What You Need to Know:
- Singer-songwriter mekakushe has released a new song titled “Space Gate” on streaming services. This track is a pre-release from her upcoming digital album Love After 13.8 Billion Years, which will be out on November 7, 2025.
Written and composed by mekakushe and arranged by Kosuke Hayashi of Scenarioart, “Space Gate” is a beautifully crafted medium-tempo ballad that expresses a yearning for pop music through a rich, live arrangement. The jacket illustration and music video were created by illustrator Otsukimi.
Product Information
Track Title: “Space Gate”
Lyrics/Composition: mekakushe
Arrangement: Kosuke Hayashi (Scenarioart)
Jacket Art: Otsukimi
On streaming websites: linkco.re/TZan8fg4
Digital Album Love After 13.8 Billion Years Tracklist
1. Retronym of Love (ED theme of Kowloon Generic Romance)
2. Rendezvous
3. Oyasumi Beige
4. Kimi wa Snorkel
5. Zutto Emerald
6. Yuwanamerou (insert song from Kowloon Generic Romance)
7. Snow Globe Galaxy
8. My Own Polaris (insert song from Kowloon Generic Romance)
9. Sky Above
10. Space Gate
Pre-add/Pre-save: linkco.re/HrHzqSFv
Mekakushe’s Comment
When we are born, and when we die, we are all alone.
Even when you’re beside me, I am still alone.
That loneliness feels unbearable sometimes.
Unless you—Loneliness itself—knock on the door of dawn, my night will never end.
But lately, I’ve begun to think maybe that’s alright.
It’s okay to be lonely.
Because I’m lonely, I want to be with you.
Because I’m lonely, I sing.
And I want to feel joy in that.
May my album Love After 13.8 Billion Years never stop playing.
May I keep wandering through your universe, even in the next life.
Kyabeshi’s Comment
Just like you see different scenes when you flip a snow globe, we’ve packed a variety of scenes into this music video. I’d love to hear how this video, this world, looks to you.
P.S. I secretly hid seven shrimp, Mekakushe’s favorite, somewhere in the video. See if you can find them!
Meyoco’s Comment
It’s an honor to create an artwork for mekakushe-san’s music. I had a lot of fun creating the illustration from beginning to end. I was given the chance to create the artwork according to my style, which I deeply appreciate. The main theme I wanted to cover is a combination of “time” and “space,” with the motif of the clock being a dominant element in the artwork alongside the girl. I wanted the artworks to look warm and peaceful, the way you would feel when remembering someone you love. I hope my illustrations could serve well as a companion to mekakushe-san’s music.
Comment from Kousuke Hayashi (Scenarioart)
I arranged the song to evoke a sense of nostalgia in anyone’s heart. While working on it, I found comfort in how the music seemed to gently loosen the heart, like returning to a shared hometown.
Comment from Otsukimi
I’m truly honored to have been asked to create the music video for “Space Gate.”
I had a wonderful time illustrating a world inspired by the moon, the stars, and the cosmos. The rotating merry-go-round scene is especially dear to me. It came together through many rounds of brainstorming and careful fine-tuning. The reversal of its rotation between the first and second halves expresses the emotional shift of the girl in the story. I hope you enjoy this touch along with the beautiful song and lyrics.
Kousuke Hayashi’s Profile
Vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Scenarioart, Kosuke also works as a lyricist, composer, and arranger.
Otsukimi’s Profile
A Tokyo-based illustrator whose work centers on the theme of “softness with a touch of romance.” Known for designs featuring moon and star motifs that bring out the gentle charm of girls.
X: x.com/otsukimi8
Instagram: instagram.com/_o_tsukimi_
Mekakushe’s Profile
Handling lyrics, composition, vocals, and piano performance by herself, the next-generation singer-songwriter Mekakushe enjoys immense popularity among artists and creators. Starting classical piano at the age of three, she gradually gravitated towards pop music. Her independently produced songs were featured in a Kao Laurier commercial, and she was one of the top artists on the Spotify official playlist “Kirakira Pop Japan” with a total of 3 million plays. She is a promising emerging artist with anticipated future success. With electronica as the foundation in her recordings, her musical style continues to expand, featuring classical solos and band sets in live performances.
Official YouTube channel: youtube.com/@_mekakushe_
Official X: twitter.com/_mekakushe_
Official Instagram: instagram.com/_mekakushe_
Official TikTok: tiktok.com/@_mekakushe_
Official homepage: mekakushe.com
Source: Official Press Release