The official lyric video was directed by , an award-winning director known for his work with Nexus Studios .
The is a highly stylized, anime-inspired reimagining of the 2016 pop hit "Heartbeat" by Scandinavian duo Marcus & Martinus . Released officially as a single by Nitecore in early 2022, the track and its accompanying visuals have become a hallmark of modern nightcore culture. Production & Musical Style
Nitecore 'Heartbeat' by Fantasista Utamaro | Videos - Promonews Nitecore - Heartbeat (Lyric Video)
Many viewers praise the video as an "imaginative animated" achievement that perfectly captures the Gen Z obsession with anime aesthetics.
Critics describe the production as having a "syrupy" and "soft" feeling that offers a surreal escape from reality. The official lyric video was directed by ,
True to the nightcore genre, the track features sped-up tempos and pitch-shifted, "helium-infused" vocals .
The video is characterized by deliberate "visual anomalies," such as screen tears and computer glitches, designed to look like a digital virus. The video is characterized by deliberate "visual anomalies,"
Some critics find the garish nightcore edits and high-pitched vocals polarizing, though they often admit the visuals are a "welcome distraction" from the intensity of the track. Nitecore - Heartbeat (Official Video)