"Otonoke" (オトノケ) is a song by Japanese hip hop duo Creepy Nuts. It was released as a single through Onenation and Sony Music Associated Records on October 4, 2024. The song serves as the opening theme for Japanese anime series Dan Da Dan (2024).
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| Single by Creepy Nuts | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
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| Composer(s) | DJ Matsunaga | |||
| Lyricist(s) | R-Shitei | |||
| Producer(s) | DJ Matsunaga | |||
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Background and release
editOn June 23, 2024, Japanese anime series Dan Da Dan announced that Creepy Nuts would perform the opening theme song for the anime, titled "Otonoke".[1] One half of the duo R-Shitei described that the song interpreted "how when supernatural beings or spirits possess people, they 'resonate with and connect with pain and sadness', which is very similar to the relationship between music creators and listeners."[2] The snippet of "Otonoke" first featured on the anime's third trailer, previewed on August 20.[3] The duo released the song digitally on October 4.[4]
Live performances
editCreepy Nuts debuted the live performance of "Otonoke" at Venue 101 Presents Creepy Nuts the Live on October 5, 2024.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 53 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[7] | 4 |
| Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[8] | 2 |
| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[9] | 6 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 4 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[11] | 22 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ "ジャンプ+連載『ダンダダン』アニメ化、OP主題歌をCreepy Nutsが担当 DJ松永＆R-指定"似たものを感じた"と期待誘う". Otaku Lab (in Japanese). June 23, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nutsの新曲"オトノケ"がアニメ「ダンダダン」OPテーマに決定 DJ松永「世界に無い曲作ったぞと思える曲」". Mikiki (in Japanese). June 23, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "「ダンダダン」Creepy Nutsが歌うOPテーマ入りPV公開、EDテーマはずとまよ". Natalie (in Japanese). August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts、TVアニメ『ダンダダン』OPテーマ「オトノケ」10月4日配信リリースが決定! 新アーティスト写真もあわせて公開!". Lisani (in Japanese). September 19, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "NHK『Venue101』特番にCreepy Nutsが登場。"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born""オトノケ"など7曲披露 | CINRA". Cinra (in Japanese). October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of October 16, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of October 16, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-10-21" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 17, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.