Gunj? (song)

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"Gunj?"
Single by Yoasobi
from the EP The Book
Language Japanese
English title "Blue"
Released September 1, 2020
Genre J-pop
Length 4 : 08
Label Sony Japan
Songwriter(s) Ayase
Producer(s) Ayase
Yoasobi singles chronology
" Tabun "
(2020) 		" Gunj? "
(2020) 		" Haruka "
(2020)
Music video
"Gunj?" on YouTube
"Blue" on YouTube

" Gunj? " ( 群? , lit. " Ultramarine ") is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi , featuring an uncredited chorus by cover group Plusonica , [1] from their debut EP, The Book (2021). It was released as a single through Sony Music Entertainment Japan on September 1, 2020. Inspired by Tsubasa Yamaguchi 's manga Blue Period and based on a story text Ao o Mikata ni , the song is described as "a cheering song that inspires listeners by immersing themselves in what they like and expressing what they see." [2]

The music video was uploaded on December 1, [3] and surpassed 100 million views on May 30, 2022. [4] The English version, titled " Blue ", was released on October 29, 2021. [5] "Gunj?" was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) after surpassing 500 million streams in the country, the duo's second song after " Yoru ni Kakeru ". [6]

Usage in media [ edit ]

"Gunj?" was featured on Bourbon 's Alfort Mini Chocolate advertisement in 2020. [7] Additionally, it was also used as a theme of Dance One Project '21, a project that supports high school's dance club held by morning show Sukkiri , [8] and accompanied the 94th High School Baseball Tournament entrance march. [9] In January 2024, "Gunj?" was mashed up with Vaundy 's "Hana Uranai", and fryer chime's sound, titled "Tirori Remix 2024" for McDonald's Japan's promotional video. [10]

Live performances [ edit ]

Yoasobi performed "Gunj?" for the first time as a full group, including band members, and Plusonica on the YouTube channel The First Take , uploaded on February 26, 2021. [11] After their second extended play The Book 2 announcement, Yoasobi appeared on Best Artist 2021 , giving a televised debut performance of the song on November 17. [12] They performed the song at the year-end television special 72nd NHK K?haku Uta Gassen on December 31. The show depicted Ikura standing on the escalator downstairs to perform on the stage, where Ayase , the band members, and the orchestra gathered there. [13]

Track listing [ edit ]

  • Digital download and streaming [14]
  1. "Gunj?" ( 群? ) ? 4:08
  • Digital download and streaming (English version) [15]
  1. "Blue" ? 4:08

Credits and personnel [ edit ]

Charts [ edit ]

Certifications [ edit ]

Certifications for "Gunj?"
Region Certification Certified units /sales
Japan ( RIAJ ) [29] Platinum 250,000 *
Streaming
Japan ( RIAJ ) [30] Diamond 500,000,000 †

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history [ edit ]

Release dates and formats for "Gunj?"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various September 1, 2020
Original (Japanese) Sony Japan [14]
October 29, 2021 English ("Blue") [15]

Notes [ edit ]

  1. ^ Consisting of Narita Ayori, Hikari Codama, Miki Maria, Masa, Miku Motomatsu, Natsumi, Kosei Nishiyama, Saki, Suzu, and Tetsuto

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ "YOASOBIが新曲「群?」9月リリ?ス、合唱パ?トにぷらそにか?加" . Billboard Japan (in Japanese). August 20, 2020. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020 . Retrieved September 15, 2020 .
  2. ^ "YOASOBI、新曲「群?」のCMスト?リ?テキスト＆コラボ映像を公開" . Billboard Japan (in Japanese). September 1, 2020. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020 . Retrieved September 15, 2020 .
  3. ^ "YOASOBI、ブルボン「アルフォ?トミニチョコレ?ト」CMソング「群?」MVを本日プレミア公開 CMの新バ?ジョンも本日よりオンエア" . Musicman (in Japanese). December 1, 2020 . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
  4. ^ "YOASOBI、「群?」のMVがYouTubeで1億回再生を突破" . The First Time (in Japanese). May 30, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022 .
  5. ^ "YOASOBI「群?」の英語版?曲「Blue」スッキリの高校生ダンス部?援企?テ?マ曲をアレンジ" . Fashion Press (in Japanese). Carlin Inc. October 15, 2021 . Retrieved October 15, 2021 .
  6. ^ "2023年7月度ストリ?ミング認定、YOASOBI「群?」がダイヤモンド 川崎鷹也「魔法の絨?」Da-iCE「CITRUS」がトリプル?プラチナ" . Musicman (in Japanese). August 23, 2023 . Retrieved August 23, 2023 .
  7. ^ "YOASOBIの新曲「群?」心震わせる?援ソング、杉野?亮出演CM曲に起用" . Fashion Press (in Japanese). December 1, 2020 . Retrieved January 19, 2021 .
  8. ^ "YOASOBI、「群?」が『スッキリ』による全?高校生ダンス部?援企?のテ?マ曲に" . Barks (in Japanese). June 18, 2021 . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
  9. ^ "センバツ入場行進曲はYOASOBIの「群?」 選手にエ?ル" . Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). January 14, 2022 . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
  10. ^ "マクドナルド、YOASOBI「群?」×Vaundy「花占い」×「ティロリ♪」音のマッシュアップ?曲「ティロリミックス 2024」MV公開" . Game Watch (in Japanese). January 11, 2024 . Retrieved January 11, 2024 .
  11. ^ "YOASOBIが「THE FIRST TAKE」で"群?"披露、ぷらそにかと共演" . Cinra (in Japanese). February 26, 2021 . Retrieved May 9, 2022 .
  12. ^ "【ベストア?ティスト】YOASOBI、人?曲「群?」TV初披露 ?年の抱負は「有?客ライブを頑張りたい」" . Oricon (in Japanese). November 17, 2021 . Retrieved May 9, 2022 .
  13. ^ "【紅白】2度目出場のYOASOBI、「群?」の歌詞を一部?更パフォ?マンス「みんなだ！」と絶叫" . Encount (in Japanese). December 31, 2021 . Retrieved May 9, 2022 .
  14. ^ a b Yoasobi (September 1, 2020). "Gunjou ? Single" . Apple Music (US) . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
  15. ^ a b Yoasobi (October 29, 2021). "Blue (English Version) ? Single" . Apple Music (US) . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
  16. ^ "Yoasobi Chart History (Global 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  17. ^ "Yoasobi Chart History (Hong Kong Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved December 12, 2023 .
  18. ^ "Yoasobi Chart History (Japan Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "週間 合算シングルランキング 2021年03月29日付" (in Japanese). Oricon. March 29, 2021. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021 . Retrieved October 28, 2022 .
  20. ^ "Yoasobi Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)" . Billboard . Retrieved July 20, 2023 .
  21. ^ "週間 デジタルシングル (?曲) ランキング 2021年11月08日付" (in Japanese). Oricon. November 8, 2021. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021 . Retrieved November 3, 2021 .
  22. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 Year-End 2020" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan . Retrieved December 30, 2020 .
  23. ^ "Year-End Charts Billboard Global Excl. U.S. 2021" . Billboard . Archived from the original on December 2, 2021 . Retrieved December 3, 2021 .
  24. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 Year-End 2021" . Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 10, 2021 . Retrieved December 10, 2021 .
  25. ^ "【オリコン年間ランキング2021】Snow Man、唯一のミリオン達成で「シングル」年間1位 / ストリ?ミングランキング 1位~10位" (in Japanese). Oricon. December 22, 2021 . Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
  26. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 Year-End 2022" . Billboard Japan . Retrieved December 9, 2022 .
  27. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 ? 2023 Year-End" . Billboard Japan (in Japanese) . Retrieved December 8, 2023 .
  28. ^ " "JAPAN HOT 100"15周年を記念したオ?ルタイムTOP50?表 1位は米津玄師「Lemon」" . Billboard Japan (in Japanese). March 31, 2023 . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
  29. ^ "Japanese digital single certifications ? YOASOBI ? 群?" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved January 20, 2022 . Select 2021年12月 on the drop-down menu
  30. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications ? YOASOBI ? 群?" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved August 23, 2023 . Select 2023年7月 on the drop-down menu

External links [ edit ]

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