Zukkoke Otoko Michi
Encyclopedia
is the sixth single released by the Japanese
boyband Kanjani8
. This single marked the change of labels from Teichiku Records
to Imperial Records
because the group's sound hand changed from Enka to Pop. "Zukkoke Otoko Michi" sound was of the disco/pop variety and unsuited for the label.
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The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
boyband Kanjani8
Kanjani Eight
is a seven-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency, Johnny & Associates, and signed to Imperial Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern enka group", though after the year 2006, their...
. This single marked the change of labels from Teichiku Records
Teichiku Records
Teichiku Records is a Japanese record label, run by the Teichiku Entertainment company, that specialises in enka, kayōkyoku, and similar music. Teichiku is an abbreviation for , the former name of the company...
to Imperial Records
Imperial Records
Imperial Records is a United States based label started in 1947 by Lew Chudd and reactivated in 2006 by label owner EMI.- The independent and Liberty Records years :...
because the group's sound hand changed from Enka to Pop. "Zukkoke Otoko Michi" sound was of the disco/pop variety and unsuited for the label.
Regular Edition
- " Zukkoke Otoko Michi "
- " Ai ni Mukatte "
- " Explosion "
- " Zukkoke Otoko Michi
"
Limited Edition
- " Zukkoke Otoko Michi "
- " Ai ni Mukatte "
- " Zukkoke Otoko Michi
"
Charts
| Week | 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 |
Peak Position | Sales Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2007 | April Week 3 | 1 | 190,700 |
| June 18, 2006 | May Week 1 | 15 | 6500 |
| N/A | N/A | Fell off the top 30 | N/A |