| Newtral | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ikimono-gakari |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | February 29, 2012 |
| Genre: | Pop, rock |
| Label: | EPIC Records Japan |
| Prev Year: | 2010 |
| Next Title: | Barādon |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
Newtral is the fifth studio album by Ikimono-gakari, released in Japan on February 29, 2012. It has reached number one on the Oricon Weekly charts,[1] and became the group's fourth consecutive number-one album.[2]
The album was released in Japan on February 29, 2012 in two editions. The regular edition (ESCL-3829), had for its first pressings an Ikimono card #028 and an entry form for additional prizes.[3] The limited edition (ESCL-3827/8) included a second CD with live performances from 2009-2011, a set of album themed postcards titled Newseum ?, and special box packaging to display pictures of the three members.[4] [5]
The release day was coincident with vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka's leap day (February 29) birthday. To celebrate the event, the group held a free event at Roppongi Hills Arena, and it was also streamed live on Nico Nico Douga.[6]
Tie-ins to media and commercial products.[5]
Source for romanized title tracks: Jpopasia.com[7] Source for track information: Ikimonogakari official site[8] English translations are unofficial.
The song is read as "Hoshi" meaning "Star" but uses the kanji 地球 "Chikyuu" meaning "The Earth".
| Country | Date | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | February 29, 2012 | digital download | Epic Records Japan | |
| CD (ESCL-3829), 2CD limited edition (ESCL-3827/8) | ||||
| Taiwan | March 2, 2012 | 2CD limited edition (88691951482) | Sony Music Entertainment Taiwan |
| Release | Albums Chart | Peak Position | Sales (copies) | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2012 | Weekly Chart | 1 | 192,877[9] | 2 weeks at number one;[10] [11] ?? weeks total |
| Monthly Chart | 2 | 192,877 (February)[12] 172,095 (March)[13] | ||
| End-of-year Chart | 12[14] | 414,490 | N/A |