Re:Re:

"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, 2013.[3]

"Re:Re:"
Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation
from the album Sol-fa 2016
ReleasedMarch 16, 2016
GenreIndie rock, alternative rock
Length3:48 (2004 album version)
5:26 (2016 album version)
5:32 (Single version)
LabelKi/oon
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology
"Right Now"
(2016)
"Re:Re:"
(2016)
"Blood Circulator"
(2016)

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

CD
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Re:Re:"Masafumi Gotoh, Takahiro Yamada5:32
2."Time Traveler"Kensuke Kita2:54
Total length:8:26
DVD
No.TitleLength
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

Newtype Anime Awards

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

  1. "Frequently Asked Questions". Sony Music JP. Sony Music JP. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
  2. Pegasus News Wire (2016-01-25). "AKFG re-records a fresh version of "RE: RE:" for "ERASED" anime". Jrocknews. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  3. "Song request". AKGLive. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
  4. "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
  5. "Re:Re: | Asian Kung-Fu Generation" (in Japanese). Oricon. March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  6. "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  7. "Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  8. "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 27, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  9. Loo, Egan (2016-10-09). "Shinkai's Your Name., Kabaneri win Top Newtype Anime Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2018-12-22.
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