Sendai-based singer-songwriter Rake's performance video "1,000,000 times 'I love you'" for "THE FIRST TAKE," which was released on April 16, 2025, has surpassed 1,000,000 views as the song title suggests.

The song has received support from a wide range of generations for its lyrics that express "feelings that words cannot fully convey" and its simple, memorable melody. The song has received 150 million streaming views and 3 million downloads, and continues to be loved by people of all ages as a classic love song for "life milestones" such as marriage proposals, weddings, and graduation ceremonies.

The song also coincided with the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred shortly after its release, and many people said they were reminded of the preciousness of conveying one's feelings to loved ones, which is one reason why the song continues to resonate across time and generations.

This time, "THE FIRST TAKE" featured a one-shot performance by a band.
As Rake says, "It was a lot of fun to perform with gusto" and "I hope the time spent watching this video makes you a little happier," the band's performance reflects the new brilliance of the songs, delivered only now on the 15th anniversary of the band's debut. I hope the time you spend watching this video will make you as happy as possible.

This video is available on the YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE".

Rake - A Million Times "I Love You" / "THE FIRST TAKE"
Release date: April 16, 2025

■Rake Live Information (2025)

Good Man TOUR 25'

  • Performed by ISEKI / Rake
  • Performance Schedule:
    • May 10 (Sat) Unshudo, doors open 18:00 / Concert begins 18:30 (end)
    • May 11 (Sun) Unshudo Doors open at 12:00 / Concert begins at 12:30 (end)
    • June 7 (Sat) Thumbs Up 17:00 Doors open / 18:00 Concert begins
    • June 8 (Sun) Thumbs Up: Doors open at 12:00 / Concert begins at 13:00

Rake Room 2025 - 15th Anniversary Premium LIVE

  • Performance Outline：Premium performance with complete live sound and voice
  • Date: July 20 (Sun) Sendai @ Piano Salon Saffron
    　　　　　August 24 (Sat) Sendai @ Piano Salon Saffron

*For more information, please visit the official Rake website (https://rake-official.bitfan.id/(see below).

Rake Profile

A singer-songwriter born and living in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. She continues to be based in Sendai.
It made its major debut in 2010 and celebrated its 15th anniversary this year in 2025.
The third single "1,000,000 times I love you" released on March 9, 2011 was a long hit and has been streamed 150 million times and downloaded more than 3 million times. It has been a long hit and has been streamed 150 million times and downloaded 3 million times.
In recent years, he has also developed activities rooted in the Tohoku region, including live performances of his own music and activities rooted in the Tohoku region, reaching out to a wide range of people.