Fatal (song)
| "Fatal" | ||||
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| Single by Gemn | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | July 4, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Mastersix Foundation | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tatsuya Kitani | |||
| Producer(s) | Giga | |||
| Tatsuya Kitani singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Fatal" on YouTube | ||||
"Fatal" (ファタール, Fatāru) is a song by Japanese duo Gemn, consisting of Japanese singers Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani. It was released by Mastersix Foundation on July 4, 2024, as the opening theme for the second season of Japanese anime series Oshi no Ko.
Background and release[edit]
On May 26, 2024, Japanese anime series Oshi no Ko uploaded the anime's first trailer, revealing that the opening theme for the anime's second season would be "Fatal", which was performed by Gemn, without any information of the artist. On the same day, the artist's website was launched to countdown for more details,[1] including letters from members,[2][3] some lyrics,[4] and liner notes.[5] The identity of the artist was unveiled on June 30, to be Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani, as well as the song's release date, July 4, 2024.[6]
Music video[edit]
An accompanying music video for "Fatal" premiered via Kitani's YouTube channel on July 5, 2024. It was filmed in South Korea and directed by Kim Woo-je of Etui Colletive. The music video included the diverse sets and dance scenes of Nakajima and Kitani.[7]
Credits and personnel[edit]
- Kento Nakajima – vocals
- Tatsuya Kitani – vocals, songwriter
- Giga – arrangement, mixing
- Ayaka Toki – mixing
- Hidekazu Sakai – mastering
References[edit]
- ^ "【推しの子】: テレビアニメ第2期が7月3日スタート 佐倉綾音が「東京ブレイド」原作者・鮫島アビ子に 舞台脚本家GOAは小野大輔 OPはGEMN". Mantanweb (in Japanese). May 26, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "TVアニメ『【推しの子】』第2期OP主題歌「ファタール」、GEMN（ジェム）メンバーによるライナーノーツが公開". The First Times (in Japanese). June 2, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "『【推しの子】』第2期OP主題歌アーティスト・GEMN、楽曲のライナーノーツ第2弾が公開". Encount (in Japanese). June 9, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "正体不明のアーティスト・GEMNが歌う「【推しの子】」第2期OP主題歌の歌詞を一部公開". Natalie (in Japanese). June 16, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "【推しの子】原作者によるアニメ2期OP主題歌「ファタール」ライナーノーツ公開". Oricon (in Japanese). June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "【推しの子】2期OP担当"謎のアーティスト"は中島健人&キタニタツヤ 「GEMN」の正体解禁". Modelpress (in Japanese). June 30, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "GEMN(中島健人&キタニタツヤ)、TVアニメ"【推しの子】"第2期OP主題歌「ファタール」MVを本日7/5 22時プレミア公開". Skream! (in Japanese). July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.