A YouTuber known for cultural music covers has captured Malaysia’s attention. Three days ago, sankakukitteMusic uploaded a new video featuring a Japanese-language rendition of “Jalur Gemilang,” and Malaysian netizens have flooded the comments with love and appreciation. The cover has already surpassed 100,000 views since its release on November 16, 2025.

A Creator Focused on Cultural Music

On the channel sankakukitteMusic, the creator regularly posts covers of national anthems, folk songs, and military music. Each upload aims to study music composition and preserve cultural pieces from around the world. Moreover, the creator primarily uses Synthesizer V for vocals, including popular AI voicebanks like Koharu Rikka.

The new “Jalur Gemilang” cover follows the same approach. It includes multilingual subtitles in Japanese, Malay, Chinese, Korean, and English. Additionally, the creator emphasized that the video carries no political or ideological intent, maintaining the channel’s focus on cultural appreciation.

Malaysian Viewers Respond With Emotion

As soon as the video appeared in recommendations, Malaysian viewers quickly filled the comments section. Many expressed how touched they felt hearing their patriotic anthem sung in Japanese. Some even shared that the rendition made them emotional.

One viewer wrote, “As a Malaysian… I feel like crying when listening to this. This is just too good.” Another commented, “Never in my life would I hear ‘Jalur Gemilang’ in Japanese. I was pleasantly surprised.” Furthermore, several Malaysians praised the creator’s effort, with one giving a heartfelt “100/100” and another stating, “As a Malaysian, I APPROVE this 1000%.”

A Cross-Cultural Tribute That Resonates

The video also acknowledges Korean translation assistance and credits illustrators and lyric contributors. Although the creator handles the arrangement for study purposes, viewers see it as a respectful tribute that highlights Malaysia’s culture.

As “Jalur Gemilang” continues to gain recognition, especially after its renewed popularity in 2024, this Japanese cover further showcases how music can cross borders. And clearly, Malaysians are embracing every moment of it. For more cultural covers, fans can follow sankakukitteMusic on YouTube.