"IRIS OUT," the song written and performed by Kenshi Yonezu for the animated film Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc, has been submitted for consideration in two categories for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The song is currently under consideration for the awards but has not yet received an official nomination.
The categories submitted are Best Asian Pop Performance and Best Song Written For Visual Media. Best Asian Pop Performance is a new category added starting with the 2027 awards; Best Song Written For Visual Media covers songs created specifically for visual works such as films and TV series. "IRIS OUT" was produced for Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc.
Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc was released in 2025, with "IRIS OUT" digitally released on September 15 of the same year. According to Oricon data, the song surpassed 4 million streams shortly after its release, breaking Kenshi Yonezu's previous records as a solo artist.
Kenshi Yonezu previously performed "KICK BACK," the opening theme for the Chainsaw Man TV anime. The submission of "IRIS OUT" for consideration has been announced, but whether it will receive an official nomination remains to be revealed.