The encouraging messages and comforting melodies never stop. Smap and the famed music composer Kanno Youko join hands in writing Sakasama no Sora (upside down sky), the theme song of NHK's drama series Ume-chan Sensei.

As part of the Japanese earthquake relief program, the drama tells the uplifting story of Umeko (Horikita Maki) who strives realize her dream of becoming a doctor in war torn Tokyo. Although Smap's members are not part of the cast, they capture the aspirations of the girl and the mood of the story through the relaxing music and lyrics.

The DVD that comes in the Limited Edition carries the music video and the making-of clips:

Sakasama No Sora (~Smap) JPN * US$ 17.49 Sakasama No Sora [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~Smap) JPN * US$ 21.99

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