HIKARI returns with a breathtaking new single, Cheer Song for Enko Sakai, a powerful orchestral ballad dedicated to the award-winning Buddhist monk Enko Sakai. The release delivers a deeply emotional listening experience, led by soaring female vocals that feel otherworldly in tone and presence. Romantic, passionate, and cinematic, the song unfolds with the scale and drama of a grand stage production, evoking the intensity of a Japanese-inspired Phantom of the Opera.

Built around exquisite orchestral arrangements, the composition moves gracefully from soft, intimate passages into sweeping, epic climaxes. The vocals glide above rich string sections, carrying a sense of reverence, warmth, and spiritual depth that resonates long after the final note. Crafted and performed using AI, Cheer Song for Enko Sakai demonstrates how technology and human emotion can merge to create music that feels profoundly sincere and soul-stirring.

Following its rapid rise in popularity on New York FM, where it has become a standout listener favourite, the track is now expanding its reach with additional airplay on HollywoodFM.com, introducing the song to an even broader international audience.

The single is currently playing night and day on the Hollywood FM A-List Playlist and is also featured daily as a special ORCHESTRAL POWERPLAY at 4:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

About Enko Sakai

Born in 1963 in Aichi, Japan, Enko Sakai began his career as an office employee before following a spiritual calling inspired by his maternal grandfather, a Buddhist priest. At the age of 27, he entered the priesthood and joined Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, the head temple of the Tendai sect, transitioning from the Pure Land tradition. After completing rigorous training, he later became head priest of Myojoin Temple at the age of 42.

Under his guidance, Myojoin Temple evolved into a welcoming spiritual sanctuary open to visitors from all walks of life. The temple gained national media recognition for its modern and accessible approach to Buddhist practice and is now frequently featured on television and in magazines. Visitors can take part in waterfall meditation, sutra chanting, and Zen meditation experiences.

At 40, Enko Sakai became a certified counselor after completing formal training in mental health and hypnosis management. He also developed expertise in Reiki, Qigong, yoga, meditation, and energy work. By integrating these disciplines with his spiritual background, he has helped guide individuals toward balance and clarity in today’s high-stress society. At 50, he began studying English to share his teachings with a global audience.

Enko Sakai also made his film debut in Love on Mars, appearing as himself and serving as executive producer.

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