Re:Re:

"Re:Re:"
Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation
from the album Sol-fa 2016
ReleasedMarch 16, 2016
GenreIndie rock, alternative rock
Length3:48 (2004 album version)
5:26 (2016 album version)
5:32 (Single version)
LabelKi/oon
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology
"Right Now"
(2016) 		"Re:Re:"
(2016) 		"Blood Circulator"
(2016)

"Re:Re:" (pronounced ar-ee-ar-ee)[1] is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation from their second full-length studio album, Sol-fa. In 2016, they re-recorded Sol-fa and new version of "Re:Re:" was released as the lead single on March 16, 2016. The 2016 version of "Re:Re:" was used as the opening for the anime Erased.[2] The song was ranked 2nd on fans request for band's 10th anniversary live setlist on September 14, 2013.[3]

In 2024, a cover of the song by Kessoku Band was used as the ending theme to the second part of the Bocchi the Rock! compilation film which was itself titled "Re:Re:", marking the second time the anime band has covered a song for the anime after "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu" was used for the TV series.[4]

Music video

The music video for "Re:Re:" was directed by Kazuyoshi Oku.[5] The video features old music videos of the band mixed with footage of their live performance. In the end of the video, all the footage combines and creates the word "Re:Re:".

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Masafumi Gotoh

CD
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Re:Re:"Masafumi Gotoh, Takahiro Yamada5:32
2."Time Traveler"Kensuke Kita2:54
Total length:8:26
DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Live Documentary@Plaza Condesa Mexico DF 2015.11.20 (TOUR 2015[WONDER FUTURE]-LATIN AMERICA)
including "Easter" and "Re:Re:" live performance"		20:51
Total length:20:51

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
positions
Japanese Singles (Oricon)[6] 9
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] 7
Japan Hot Animation (Billboard)[8] 1
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] 19

Awards and nominations

Newtype Anime Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 "Re:Re:" Best Theme Song[10] 5th place

Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog
Japan 16 March 2016 Ki/oon CD KSCL-2709
CD+DVD KSCL-2707-8

References

  1. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Sony Music JP. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
  2. ^ Pegasus News Wire (2016-01-25). "AKFG re-records a fresh version of "RE: RE:" for "ERASED" anime". Jrocknews. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  3. ^ "Song request". AKGLive. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
  4. ^ "『劇場総集編ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！ Re:Re:』エンディングテーマ解禁＆アーティストコメント到着！" [Theatrical Compilation "Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:" ending theme revealed and artist comment arrives] (in Japanese). Aniplex. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  5. ^ "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
  6. ^ "Re:Re: | Asian Kung-Fu Generation" (in Japanese). Oricon. March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  9. ^ "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 27, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  10. ^ Loo, Egan (2016-10-09). "Shinkai's Your Name., Kabaneri win Top Newtype Anime Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2018-12-22.