Glory (Band-Maid song) explained

Glory
Cover:	Bandmaidglory.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Band-Maid
Album:	Conqueror
B-Side:	"Hide-and-Seek"
Length:	6:16
Prev Title:	Start Over
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Bubble
Next Year:	2019

"Glory" is the fifth single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid, released in Japan on January 16, 2019, by Crown Stones. The song was used as the second ending theme for the second season of the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS.^{[1] [2]} It was released on the same day as "Bubble".^{[1] [2]}

Composition and lyrics

The lyrics for "Glory" were inspired by the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS and describes a world where AIs and human coexist.^[3] Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato stated that the English lyrics in the song were made intentionally easy to sing, as they found that many kids watched the show.^[3]

The lyrics for "Hide-and-Seek" revolve around a darker version of hide-and-seek, where the outcome is life or death.^[4] It was based on a demo that lead guitarist Kanami Tōno had written and set aside for later use.^[3]

Critical reception

JaME said that the title track "...accelerates right from the start with its igniting opening riff, maintaining the speed over the course of the song with excellent drumming and ‘bouncing’ choruses." And that "Hide and Seek" "...will definitely fire up the crowd during gigs with its speed".^[2]

Music video

The music video for "Glory" was released on November 2, 2018.

Live performances

Live versions of "Glory" were later released on their video albums Band-Maid World Domination Tour [Shinka] at Line Cube Shibuya (Shibuya Public Hall) and Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021).^{[5] [6]}

Track listing

CD

Credits and personnel

Band-Maid members

• Misa – bass
• Miku Kobato – vocals, guitar
• Saiki Atsumi – vocals
• Akane Hirose – drums
• Kanami Tōno – guitar

Recording and management

• Recorded at Nasoundra Palace Studio
• Recording engineer: Masyoshi Yamamoto
• Mixed at Mix Forest
• Mix engineer: Masahiko Fukui
• Mastered by Masahiko Fukui
• Design by Akira Yamaguchi, Kazu Yamamoto, Misaki Fujioka

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Charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Japan (Oricon)^[8]	12
Japan (Billboard)^[9]	70
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)^[10]	11

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Edition(s)
Japan	January 16, 2019	CD, digital download		Standard edition
		2xCD		Limited edition
		CD		Limited edition
Worldwide^[11]		Standard edition		Digital download

External links

• Discography – Band-Maid official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Band-Maid's to Release New Single 'Bubble' Alongside 'glory' in January. Moshi Moshi Nippon. December 11, 2018. October 20, 2021.
2. Web site: Band-Maid - glory / Bubble. JaME. April 10, 2019. March 13, 2022.
3. Web site: Interview by Utaten part 2 (For International). Utaten. bandmaid.tokyo. February 5, 2019. 2. October 20, 2021.
4. Web site: Band-Maid Vanitymix Web Limited ペ—ジ 3/3. 14 January 2019 . Band-Maid Vanitymix Web Limited page 3/3. October 20, 2021.
5. Web site: World Domination Tour [進化] at Line Cube Shibuya(渋谷公会堂)]. 24 April 2020 . Jrock News. October 20, 2021.
6. Web site: [News Update] No God 公開！Blu-ray/DVD "Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021)"]. bandmaid.tokyo. May 26, 2021. October 20, 2021.
7. Web site: Band-Maid – Glory (2019, CD). 16 January 2019 . Discogs. October 20, 2021.
8. Web site: glory Band-Maid. Oricon. ja. October 20, 2021.
9. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100: 2019/01/23 付け. Billboard Japan. ja. January 23, 2019. November 12, 2021.
10. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2019/01/23 付け. Billboard Japan. ja. January 23, 2019. October 20, 2021.
11. Web site: glory — Single by Band-Maid. Apple Music. October 20, 2021.