Ai Naru Hō e
| "Ai Naru Hō e" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Jin Akanishi | ||||
| from the album #JustJin | ||||
| B-side | "Forever" | |||
| Released | October 2, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Japan | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jin Akanishi, Zen Nishizawa, Lensei | |||
| Producer(s) | Jin Akanishi | |||
| Jin Akanishi singles chronology | ||||
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"'Ai Naru Hō e'" (アイナルホウエ, "To Where Love Rings") is the fourth physical solo single by Japanese singer-songwriter Jin Akanishi, released on October 2, 2013.[1]
Background
[edit]The song was announced on August 31, 2013, at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show, which was held that same month at the Saitama Super Arena.[1][2] In November was released his second studio album #JustJin.
Release
[edit]The single was released in two different editions, the standard or regular edition, which opposite of the limited edition's only b-side song "Forever" it additionally includes the song "One Last Time".[2] There two different limited editions; the edition A includes a DVD featuring the title track’s music video as well as its making-of video,[2] while edition B features a special photo book.[2]
Akanishi commented about the title track how it's a "support song" that sings "to come in the direction where love sounds".[2]
The music video was directed by Takeshi Maruyama, and it shows people of different nationalities from babies to grandparents.[3][4]
Chart performance
[edit]The single was released on October 2, 2013 by Warner Music Japan, and in the first week it debuted at number three on Oricon weekly singles chart, selling 42,263 copies.[5] It stayed on the charts for six weeks.[6] It has peaked at number four on the Billboards Japan Hot 100,[7] and at number two on the Hot Singles Sales chart.[8] It also peaked at number thirteen on Hot Top Airplay,[9] and number twenty-two on Adult Contemporary Airplay.[10]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Jin Akanishi; all music is composed by Jin Akanishi, Lensei, Zen Nishizawa, Dominic Pierson
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ai Naru Hō e" (アイナルホウエ) | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Forever" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "One Last Time" | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Ai Naru Hō e" (Instrumental) | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Forever" (Instrumental) | 3:15 |
| 6. | "One Last Time" (Instrumental) | 3:25 |
Charts
[edit]| Charts (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Weekly Singles | 3 |
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 4 |
| Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay | 18 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "赤西仁、再始動後初の囲み取材で10月新曲リリースを発表". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 1, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Akanishi Jin to release a new single in October". Tokyohive. 6Theory Media. August 31, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Preview of Jin Akanishi's "Ainaru Hou e" Released". JpopAsia. September 20, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "赤西仁、人生応援曲「アイナルホウエ」PVで老若男女と共演". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 19, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Jasy (October 10, 2013). "Oricon 2013 Week 41". JaME World. Japanese Music Entertainment. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Ai Naru Hou E on Oricon". Oricon. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Ai Naru Hou E on Japan Hot 100 chart". Billboard Japan. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Ai Naru Hou E on Hot Singles Sales chart". Billboard Japan. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Ai Naru Hou E on Hot Top Airplay chart". Billboard Japan. Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Ai Naru Hou E on Adult Contemporary Airplay chart". Billboard Japan. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
