Newtral is the fifth studio album by Ikimono-gakari, released in Japan on February 29, 2012. It has reached number one on the Oricon Weekly charts, and became the group's fourth consecutive number-one album.
Release The album was released in Japan on February 29, 2012 in two editions. The regular edition (ESCL-3829), had for its first pressings an Ikimono card #028 and an entry form for additional prizes. The limited edition (ESCL-3827/8) included a second CD with live performances from 2009-2011, a set of album themed postcards titled Newseum ?, and special box packaging to display pictures of the three members.
The release day was coincident with vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka's leap day (February 29) birthday. To celebrate the event, the group held a free event at Roppongi Hills Arena, and it was also streamed live on Nico Nico Douga. - references natalie article
Tie-ins Tie-ins to media and commercial products. "Aruite Ikou" was the theme song of a TBS Drama "ランナウェイ〜愛する君のために" (Runaway - For You, the Person Who I Love) that aired in October–December 2011. "Warattetainda" was used as a commercial song for the Nissan Serena in the second half of 2011. "Itsudatte Bokura Wa" was used as a commercial song for You Can in January 2012. "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" was a commercial song for Sixteen Tea in February 2012. "New World Music" was used in the TV news show "Mezamashi TV" in April 2011.
Track list Source for romanized title tracks: Jpopasia.com Source for track information: Ikimonogakari official site English translations are unofficial.
The song is read as "Hoshi" meaning "Star" but uses the kanji 地球 "Chikyuu" meaning "The Earth".
Release history Country Date Format Label Japan February 29, 2012 digital download Epic Records Japan CD (ESCL-3829), 2CD limited edition (ESCL-3827/8) Taiwan March 2, 2012 2CD limited edition (88691951482) Sony Music Entertainment Taiwan
Oricon Chart (Japan) ReleaseAlbums ChartPeak positionSales (copies)Chart run February 29, 2012Weekly Chart1192,877 2 weeks at number one; ?? weeks totalMonthly Chart 2 192,877 (February)172,095 (March) End-of-year Chart 12 414,490 N/A
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