Densetsu no Shōjo
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is the first single by Japanese recording artist Arisa Mizuki. It was released on May 15, 1991 as the first single from Mizuki's debut studio album Arisa
. The title song was written and composed by Amii Ozaki
. It was inspired by Anri
's "Olivia o Kikinagara," also produced by Ozaki. The song was used in commercials for the Chasse soft drink by Kirin
, starring Mizuki herself.
Weekly Singles chart at number 5 with 58,150 copies sold in its first week. The single charted for sixteen weeks and has sold a total of 227,340 copies. "Densetsu no Shōjo" was the 12th best-selling single of June 1991 and ranked number 61 on the Oricon Yearly Singles chart.
Arisa (album)
- Charts and sales :...
. The title song was written and composed by Amii Ozaki
Amii Ozaki
, real name , is a Japanese singer songwriter born on 19 March 1957 in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. She has written music such as Oribia o Kikinagara by Anri and Tenshi no Uingu by Seiko Matsuda, as well as many other songs. Ozaki makes irregular appearances on her friend Akira Kamiya's...
. It was inspired by Anri
Anri
, real name , is a Japanese singer and singer-songwriter, born in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She has written much of her own music as well as singing songs written by others such as her debut release Oribia o Kikinagara, by Amii Ozaki...
's "Olivia o Kikinagara," also produced by Ozaki. The song was used in commercials for the Chasse soft drink by Kirin
Kirin Brewery Company
is a Japanese company. It is a member of the Mitsubishi keiretsu.-Overview:Kirin sells two of the most popular beers in Japan, Kirin Lager--the country's oldest beer brand--and Ichiban Shibori. In the happoshu category, Kirin Tanrei is the top seller. Kirin handles domestic distribution for...
, starring Mizuki herself.
Chart performance
"Densetsu no Shōjo" debuted on the OriconOricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
Weekly Singles chart at number 5 with 58,150 copies sold in its first week. The single charted for sixteen weeks and has sold a total of 227,340 copies. "Densetsu no Shōjo" was the 12th best-selling single of June 1991 and ranked number 61 on the Oricon Yearly Singles chart.
Track listing
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Weekly Singles |
5 |
| Oricon Monthly Singles | 12 |
| Oricon Yearly Singles | 61 |