Manatsu no Tōriame
"Manatsu no Tōriame" (真夏の通り雨, lit. "Midsummer Shower") is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru. It was released digitally 15 April 2016, at the same as her other new single, "Hanataba o Kimi ni". The song is the theme to NTV's news show NEWS ZERO. The single is Utada's first release since 2012's Evangelion 3.0 theme song "Sakura Nagashi", along with "Hanataba o Kimi ni", and it marks her official comeback to Japanese music scene.
| "Manatsu no Tōriame" | ||||
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| Single by Utada Hikaru | ||||
| from the album Fantôme | ||||
| Released | 15 April 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 5:41 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Japan | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Utada Hikaru | |||
| Producer(s) | Utada Hikaru | |||
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| "Manatsu no Tōriame" on YouTube | ||||
Credits
- Lyrics by Utada Hikaru; music by Utada Hikaru
- Produced by Utada Hikaru
- Arranged by Utada Hikaru
- Mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Utada Hikaru; all music is composed by Utada Hikaru.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Manatsu no Tōriame (真夏の通り雨)" | 5:38 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 15 April 2016 | PC download |
Charts
References
- "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard Japan. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Utada Hikaru's "Manatsu no Tooriame" Tops JpopAsia's Music Video Chart For April 2016". JpopAsia. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- "有料音楽配信認定". RIAJ. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
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