Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu

"Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu" (転がる岩、君に朝が降る, Rock'n Roll, Morning Light Falls on You) is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the third and last single of their fifth studio album, World World World, on February 6, 2008.[1] The song was first introduced late 2007 during a live, onstage performance in Korea while the band was on its Project Beef tour.[2] The song was ranked 8th on fans request for band's 10th anniversary live setlist on September 14, 2013.[3]

"Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu"
Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation
from the album World World World
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2008
StudioAobadai Studio
Landmark Studio
GenreIndie rock
Length4:38
LabelKi/oon Records
KSCL-1207
Songwriter(s)Masafumi Gotoh
Producer(s)Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology
"After Dark"
(2007)
"Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu"
(2008)
"Fujisawa Loser"
(2008)

In December 2022, the song was used as the ending for the final episode of anime Bocchi the Rock!, where it was covered by Kessoku Band from the series.[4]

In June 2023, the song was selected as theme song to Television Kanagawa's broadcast of the Kanagawa qualifying tournament for National High School Tournament taking place in July.[5]

Music video

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The music video for "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu" was directed by Kazuyoshi Oku.[6] The music video primarily centers around a young boy planting and watching a seed sprout in flowerpot.

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Masafumi Gotoh; all music is composed by Masafumi Gotoh

No.TitleLength
1."Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu" (転がる岩、君に朝が降る Rock'n Roll, Morning Light Falls on You)4:37
2."Enoshima Escalator" (江ノ島エスカー Enoshima Esukā)2:39
Total length:7:16

Personnel

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Charts

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Year Chart Peak
position
2008 Oricon 6
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References

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  1. ^ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu (転がる岩、君に朝が降る)". Ki/oon Records Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2008. (in Japanese)
  2. ^ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's New Single & Album". natalie. Natasha. December 6, 2007. Retrieved March 6, 2009.
  3. ^ "Song request". AKGLive. Retrieved November 7, 2016. (in Japanese)
  4. ^ "MUSIC | TVアニメ「ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!」公式サイト". Aniplex Inc. (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "第105回 全国高等学校野球選手権記念大会 神奈川大会 | デジタル3ch テレビ神奈川". www.tvk-yokohama.com (in Japanese). Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved November 7, 2008. (in Japanese)