2011 single by Hello! Project Mobekimasu
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Hotexpress Favorable[1]
"Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku " (ブスにならない哲学 , "The Philosophy of How Not to Become Ugly") is a 2011 song by Hello! Project Mobekimasu . The song is a collaboration between Hello! Project acts Morning Musume , Berryz Kobo , Cute , Erina Mano , and Smileage .[2] The single was released on November 16, 2011[2] on the label Zetima .
Participants [ edit ] Release information [ edit ] The CD single was released in 7 versions: Regular Edition and Limited Editions A, B, C, D, E, and F. Limited Edition A included a bonus DVD containing a music video for the title song; all the other editions were CD-only.
Music video [ edit ] The dance sequence appeared in the music video was choreographed by Lucky Ikeda.[3]
Critical response [ edit ] Hotexpress' Tetsuo Hiraga noted that when watching the music video for the first time he had the impression the song was a declaration of war against other idol groups, particularly the current leader of the idol scene AKB48 . The reviewer stated that the song was a characteristic of Tsunku mix of disco and pop. When listening to it, he was impressed with the pool of talent in Hello! Project , as each girl has her distinctive voice, look, and manner of expression.[4]
Track listing [ edit ] All songs written and composed by Tsunku .
Regular Edition, Limited Editions A [ edit ] CD Title 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学 ) 2. "Moshimo..." (もしも… ) 3. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental) )
Limited Edition A DVD Title 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Music Video)" (ブスにならない哲学(Music Video) )
Limited Edition A bonus Event ticket lottery card with a serial number (sealed into plastic CD wrap) Limited Edition B [ edit ] Title Artists(s) 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学 ) 2. "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌 ) Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Morning Musume 3. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental) )
Limited Edition C [ edit ] Title Artists(s) 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学 ) 2. "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌 ) Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Berryz Kobo 3. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental) )
Limited Edition D [ edit ] Title Artists(s) 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学 ) 2. "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌 ) Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Cute 3. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental) )
Limited Edition E [ edit ] Title Artists(s) 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学 ) 2. "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌 ) Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Erina Mano 3. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental) )
Limited Edition F [ edit ] Title Artists(s) 1. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学 ) 2. "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌 ) Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring S/mileage 3. "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental) )
Chart (2011) Peak position Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[5] 4 Oricon Monthly Singles Chart 13 Billboard Japan Hot 100 5 Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay 79 Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales 3 Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay 67
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