"Nobody" is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released on April 12, 2024, as the ending theme for the anime Kaiju No. 8.[1][2] It is included on the deluxe edition of the band's sixth studio album, Artificial Paradise.
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| Single by OneRepublic | ||||
| from the album Artificial Paradise (Deluxe) | ||||
| Released | April 12, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
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Background and composition
edit"Nobody" was written by band members Brent Kutzle and Ryan Tedder as well as Joe Henderson, Tyler Spry, and Josh Varnadore. It was produced by Henderson, Kutzle, Spry, as well as John Nathaniel. In a comment on the anime's website, Tedder explained the background of the song:[3]
Around the spring of 2023, I had a meeting with the Kaiju No. 8 team, where they showed me some of the footage and storyboards, and from there I analyzed the work and characters and thought about what kind of sound was needed. I wanted the song to convey a sense of exuberance, fun, and shining moments, and since I was in Japan on business in November 2023, I wrote the lyrics while I was there. This song was inspired by Japan to the greatest extent possible.
Music video
editThe music video for "Nobody" premiered on June 29, 2024.[4] The video shows the band performing the song in a small Karaoke room with clips of Japanese cities and culture intermittent overlayed with visual effects that emulate manga or comic book textures and styles.
Personnel
editCredits for "Nobody" adapted from AllMusic.[5]
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Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] | 36 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[7] | 80 |
| Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[8] | 18 |
| Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[9] | 20 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 27 |
References
edit- ^ "Kaiju No. 8 Releases OneRepublic Theme Song "Nobody"". Anime. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kaiju No. 8 Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, April 13 Debut". Anime News Network. May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "怪獣8号｜アニメ公式サイト". 怪獣8号｜アニメ公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ OneRepublicVEVO (June 29, 2024). OneRepublic - Nobody (from Kaiju No. 8) [Official Music Video]. Retrieved June 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nobody [From Kaiju No. 8] - OneRepublic | Album", AllMusic, retrieved May 15, 2024
- ^ "OneRepublic – Nobody" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of July 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2024-05-20" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 22, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.