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"23rd Monster" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released as a digital single only on April 8, 2021, marking the singer's 23rd anniversary since her debut with the single Poker Face in 1998.
"23rd Monster" | ||||
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Single by Ayumi Hamasaki | ||||
from the album Remember You | ||||
Released | April 8, 2021 | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:46 | |||
Label | Avex Trax | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics) Kazuhiro Hara (music) | |||
Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"23rd Monster" on YouTube |
The song debuted at number 2 on the Oricon Daily Digital Singles Chart upon release, and peaked at number 29 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart.
Background
editOn April 7, 2021, it was announced that a new song called "23rd Monster" would be released as a digital single on April 8, 2021, to commemorate the singer's 23rd anniversary.
Initially, Hamasaki wanted to announce the song on April 8 at midnight. However, she decided to reveal the information on April 7, at 10 pm. This was caused by people overseas being able to hear the song earlier, which resulted in information about the song spreading online before the planned announcement.[1]
Writing and production
editThe song's lyrics were written by Hamasaki while composition was handled by Kazuhiro Hara.[2]
Lyrically, the song is about choosing your own path in life, while also dealing with the current social situation.[1]
Release
editThe song was released on digital platforms and streaming services at midnight on April 8, 2021.[3]
Music video
editA video titled "
Promotion
editThe song was performed for the first time on TV on the first night of FNS Laugh and Music Festival on August 28, 2021.[5]
Commercial performance
editThe song debuted at number two on the Oricon Daily Digital Single Chart with 2,276 copies sold.[6] With four day's worth of sales due to its being released in the middle of the charting week, it entered the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart at number 29, having sold 3,236 downloads.[7]
Additionally, "23rd Monster" debuted at 30 on the Billboard Japan Top Download Songs chart.[8]
Track listing
editDigital download
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "23rd Monster" | 3:46 |
Charts
editChart (2021) | Peak Position |
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Oricon Daily Digital Singles Chart | 2 |
Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart | 29 |
Billboard Japan Top Download Songs | 30 |
References
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浜崎 あゆみ、デビュー23周年 記念 日 に新曲 ゲリラリリース 1年 ぶり有 観客 ライブも発表 [The sudden release of a new song commemorating 23 years since Ayumi Hamasaki's debut, as well as her first concert with spectators since last year]. Oricon Music (in Japanese). April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021. - ^
浜崎 あゆみ デビュー23周年 迎 えた日 、ニューシングルをサプライズリリース [Ayumi Hamasaki surprise release of new single on the day of the 23rd anniversary of her debut]. news.dwango.jp (in Japanese). April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021. - ^ ニューシングル「23rd Monster」
本日 より配信 スタート! [The new single "23rd Monster" will be released today!]. Avex.jp (in Japanese). April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021. - ^
浜崎 あゆみ、ニューシングルゲリラリリース。有 観客 ライブの開催 も発表 [The release of Ayumi Hamasaki's new digital single, as well as the announcement of a concert with an audience]. BARKS Japan Music Network (in Japanese). April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021. - ^ "『FNSラフ&ミュージック』
内容 が続々 解禁 !Snow Man「EVOLUTION」、乃木坂 46「君 に叱 られた」などテレビ初 パフォーマンス". fujitv-view.jp (in Japanese). August 27, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2020. - ^ "デジタルシングル(
単 曲 )ランキング (2021年 04月 08日 付 )" [Daily Digital Single (single song) ranking (April 8, 2021)] (in Japanese). Oricon. April 9, 2021. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021. - ^
週間 デジタルシングル(単 曲 )ランキング 2021年 04月 19日 付 (2021年 04月 05日 ~2021年 04月 11日 ) [Weekly Digital Single (single song) ranking April 14, 2021 (From April 5, 2021 to April 11, 2021)] (in Japanese). Oricon. April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021. Alt URL - ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs". Billboard (in Japanese). April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.