"Great Escape" (stylized in lowercase) was the fourth single created by the Japanese band

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, and their third major song. It was released by

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on August 21, 2013, and reached the number one spot on the

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chart upon its debut. The song is best remembered for its use as the ending theme for the second half of

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B-side

The single was released alongside the coupling

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music compilation titled , which itself is composed of songs recorded live during the band's nationwide tour of Japan titled "Our Secret". The songs were more specifically recorded at on July 11, 2013. As for the intention behind the inclusion of these songs live versions instead of their official ones, lyricist Sohei Mishima commented, "If you listen to this, even people who have never been to a band live like us can feel the atmosphere."

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