Biri-Biri Explained
Biri-Biri |
Cover: | Yoasobi - Biri-Biri.png |
Alt: | Pawmot, a marmot-like Pokémon, using electric attacks |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Yoasobi |
Released: | November 18, 2023 |
Genre: | Electropop |
Length: | 3:07 |
Label: | Sony Japan |
Producer: | Ayase |
Prev Title: | Yūsha |
Prev Year: | 2023 |
Next Title: | Heart Beat |
Next Year: | 2023 |
"Biri-Biri" (from Japanese Japanese: [[wikt:びりびり|ビリビリ]], onomatopoeia for the sound of electric shock) is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi. It was released as a single on November 18, 2023, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan to commemorate the first anniversary of the release of 2022 role-playing video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Commercially, "Biri-Biri" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and number 19 on the Oricon Combined Singles Chart.
Background and release
On November 16, 2023, Yoasobi and The Pokémon Company's role-playing video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet announced a collaboration to celebrate the games' first anniversary with the song titled "Biri-Biri",[1] slated for release in both Japanese- and English-language versions, the latter translated by Konnie Aoki, simultaneously on November 18, 2023, the same date as the first anniversary of the games.[2] The limited black-and-white CD single and scarlet-and-violet 12-inch vinyl formats were released on March 13, 2024,[3] which included code for receiving special Pawmot on the games.[4] The English-language version was included on the duo's third English-language EP E-Side 3, released on April 12, 2024.[5]
Lyrics and composition
"Biri-Biri" was inspired by the game-based short story, written by novelist Ayano Takeda. The story tells about "treasure hunting" of the video games' characters: Nemona, a student council president at Naranja Academy in Paldea region, and Anna, a transfer student.[6]
"Biri-Biri" was described as an electropop song[7] with hip-hop elements,[8] and drum and bass rhythms.[9] adding Pokémon-styled video game music.[10] The song is about the bond between rivals, which the lyrics reference all Pokémon video games from Red and Blue to the most recent Scarlet and Violet.[11] [12] In an interview with Vogue Taiwan in December 2023, Ayase explained about the song that "does not want to convey any life message, nor does it want to tell you how to live in the future. It simply expresses our love for Pokémon."[13]
Music video
An accompanying music video for "Biri-Biri" premiered on November 18, 2023, the same date as the single release, at 22:00 JST.[14] Directed by Ryō Sasaki,[15] the 3D-animated visual features Nemona and Anna's journey and bond with a variety of Pokémon,[16] including Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Fidough, and Gengar. It also shows Pokémon battles and Nemona and Anna riding Cyclizar and Koraidon together.[8] Later, the English version's music video was uploaded on December 4.[17]
Live performances
Yoasobi performed "Biri-Biri" for the first time on December 1, 2023, at Clockenflap music festival in Hong Kong,[18] as part of their first Asia Tour, which was included on the tour's setlist.[19] In the Jakarta and New Taipei City shows, Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly mascots also joined the performance.[20] [21] It was also a part of the setlist for their Pop Out Zepp Tour,[22] and Coachella festival.[23] The duo debuted the televised performance of the song at Music Station special episode Super Live 2023 on December 22, featuring augmented reality of various Pokémons.[24] [25] At the Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome, Yoasobi performed the song with NewJeans.[26]
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming
- "Biri-Biri" – 3:07
- "Biri-Biri" (English version) – 3:07
- CD single and 12-inch vinyl
- "Biri-Biri" – 3:07
- "Biri-Biri" (English version) – 3:07
- "Biri-Biri" (instrumental) – 3:07
Credits and personnel
- Ayase – songwriter, producer
- Ikura – vocals
- Ayano Takeda – based story writer
- Konnie Aoki – English lyrics, English version vocal direction
- BFNK – English lyrics, English version vocal direction
- Takayuki Saitō – vocal recording (original)
- Kunio Nishikawara – vocal recording (English version)
- Masahiko Fukui – mixing
- Hidekazu Sakai – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
Release history
External links
Notes and References
- News: YOASOBIが作曲した「ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット」のインスパイアソング「Biri-Biri」, 11月18日に配信開始 . November 16, 2023 . . November 16, 2023 . ja . November 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116105101/https://www.4gamer.net/games/619/G061991/20231116059/ . live.
- News: Kong . Clark Jason . Pokemon and YOASOBI "Biri Biri" Collab Song and Music Video Announced . November 16, 2023 . Game8 . November 16, 2023 . November 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116163827/https://game8.co/articles/latest/pokemon-and-yoasobi-biri-biri-collab-song-and-music-video-announced . live.
- News: YOASOBI×ポケモン「Biri-Biri」レコード盤限定発売。Tシャツ付きCDも . February 13, 2024 . AV Watch . February 13, 2024 . ja . February 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240213120356/https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1568434.html . live.
- News: Okano . 『ポケモンSV』「ヨアソビのパーモット」が貰える「あいことば」が公開! YOASOBIのインスパイアソング発売を記念して . March 13, 2024 . Inside . March 13, 2024 . ja.
- News: YOASOBIの英語版EP第3弾『E-SIDE 3』が明日配信リリース . April 12, 2024 . Cinra . April 11, 2024 . ja.
- 【ポケモンSV】YOASOBIが発売1周年楽曲『Biri-Biri』を制作。配信ジャケットを飾るのはパーモット、11月18日より日本&英語版を同時配信 . November 16, 2023 . . November 16, 2023 . ja . November 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116163827/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202311/16324423.html . live.
- News: Mori . Tomoyuki . Ishii . Eriko . YOASOBI、宮本浩次、Nulbarich、なとり、Chilli Beans.、くじら……注目新譜6作をレビュー . November 24, 2023 . Real Sound . November 24, 2023 . ja . November 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124084512/https://realsound.jp/2023/11/post-1497416.html . live.
- News: Palmer . Lauren . Music Video for Yoasobi Pokemon Song Stars Nemona . November 21, 2023 . . November 20, 2023 . November 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120224056/https://www.siliconera.com/music-video-for-yoasobi-pokemon-song-stars-nemona/ . live.
- Shosa . Travis . YOASOBI's Global J-Pop Overthrow . May 22, 2024 . . May 21, 2024.
- Ueda . Takuto . YOASOBI and Ayano Takeda Discuss Their Love of Pokémon and the Spirit of Adventure in Their Collaboration 'Biri-Biri' . December 28, 2023 . . December 27, 2023 . December 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231228014304/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/yoasobi-ayano-takeda-pokemon-biri-biri-interview-1235565237/ . live.
- News: Adlan . W. Amirul . YOASOBI Pokemon Collab Creates A Beautiful Music Video About You And Nemona . November 20, 2023 . GamerBraves . November 20, 2023 . November 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120131544/https://www.gamerbraves.com/yoasobi-pokemon-collab-creates-a-beautiful-music-video-about-you-and-nemona/ . live.
- News: Kim . Mi-hee . 모든 시리즈 망라, 요아소비가 만든 포켓몬 컬래버 곡 공개 . November 21, 2023 . GameMeca . November 20, 2023 . ko . November 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120190445/https://www.gamemeca.com/view.php?gid=1743504 . live.
- Chen . Avril . YOASOBI親揭最新單曲〈Biri-Biri〉背後涵義,不做純粹悲傷的音樂是因為…? . December 5, 2023 . . December 4, 2023 . zh-tw . December 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204192321/https://www.vogue.com.tw/article/yoasobi-tw-interview . live.
- News: YOASOBI新曲MVでホゲータとニャオハが激突 . November 18, 2023 . . November 18, 2023 . ja . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118064645/https://natalie.mu/music/news/549693 . live.
- News: Casupang . Gerrymelyn . YOASOBI's Released "Biri-Biri" Official MV Filled With Pokémon Adventures . November 21, 2023 . Anime Corner . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121175813/https://animecorner.me/yoasobis-released-biri-biri-official-mv-filled-with-pokemon-adventures/ . live.
- News: Yoerider . [Update] Pokemon X YOASOBI Collaboration Song "Biri-Biri" Now Available ]. November 18, 2023 . NintendoSoup . November 18, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118015125/https://nintendosoup.com/pokemon-x-yoasobi-collaboration-song-biri-biri-now-available/ . live.
- News: YOASOBI、"ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット"インスパイア・ソング「Biri-Biri」英語版MVを本日12/4 22時に公開 . December 4, 2023 . Skream! . December 4, 2023 . ja . December 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204130716/https://skream.jp/news/2023/12/yoasobi_biri-biri_english_ver_mv.php . live.
- News: Durand . Lorelei . Clockenflap Pushes Hong Kong to the Forefront of the Global Music Scene: Review . December 9, 2023 . . December 8, 2023 . December 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209030343/https://consequence.net/2023/12/clockenflap-2023-review-hong-kong/ . live.
- News: 抵港後大擦叉燒! YOASOBI為《Clockenflap》壓軸演出 . December 2, 2023 . . December 2, 2023 . zh-hk . December 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231202053958/https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/entertainment/20231202/bkn-20231202115320328-1202_00862_001.html . live.
- News: Putra . Ivan Two . Noviana . Riki . Tampilkan Karakter Pokemon, YOASOBI Sukses Hibur 6.000 Penonton di Jakarta . March 21, 2024 . Voi.id . January 19, 2024 . id.
- News: Zhang . Yajing . YOASOBI熱唱80分鐘無冷場 嗨喊「多謝」承諾再來 . March 21, 2024 . . January 21, 2024 . zh-tw.
- News: YOASOBI、自身初となる単独ドーム公演開催決定 . January 25, 2024 . MusicVoice . January 25, 2024 . ja . January 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240125115856/https://www.musicvoice.jp/news/266997/ . live.
- News: Hamada . Rio . YOASOBIのコーチェラ初出演を見逃した人へ。「アイドル」など計45分の熱唱、全て英語のMCにも注目 . April 15, 2024 . . April 13, 2024 . ja.
- News: 今夜放送『Mステ SUPER LIVE』タイムテーブル発表 総勢50組生ライブの全楽曲&出演者コメント . December 22, 2023 . . December 22, 2023 . ja . December 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231222001158/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2307720/full/ . live.
- News: YOASOBI、Mステ特番で最新曲「Biri-Biri」テレビ初披露 大晦日には紅白で「アイドル」歌唱 . December 23, 2023 . Otaku Lab . December 23, 2023 . ja . December 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231223061329/https://0115765.com/archives/51204 . live.
- News: NewJeans、初の東京ドーム公演1日目が終了! ゲストのYOASOBIと記念ショット...村上隆&トニー・レオンらも会場に . June 27, 2024 . Kstyle . June 27, 2024 . ja.
- Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-03-25 . . March 21, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240321045138/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2024-03-25/p/2/ . March 21, 2024.
- Web site: Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2024-03-25 . . March 27, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240327050801/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/as/w/2024-03-25/ . March 27, 2024.
- Yoasobi Chart History (World Digital Song Sales). Billboard. November 28, 2023. July 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230723075903/https://www.billboard.com/artist/yoasobi/chart-history/wdt/. live.
- Web site: Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-03 . . April 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240410053836/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2024-03/p/3/ . April 10, 2024.
- Web site: Oricon Top 10 Anime Singles: 2024-03 . . April 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240410155845/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/as/m/2024-03/ . April 10, 2024.
- News: . 『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』発売1周年記念日となる11/18(土)に、同作インスパイアソング「Biri-Biri」、日本語・英語版を同時リリース決定&配信ジャケット公開! . November 16, 2023 . . November 16, 2023 . ja . November 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116092815/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000817.000055377.html . live.
- Web site: 「Biri-Biri」のTシャツ付きCD&12inch LPが完全生産限定盤にて3月13日(水)にリリース決定、予約開始! 店舗購入特典絵柄も公開! . Yoasobi Official Website . February 13, 2024 . ja . February 13, 2024 . February 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240213120357/https://www.yoasobi-music.jp/news/560558 . live.