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INTEREST: Kenshi Yonezu's Hit Song 'Kick Back' Achieves Historic RIAA Gold Certification




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FilthyCasual



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:28 pm Reply with quote
Definitely deserved.
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Takkun4343



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:56 pm Reply with quote
If this doesn't mean it's the greatest anisong OP of all time, then I don't know what does.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:20 pm Reply with quote
Not a fan of Chainsaw Man (the show's storyline doesn't appeal to me), but this is a nice change given that K-pop (or anything Koreans) have been making the top of the Billboard 200 (& 100) charts. I would say congratulation to this anisongs for this achievement.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:39 pm Reply with quote
Takkun4343 wrote:
If this doesn't mean it's the greatest anisong OP of all time, then I don't know what does.

YOASOBI's "Idol" has surpassed it in every numerical respect, including hitting #1 on the Billboard Global charts. And it's hard to argue that "Cruel Angel's Thesis," which remained a top karaoke performer for more than two decades after Neon Genesis Evangelion aired, isn't more deserving, too.

It's a good anisong - definitely one of the best of 2022 - but "greatest anisong OP of all time" isn't a title so easily earned.
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RenRen94



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:25 pm Reply with quote
Congrats to Kenshi Yonezu. He makes good music, but I vastly prefer Peace Sign to Kick Back.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:00 pm Reply with quote
It was definitely a banger!
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KabaneriCoal



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:35 am Reply with quote
Kenshi Yonezu sings in a way that is emotionally moving, whether the song is forceful or relaxed. I think he deserves the award and that he will bring more Japanese songs to popularity outside Japan, especially in the west. Very Happy
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