Kura Kura (Ado song)

"Kura Kura"
Single by Ado
from the album Zanmu
Language
  • Japanese
ReleasedOctober 5, 2023 (2023-10-05)
GenreAnison
Length3:10
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
  • Meiyo
Producer(s)
Ado singles chronology
"Dignity"
(2023)
"Kura Kura"
(2023)
"All Night Radio"
(2023)
Music video
"Kura Kura" on YouTube

"Kura Kura" (クラクラ, lit. "dizzy") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Ado, released on October 5, 2023, by Virgin Music. The song serves as the opening theme song for season 2 of Spy × Family.[1]

Background

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During an interview, Ado said that she was honored to record the theme song for Spy × Family as she has watched the show for a long time.

Music video

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The music video was released on October 7, 2023, the video was illustrated by s!on.[2]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]

  • Ado – vocals
  • Meiyo – production, songwriter
  • Yoko Kanno – production, recording arrangement
  • Masato Honda – alto saxophone
  • Takuo Yamamoto – baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Hiroo Yamaguchi – bass
  • Yasuo Sano – drums
  • Takafumi "Co-K" Kokei – guitar
  • Yujiro Yonestu – immersive mixing
  • Matt Colton – mastering
  • Tom Manning – mixing
  • Seatbelt – recording arranger
  • Masahi Yabuhara – recording engineer
  • Andy Wulf – tenor saxophone
  • Shinsuke Torizuka – trombone
  • Yoichi Murata – trombone

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Kura Kura"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[4] 9
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[5] 18

Certifications

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Certifications for "Kura Kura"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[6] Gold 50,000,000

Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Joanna, Cayanan (25 September 2023). "'Spy×Family' Anime 2nd Season's Main Trailer Unveils Theme Songs, Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Check Out the Sweet Side of Ado in Music Video for SPY x FAMILY Anime's Second Season Opening Song". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Credits / Kura Kura / Ado". Tidal. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  4. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 2023/5/23". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Kura Kura on Oricon Combined Singles Chart – 週間 合算シングルランキング 2023年10月23日付(2023年10月09日~2023年10月15日)". Oricon. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – Ado – クラクラ" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 13, 2024. Select 2024年3月 on the drop-down menu