"Silhouette"(Japanese:シルエット)is a song by Japanese rock bandKana-Boon.It was released as the band's fifthmajor-labelsingle, released on November 26, 2014 throughKi/oon Music.The single placed 11th on theOriconcharts.[1]"Silhouette" was used as the sixteenth opening theme song for the anime television seriesNaruto: Shippuden.[2]
| "Silhouette" | ||||
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| SinglebyKana-Boon | ||||
| from the albumTime | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| A-side | "Silhouette" | |||
| B-side | "Wakarazuya" "Baka" | |||
| Released | November 26, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop Punk | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | Ki/oon Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Maguro Taniguchi | |||
| Kana-Boonsingles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Silhouette"onYouTube | ||||
Release and reception
editOn September 8, 2015, the 41st issue of the 2014 release ofWeekly Shōnen Jumpannounced that Kana-Boon would be performing the sixteenth opening theme forNaruto Shippuden.[2][3]The single was released on November 26, 2014, with a standard edition and a limited edition release. The limited edition release included a DVD containing the recordings of nine songs, a clear folder, and a 2015 calendar.[4]The song was later performed live onThe First TakewithTakahiro YamadafromAsian Kung-Fu Generation.[5]
The single reached number 11 on theOriconcharts,[1]and reached 2 on theJapan Hot 100and Japan Hot Animation charts.[6][7]The single also achieved Platinum certification in August 2018 by theRecording Industry Association of Japanin August 2018, for 250,000music downloads.[8]
Music video
editThe music video for "Silhouette" is directed by Sōjirō Kamatani,[9]and features actor Hiroki Nakajima. Nakajima is seen in the rain, with shots of the band playing in a room with various artworks occurring throughout the video, and another shot of lead singer Maguro Taniguchi wearing anAsian conical hatwhilst performing in a room in front of calligraphy and beside ornaments. Nakajima begins to run whilst in the rain before tripping over. Nakajima later stands and runs whilst screaming, before stopping and spinning in a parking lot. He later falls over whilst spinning around, lying on the ground and facing the sky. Montages of Nakajima, Kana-Boon, and Taniguchi continue throughout the video. As of November 2024, the music video onYouTubehas reached over 306 million views with 3.2 million likes.[10]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Maguro Taniguchi
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Silhouette" (シルエット) | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Wakarazuya" (ワカラズヤ) | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Baka" (バカ) | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 11:49 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1.2. step to you" | |
| 2. | "MUSiC" | |
| 3. | "Mimic" (ミミック) | |
| 4. | "Mitakunaimono" ( thấy たくないも の ) | |
| 5. | "Tokyo" ( Đông Kinh ) | |
| 6. | "Hamushi to Jihanki" ( vũ trùng と tự phiến cơ ) | |
| 7. | "Worry Hero" (ウォーリーヒーロー) | |
| 8. | "Kesshōsei" ( kết tinh tinh ) | |
| 9. | "Full Drive" (フルドライブ) |
Charts
edit| Chart (2014–2015) | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| Japan Weekly Singles(Oricon)[1] | 11 |
| Japan Hot 100(Billboard)[6] | 9 |
| Japan Hot Animation (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | December 8, 2014 | Ki/oon Music | CD | KSCL-2520 |
| CD+DVD | KSCL-2517 |
References
edit- ^abcシルエット[Silhouette].Oricon(in Japanese).RetrievedSeptember 18,2020.
- ^abNelkin, Sarah (September 7, 2014)."KANA-BOON, Shiori Tomita Perform New Naruto Shippūden Themes in October".Anime News Network.RetrievedSeptember 18,2020.
- ^KANA-BOON の mộng diệp う! ナルト tân OP đảm đương(in Japanese).Natalie.September 8, 2014.RetrievedSeptember 18,2020.
- ^シルエット【 hoàn toàn sinh sản hạn định bàn 】.Kana-Boon Official Website.RetrievedSeptember 19,2020.
- ^KANA-BOON×アジカン sơn điền quý dương “THE FIRST TAKE” mới nhất hồi で “シルエット” コラボ.Natalie.2022-03-18.Retrieved2022-03-20.
- ^ab"Japan Hot 100".Billboard.December 13, 2014.RetrievedSeptember 18,2020.
- ^ab"Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts"(in Japanese).Billboard Japan.December 15, 2014.RetrievedSeptember 18,2020.
- ^"Japanese digital certifications 2020"(Select2018 năm 8 nguyệton the drop-down menu)(in Japanese).Recording Industry Association of Japan.August 2018.RetrievedSeptember 18,2020.
- ^KANA-BOON / シルエット MV [Sojiro Kamarami].Tsuji Management.RetrievedSeptember 28,2020.
- ^"KANA-BOON - Silhouette".YouTube.4 July 2016.Retrieved12 June2022.
External links
edit- "Silhouette"atMusicBrainz(list of releases)