| "Re:Re:" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation | ||||
| from the album Sol-fa 2016 | ||||
| Released | March 16, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:48 (2004 album version) 5:26 (2016 album version) 5:32 (Single version) | |||
| Label | Ki/oon | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Asian Kung-Fu Generation | |||
| Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology | ||||
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"Re:Re:" (pronounced ar-ee-ar-ee) [1] is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation from their second full-length studio album, Sol-fa. In 2016, they re-recorded Sol-fa and new version of "Re:Re:" was released as the lead single on March 16, 2016. The 2016 version of "Re:Re:" was used as the opening for the anime Erased. [2] The song was ranked 2nd on fans request for band's 10th anniversary live setlist on September 14, 2023. [3]
Music video
The music video for "Re:Re:" was directed by Kazuyoshi Oku. [4] The video features band's old music videos mixed with their live performance. In the end of video, all footage combined and create a word "Re:Re:".
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Masafumi Gotoh
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Re:Re:" | Masafumi Gotoh, Takahiro Yamada | 5:32 |
| 2. | "Time Traveler" | Kensuke Kita | 2:54 |
| Total length: | 8:26 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Live Documentary@Plaza Condesa Mexico DF 2015.11.20 (TOUR 2015[WONDER FUTURE]-LATIN AMERICA) including " Easter" and "Re:Re:" live performance" | 20:51 |
| Total length: | 20:51 | |
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| Japanese Singles ( Oricon) [5] | 9 |
| Japan Hot 100 ( Billboard) [6] | 7 |
| Japan Hot Animation ( Billboard) [7] | 1 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard) [8] | 19 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Re:Re:" | Best Theme Song [9] | 5th place |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 16 March 2016 | Ki/oon | CD | KSCL-2709 |
| CD+DVD | KSCL-2707-8 |
References
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Sony Music JP. Sony Music JP. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ^ Pegasus News Wire (2016-01-25). "AKFG re-records a fresh version of "RE: RE:" for "ERASED" anime". Jrocknews. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- ^ "Song request". AKGLive. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ^ "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ^ "Re:Re: | Asian Kung-Fu Generation" (in Japanese). Oricon. March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 27, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (2016-10-09). "Shinkai's Your Name., Kabaneri win Top Newtype Anime Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2018-12-22.
| "Re:Re:" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation | ||||
| from the album Sol-fa 2016 | ||||
| Released | March 16, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:48 (2004 album version) 5:26 (2016 album version) 5:32 (Single version) | |||
| Label | Ki/oon | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
| |||
| Producer(s) | Asian Kung-Fu Generation | |||
| Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
"Re:Re:" (pronounced ar-ee-ar-ee) [1] is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation from their second full-length studio album, Sol-fa. In 2016, they re-recorded Sol-fa and new version of "Re:Re:" was released as the lead single on March 16, 2016. The 2016 version of "Re:Re:" was used as the opening for the anime Erased. [2] The song was ranked 2nd on fans request for band's 10th anniversary live setlist on September 14, 2023. [3]
Music video
The music video for "Re:Re:" was directed by Kazuyoshi Oku. [4] The video features band's old music videos mixed with their live performance. In the end of video, all footage combined and create a word "Re:Re:".
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Masafumi Gotoh
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Re:Re:" | Masafumi Gotoh, Takahiro Yamada | 5:32 |
| 2. | "Time Traveler" | Kensuke Kita | 2:54 |
| Total length: | 8:26 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Live Documentary@Plaza Condesa Mexico DF 2015.11.20 (TOUR 2015[WONDER FUTURE]-LATIN AMERICA) including " Easter" and "Re:Re:" live performance" | 20:51 |
| Total length: | 20:51 | |
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| Japanese Singles ( Oricon) [5] | 9 |
| Japan Hot 100 ( Billboard) [6] | 7 |
| Japan Hot Animation ( Billboard) [7] | 1 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard) [8] | 19 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Re:Re:" | Best Theme Song [9] | 5th place |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 16 March 2016 | Ki/oon | CD | KSCL-2709 |
| CD+DVD | KSCL-2707-8 |
References
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Sony Music JP. Sony Music JP. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ^ Pegasus News Wire (2016-01-25). "AKFG re-records a fresh version of "RE: RE:" for "ERASED" anime". Jrocknews. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- ^ "Song request". AKGLive. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ^ "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ^ "Re:Re: | Asian Kung-Fu Generation" (in Japanese). Oricon. March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 27, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (2016-10-09). "Shinkai's Your Name., Kabaneri win Top Newtype Anime Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2018-12-22.