{"rewrite":{"id":"r_063d4c9058dd3209c73557b1","clusterId":"c_25950ddf25275c001503d0ee","slug":"fruits-zipper-s-sensation-tapped-as-collab-song-for-horror-film-starring-suzuka-chinzei","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"FRUITS ZIPPER's 'Sensation' Tapped as Collab Song for Horror Film Starring Suzuka Chinzei","summary":"FRUITS ZIPPER's song \"Sensation\" has been selected as the collaboration song for the horror film \"Who Wants to Play?\" (\"Dāreka-san to Asobo?\"), which stars group member Suzuka Chinzei in her first solo lead role and first horror film. A special trailer featuring the song and a comment video from the group have been released on YouTube. The film is a school horror story about a forbidden game that triggers a chain of supernatural attacks. Chinzei plays school counselor Koharu Hirase, who is dragged into the terror alongside her sister, played by Anna Hoshino. The cast also includes Riku Onishi, Rei Mukai, Mabu Oguni, Hanna Muro, and Shota Sometani. The film is directed by Takashi Shimizu, known for the \"Ju-On\" series, with a script co-written by Rumi Kakuta. In the comment video, FRUITS ZIPPER members Yui Sakurai and Karen Matsumoto expressed excitement about the collaboration and anticipation for Chinzei's performance. The film is scheduled for a nationwide release in Japan on July 24.","whyItMatters":"The collaboration pairs a horror film from a veteran J-horror director with an idol group's song that deliberately subverts their usual \"NEW KAWAII\" image, marking a notable tonal shift for both the group and its member in her first lead role.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eFRUITS ZIPPER\u0026#39;s song \u0026#34;Sensation\u0026#34; is a cool, fast-paced number that overturns the group\u0026#39;s usual \u0026#34;NEW KAWAII\u0026#34; image. The track\u0026#39;s sound is described as unsettling despite its lightness, syncing with the horror film\u0026#39;s world. The special trailer ends with the song\u0026#39;s memorable lyric \u0026#34;Hey, wanna play?\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirector Takashi Shimizu is a leading J-horror figure known for the \u0026#34;Ju-On\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Village\u0026#34; series. He also has the upcoming film \u0026#34;Questionnaire About the Mouth,\u0026#34; based on a story by Supine. The script for \u0026#34;Who Wants to Play?\u0026#34; is co-written by Rumi Kakuta, who wrote \u0026#34;Everyone\u0026#39;s Songs\u0026#34; (2023) and \u0026#34;Who\u0026#39;s That Girl?\u0026#34; (2024).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the comment video, FRUITS ZIPPER member Yui Sakurai said, \u0026#34;I\u0026#39;m so happy that our song can collaborate with the movie starring Osuzu! It feels like a dream come true.\u0026#34; Karen Matsumoto said, \u0026#34;Osuzu is scared easily and gets surprised easily. I\u0026#39;m looking forward to the scene where Osuzu faces a ghost!\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe special trailer begins with a chilling scream scene from lead actress Chinzei. It shows students caught in a chain of terror triggered by the game. Alongside young cast members, the unsettling figure of a mysterious man played by Shota Sometani is glimpsed, evoking lurking supernatural forces at the school.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"FRUITS ZIPPER's 'Sensation' is the collab song for horror film 'Who Wants to Play?' starring member Suzuka Chinzei. The track is a fast-paced number that subverts the group's usual 'NEW KAWAII' image, per the sources.","twitterPost":"Suzuka Chinzei takes her first solo lead role in a horror film, with her group FRUITS ZIPPER providing the collab song 'Sensation.' Directed by Ju-On's Takashi Shimizu. Out July 24.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"FRUITS ZIPPER's song 'Sensation' has been chosen as the collaboration song for the horror film 'Who Wants to Play?', starring group member Suzuka Chinzei in her first solo lead role. A special trailer and comment video have been released. The film opens July 24.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Eiga Natalie\",\"url\":\"https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/677166\",\"title\":\"FRUITS ZIPPER to Perform Collaboration Song for \\\"Who Wants to Play?\\\" Starring Suzuka Chinzei\"},{\"source\":\"Cinema Today\",\"url\":\"https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0155439\",\"title\":\"FRUITS ZIPPER's 'Sensation' Chosen as Collaboration Song for Horror Film Starring Suzuka Chinzei; Special Trailer and Comment Video Released\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":8916,"outputTokens":1254,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782092373,"createdAt":"2026-06-22T01:32:56.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-22T01:36:33.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-22T01:36:33.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_25950ddf25275c001503d0ee","canonicalTitle":"FRUITS ZIPPER「センセーション」が鎮西寿々歌主演ホラーのコラボソングに決定　SP予告＆コメント映像公開","representativeArticleId":"a_2147e631635dad5fa4c4a346","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"だぁれかさんとアソぼ？\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"鎮西寿々歌\"],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"music\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-21T22:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-21T22:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-22T01:36:33.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Eiga Natalie","url":"https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/677166","title":"FRUITS ZIPPER、鎮西寿々歌が主演する「だぁれかさんとアソぼ？」のコラボソングを担当"},{"source":"Cinema Today","url":"https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0155439","title":"FRUITS ZIPPER「センセーション」が鎮西寿々歌主演ホラーのコラボソングに決定　SP予告＆コメント映像公開"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["だぁれかさんとアソぼ？"],"studios":[],"people":["鎮西寿々歌"],"type":"news","domain":"music","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The film is directed by Takashi Shimizu, known for the 'Ju-On' series, and co-written by Rumi Kakuta.","A special trailer featuring the song and a comment video from the group have been released on YouTube.","The film is scheduled for a nationwide release in Japan on July 24.","The song 'Sensation' is described as a cool, fast-paced number that overturns the group's usual 'NEW KAWAII' image."]}