Sakurai reveals that he wrote the lyrics for Kirby Air Riders' main theme song, explains why he kept it under wraps
Nintendo Everything • • general
Key Points:
- Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed in a Nintendo interview that he personally wrote the lyrics for the main theme song of Kirby Air Riders but had kept this information private to avoid associating the game's world too closely with himself.
- Sakurai explained his desire to maintain the fantasy and thematic integrity of Kirby Air Riders without it being influenced by his personal identity, comparing this to how some animation directors use pseudonyms for music releases.
- The theme song's lyrics have a dual meaning: on the surface, they celebrate the joy of being with machines, while deeper down, they reflect the character Zorah’s wish to regain lost freedom.
- Composer Iwadare provided multiple versions of the song, and Sakurai chose the third take to develop into a layered
