Originally slated for the opening of the Spring 2021 anime “The World Ends with You The Animation” based off the game of the same name, TEENAGE CITY RIOT utilizes its upbeat, fast-paced rhythm to focus on the topic of survival amidst a world of absurdity and conflict, as noted by Shibuya-native leader LEO on the anime’s official website. It echoes the game’s plot line, particularly in its post-chorus, of how one should not dawdle with the finite amount of time one has left before being wiped away from existence. Despite chaos, it makes light out of a bleak world and encouraging unity, as noted here:

激動の時代を共に生き残り、素晴らしきこの世界で手を取り愛し合って生きていきましょう。

Translation:
“Let’s survive the turbulent times together and live in this wonderful world, taking each other’s hands and loving each other.”