On writing the song, Kana-Boon's singer and guitarist Maguro Taniguchi stated that the title was decided due to Boruto: Naruto Next Generations being the next generation for the Naruto franchise, with a baton being handed over from Naruto to Boruto.[3]
Release and reception
The single was released on July 12, 2017, with two releases, a standard edition, and a limited edition release. The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with a documentary about drummer Takahiro Koizumi and his experience with his first directorial work, "Shin Silhouette", a new music video for Silhouette, and the "Shin Silhouette" music video.[4]
The single reached number 18 on the Oricon charts.[6]
Music video
The music video for "Baton Road" was released on July 1, 2017. The video shows Kana-Boon performing on a road within a wheat field. The video also shows a young schoolboy being given a red baton, who then runs to his friends, and then passes on the baton to an older student. The older student receives the baton, and runs towards his love interest. The student then passes the baton onto an office lady. The office lady, after putting away her CV, receives the baton and starts running towards her job interview. The office lady then passes the baton onto a salaryman. The salaryman then runs towards a construction worker and performs a dogeza. At the end of the song, Maguro Taniguchi then receives the baton.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Maguro Taniguchi
Standard Edition
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Baton Road" (バトンロード)
4:41
2.
"Anātman" (アナートマン)
3:16
3.
"Wonder Song" (ワンダーソング)
2:08
Total length:
10:05
Limited Edition (DVD)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"ファン待望！小泉貴裕初監督作品「シン・シルエット」（小泉が監督になるまでのドキュメンタリー / 「シルエット」Music Video 小泉監督編）"
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