Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o explained

Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o
Cover:IchibanKireinaWatashiwo.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Mika Nakashima
Album:Star
B-Side:Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o (Reggae Disco Rockers Remix)
Recorded:2010
Genre:J-pop
Label:Sony Music Associated Records
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Prev Year:2010
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Next Year:2011

is the thirty-second single by Japanese singer Mika Nakashima. Released on August 25, 2010, it was the theme song for the TBS TV series, .[1] Nakashima played the supporting role of Rie Hagurashi in the TV series.

This song has been noted for its "old-sounding" tune reminiscent of 20th-century Japanese pop songs, such as Teresa Teng's; J-pop hit songs have mostly been under the strong influence of electronic elements from the likes of synthpop, techno, hip hop and Eurobeat since the 1990s.[2]

Charts

Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)

ReleaseChartPeak PositionFirst Week SalesSales TotalChart Run
August 25, 2010Oricon Daily Charts1135,000
Oricon Weekly Charts1016,8166 weeks
Oricon Monthly Charts (August)33
Oricon Yearly Charts

"Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o" was certified platinum for Chaku-Uta Full sales of over 250,000.[3]

Usen Chart (Japan)

It reached the top spot of the Usen Chart and stayed there for five consecutive weeks.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mika Nakashima to perform two shows at Budokan. July 7, 2010. Oricon. Tokyograph. September 4, 2010.
  2. http://www.excite.co.jp/News/music/20100921/E1285025937564.html Mika Nakashima : "Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o Daitanoha Anata Desho?"
  3. Web site: ja:レコード協会調べ 10月度有料音楽配信認定 <略称:10月度認定> . http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w101122.html . . ja . November 22, 2010 . November 22, 2010.
  4. [Daily Sports (Japanese newspaper)|Daily Sports]