Created to be the theme song of the 2011 animated film Buddha, the version from the movie was released on June 8, 2011 as the band's first single to feature newest member Sugizo on guitar.
[1][2] After receiving the request, he wrote the song after watching the film and reading the original manga.
[3] It was first performed at the Asia Girls Explosion event on March 6, 2011 at Yoyogi National Stadium.
[4][5] "Scarlet Love Song -Buddha Mix-" was released on June 8, 2011 as a digital download.
[2][6] A different version is expected to be included on X Japan's unreleased album.