2012 studio album by Ikimono-gakari
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.
* The song is read as "Hoshi" meaning "Star" but uses the kanji 地球 "Chikyuu" meaning "The Earth".[citation needed]
Release history
Oricon Chart (Japan)
References
- ^ "Ikimonogakari's NEWTRAL Tops Oricon Album Charts 2 Weeks in a Row". Jpopasia.com. March 12, 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Newtral [Regular Edition]". Cdjapan.co.jp. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "Newtral [Limited Edition]". Cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ikimonogakari to hold free event". Tokyohive.com. February 21, 2012. - references natalie article
- ^ "Ikimonogakari - band - jpop". Jpopasia.com. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "Ikimonogakari "NEWTRAL" Discography". ikimonogakari.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 【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.
- ^ "【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.
- ^ a b "Oricon Reveals Monthly Singles and Albums Charts (February 2012)". Jpopasia.com. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "Oricon Reveals Monthly Singles and Albums Charts (March 2012)". Jpopasia.com. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ 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.
- "Oricon reveals their yearly Album ranking for 2012". Tokyohive. 2012-12-20.
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