Dominic Lewis - Kyoto Eki Bullet Train (original Motion Picture Score) May 2026

Dominic Lewis did not set out to write a traditional orchestral score. Instead, he approached the project like a . He imagined finding an obscure 1970s vinyl record and using it as a source for samples, which meant he had to "create" that fake record before he could even start scoring the scenes. This resulted in a "gonzo" mash-up of genres, including: 70s Rock & Psychedelia British Music Hall & Go-Go Vibes 90s Grunge and Trip-Hop Enka (Traditional Japanese singing from the 1950s) Spotlight on "Kyoto Eki"

Many instruments, including a full 70-piece orchestra, were recorded through tape machines to add "wow and flutter"—subtle pitch bends and distortions that make the modern recording sound like a dusty, vintage sample. Dominic Lewis did not set out to write

The track briefly teases the "Fate" theme—a two-note ascending phrase often associated with the character Ladybug—before it is overtaken by more aggressive elements representing the film's primary antagonist. This resulted in a "gonzo" mash-up of genres,

The track (which translates to "Kyoto Station") serves as a pivotal point in the score, marking the train's arrival at its final destination. Lewis described the score as "raw and messy,"

Lewis described the score as "raw and messy," prioritizing "all vibe and no technique" to capture a rock 'n' roll attitude.

A mix of British and Russian influences with a "Gen-Z" gritty 90s drum and bass feel.

While "Kyoto Eki" is a location-based track, it weaves in elements from the film's character-specific motifs: