A cover of “Nandemonaiya” that brings to mind iconic movie scenes

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The animated film Your Name, which was a big hit in 2016.

“Nandemonaiya” is one of the movie’s theme songs and a track by RADWIMPS, who handled all of the film’s music.

It’s also well known that Mone Kamishiraishi, the actress who voiced the film’s heroine Mitsuha Miyamizu, covered the song.

In this article, we’ll introduce various covers of “Nandemonaiya” by a range of artists and singers, led by Mone Kamishiraishi.

Please enjoy these cover songs, each shining with its own unique character.

Cover versions of “Nandemonaiya” that bring to mind iconic movie scenes (11–20)

It’s nothing.Sungha Jung

(Your Name) Nandemonaiya (It's Nothing) – Sungha Jung

It's nothing.Sungha Jung

This is guitarist Sungha Jung’s solo guitar arrangement.

It’s a cover that makes generous use of superb guitar techniques, letting you once again appreciate the brilliance of the song’s melody.

For those who want to practice solo guitar, the way the reverb is used here should also be a useful reference.

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It’s nothing.yurisa

[MV] Nandemonaiya Cover – RADWIMPS cover by Yurisa [Your Name OST]

It's nothing.yurisa

A high-quality cover by Yurisa, from the visuals to the music.

The slightly slower, more subdued arrangement brings out her transparency even more.

The song’s dramatic development—one of its main charms—is complemented by a more restrained piano accompaniment in the chorus, which is very beautiful.

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It’s nothing.새송

Your Name (너의 이름은) / Your Name OST – Nandemonaiya (아무것도 아니야) / Nandemonaiya COVER by Saesong | SAESONG

It's nothing.새송

Korean singer Sesong’s cover of “Nandemonaiya.” Above all, her identity lies in the clarity of her voice, which matches this song incredibly well.

Her pronunciation is so natural you almost forget she’s Korean, and it’s a cover filled with love.

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It’s nothing.EVE

Your Name. Sparkle / RADWIMPS (cover) – Eve

It's nothing.EVE

This cover stands out a bit from the rest, with an impressively resonant, delay-laden percussion sound that evokes a cinematic vibe.

It’s sung by Eve, a male singer who’s quite popular on his YouTube channel.

Although his voice isn’t particularly idiosyncratic, the down-to-earth, approachable quality of his singing makes this cover especially appealing.

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In conclusion

We introduced some cover versions of RADWIMPS’s song “Nandemonaiya.” Did you find a favorite? Since this song can be sung by anyone regardless of gender, it’s also popular as a karaoke choice.

Be sure to give it a try!