Overseasidol.com — Just weeks after the release of their latest EP the outside wind on June 25, genre-fluid Japanese trio Chilli Beans. keep the momentum going with their heartfelt new digital single “Himawari”.
The track has been chosen as the ending theme for the long-awaited reboot of “Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube” the beloved supernatural anime returning to TV starting July 2 on TV Asahi’s 24-station national network.
Known for its manga legacy with over 30 million copies sold worldwide, Nube was a ’90s favorite across Southeast Asia and beyond.
“Himawari,” meaning sunflower in Japanese, is a nostalgic and emotional slow-burn inspired by the anime’s school setting.
It paints vivid scenes of twilight corridors and fading school bells, while exploring themes of quiet strength and protection.
The song was written, composed, and arranged entirely by Chilli Beans. themselves. It reflects the bond between teacher and student, with deep emotional layering.
“We pictured the feeling of walking home at sunset,” the band shared. “The teacher’s strength comes through the sound, while the lyrics show the student’s quiet trust,”.
With Himawari, Chilli Beans. deliver a track that is tender, cinematic, and rich with meaning, a perfect echo to the emotional depth of Nube’s world, and one that’s sure to linger long after the last bell rings.