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Miryoku ga Sugoi yo

Miryoku ga Sugoi yo (魅力がすごいよ, "Your Charm Points Are Amazing") is the debut studio album by Japanese band Gesu no Kiwami Otome, released on October 28, 2014.[1][2]

Miryoku ga Sugoi yo
A drawing of a person in king-like regalia, with the face of a three-eyed black monster.
Studio album by
Gesu no Kiwami Otome
ReleasedOctober 28, 2014 (2014-10-28)
Recorded2014
GenreIndie rock, jazz rock, math rock, "hip hop/progressive"
Length38:34
LanguageJapanese
LabelUnborde
ProducerGesu no Kiwami Otome
Gesu no Kiwami Otome chronology
Minna Normal
(2014) 		Miryoku ga Sugoi yo
(2014) 		Ryōseibai
(2016)
Singles from Miryoku ga Sugoi yo
  1. "Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite"
    Released: July 25, 2014
  2. "Asobi"
    Released: August 6, 2014
  3. "Digital Mogura"
    Released: October 13, 2014

Background and development

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In May 2012, Indigo la End vocalist Enon Kawatani formed a band of musicians who he respected for a separate project from Indigo la End.[3] The group, Gesu no Kiwami Otome, debuted under independent record label Space Shower Records with the extended plays Dress no Nugikata and Odorenai nara, Gesu ni Natte Shimae yo.[4][5] In April 2014, the band made their major label debut with the extended play Minna Normal.[6]

In August, the band released their first single, "Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite" / "Asobi". "Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite" was a song commissioned for Arasā-chan Mushūsei, a drama adaptation of a comic strip written by Nayuka Mine.[7] The second track "Asobi" was not originally a billed A-side for the single, however was promoted due to the song being chosen for cellphone company au's brand of Isai FL smartphones.[8]

On September 3, Japanese boyband SMAP released their 21st album Mr. S, featuring two songs written by band vocalist Enon Kawatani: "Amanojaku" and "Suki yo".[9] On September 20, Kawatani's other band Indigo la End released their first major label single, "Hitomi ni Utsuranai".[10]

As with the band's previous works, artist Nobumi Fukui created the cover artwork for Miryoku ga Sugoi yo.[11]

Promotion and release

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Gesu no Kiwami Otome's song "Digital Mogura" was chosen to be used for the mystery drama Subete ga F ni Naru, starring Emi Takei and Gō Ayano, which started airing on October 21.[12] The song acted as the leading track from the album, and had a preceding release on iTunes on October 13, 2014.[13]

A limited edition of the album was released, featuring a reproduction of the tote bag that the band took their name from, which had been created by an art school student friend of keyboardist Chan Mari's.[14][15]

A day before the album's street date, Gesu no Kiwami Otome performed a free live concert in Tokyo on October 28.[16] In November and December 2014, the band performed a national tour, Gesu na Miryoku? featuring 18 concerts at 14 locations in Japan. The tour final, held in Okinawa, also featured a performance by Indigo la End.[17]

In March 2015, Gesu no Kiwami Gotome was awarded the best artist award at the 7th CD Shop Awards, due to their extended play Minna Normal and Miryoku ga Sugoi yo.[18]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Enon Kawatani

No.TitleLength
1."Lusca" (ラスカ Rasuka)3:56
2."Digital Mogura" (デジタルモグラ, "Digital Mole")3:34
3."Crying March"3:18
4."Hoshi Furu Yoru ni Hanataba o" (星降る夜に花束を, "Bouquet on a Night of Falling Stars")3:11
5."Ressha Classic-san" (列車クラシックさん, "Mr. Classic Steam Train")2:11
6."Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite" (猟奇的なキスを私にして, "Give Me Peculiar Kisses")3:53
7."Sally Mary" (サリーマリー Sarī Marī)5:10
8."Ruins"0:46
9."Asobi" (アソビ, "Play")2:34
10."Hikari o Wasureta" (光を忘れた, "I Forgot the Light")3:52
11."Bye-bye 999"6:09
Total length:38:34

Charts and sales

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Chart (2014) Peak
position
Japan Oricon daily albums[19] 3
Japan Oricon weekly albums[20] 4
Japan Oricon monthly albums[21] 7
Japan Oricon yearly albums[22] 93
Taiwan G-Music East Asian releases[23] 20

Sales and certifications

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Chart Amount
Oricon physical sales[20] 82,000
RIAJ physical certification[24] Gold (100,000+)

Release history

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Region Date Format Distributing Label Catalogue codes
Japan October 28, 2014 (2014-10-28)[1] digital download Unborde
October 29, 2014 (2014-10-29)[2] CD WPCL-12018, WPCL-12024, WPCL-12025
November 15, 2014 (2014-11-15)[25] Rental CD
Taiwan February 10, 2015 (2015-02-10)[26] CD Warner Music Taiwan 5419627942

References

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  1. ^ a b ゲスの極み乙女。アルバム「魅力がすごいよ」全曲配信スタート [All songs released for download from Gesu no Kiwami Otome's album Miryoku ga Sugoi yo] (in Japanese). F.B.Communications Inc. October 28, 2014. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "魅力がすごいよ ［CD+トートバック］＜完全生産限定ゲスなトート盤＞" (in Japanese). Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  3. ^ Shoichi Miyake (December 5, 2013). "[Interview] ゲスの極み乙女。" (in Japanese). What's In?. Archived from the original on September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  4. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。シングルリード曲PVで激しい銃撃戦" (in Japanese). Natalie. February 22, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  5. ^ ゲスの極み乙女。、2014年にワーナーよりメジャーデビュー決定 (in Japanese). Barks. December 4, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  6. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。とindigo la End、4月に同時デビュー決定" (in Japanese). Natalie. January 19, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  7. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。初のシングル作品 「猟奇的なキスを私にして」 8月6日（水）発売決定！ そして、初のドラマタイアップ TX系ドラマ「アラサーちゃん 無修正」オープニングテーマに決定！" (in Japanese). Space Shower. June 20, 2014. Archived from the original on October 5, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  8. ^ "破竹の快進撃を続ける、川谷絵音 率いる4人組バンド：ゲスの極み乙女。新曲 「アソビ」がauオリジナルスマートフォン「isai FL(イサイ エフエル)」のTV-CMソングに抜擢！！ このタイアップを受け、キャリア史上初のシングル作品が「猟奇的なキスを私にして／アソビ」 両A面（ダブルタイアップ）シングル盤となる！" (in Japanese). Space Shower. July 24, 2014. Archived from the original on October 5, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  9. ^ "SMAP、アルバム『Mr.S』にゲスの極み乙女。・川谷、☆Taku Takahashi、森山直太朗、SALU、広沢タダシらが作品提供". Barks. August 18, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  10. ^ "indigo la End、「瞳に映らない」PVにも波瑠". Natalie. September 11, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  11. ^ "ゲス乙女、不気味な「魅力がすごいよ」ジャケ". Natalie. September 27, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  12. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、新曲が武井咲＆綾野剛主演ドラマ『すべてがFになる』主題歌決定". Barks. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  13. ^ ゲス乙女、テレビ初披露受けて新曲を先行配信 (in Japanese). Natalie. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  14. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、噂のトートバック、これは必携". Barks. September 27, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  15. ^ Shoichi Miyake (December 5, 2013). "[Interview] ゲスの極み乙女。" (in Japanese). What's In?. Archived from the original on September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  16. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、アルバムフラゲ日にフリーライブ開催". Barks. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  17. ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、全国ツアー開催決定。indigo la Endと共演も". Barks. September 1, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  18. ^ BABYMETALがCDショップ大賞！SU-METAL「すごくドキドキ」 (in Japanese). Natalie. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  19. ^ "2014年10月28日のCDアルバムデイリーランキング" [October 28, 2014 CD album daily rankings] (in Japanese). Oricon. October 29, 2014. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  20. ^ a b "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  21. ^ "月間 CDアルバムランキング 2014年10月度" [Monthly CD Album Ranking October 2014] (in Japanese). Oricon. November 5, 2014. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  22. ^ "年間 CDアルバムランキング 2014年度 91～100位" [Yearly CD Album Ranking 2014 (91-100)] (in Japanese). Oricon. 2014. Archived from the original on March 22, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  23. ^ g-music 風雲榜. G-Music. October 16, 2015. Archived from the original on October 30, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  24. ^ "ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2015年3月" [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (March 2015)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  25. ^ 魅力がすごいよ／ゲスの極み乙女。 (in Japanese). Tsutaya. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  26. ^ 魅力真不得了啊 極品下流少女｡ (in Chinese). Warner Music Taiwan. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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