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Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha

"Sanmon Shosetsu" / "Senryo Yakusha" (三文小説/千両役者, Sanmon Shōsetsu/Senryō Yakusha, lit. "Dime Novel"/"Star Actor") is a Japanese double A-side single by King Gnu. It was released on December 2, 2020, by Sony Music Labels (Ariola Japan). "Sanmon Shosetsu" served as the theme song for Nippon TV drama A Girl of 35 and was preleased on October 30, while "Senryo Yakusha" was used as a commercial song for NTT Docomo's 5G.

"Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha"
Single by King Gnu
from the album The Greatest Unknown
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedDecember 2, 2020 (2020-12-02)
LabelAriola Japan
Songwriter(s)Daiki Tsuneta
King Gnu singles chronology
"Kasa"
(2019) 		"Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha"
(2020) 		"Abuku"
(2021)

Background and release edit

On September 25, 2020, it was announced that "Sanmon Shosetsu" would be used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama A Girl of 35, starring Ko Shibasaki.[1] They later announced that they would release the song as well as "Senryo Yakusha" as a double A-side single in December.[2] This marked over a year since their last single "Kasa", and their first release since their major label debut. "Sanmon Shosetsu" was pre-released on October 30,[3] and the music video was released on November 6.[4] "Senryo Yakusha", used as a commercial song for NTT Docomo's 5G, and its music video were released simultaneously on December 2.[5]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

‹See Tfd›‹See Tfd›
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[17] Gold 100,000^
"Sanmon Shosetsu"
Japan (RIAJ)[18] Gold 100,000*
Japan (RIAJ)[19] Platinum 100,000,000‡
"Senryo Yakusha"
Japan (RIAJ)[20] Silver 30,000,000†

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ King Gnuが柴咲コウ主演ドラマ「35歳の少女」主題歌書き下ろし、初回放送で楽曲解禁（コメントあり） [King Gnu writes the theme song for the drama A Girl of 35 starring Kou Shibasaki, and the song will be released on the first broadcast (with comments)]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). September 24, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  2. ^ King Gnu、12月に両A面シングル発売 [King Gnu will release double A-side single in December]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  3. ^ King Gnu、約9ヶ月ぶりとなる新作音源リリース。両A面シングル『三文小説 / 千両役者』12/2発売決定、「三文小説」10/30先行配信スタート [King Gnu releases new sound source for the first time in about 9 months. Double A-side single "Sanmon Shosetsu / Senryo Yakusha" will be released on December 2, "Sanmon Shosetsu" will be distributed in advance on October 30]. Skream!. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  4. ^ King Gnu「三文小説」ミュージックビデオ、明日夜フルサイズプレミア公開 [King Gnu's "Sanmon Shosetsu" music video will be premiered in full size tomorrow night]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). November 5, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  5. ^ King Gnu、ドコモCMソング「千両役者」MVを明日0:00にプレミア公開 [King Gnu will premiere Docomo CM song "Senryo Yakusha" MV tomorrow at 0:00]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  6. ^ 三文小説/千両役者 | King Gnu [Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha | King Gnu]. Oricon. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  8. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 9, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  10. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Streaming Songs | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  11. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Streaming Songs | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 Year End | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs Year End | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Streaming Songs Year End | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  17. ^ "Japanese single certifications – King Gnu – 三文小説/千両役者" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2020年12月 on the drop-down menu
  18. ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – King Gnu – 三文小説" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2020年12月 on the drop-down menu
  19. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – King Gnu – 三文小説" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2023年2月 on the drop-down menu
  20. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – King Gnu – 千両役者" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2021年12月 on the drop-down menu
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