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Antenna (Mrs. Green Apple album)

Antenna is the fifth studio album by Japanese rock band Mrs. Green Apple. It was released digitally on July 4, 2023, and physically on July 5 under EMI Records. It debuted at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart.

Antenna
Studio album by
Mrs. Green Apple
ReleasedJuly 4, 2023 (2023-07-04)
Length53:32
LanguageJapanese
LabelEMI
ProducerMotoki Ohmori
Mrs. Green Apple chronology
Unity
(2022) 		Antenna
(2023)
Singles from Antenna
  1. "Soranji"
    Released: November 9, 2022
  2. "Que Sera Sera"
    Released: April 25, 2023
  3. "Magic"
    Released: June 13, 2023

Background and release

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On March 30, 2023, it was announced that Mrs. Green Apple's fifth album Antenna would be released on July 5.[1] The digital single "Que Sera Sera" from the album was released on April 25 as the theme song for At Least on Sunday Night,[2] with the music video premiering later that day.[3] The song was also used to promote Spotify.[4] Concept photos for the album were released on May 13 and 26,[5] and the album jacket was released on May 27.[6] On May 30, it was announced that "Magic" would be released on June 13 to promote Coca-Cola,[7] with the release of the music video on the same day.[8] The tracklist for the album was released on June 12, including "Que Sera Sera" and "Magic", as well as "Soranji", released as the theme song for the film Fragments of the Last Will, and "I'm Invincible", a cover of Ado's song of the same name, written and produced by Mrs. Green Apple vocalist Motoki Ohmori, from the soundtrack of One Piece Film: Red.[9]

The album was released digitally on July 4 prior to its physical release the day later.[10] Four versions of the album were released: regular, first limited edition, limited production edition, and "Jam's Box", which was limited to members of the band's fan club.[1] The Jam's Box version contained merchandise including those supervised by the band members.[11] Additionally, the DVD and Blu-ray included with the limited editions and Jam's Box contains a 150-minute documentary covering the production process of the album.[12]

Regarding the album name, vocalist Motoki Ohmori stated that the meaning of sensitivity and desire to include all his feelings in an image made him think "it was beautiful to call it an antenna." He also said that "the moment I thought of the word 'antenna', the whole image of the album became clear to me."[13]

"Doodle" was used to promote Kao's hair care product "Merit".[14] The music video for "Antenna" was released on September 16,[15] and was selected as the Japanese national team's support song for Fuji TV's World Cup Volleyball 2023.[16] The official lyric video for "Unloveless" was released on November 17.[17]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Motoki Ohmori.

Antenna track listing
No.TitleArrangementLength
1."Antenna"
  • Ohmori
  • Ryō Hanai
4:30
2."Magic"
  • Shingo Kubota (Jazzin' park)
  • Ohmori
4:23
3."I'm Invincible" (私は最強)
  • Mrs. Green Apple
  • Ken Itō
4:17
4."Blizzard"
  • Ohmori
  • Shun Suyama
4:22
5."Que Sera Sera" (ケセラセラ)
  • Hanai
  • Ohmori
4:32
6."Soranji"
  • Ohmori
  • EFFY
5:43
7."Unloveless" (アンラブレス)
  • Ohmori
  • Yōsuke Yamashita
2:47
8."Loneliness"
  • D&H (Purple Night)
  • Ohmori
3:49
9."Norn"
  • Ohmori
  • Hanai
3:48
10."Daidai" (橙)
  • Ohmori
  • Hanai
4:19
11."Doodle"
  • Ohmori
  • Yamashita
4:05
12."BFF"
  • Ohmori
  • Yamashita
4:33
13."Feeling"
  • Kubota
  • Ohmori
2:24
Total length:53:32
DVD and Blu-ray bonus
No.TitleDirectorLength
1."Documentary — Episode 3 "Antenna""Hikaru Sano 

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Antenna
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[18] 2
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[19] 2
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[20] 2

Certifications

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Certifications for Antenna
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[21] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Mrs. GREEN APPLE、4年ぶり5作目のオリジナル・フル・アルバム『ANTENNA』7/5リリース決定。豪華8種のグッズ付きのFC会員限定スペシャル版"JAM'S BOX"も [Mrs. Green Apple's 5th original full album Antenna will be released on 7/5 after 4 years. There is also a special edition "Jam's Box" limited to FC members that comes with 8 fancy goods.]. Skream!. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  2. ^ テレビ朝日系ドラマ『日曜の夜ぐらいは...』主題歌、Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ケセラセラ」 4月25日（火）配信開始！ [Mrs. Green Apple's "Que Sera Sera", the theme song for the TV Asahi drama At Least on Sunday Night, will be released on April 25th (Tuesday)!]. PR Times (in Japanese). April 25, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、ABCテレビ／テレビ朝日系連続ドラマ「日曜の夜ぐらいは...」主題歌“ケセラセラ”MV公開 [Mrs. Green Apple releases music video for "Que Sera Sera", the theme song for ABC TV/TV Asahi drama series "At Least on Sunday Night"]. Tower Records. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、最新シングル「ケセラセラ」が明日4/28放送開始のSpotifyブランドCMソングに決定 [Mrs. Green Apple's latest single "Que Sera Sera" will be used as the Spotify brand CM song to be broadcast tomorrow, April 28th]. Skream!. April 27, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、7/5リリースのアルバム『ANTENNA』のコンセプト・フォトは2種類。明日5/13に"hope"、5/26に"void"公開 [Mrs. Green Apple has two types of concept photos for the album Antenna to release on July 5th. "Hope" will be released tomorrow on May 13th and "void" will be released on May 26th.]. Skream!. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、ニューアルバム『ANTENNA』のジャケットビジュアル公開 [Mrs. Green Apple releases jacket visual for new album Antenna]. The First Times (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、新曲“Magic”を「コカ･コーラ」新TVCMに書き下ろし。6/13配信リリース [Mrs. Green Apple writes new song "Magic" for new "Coca-Cola" TV commercial. 6/13 distribution release]. Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  8. ^ 大森元貴、断崖絶壁で孤高の歌唱！ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、大自然を舞台に壮大なスケールで描く「Magic」MV公開 [Motoki Ohmori sings alone on a cliff! Mrs. Green Apple releases MV for "Magic" depicting nature on a grand scale]. The First Times (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、ニューアルバム『ANTENNA』のトラックリスト公開 [Mrs. Green Apple Releases Tracklist for New Album Antenna]. The First Times (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、ニューアルバム『ANTENNA』をCDリリース日前日に先行配信 [Mrs. Green Apple's new album Antenna will be distributed in advance the day before the CD release date]. The First Times (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  11. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、ニューアルバム『ANTENNA』7月リリース [Mrs. Green Apple, New Album Antenna Release in July]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). March 30, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  12. ^ "ANTENNA【CD】【+DVD】 | Mrs. GREEN APPLE". Universal Music Store (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、バンド結成10年で叶えた夢＆フェーズ2での変化語る＜5thアルバム「ANTENNA」インタビュー＞ [Mrs. Green Apple talks about the dreams that came true in the 10 years since the band formed and the changes in Phase 2 <5th album "Antenna" interview>]. Model Press (in Japanese). July 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLEの新曲「Doodle」花王「メリット」新CM曲に [Mrs. Green Apple's new song "Doodle" as Kao "Merit" new CM song]. Fashion Press (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、フジテレビ系バレーボール日本代表応援ソング「ANTENNA」MV公開。大森元貴（Vo/Gt）が"顔の表情のみ"での高難度な表現に挑戦 [Mrs. Green Apple releases music video for Fuji TV's Japan volleyball team support song "Antenna". Motoki Ohmori (Vo/Gt) takes on the challenge of highly difficult expressions using only facial expressions]. Skream!. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  16. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」が「ワールドカップバレー」日本代表応援ソングに決定（コメントあり） [Mrs. Green Apple's "Antenna" has been selected as the support song for Japan's "World Cup Volleyball" team (with comments)]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  17. ^ Mrs. GREEN APPLE、今年7月リリースのアルバム『ANTENNA』より「アンラブレス」リリック・ビデオを突如公開 [Mrs. Green Apple suddenly releases the lyric video for "Unloveless" from the album Antenna released in July this year]. Skream!. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  18. ^ 2023年07月03日～2023年07月09日 オリコン週間 アルバムランキング [July 3, 2023 – July 9, 2023 Oricon Weekly Album Ranking]. Oricon. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  19. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  20. ^ オリコン週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2023年07月03日～2023年07月09日 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking July 3, 2023 – July 9, 2023]. Oricon. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  21. ^ "Japanese album certifications – Mrs. Green Apple – Antenna" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2023年7月 on the drop-down menu
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