“Endscape” is the seventh single by Japanese rock band Uverworld, released on May 30, 2007, under Gr8! Records. The single was issued in two formats: a standard CD edition and a limited CD+DVD edition. The title track was used as the first opening theme for the anime television series Toward the Terra.
Background and release "Endscape" continued Uverworld's integration of hard rock and electronic elements. The band contributed both music and production to the single, with lyrical content written by lead vocalist Takuya∞. The CD/DVD version included a music video for the title track.
Track listing All lyrics written by Takuya∞. All tracks arranged by Uverworld.
Commercial performance
"Endscape" debuted at number 4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, selling over 60,000 copies in its first week. It remained on the chart for three consecutive weeks.
Oricon sales chart (Japan) Release dateChartPeak positionSalesWeeks chartedMay 30, 2007Oricon Daily Singles Chart3––May 30, 2007Oricon Weekly Singles Chart460,9213May 2007Oricon Monthly Singles Chart10––
Music video The music video for "Endscape" features the band performing in an abstract industrial landscape. It was directed by Masaki Ohkita and released as part of the CD+DVD limited edition.
In popular culture The title track served as the first opening theme song for the anime Toward the Terra (Terra e...).
Further reading
External links
Official Sony Music Japan listing
References