Newtral

Newtral
Studio album by
Ikimono-gakari
ReleasedFebruary 29, 2012
GenrePop, rock
LabelEPIC Records Japan
Ikimono-gakari chronology
Ikimonobakari: Members Best Selection
(2010) 		Newtral
(2012) 		Barādon
(2012)
Singles from Newtral
  1. "Warattetainda / New World Music"
    Released: July 20, 2011
  2. "Aruite Ikou"
    Released: November 23, 2011
  3. "Itsudatte Bokura wa"
    Released: January 18, 2012

Newtral is the fifth studio album by Ikimono-gakari, released in Japan on February 29, 2012. It has reached number one on the Oricon Weekly charts,[1] and became the group's fourth consecutive number-one album.[2]

Release

The album was released in Japan on February 29, 2012 in two editions. The regular edition (ESCL-3829), had for its first pressings an Ikimono card #028 and an entry form for additional prizes.[3] The limited edition (ESCL-3827/8) included a second CD with live performances from 2009-2011, a set of album themed postcards titled Newseum ?, and special box packaging to display pictures of the three members.[4][5]

The release day was coincident with vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka's leap day (February 29) birthday. To celebrate the event, the group held a free event at Roppongi Hills Arena, and it was also streamed live on Nico Nico Douga.[6]

Tie-ins

Tie-ins to media and commercial products.[5]

  • "Aruite Ikou" was the theme song of a TBS Drama "ランナウェイ〜愛する君のために" (Runaway - For You, the Person Who I Love) that aired in October–December 2011.
  • "Warattetainda" was used as a commercial song for the Nissan Serena in the second half of 2011.
  • "Itsudatte Bokura Wa" was used as a commercial song for You Can in January 2012.
  • "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" was a commercial song for Sixteen Tea in February 2012.
  • "New World Music" was used in the TV news show "Mezamashi TV" in April 2011.

Track list

Source for romanized title tracks: Jpopasia.com[7] Source for track information: Ikimonogakari official site[8] English translations are unofficial.

No.TitleLyricsMusicArranger(s)Length
1."Aruite Ikou" (歩いていこう / "let's take a walk")Yoshiki MizunoY. MizunoAkimitsu Honma6:05
2."Warattetainda" (笑ってたいんだ / "I want to laugh")Y. MizunoY. MizunoSeiji Kameda6:10
3."Itsudatte Bokura wa" (いつだって僕らは / "we always")Hotaka YamashitaH. YamashitaYuusuke Tanaka, Takashi Kondō, Strings arranged by: Mio Okamura4:24
4."Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"Y. MizunoY. MizunoDaichi Hideyuki Suzuki4:36
5."Ai ni Iku yo" (会いにいくよ / "I'm going to meet up with you")Y. MizunoY. MizunoS. Kameda5:48
6."Hoshi" (地球 / "star")H. YamashitaH. YamashitaA. Honma5:53
7."Sentimental Boyfriend" (センチメンタル・ボーイフレンド)Y. MizunoY. MizunoA. Honma5:52
8."Shiroi Diary" (白いダイアリー / "white diary")Kiyoe YoshiokaK. YoshiokaSusumu Nishikawa Strings arranged by: eji5:06
9."Renshi" (恋詩 / "love poem")H. YamashitaH. YamashitaKōichi Tsutaya4:42
10."New World Music"Y. MizunoY. MizunoK. Tsutaya4:32
11."Ai Kotoba" (愛言葉 / "words of love")H. YamashitaH. YamashitaMasanori Shimada6:35
12."Oyasumi" (おやすみ / "goodnight")Y. MizunoY. MizunoM. Shimada4:23

* The song is read as "Hoshi" meaning "Star" but uses the kanji 地球 "Chikyuu" meaning "The Earth".[citation needed]

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Japan February 29, 2012 digital download[citation needed] Epic Records Japan
CD (ESCL-3829), 2CD limited edition (ESCL-3827/8)
Taiwan March 2, 2012 2CD limited edition (88691951482) Sony Music Entertainment Taiwan

Oricon Chart (Japan)

Release Albums Chart Peak Position Sales (copies) Chart Run
February 29, 2012 Weekly Chart 1[9] 192,877[9] 2 weeks at number one;[10][11]
 ?? weeks total
Monthly Chart 2[12] 192,877 (February)[12]
172,095 (March)[13]
End-of-year Chart 12[14] 414,490[14] N/A

References

  1. ^ "Ikimonogakari's NEWTRAL Tops Oricon Album Charts 2 Weeks in a Row". Jpopasia.com. March 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "あらま They Didn't ! Japanese Entertainment News - Weekly Oricon Chart: Albums/Singles/Music-DVDs". Aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com. March 7, 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  3. ^ "Newtral [Regular Edition]". Cdjapan.co.jp. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  4. ^ "Newtral [Limited Edition]". Cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  5. ^ a b "いきものがかり OFFICIAL WEB SITE". Ikimonogakari.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  6. ^ "Ikimonogakari to hold free event". Tokyohive.com. February 21, 2012. - references natalie article
  7. ^ "Ikimonogakari - band - jpop". Jpopasia.com. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  8. ^ "Ikimonogakari "NEWTRAL" Discography". ikimonogakari.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  9. ^ a b "CDアルバム 週間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング". Oricon. Archived from the original on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  10. ^ 【オリコン】いきものがかり、男女グループ6年5ヶ月ぶりの4作連続首位. Oricon (in Japanese). March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  11. ^ "【オリコン】いきものがかり、アルバム4作連続V2". Oricon (in Japanese). March 13, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  12. ^ a b "Oricon Reveals Monthly Singles and Albums Charts (February 2012)". Jpopasia.com. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  13. ^ "Oricon Reveals Monthly Singles and Albums Charts (March 2012)". Jpopasia.com. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  14. ^ a b CDアルバム 年間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2013-07-15.