"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" is a song by Japanese hip hop duo Creepy Nuts. It was released as a single on January 7, 2024, through Onenation and Sony Music Associated Records. The song served as the opening theme for the second season of the anime television series Mashle: Magic and Muscles, subtitled The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam.
"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | ||||
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Single by Creepy Nuts | ||||
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A-side | "Nidone" | |||
Released | January 7, 2024 | |||
Genre | Jersey club | |||
Length | 2:48 | |||
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Composer(s) | DJ Matsunaga | |||
Lyricist(s) | R-Shitei | |||
Producer(s) | DJ Matsunaga | |||
Creepy Nuts singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" on YouTube |
The song gained popularity in Japan and internationally through the "BBBB Dance" Internet challenge,[1][2] resulting in the song peaking at number eight on the Billboard Global 200.[3] In Japan, the song reached their first number one on both Billboard Japan Hot 100 for 19 non-consecutive weeks, the second longest-running number one in history after Yoasobi's "Idol" (22 weeks),[4] and Oricon Combined Singles Chart for four non-consecutive weeks.[5]
Background and release
editOn November 11, 2023, it was announced that Creepy Nuts would perform the opening theme, titled "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born", for the second season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles.[6] The song became available on digital music and streaming platforms on January 7, 2024.[7] The music video, collaborated with Mashle, was uploaded on March 3.[8] Subsequently, the single was released alongside "Nidone" as a double A-side CD single on March 20.[9]
Composition
edit"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" is a Jersey club track,[10] depicting the protagonist Mash Burnedead, a young man who was born without magic in a magical world, fighting against a dark magical organization;[11] the duo personally found Mash's predicament relatable to their careers.[12]
Accolades
editCeremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
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Anime Grand Prix | 2024 | Best Theme Song | 7th place | [13] |
Anime Trending Awards | 2025 | Opening Theme Song of the Year | Pending | [14] |
Japan Record Awards | 2024 | Grand Prix | Pending | [15] |
Excellent Awards | Won | |||
TikTok First Half Trend Awards | 2024 | Special Award | Won | [16] |
U-Can New Words and Buzzwords Awards | 2024 | New Words and Buzzwords Awards | Pending | [17] |
Yahoo! Japan Search Awards | 2024 | Music Category | Won | [18] |
Track listing
edit- Digital download and streaming
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" – 2:48
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (instrumental) – 2:48
- CD single (first production limited edition, regular edition)
- "Nidone" (二度寝) – 3:29
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" – 2:50
- "Nidone" (instrumental) – 3:29
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (instrumental) – 2:50
- CD single (period production limited edition)
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" – 2:50
- "Nidone" – 3:29
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (instrumental) – 2:50
- "Nidone" (instrumental) – 3:29
- Blu-ray (first production limited edition) — Creepy Nuts One Man Tour Ensemble Play at Saitama Super Arena
- "2Way Nice Guy" – 3:48
- "Joen Dan'yū-shō" – 3:47
- "Teren Tekuda" – 3:28
- "Spotlight" – 4:01
- "Patto Saite Chitte Hai ni" – 3:18
- "Santora" – 4:21
- "Mimi Nashi Hōichi Style" – 3:40
- "Dawn" – 3:33
- "Daten" – 2:58
- "Yofukashino Uta" – 4:04
- "Inu mo Kuwanai" – 3:13
- "Kami-sama" – 3:49
- "Madman" – 1:36
- "Yūjin A" – 3:13
- "Front 9 Ban" – 3:54
- "Losstime" – 3:49
- "Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e" – 4:11
- "Bad Orangez" – 3:53
- "Great Journey" – 4:19
- "Miyagebanashi" – 5:21
- "Baka Majime" – 3:06
- "Nobishiro" – 5:17
- "Behind the Scenes of Creepy Nuts in Saitama Super Arena" – 29:33
- Blu-ray (period production limited edition)
- "TV Anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles – The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Non-Credit OP Video" – 1:29
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Monthly chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[35] Digital |
Platinum | 250,000* |
Poland (ZPAV)[36] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Japan (RIAJ)[37] | 3× Platinum | 300,000,000† |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Tokuriki, Motohiko (January 21, 2024). "海外チャート入りしたCreepy Nutsの「BBBBダンス」に学ぶ、世界への扉の開き方". Yahoo! News Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "「マッシュル」第2期OPの"BBBBダンス"が話題に! 川島零士、梅原裕一郎、上田麗奈らキャストが躍る動画が公開中". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Trust, Gary (March 18, 2024). "Ariana Grande's 'We Can't Be Friends' Soars In at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "【ビルボード】Creepy Nuts「Bling-Bang-Bang-Born」通算19度目の総合首位、まもなく最終回となるMY FIRST STORY × HYDE「夢幻」が上昇". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts、2週連続オリコン3冠 『ふてほど』『マッシュル』主題歌勢い止まらず". Oricon (in Japanese). April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts、アニメ「マッシュル」第2期オープニングテーマ書き下ろし". Natalie (in Japanese). November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts、アニメ『マッシュル-MASHLE-』第2期OP曲配信スタート 全国ツアー開催決定". Pia (in Japanese). January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts「Bling-Bang-Bang-Born」と「マッシュル」のコラボMV公開". Natalie (in Japanese). March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts、両A面SG「二度寝 / Bling-Bang-Bang-Born」発売決定". Barks (in Japanese). January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Murata, Maiko (February 22, 2024). "Creepy Nuts' 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' Is in the Global Spotlight: Here's Why". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts、TVアニメ『マッシュル-MASHLE-』第2期OP曲「Bling-Bang-Bang-Born」配信リリース決定&ジャケット公開". Spice (in Japanese). January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Junaini, Hidzir (February 21, 2024). "Creepy Nuts on 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born', their zany, viral song from the anime 'Mashle: Magic and Muscles'". NME. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "第46回アニメGP". Chikimato.net (in Japanese). Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Nominees - 11th Anime Trending Awards". Anitrendz. July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "日本レコード大賞: 第66回大賞候補にCreepy Nuts、Da-iCE、Mrs. GREEN APPLE Omoinotakeも". Mantanweb (in Japanese). November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "「TikTok上半期トレンド大賞2024」決定 7部門8作品選ばれる". Modelpress (in Japanese). June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "2024年「新語・流行語大賞」30の候補 発表【一覧で詳しく】". NHK (in Japanese). November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "検索大賞、アニメは「マッシュル-MASHLE-」声優は菊池こころが受賞". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Creepy Nuts – Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Offizielle Download Charts Single (29.01.2024)". MTV Germany. Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of January 31, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of January 31, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ 二度寝/Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Oricon Oricon News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-02-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2024-04-01" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 12 (15 - 21 Mar 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 12 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of January 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-03". Oricon. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 10 Anime Singles: 2024-03". Oricon. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – Creepy Nuts – Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved June 20, 2024. Select 2024年5月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 28, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Bling-Bang-Bang-Born in the search box.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – Creepy Nuts – Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved June 25, 2024. Select 2024年5月 on the drop-down menu