, also known as "On the Way", is a song by Japanese singer Aina the End. It was released through Avex Trax on July 2, 2025, serving as the opening theme for the second season of the Japanese anime series Dandadan.
Background Aina the End released the song on July 2, 2025. The song was written specifically for the series. In an interview, Aina the End said she "wanted to represent their strange love story" in the song. It was also produced by Shin Sakiura.
On August 20, a music video featuring moments from the anime Dandadan appeared on Aina the End's official YouTube channel.
Music video The official music video was released on July 3, 2025. Directed by Yuki Tsujimoto, It features a world with both yōkai and humans.
Live performances On September 6, 2025, Aina the End staged a surprise guerrilla concert, where she performed "Kakumei Dōchū" in Shinjuku.
Accolades + Awards and nominations for "Kakumei Dōchū" Ceremony Year Award Result AnimaniA Awards 2026 Best Anime Song Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Best Anime Song Best Opening Sequence Japan Expo Awards 2026 Daruma for Best Opening Japan Record Awards 2025 Excellent Work Awards MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2026 Video of the Year Best Solo Artist Video (Japan) Music Awards Japan 2026 Song of the Year Best J-Pop Song Best Anime Song Top Japanese Song in Asia Top Japanese Song in Europe Top Japanese Song in Latin America Best Music Video Best Cover Artwork 2026 Lyrics Award Anikara Award
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Kakumei Dōchū" Chart (2025) Peakposition Global 200 (Billboard) 165 Japan (Japan Hot 100) 4 Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan) 1 Japan (Oricon) 18 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 8 Japan Anime Singles (Oricon) 8 Japan Osakan Hot 100 (FM802) 3 US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard) 9
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Kakumei Dōchū" Chart (2025) Position Japan (Japan Hot 100) 35 Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan) 9 Japan Osakan Yearly Chart Hot 100 (FM802) 4
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