"Fashion Monster" (ファッションモンスター, Fasshon Monsutā) is the third physical single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The single is Halloween themed, and was released October 17, 2012.[2] The song was used in commercials for G.u. Kyary re-released the single through Sire Records in the United States on April 30, 2013.[3][4]
| "Fashion Monster" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Regular Edition cover | ||||
| Single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu | ||||
| from the album Nanda Collection | ||||
| B-side | "100% no Jibun ni" | |||
| Released | October 17, 2012 (CD) | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:37 | |||
| Label | Unborde Sire (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
| Producer(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
| Kyary Pamyu Pamyu singles chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone Japan |    [1] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Yasutaka Nakata
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fashion Monster" (ファッションモンスター) | 4:37 |
| 2. | "100% no Jibun ni" (100%のじぶんに Hyaku Pāsento no Jibun ni) | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Tsukematsukeru (extended version)" (つけまつける-extended mix-) | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Pamyu Revo-Medley" ((ぱみゅレボメドレー Pamyu Rebo-medorē) (Pamyu Pamyu Revolution 45" radio spot)) | 0:45 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Oricon Daily | 3 |
| Japan Oricon Weekly[5] | 5 |
| Japan Billboard Hot 100[6] | 2 |
| Japan Billboard Hot Singles Sales[7] | 5 |
| Japan Billboard Hot Top Airplay[8] | 1 |
| Japan Billboard Adult Contemporary Airplay[9] | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top World Albums[10] | 8 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.[11]
- Yasutaka Nakata – written, arranged, produced, recorded, mixed, mastered
- Steve Nakamura – art director, designer
- Shinji Konishi – hair, make-up
- Takeshi Hanzawa – photographer
- Kumiko Iijima – stylist
- Chihiko Kameyama – prop decorator
References
edit- ^ "Rolling Stone Japan Edition review". Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
- ^ Kyary Singles Discography Official Site
- ^ "KYARY PAMYU PAMYU PERFORMING IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES". 2013-04-09.
- ^ "Fashion Monster". Amazon. 2013-04-27.
- ^ "2012年10月15日～2012年10月21日のCDシングル週間ランキング（2012年10月29日付）" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 2012/10/29付け" (in Japanese). Hanshin Contents Link. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Hot Singles Sales 2012/10/29付け" (in Japanese). Hanshin Contents Link. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Hot Top Airplay 2012/10/29付け" (in Japanese). Hanshin Contents Link. 2012-10-24. Archived from the original on 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Airplay 2012/10/29付け" (in Japanese). Hanshin Contents Link. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Kyarypamyupamyu Billboard Chart History".
- ^ Fashion Monster (CD). Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Warner Music Japan. 2012.
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