeki, who previously handled Daoko’s music videos “Otogi no Machi” and “Kaeritai!” and is currently joining her Asia tour as a VJ. The piece blends nostalgic footage from Daoko’s everyday life with modern graphics, creating a warm, 2000s-inspired work that evokes brief flashes of memory.
Daoko’s Comment
I put this song together by arranging my favorite words found in everyday life to match namitape’s exciting sound. While creating it, I pictured scenes from a walk, and with that image in mind, I wanted the music video to feel familiar and approachable, so I asked Director Saeki, with whom I have a close relationship and whom I deeply respect. The shoot was very enjoyable, with a calm, pleasant atmosphere throughout. The gentle expressions we captured during that warm, sunlit moment are closer to my natural self than what I’ve shown before, which makes me feel a little shy, but Director Saeki brought everything together beautifully, so I hope you enjoy it.
Yuichiro Saeki's Comment
I hope you can enjoy Daoko’s expressions and gestures, which shine with a unique radiance while remaining true to herself, together with the world of the song.
Video Credits
Starring: Daoko
Director: Yuichiro Saeki
Director of Photography: Ryuichi Taniura
Camera Assistant: Kaoru Noguchi
Stylist: Mika Masuda
Hair & Makeup: Natsuho Makino
Lyric Design: Minoru Shimizu
Location Support: Chofu Film Commission
Producer: Masato Kudo
Produced by FAB
A music video for the EP track “MeeM” is scheduled to be released on December 3.
The digital EP meta millefeuille, featuring “Rhythm in the Sunset” and “MeeM,” is available now. It includes five tracks in total, among them the July single “Zense wa Bushō” (arranged by Seiichi Nagai), the September single “Boku dake no Photon” (arranged by x0o0x_), and “Iiyo,” the opening theme for the TV anime Who Made Me a Princess, arranged by GuruConnect. The artwork is by rising illustrator Yu.
Under the theme of “kawaii,” the collection brings together a series of finely crafted pop tracks that showcase Daoko’s sharp, distinctive sensibility and her intimate connection to everyday life, marking her latest musical direction.
Release Information
Daoko Digital EP meta millefeuille
Out now!
Find it on your favorite streaming service!
lnk.to/meta_millefeuille
Tracklist
1. MeeM
Lyrics: Daoko
Composition: Daoko
Arrangement: GuruConnect
2. Iiyo
Lyrics: Daoko
Composition: GuruConnect, Daoko
Arrangement: GuruConnect
3. Zense wa Busho
Lyrics: Daoko
Composition: Seiichi Nagai, Daoko
Arrangement: Seiichi Nagai
4. Boku dake no Photon
Lyrics: Daoko
Composition: x0o0x_, Daoko
Arrangement: x0o0x_
5. Rhythm in the Sunset
Lyrics: Daoko
Composition: namitape, Daoko
Arrangement: nametape
Jacket Illustration: Yu
Daoko's Profile
Tokyo-born in 1997, Daoko rose to prominence at 15 with a song uploaded to Niconico Douga, making her major debut in 2015. Since then, she’s been active across music, anime, and commercial projects. Her hit collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, “Uchiage Hanabi,” has surpassed 600 million views on YouTube.
A multi-talented creator, Daoko has also written novels, organized live events, held painting exhibitions, and acted, earning high acclaim both in Japan and abroad. She founded her own agency, teftef, in 2019. Alongside her solo activities, she began performing as part of the band QUBIT in 2023. In 2024, she released her first solo album in about four years, Slash-&-Burn, and drew attention with her featured appearance on Shiina Ringo’s seventh album track, “a grand triumphant return.” In 2025, she attracted further notice for her collaboration with Giga & TeddyLoid, “ACT feat. Daoko.” On November 19, her latest EP meta millefeuille was released digitally.
X (Twitter): x.com/Daok0
Instagram: instagram.com/daoko_official
YouTube: youtube.com/c/Daoko_official
Daoko Fan Club “Hidamari”: hidamari.daoko.jp
Source: Official Press Release