Typhoon Generation Explained

Typhoon Generation
Cover:Arashi - Typhoon Generation.png
Type:single
Artist:Arashi
B-Side:Asu ni Mukatte Hoero
Recorded:2000
Genre:Pop, rock
Length:20:47[1]
Label:Pony Canyon
Prev Title:Sunrise Nippon / Horizon
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi
Next Year:2000

is a song recorded by Japanese boy band Arashi. It was released on July 12, 2000, by the record label Pony Canyon. While both the regular and limited editions were released as a CD single containing two songs and its instrumentals, only the limited edition included a poster.

Music video

The music video begins in sepia tone, with the band, wearing leather jackets and assorted greaser wear, sitting in an alley while singing the song. As it reaches its first chorus, they stand up and sing directly to the camera. As the song changes to its faster-paced latter half, the scene transitions to the band, now wearing loose-fitting and colorful casual clothes, performing dance routines in a brightly lit white and blue studio. Intercut are scenes of the band singing in a darker hallway with mirrored walls.

Commercial performance

By selling 256,510 copies, the single debuted at number three on the Oricon weekly singles chart.[2]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2000)Peak
position
Japan (Oricon Singles Chart)3
Japan (Count Down TV)[3] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2000)Position
Japan (Oricon Singles Chart)[4] 73
Japan (Count Down TV)[5] 72

Sales and certifications

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Typhoon Generation. Japanese. Utasuki Mstore. 2010-02-13. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110722130659/http://mstore.utasuki.jp/utasuki/1/1/3/111238/goods/goods_detail.html. 2011-07-22.
  2. Web site: http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2000&month=7&week=4&submit4.x=20&submit4.y=7. ja:2000年07月第4週の邦楽シングルランキング情報. Japanese. Oricon. 2009-10-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20121020201639/https://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2000&month=7&week=4&submit4.x=20&submit4.y=7. 2012-10-20. dead.
  3. Web site: CDTV PowerWeb! Arashi – 台風ジェネレーション . Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) . 2000-07-22 . 2019-10-24 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20010502100439/http://www.tbs.co.jp/cdtv/songdb/song4949-j.html . 2001-05-02 . dead .
  4. Web site: https://entamedata.web.fc2.com/music/hit_music2000.html . ja:2000年間シングルヒット曲(平成12年) . 2019-10-24 . ja .
  5. Web site: CDTV PowerWeb! 2000 Annual Singles Chart . Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) . 2000 . October 20, 2019 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20060916021345/http://www.tbs.co.jp/cdtv/cddb/countdown2000total-j.html . 2006-09-16 . dead .