is a single by Japanese rock band Kana-Boon. It was released as the band's seventh major-label single on August 5, 2015 through

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. "Diver" was used as the theme song for the anime film '' Boruto: Naruto the Movie'', while its B-side "Spiral" was used as the theme song for the video game '' Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4''.

Background

On June 15, 2015, it was revealed that Kana-Boon would be performing the theme song for the anime film '' Boruto: Naruto the Movie''. Kana-Boon had previously performed "

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" as the 16th opening theme of ''

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'' in October 2014. The band was selected to perform the film's theme song by ''Naruto'' creator Masashi Kishimoto after being impressed with the band's performance of "Silhouette", and stated that Diver was "an amazing song that many people can feel for", and that he would cry listening to the song. Kana-Boon's vocalist Maguro Taniguchi stated that the song was about taking a new step forward, and was elated with performing the theme song, having been a fan of ''Naruto''. On June 29, 2015, it was revealed that the B-side track "Spiral" would be used as the theme song for the video game '' Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4'', another title within the ''Naruto'' franchise.

Release and reception

The single was released on August 5, 2015 in two editions, a standard edition and a first pressing limited edition. The first pressing limited edition contains a bonus CD-sized badge of Kana-Boon's mascot. The single reached number 11 on the

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Release and reception

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