Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu explained

Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu
Cover:Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Album:World World World
Released:February 6, 2008
Studio:Aobadai Studio
Landmark Studio
Genre:Indie rock
Length:4:38
Label:Ki/oon Records
KSCL-1207
Producer:Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Prev Title:After Dark
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Fujisawa Loser
Next Year:2008

is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the third and last single of their fifth studio album, World World World, on February 6, 2008.[1] The song was first introduced late 2007 during a live, onstage performance in Korea while the band was on its Project Beef tour.[2] The song was ranked 8th on fans request for band's 10th anniversary live setlist on September 14, 2013.[3]

In December 2022, the song was used as the ending for the final episode of anime Bocchi the Rock!, where it was covered by Kessoku Band from the series.[4]

In June 2023, the song was selected as theme song to Television Kanagawa's broadcast of the Kanagawa High School Baseball tournament taking place in July.[5]

Music video

The music video for "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu" was directed by Kazuyoshi Oku.[6] The music video primarily centers around a young boy planting and watching a seed sprout in flowerpot.

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu (転がる岩、君に朝が降る) . . 2008-10-25.
  2. Web site: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's New Single & Album . 2009-03-06 . natalie . Natasha . 2007-12-06.
  3. Web site: Song request. AKGLive . 2016-11-07.
  4. Web site: Aniplex Inc. . MUSIC TVアニメ「ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!」公式サイト . 2022-12-30 . ja.
  5. Web site: 第105回 全国高等学校野球選手権記念大会 神奈川大会 デジタル3ch テレビ神奈川 . 2023-06-23 . www.tvk-yokohama.com . ja.
  6. Web site: SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search . . SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc . 2008-11-07.