Just Live More

"Just Live More"
Standard CD-only edition cover featuring the protagonist of Kamen Rider Gaim
Single by Gaim no Kaze
ReleasedDecember 11, 2013 (2013-12-11)
Recorded2013
GenreJ-Pop
Length3:47
LabelAvex Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Shoko Fujibayashi, Shuhei Naruse
Shōnan no Kaze singles chronology
"Setsugekka"
(2013)
"Just Live More"
(2013)
Kamen Rider Series theme song singles chronology
"Life Is Show Time"
(2012)
"Just Live More"
(2013)
"Surprise Drive"
(2014)

"Just Live More" (stylized as JUST LIVE MORE) is a song by Japanese reggae band Shōnan no Kaze under the name "Gaim no Kaze" (鎧武乃風, Gaimu no Kaze), released on December 11, 2013. It serves as the opening theme song for the children's television series Kamen Rider Gaim.

Background

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Shōnan no Kaze (or rather Gaim no Kaze) were first announced to be performing the theme song of the new Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Gaim at a press conference for the TV show in late July 2013.[1][2] In an interview at the conference, band member Red Rice felt honored that he would join the ranks of famous artists who have performed the series' theme songs. Shock Eye revealed he had long been a fan of the series as a child, and even in adulthood. Wakadanna spoke of how he liked the motorcycles and as a child wished he had one as well, as the show seems to have instilled a fighting spirit in those who watch it. Han-kun was jokingly critical about the show's fruit motif, but then said that he knew children would love the show.[3]

Three versions of the single were released: a standard CD only version, a CD and DVD dual disc set, and a special edition CD and DVD dual disc set that included a limited edition towel.

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Shoko Fujibayashi; all music is composed by Shuhei Naruse

No.TitleLength
1."JUST LIVE MORE"3:47
2."JUST LIVE MORE" (Orchestra Edit)3:30
3."JUST LIVE MORE" (Instrumental)3:45
Total length:11:03
CD+DVD version
No.TitleLength
1."JUST LIVE MORE" (Music Video) 

Chart performance

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"Just Live More" debuted and peaked on Billboard Japan's Japan Hot 100 at number 8[4] and the Hot Singles Sales chart at number 5[5] on December 23, 2013. Its peak performance on the Oricon's Weekly Singles Charts was at number 6, with 14 weeks spent on the charts.[6]

The single was certified gold for 100,000 digital downloads by the RIAJ in April 2014.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "湘南乃風、〈平成ライダー〉新作「仮面ライダー鎧武/ガイム」主題歌を担当 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE". Tower.jp. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
  2. ^ "新生『仮面ライダーガイム』はフルーツと戦国武将が合体 ジュノンボーイ佐野岳が初主演 ニュース-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  3. ^ "ナタリー - 湘南乃風「仮面ライダー鎧武」で"鎧武乃風"に変身!". Natalie.mu. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
  4. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100│Charts│Billboard JAPAN". 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  5. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales│Charts│Billboard JAPAN". Billboard-japan.com. 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  6. ^ "「JUST LIVE MORE」 湘南乃風│オリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  7. ^ レコード協会調べ 4月度有料音楽配信認定 [Record Association Investigation: April Digital Music Download Certifications]. RIAJ (in Japanese). May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.