An epic orchestral anthem exploring duality and self-discovery
See the World is an original song by IRyS, hololive English's Virtual Singer from “Project: HOPE.” Released on February 27, 2022, the track stands as an epic orchestral pop anthem exploring themes of self-discovery and identity — the desire to see the world while searching for the reason of one's existence. The backing vocals represent a conversation between the angel and demon sides of IRyS, reflecting her character as a half-angel, half-demon being (Nephilim).
The music video reached 1 million views on September 20, 2024, and the song was selected as a limited-time playable track in Girls Band Party! (BanG Dream!), running from April 15 to May 5, 2023 — a testament to its crossover appeal and the strength of LUMINA's visual direction.
role & scope
MV editing to balance ethereal and darker undertones
The music video required capturing the song's duality — the tension between IRyS's angelic and demonic natures. As MV editor, LUMINA crafted visuals that balanced ethereal lightness with darker undertones, using dynamic camera movements and layered compositions to mirror the song's orchestral grandeur. The visual language draws from both celestial and infernal imagery to create a cohesive narrative arc.
Capturing duality through celestial and infernal imagery
IRyS's creative vision centered on exploring her Nephilim nature — the duality of angel and demon that defines her character. The composition by Takuya Sakai and arrangement by Taishi Kawai created an orchestral foundation that could support this thematic exploration, with layered instrumentation reflecting the dual nature of the vocals and narrative.
The MV production required careful visual translation of the song's emotional arc. LUMINA crafted a visual language that balanced ethereal lightness — representing the angelic side — with darker, more intense undertones representing the demonic influence. Dynamic camera movements and carefully considered compositions were used throughout to mirror the song's orchestral grandeur and maintain visual momentum across the roughly 4-minute runtime.
Released on February 27, 2022, See the World quickly became one of IRyS's signature pieces, establishing her musical identity within hololive English and beyond. The BanG Dream! crossover in 2023 introduced the track to a wider audience, further solidifying its cultural impact.
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impact
A milestone in IRyS's discography and beyond hololive
See the World stands as a defining moment in IRyS's musical journey. As her 12th original composition, it deepened her established artistic voice while expanding her thematic range beyond her earlier ballad-oriented repertoire. The song's exploration of identity and duality resonated deeply with both her core fanbase and new listeners.
The milestone of 1 million views on September 20, 2024, underscored the track's lasting impact and the strength of LUMINA's visual direction. The selection of See the World as a limited-time playable track in Girls Band Party! (running April 15 – May 5, 2023) represented a significant crossover achievement, bringing IRyS's music to a rhythm game audience and demonstrating the universal appeal of both the composition and the music video's execution.