RPG ‘STAR OCEAN’ remake theme song ‘stella’ by music unit SUIREN has been released on November 2! The animated opening video featuring the song is also out now!
/Up and coming music unit SUIREN just released their new song ‘stella’. The song is the theme song to Square Enix’s long-awaited RPG remake ‘STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R’ across all digital streaming platforms!
‘STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R’ is a 2.5D pixel art remake of 1998’s hit game ‘STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY’, which has been strongly awaited by RPG fans since it was first announced in June.
SUIREN was formed in 2020 by vocalist Sui and keyboardist/arranger Ren. They have been praised for their carefully constructed sound, marked by Sui’s piercing singing voice and ephemeral melodies tinted with fragility. They have provided theme songs for various anime series and movies, drawing a ton of attention.
The theme song ‘stella’ is a brand new track that was written especially for the ‘STAR OCEAN’ remake. An animated opening video by popular animation house Yostar Pictures has also been released globally, matching the song’s fast pace with dynamic action scenes.
The song’s sound and lyrics connect perfectly with the game, so be sure to check it out! Be sure to check out the track here!
Comment from SUIREN
“When I was a kid, I would sit and watch the anime series ‘STAR OCEAN EX’ as my older brother played ‘STAR OCEAN 2’, which came out at the same time.
“Many years have passed, and when I heard that the game was getting a full-scale remake, my heart trembled as I remembered those days spent with my brother, engrossed in the adventures of Claude, Rena and the others. It was a return to my childhood.
“We took this love for the game and fused it with our own sound, creating something that resonates with us. Can dreams really come true like this?
“I can only hope that SUIREN’s intense guitar riffs, beautiful piano melodies and profound, ephemeral music will enhance the game even just a little.”
‘STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R’ opening movie:
SUIREN profile
SUIREN is a unit comprising vocalist Sui and keyboardist/arranger Ren. They formed in 2020, releasing music on YouTube.
Their music is a combination of the fragile and ephemeral melodies created by Sui’s unique singing voice and the beautiful and sophisticated sound created by Ren, creating an atmosphere that is all their own. In their indie days, they released two EPs and four singles.
SUIREN’s music has been featured on many official playlists on major streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, and they rapidly gained attention as internet artists. In 2022, they began writing theme songs for various anime series and movies, and also began performing live, building the foundations of a powerful career.
