Kumamonmon
| "Kumamonmon" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Various artists | |
| Language | Japanese |
| B-side | "Kumamoto Surprise!" |
| Released | September 25, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | |
| Label | zetima |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Music videos | |
| "Kumamonmon" on YouTube | |
| "Kumamoto Surprise!" on YouTube | |
"Kumamonmon" (くまモンもん) is a single released by zetima on September 25, 2013, to promote the Kumamoto Prefecture mascot Kumamon and celebrate his third birthday. The single was released in two formats: CD only and CD + DVD.[1][2][3]
Background[edit]
Written by Kundō Koyama and Kan, "Kumamonmon" features vocals by Chisato Moritaka.[4] Both Koyama and Moritaka are from Kumamoto Prefecture while Kan was from neighboring Fukuoka Prefecture.[5]
The music video was filmed at Kumamoto Castle, featuring dance choreography by Sasuga Minami.
Chart performance[edit]
"Kumamonmon" peaked at No. 13 on Oricon's singles chart.[6]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kumamonmon" ((くまモンもん)) | Kundō Koyama | Kan | Kan | |
| 2. | "Kumamoto Surprise!" (Kumamoto Sapuraizu! (くまもとサプライズ!)) | Bombo Fujii | Fujii | Fujii | |
| 3. | "Kumamonmon" (Original Karaoke) | ||||
| 4. | "Kumamoto Surprise!" (Original Karaoke) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kumamonmon (Music Video)" (Kumamonmon (Myūjikku Bideo) (くまモンもん（ミュージックビデオ）)) | |
| 2. | "Kumamonmon (Let's Dance Together! Version)" (Kumamonmon (Minna de Odorou! Bājon) (くまモンもん（みんなで踊ろう!バージョン）)) | |
| 3. | "Kumamoto Surprise (Let's Dance Together! Version)" (Kumamoto Sapuraizu! (Minna de Odorou! Bājon) (くまもとサプライズ!（みんなで踊ろう!バージョン）)) |
Personnel[edit]
- Chisato Moritaka – vocals (1)
- Motohiro Hata – acoustic guitar (1)
- Kumamon-tai (2)
- Umi Motoiwa – lead vocals
- Megumi Murakami – backing vocals
- Pico – backing vocals
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[6] | 13 |
References[edit]
- ^ "くまモンもん" (PDF). Kyodo News. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ "くまモン誕生日に森高千里、つじあやの、コロッケ、英太郎ら参加の10周年CD発売だモン". Natalie.mu. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ "森高千里、秦基博、KAN参加「くまモンもん」CD化だモン". Natalie.mu. 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ "Discography - Other". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ "「くまモン デビュー10周年」記念作品熊本から世界中へ「ハッピー＆サプライズ」を届ける豪華写真集付きCD新曲「かモン！くまモン！」MV公開・国内外楽曲配信開始詳細決定！". PR Times. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ a b "くまモンもん | くまモン". Oricon. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- "Kumamonmon" at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
