is the 46th single by Japanese entertainer

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. Written by Karen and Hitoshi Haba, the single was released on May 17, 2006, by

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. It was also the lead single from her 22nd studio album ''

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Background

"Hana yo Odore" was used as the ending theme song of the NTV drama series , which also starred Nakamori. The jacket cover is an illustration of Nakamori as a child ballerina, as she has practiced ballet since childhood.

Chart performance

"Hana yo Odore" peaked at No. 23 on

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's weekly singles chart and sold over 10,400 copies.

Track listing

Charts

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hana yo Odore 2006 singles 2006 songs Akina Nakamori songs Japanese-language songs Japanese television drama theme songs Universal Sigma singles