Covert Japan has remained silent, but Misa New recently posted a black-and-white photo on Instagram of a stuffed rabbit with an eye missing. Caption: “Luck runs out. The story doesn’t.” In an era of content overload, The Lucky Bunny by Covert Japan and starring Misa New is a rare gem: a piece of art that rewards patience, multiple viewings, and active interpretation. It is moody, stylish, and emotionally devastating in its quietest moments.
The project is a production of , a multimedia label known for blending Tokyo streetwear aesthetics with slow-burn electronic music. Directed by the elusive artist known only as "Kaito S." (no relation to the famous composer), The Lucky Bunny was shot entirely on 16mm film in the back alleys of Shinjuku and Osaka’s hidden jazz bars.
Her chemistry with Covert Japan's direction is undeniable. The camera lingers on her hands, her reflection in puddles, the way she holds the ceramic bunny. It is a career-defining role that has already sparked viral edits on TikTok under the hashtag #LuckyBunnyGlitch. To understand The Lucky Bunny , one must understand Covert Japan . Unlike traditional production companies, Covert Japan operates as a "ghost studio"—no website, no social media manager, only cryptic teasers posted at irregular intervals.
Thematic analysis also reveals deeper layers. The "lucky bunny" symbolizes the empty charms of late-stage capitalism: we carry our rabbit’s foot, our crypto wallet, our four-leaf clover, but luck becomes a trap. Misa New’s character repeatedly wins small bets (a coin toss, a claw machine game) but loses her memory, her identity, her warmth.
But what exactly is The Lucky Bunny ? Is it a short film? A fashion editorial? A psychological thriller set to an ambient score? The answer is all of the above. With Covert Japan’s signature gritty-chic direction and Misa New’s arresting screen presence, this collaboration has redefined what a "music visualizer" or "branded content" can be.