Just Communication

"Just Communication" is the debut single by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by King Records on April 29, 1995. Composed by Shiina Nagano and Kōji Makaino, the song was used as the first opening theme of the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and marked the band's breakthrough into the mainstream.[1]

"Just Communication"
Single by Two-Mix
from the album BPM 132
LanguageJapanese
B-side"Second Impression"
ReleasedApril 29, 1995 (1995-04-29)
Recorded1995
Genre
Length4:20
LabelKing Records
Composer(s)Kōji Makaino
Lyricist(s)Shiina Nagano
Producer(s)Two-Mix
Two-Mix singles chronology
"Just Communication"
(1995)
"Rhythm Emotion"
(1995)
Music videos
"Just Communication" (Gundam Wing OP) on YouTube
"Just Communication" (lyric video) on YouTube

Both the song and its B-side "Second Impression" originally had Two-Mix credited as songwriters due to a "Virtual Artist" (ヴァーチャルアーティスト, Vācharu Ātisuto) policy imposed by ISM Artist (株式会社イズム・アーティスト, Kabushiki-gaisha Izumu Ātisuto), the duo's management at the time.[2]

The single peaked at No. 23 on Oricon's weekly singles chart.[3] It sold over 264,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAJ.[4]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano. All music is arranged by Two-Mix.

8 cm CD
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Just Communication"Kōji Makaino4:18
2."Second Impression"Minami Takayama4:51
3."Just Communication" (Original Karaoke) 4:18
4."Second Impression" (Original Karaoke) 4:51

Chart position

Charts (1995) Peak
position
Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[3] 23

Certification

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[4] Gold 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Other versions

Remixes of the song were released on the albums Two-(Re)Mix and BPM "Dance Unlimited". An alternate version titled "Just Communication II" was recorded on the 1998 EP Fantastix II Next. An English-language version was recorded on the 2000 self-cover album BPM Cube.

Cover versions

References

  1. "Just Communication". The Two-Mix Electronic Library. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  2. ja:JUST COMMUNICATION
  3. "Just Communication | TWO-MIX". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  4. "Japanese single certifications – Two-Mix – Just Communication" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 2022-08-06. Select 1995年7月 on the drop-down menu
  5. "TWO-MIX Tribute Album "Crysta-Rhythm"". King Records. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
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