| Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. | |
| Cover: | Mari Hamada - Return to Myself Single.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Mari Hamada |
| Album: | Return to Myself |
| Language: | Japanese |
| B-Side: | Restless Kind |
| Recorded: | February–March 1989 |
| Studio: | Rumbo Recorders |
| Label: | Invitation |
| Composer: | Hiroyuki Ohtsuki |
| Lyricist: | Mari Hamada |
| Producer: | Greg Edward |
| Prev Title: | Heart and Soul |
| Prev Year: | 1988 |
| Next Title: | Open Your Heart |
| Next Year: | 1989 |
is the ninth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, from the album of the same title. Written by Hamada and Hiroyuki Ohtsuki, the single was released by Invitation on April 19, 1989. The song was used by Kanebo Cosmetics for their commercials starring Nene Otsuka.[1] [2] It was included in the 2015 soundtrack album Yakuza 0 80's Hits! Collection.[3]
The single became Hamada's first and only No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart.[4] It was also certified Platinum by the RIAJ.
| Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. | |
| Cover: | Cyntia - Return to Myself.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Cyntia |
| Language: | Japanese |
| B-Side: | Kira Kira Shangri-la / Day Dream |
| Length: | 4:18 |
| Label: | Colourful Records |
| Composer: | Hiroyuki Ohtsuki |
| Lyricist: | Mari Hamada |
| Prev Title: | Run to the Future |
| Prev Year: | 2012 |
| Next Title: | Senko Strings |
| Next Year: | 2014 |
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." was covered by Japanese all-female power metal band Cyntia as their second single, released on July 31, 2013, by Colourful Records.[5] Three versions of the single were released: a stand-alone single, the Type-A single with a DVD copy of the music video, and the Type-B single with a promotional bikini top.[6] [7]
The single peaked at No. 36 on Oricon's singles chart.[8]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon) | 36 | |
| Japan (Billboard)[9] | 46 | |
| Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[10] | 31 |