One (Aimer song) explained

One
Cover:Aimer - One.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Aimer
Album:Sun Dance
B-Side:Hana no Uta /
Rokutosei no Yoru Magic Blue ver.
Studio:Studio Device • Prime Sound Studio Form • Studio Sound Valley • Sound City • Sign Sound
Length:21:17
Label:SME Records
Producer:Kenji Tamai
Prev Title:Akanesasu
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Ref:rain
Next Year:2018

"One" is the thirteenth single by Japanese singer Aimer, released on October 11, 2017 under SME Records. Written by Aimer (under her pen name "aimerrhythm") and Rui Momota, the single peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's singles charts and No. 3 on Billboard Japan's Hot 100.[1] [2]

Aimer debuted the song at her Nippon Budokan concert on August 29, 2017, calling it her "first dance song." She explained that "One" was a new chapter in her career after her compilation album Best Selection "noir" ended with the song "zero."[3] [4] The song expresses positivity and inspiration, with the "flag" as a symbol of starting over.[5]

The single includes "Hana no Uta" (the ending theme of ), "Rokutosei no Yoru Magic Blue ver." (Aimer's self-cover of her first single), and "Ito" (a Miyuki Nakajima cover).[6]

Track listing

DVD

First Production Limited Edition

Music videos

OneLike her previous videos, Aimer herself does not appear on the music video of "One". The video, directed by Takeshi Maruyama, features dynamic shots of schoolgirls dancing, playing musical instruments, and performing synchronized flag dancing.[7] [2] [8] [5]
Hana no UtaThe music video for "Hana no Uta" was directed by Takahiro Miki and features actress Minami Hamabe.[9]

Other uses

"One" was used by Japan Airlines in their commercials supporting the Japan Men's and Women's curling teams at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.[10]

Chart position

Charts (2017)Peak
position
Japanese Oricon Singles Chart2[11]
Billboard Japan Hot 1003[12]
Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales3[13]
Billboard Japan Hot Animation2 ("Hana no Uta")[14]
Billboard Japan Top Download Songs1 ("Hana no Uta")
4 ("One")[15]
Billboard Japan Top Streaming Songs25 ("Hana no Uta")
53 ("One")[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ONE/花の唄/六等星の夜 Magic Blue ver.(初回生産限定盤) / Aimer . ONE/Hana no Uta/Rokutosei no Yoru Magic Blue ver. / Aimer . . 2020-03-19.
  2. Web site: Aimer新曲MVで少女たちが大旗を振り、エレキをかき鳴らす . Aimer's new song MV, girls wave big flag and strum electric guitars . . 2017-09-28 . 2020-03-19.
  3. Web site: Aimer「ONE/花の唄/六等星の夜 Magic Blue ver.」インタビュー . Aimer (ONE/Hana no Uta/Rokutosei no Yoru Magic Blue ver.) Interview . . 2020-03-19.
  4. Web site: The video of Aimer's one-man live held at the Budokan which gathered an audience of 13,000 will be released! . Moshi Moshi Nippon . 2017-10-20 . 2020-03-19.
  5. Web site: Aimer「ONE」歌詞の意味や曲に込められた想いとは . Aimer "ONE" What is the meaning of the lyrics and the thoughts contained in the songs? . Ririkata . 2018-03-27 . 2020-03-20.
  6. Web site: 1st Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel Film's Trailer Previews Aimer's Song (Updated) . Jennifer . Sherman . . 2017-09-30 . 2020-03-19.
  7. Web site: Works: "Aimer / ONE" . Takeshi Maruyama . 2020-03-20.
  8. Web site: Aimer's high-spirited song "ONE" will get you in a good mood! . JRock News . 2017-10-05 . 2020-03-19.
  9. Web site: Aimer、新曲MVに三木孝浩監督＋女優･浜辺美波「繊細で儚い表情を」 . Aimer's new MV directed by Takahiro Miki + actress Minami Hamabe "A delicate and ephemeral look" . BARKS . Japan Music Network . 2017-10-10 . 2020-03-20.
  10. Web site: Aimer「ONE」が「JAL企業広告 平昌2018冬季オリンピックカーリング男子日本代表」と「JAL企業広告 平昌2018冬季オリンピックカーリング女子日本代表」のCMソングに決定！ . Aimer "ONE" has been selected as a commercial song for "JAL Corporate Advertising @ Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Curling Men's Japan National Team" and "JAL Corporate Advertising @ Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Curling Women's National Team"! . . 2017-12-28 . 2020-03-20.
  11. Web site: 週間 シングルランキング 2017年10月23日付 . Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking (2017-10-23) . . 2017-10-23 . 2020-03-28.
  12. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2017-10-23) . . 2017-10-23 . 2020-03-19.
  13. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales (2017-10-23) . . 2017-10-23 . 2020-03-20.
  14. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Animation (2017-10-23) . . 2017-10-23 . 2020-03-20.
  15. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Download Songs (2017-10-23) . . 2017-10-23 . 2020-03-20.
  16. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Streaming Songs (2017-10-23) . . 2017-10-23 . 2020-03-20.

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