is a song by Japanese pop singer
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kiriko Takemura (Japanese: 竹村 桐子, born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Hiragana: きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), is a Japanese tarento, singer, and model. Her public image is associated with Japan's ''kawai ...
. Used as the fifteenth opening theme song for the anime
Crayon Shin-chan, it was released as a double A-side single alongside "
Furisodation" on January 30, 2013. This also appears on ''
Nanda Collection
is the second full-length studio album by Japanese recording artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, release on June 26, 2013, by Warner Music Japan. The album debuted at number one in the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, becoming the first chart topper release of ...
''
Background and development
In May 2012, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released her debut studio album ''
Pamyu Pamyu Revolution
is the debut studio album by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on May 23, 2012.
The album includes the first two physical singles released by Kyary, "Tsukematsukeru" and "Candy Candy", as well as "PonPonPon", which was also included ...
'', followed by the single "
Fashion Monster
is the third physical single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The single is Halloween themed, and was released October 17, 2012. The song was used in commercials for G.u. Kyary re-released the single through Sire Records in the United St ...
" in October. Both releases were commercially successful, with the
Recording Industry Association of Japan
The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969.
The RIAJ's activities include pr ...
certifying ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'' gold and "Fashion Monster" platinum.
On December 31, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performed at the
63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, her first appearance at the annual new year's music competition. Also in December, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's 100% KPP World Tour 2013 was announced, beginning in
Belgium
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in February.
The song was revealed on October 6, when Kyary Pamyu Pamyu announced the song's use in the anime during her performance at the TV Asahi Dream Festival. The "Kimi ni 100 Percent" / "Furisodation" single was announced in December.
In 2014 for the film ''
Crayon Shin-chan: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back'', a second song of hers was used for the theme song, "
Family Party".
"Kimi ni 100 Percent" was written to have lyrics that would make children happy. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu found the melody simple to remember, so sung the song a lot smoother than she had in past recordings.
The song is the second of hers to feature "100%" in the title, after , the B-side to her "
Fashion Monster
is the third physical single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The single is Halloween themed, and was released October 17, 2012. The song was used in commercials for G.u. Kyary re-released the single through Sire Records in the United St ...
" single.
Promotion and release
The song began being used in the opening sequences of ''Crayon Shin-chan'' in October 2012. The minute long clip of the song broadcast during the series was released as a digital download on December 7.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu made a cameo appearance on the January 25 episode of ''Crayon Shin-chan'', voicing a character drawn in her likeness.
On the same day, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performed the song at ''
Music Station
is a Japanese music television program. Broadcasting live weekly on TV Asahi since October 24, 1986, it currently airs from 9PM-10PM on Fridays. The program is also colloquially known as , , and . The show is currently syndicated throughout th ...
'' live, alongside the
characters of Crayon Shin-chan.
This was the first time in the anime's 22-year history that program's characters had appeared to perform a song alongside a theme song's singer.
On January 28, an Asobisystem event held at
AgeHa
ageHa (also as 'AGH') was a weekend club event in Tokyo, Japan. It was held on Friday and Saturday at the Usen Studio Coast event space in the Shin-Kiba district, which also hosted live concerts and other events. The word ''Ageha'' is Japanese fo ...
in
Shin-Kiba, Tokyo was held to celebrate Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's 20th birthday, featuring performances by musicians such as
Yasutaka Nakata
is a Japanese DJ and music producer. He formed the band Capsule in 1997 with vocalist Toshiko Koshijima and himself as composer and record producer when both were 17. The band debuted in 2001 with the song "Sakura".
He is known for being the ...
,
Ram Rider
is a Japanese music producer, musician, remixer, DJ.
Discography Singles
Albums
References
External links
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Ram Rider's pageon the Rhythm Zone website
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Living people
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and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu herself. This was followed by a mini-tour, , featuring a performance in Tokyo on January 30 and two performances in
Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most pop ...
and
Osaka
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on February 2.
Unlike Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's other singles, "Kimi ni 100 Percent" did not receive a music video.
Cover artwork
In addition to the "Furisodation"-related single covers showing "Kyary as an adult", a Crayon Shin-chan version of the single was released. This edition features a caricature of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in the same art style as the ''Crayon Shin-chan'' manga and anime, drawn by artist at the Groovisions design studio.
Critical reception
''Rolling Stone Japan'' reviewer Kazumi Nanba gave the "Kimi ni 100 Percent" / "Furisodation" single 3.5 stars out of five, calling the song "relaxed and light" and completely different to "Furisodation". He praised Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's vocal technique of not strictly matching the melody and very slightly differing as "technical" and felt it was a sign of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's rapid growth as a vocalist.
''CDJournal'' reviewers described it as a "game pop song with Kyary's full-on charms", and felt that the song had a fairy tale feel, due to the "dance flavor" hiding away the darkness of the world.
Track listings
Personnel
Personnel details were sourced from the "Kimi ni 100 Percent" / "Furisodation" liner notes booklet.
*Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – vocals
*Yasutaka Nakata – writer, arranger, producer, recorder, mixing, mastering
Chart rankings
Sales and certifications
Release history
References
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2013 singles
2013 songs
Crayon Shin-chan
Japanese-language songs
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu songs
Song recordings produced by Yasutaka Nakata
Songs written by Yasutaka Nakata
Unborde singles