VALORANT is signing on the help of Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba for the VCT Pacific anthem “Shinpai Muyou” ahead of Stage 2.
Riot Games has announced that they are collaborating with Japanese rapper and singer Yuki Chiba for the VCT Pacific Stage 2 anthem "Shinpai Muyou." Fans can listen to the track and watch the music video just before the regional league begins later this year.
Yuki Chiba's Shinpai Muyou for VCT Pacific
Shinpai Muyou will be released on all streaming platforms on July 11, 2025. The music video will also premiere on the official VCT Pacific YouTube channel on the same day.
The song title, "Shinpai Muyou," means "no worries in Japanese. "[The song] is a reminder to myself and my fans to not worry and always believe in yourself. There’s no need to stress when you can just vibe," said Yuki Chiba.
The anthem will kick off VCT Pacific Stage 2 as it begins on July 15 in Seoul and ends with a grand finals roadshow in Japan for the first time.
“I hope our fans are hyped to hear the song! Music is a huge part of how we celebrate the incredible fandom in our region. So being able to work with someone as talented as Yuki Chiba to create our anthem is a dream, especially since we are hosting our Finals roadshow in Japan for the first time. I hope the track will inspire our fans and pro-teams as we get ready to jump back into the VCT Pacific action soon!” said Jake Sin, Head of VALORANT Esports, APAC.
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VCT Pacific has tapped various notable artists in the past to perform anthems. These include K-pop girl group XG for "Undefeated" and Minnie of (G)I-DLE for "Making Waves." Now, as the league is brought to Japan, it is fitting to sign a Japanese artist on.
Yuki Chiba is a Japanese rapper, singer, and songwriter, and has some international breakout hits that made it to the international audience. This includes Team Tomodachi, a hit track that was made even more popular when members of the VTuber group hololive English released an official cover.
Last year, Yuki Chiba hopped on a track with Megan Thee Stallion for "Mamushi," which also became a hit.
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