Boys & Girls (Asian Kung-Fu Generation song)
"Boys & Girls" (ボーイズ&ガールズ, Bōizu & Gāruzu) is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released on September 26, 2018 and reached number 18 on the Oricon.[1] "Boys & Girls" features lyrics described as cheering on all people of today’s generation which thread through a mid-tempo number characterised by powerful and surging guitar riffs.[2] B-side single, "Shukujitsu" was composed by bassist, Takahiro Yamada.[3]
| "Boys & Girls" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation | ||||
| from the album Hometown | ||||
| Released | September 26, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, power pop | |||
| Length | 4:38 | |||
| Label | Ki/oon | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Masafumi Gotoh | |||
| Producer(s) | Asian Kung-Fu Generation | |||
| Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Boys & Girls" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The music video for "Boys & Girls" was directed by Masaki Ōkita.[4] The video features boys and girls spent their time with joyful and smile. The video ends with Gotoh said something like "Ganbatte" (do your best) to the camera.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Masafumi Gotoh.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boys & Girls" (ボーイズ&ガールズ Bōizu & Gāruzu) | Masafumi Gotoh | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Shukujitsu" (祝日 Holiday) | Takahiro Yamada | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 7:46 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION America Tour Documentary Pt.1 (Tokyo to Los Angeles)" |
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Oricon [5] | 18 |
| Japan Hot 100 [6] | 38 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 26 September 2018 | Ki/oon | CD | KSCL-3096 |
| CD+DVD | KSCL-3094 | |||
| 3 November 2018 | 7" | KSKL-8536 |
References
- ustar (2018-08-07). "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION to release a new single in September". TokyoHive. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Announce New Single 'Boys & Girls'". Moshi Moshi Nippon. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Announce New Single 'Boys & Girls'". Moshi Moshi Nippon. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)
- ボーイズ&ガールズ ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION ORICON (in Japanese)
- ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION BILLBOARD JAPAN HOT 100
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