| "Rollin' Stones" | ||||
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| Single by Wolf Howl Harmony | ||||
| from the album Wolf | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | Rhythm Zone | |||
| Songwriters | Yves & Adams (lyrics) | |||
| Composers | T.Kura, Chaki Zulu | |||
| Wolf Howl Harmony singles chronology | ||||
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Rollin' Stones is a song by the Japanese four-member boy group Wolf Howl Harmony.
It was released as a digital single on October 11, 2024, through Rhythm Zone, and was later included on the group's first studio album Wolf, released on March 12, 2025. [1]
The lyrics were written by Yves & Adams, while the music was composed by T.Kura and Chaki Zulu. Based on an energetic rock sound, the song was produced as a motivational anthem themed around “an encouraging song from those who know defeat.” [2]
The track was selected as the opening theme for the Tokai TV/Fuji TV drama Buntman, marking the group's first drama theme song and their first full-fledged inspirational track. [3]
Rollin' Stones was created following the group's positive response to experimenting with rock sounds on their previous single “Pierce”, leading them to pursue an even more authentic rock approach. [3]
In the announcement of the release, its concept—“a powerful anthem from those who know defeat”—was highlighted alongside the news that it would serve as the theme song for Buntman, a drama depicting the second careers of professional baseball players. [4] As the group's first drama tie-in after their debut, members commented that they created the song with the desire to “musically support those who keep striving.” [1]
Rollin' Stones is an uptempo rock track that begins with a rap section before expanding into a powerful band arrangement and moving into a catchy chorus. [5]
According to the members, the track features “a straightforward melody and rock sound reminiscent of Japanese rock and anime theme songs from before the 2010s.” Music media outlet Real Sound commented that “Wolf Howl Harmony’s vocal abilities are fully showcased while revealing new charms of each member.” [6]
The lyrical theme conveys the message that “no matter how far you fall, if you continue to polish yourself, you will one day shine like a diamond.” Member Ryoji stated, “All of us have experienced setbacks in sports in the past, and now as a group working toward success as artists, this is a song we are uniquely able to sing.” [7]
The concept video was released on October 25, 2024, directed by filmmaker Daiki Kamoshita. [8] The video follows the theme of “a powerful anthem from those who know defeat,” combining current silhouette footage of the members with past materials from their audition training camp and live performances, presenting their challenges and struggles in a dramatic manner. [8]
The song was premiered on September 23, 2024, during the live event Neo Exile Special Live 2024 held at Tokyo Garden Theater, where the digital release date (October 11) and drama tie-in were also announced. [2]
After release, Rollin' Stones reached No. 21 on the Spotify Viral 50 chart in Japan.