FUWAMOCO Covers "Saya no Uta (沙耶の唄)" and Goes Somewhere Much Darker Than Usual

FUWAMOCO just released a cover of 沙耶の唄 (Saya no Uta), originally performed by いとうかなこ (Kanako Ito) — a genuinely unexpected pick from a duo better known for high-energy chaos than quiet, unsettling ballads.

A Song With a Heavy History

Saya no Uta is the theme song of Nitroplus‘s cult horror visual novel of the same name, a story built around perception, isolation, and love twisted into something deeply unsettling. The original song matches that tone exactly — soft, almost lullaby-like on the surface, but carrying real dread underneath. Covering it means committing to that unease rather than smoothing it over.

A Real Stretch From Their Usual Register

FUWAMOCO’s whole identity leans toward maximalist, high-energy content, which makes this a genuinely interesting choice — proof they’re not limited to one gear. Pulling off a song this quiet and eerie requires real restraint, and choosing to spotlight that side of their range says they trust the audience to follow them somewhere unfamiliar.

The Team Behind the Cover

Mix work came from はまひろ (Hamahiro), with harmony guide work by Miori Celesta, instrumental by bear, art by 飯田ぽち。(Iida Pochi.), and movie work by ayamaro. A small, focused credit list suits a cover built around atmosphere rather than spectacle.

Why This One’s Worth Noticing

A duo covering something this tonally different from their brand is always a risk, but it’s also the kind of pick that shows real range rather than staying comfortably in one lane. For fans who’ve only seen FUWAMOCO at full volume, this cover is a look at what they can do when the energy turns all the way down.