The song was written in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and was released digitally only as a charity single.

"Sekaijū no Rinjin yo" was written as a tribute to the efforts of hospital workers during the pandemic as well as citizens practicing social distancing by staying at home.

In the video, footage of Nogizaka46's members singing at home was played on the jumbotron of an empty Meiji Jingu Stadium, a venue that Nogizaka46 has performed annually as part of the "Midsummer National Tour" from 2014 until 2019.

Additionally, eleven former members also performed the song: Rina Ikoma, Rena Ichiki, Karin Itō, Misa Etō, Chiharu Saitō, Yūri Saitō, Iori Sagara, Reika Sakurai, Nishino Nanase, Ami Nōjō, and Yumi Wakatsuki.

Therefore, Nogizaka46 decided to release the song as a digital download, where all proceeds would be donated to medical personnel combatting the virus.