"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"
Single by Creepy Nuts
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
A-side"Nidone"
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2024
GenreJersey club
Length2:48
Label
Composer(s)DJ Matsunaga
Lyricist(s)R-Shitei
Producer(s)DJ Matsunaga
Creepy Nuts singles chronology
"Biriken"
(2023)
"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born"
(2024)
"Nidone"
(2024)
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

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On 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

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"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

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Awards and nominations for "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born"
Ceremony Year Award Result Ref.
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

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  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" – 2:48
  2. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (instrumental) – 2:48
  • CD single (first production limited edition, regular edition)
  1. "Nidone" (二度寝) – 3:29
  2. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" – 2:50
  3. "Nidone" (instrumental) – 3:29
  4. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (instrumental) – 2:50
  • CD single (period production limited edition)
  1. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" – 2:50
  2. "Nidone" – 3:29
  3. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (instrumental) – 2:50
  4. "Nidone" (instrumental) – 3:29
  • Blu-ray (first production limited edition) — Creepy Nuts One Man Tour Ensemble Play at Saitama Super Arena
  1. "2Way Nice Guy" – 3:48
  2. "Joen Dan'yū-shō" – 3:47
  3. "Teren Tekuda" – 3:28
  4. "Spotlight" – 4:01
  5. "Patto Saite Chitte Hai ni" – 3:18
  6. "Santora" – 4:21
  7. "Mimi Nashi Hōichi Style" – 3:40
  8. "Dawn" – 3:33
  9. "Daten" – 2:58
  10. "Yofukashino Uta" – 4:04
  11. "Inu mo Kuwanai" – 3:13
  12. "Kami-sama" – 3:49
  13. "Madman" – 1:36
  14. "Yūjin A" – 3:13
  15. "Front 9 Ban" – 3:54
  16. "Losstime" – 3:49
  17. "Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e" – 4:11
  18. "Bad Orangez" – 3:53
  19. "Great Journey" – 4:19
  20. "Miyagebanashi" – 5:21
  21. "Baka Majime" – 3:06
  22. "Nobishiro" – 5:17
  23. "Behind the Scenes of Creepy Nuts in Saitama Super Arena" – 29:33
  • Blu-ray (period production limited edition)
  1. "TV Anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles – The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Non-Credit OP Video" – 1:29

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
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.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "「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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "【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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Murata, Maiko (February 22, 2024). "Creepy Nuts' 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' Is in the Global Spotlight: Here's Why". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "第46回アニメGP". Chikimato.net (in Japanese). Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "Official Nominees - 11th Anime Trending Awards". Anitrendz. July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "「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.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "Creepy Nuts – Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "Offizielle Download Charts Single (29.01.2024)". MTV Germany. Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  21. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  22. ^ "Hong Kong Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  23. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of January 31, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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  25. ^ 二度寝/Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Oricon Oricon News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  26. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-02-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  27. ^ "Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2024-04-01" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  28. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  29. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 12 (15 - 21 Mar 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  30. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 12 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  31. ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  32. ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of January 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  33. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-03". Oricon. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  34. ^ "Oricon Top 10 Anime Singles: 2024-03". Oricon. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  35. ^ "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
  36. ^ "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.
  37. ^ "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
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