Fatal (song)

2024 single by Gemn
"Fatal"
Single by Gemn
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedJuly 4, 2024
Genre
  • J-pop
  • anime song
Length3:40
LabelMastersix Foundation
Songwriter(s)Tatsuya Kitani
Producer(s)Giga
Kento Nakajima singles chronology
"Fatal"
(2024) 		"Hitogoto"
(2024)
Tatsuya Kitani singles chronology
"Always Be with You XD"
(2024) 		"Fatal"
(2024)
Music video
"Fatal" on YouTube

"Fatal" (ファタール, Fatāru) is a song by Japanese duo Gemn, consisting of Japanese singer and actor Kento Nakajima and singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani. It was released by Mastersix Foundation on July 4, 2024, as the opening theme for the second season of Japanese anime series Oshi no Ko. Commercially, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and number two on the Oricon Combined Singles Chart.

Background and release

On May 26, 2024, Japanese anime series Oshi no Ko uploaded the anime's first trailer, revealing that the opening theme for the anime's second season would be "Fatal", which was performed by Gemn, without any information of the artist. On the same day, the artist's website was launched to countdown for more details,[1] including letters from members,[2][3] some lyrics,[4] and liner notes.[5] The identity of the artist was unveiled on June 30, to be Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani, as well as the song's release date, July 4, 2024.[6] The CD single format—"Gemn", "Anime", and standard editions—was released on September 4.[7]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Fatal" premiered via Kitani's YouTube channel on July 5, 2024. It was filmed in South Korea and directed by Kim Woo-je of Etui Colletive. The music video included the diverse sets and dance scenes of Nakajima and Kitani.[8]

Live performances

Gemn debuted the live performance of "Fatal" at the Rock in Japan Festival on August 4, 2024.[9]

Track listing

  • Digital download, and streaming
  1. "Fatal" (ファタール) – 3:40
  • CD single, digital download, and streaming
  1. "Fatal" – 3:40
  2. "Fatal" (Kento Nakajima only version) – 3:40
  3. "Fatal" (Tatsuya Kitani only version) – 3:40
  4. "Fatal" (instrumental) – 3:40
  • Blu-ray (Gemn edition)
  1. "Fatal" music video – 3:39
  2. "Making of Gemn" – 19:15
  • Blu-ray (Anime edition)
  1. "TV Anime Oshi no Ko Season 2 Non-Credit Opening Movie" – 1:29

Credits and personnel

  • Kento Nakajima – vocals
  • Tatsuya Kitani – vocals, songwriter
  • Giga – arrangement, mixing
  • Ayaka Toki – mixing
  • Hidekazu Sakai – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "Fatal"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[10] 157
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[11] 3
Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[12] 2
Japan (Oricon)[13] 5
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[14] 2

References

  1. ^ "【推しの子】: テレビアニメ第2期が7月3日スタート 佐倉綾音が「東京ブレイド」原作者・鮫島アビ子に 舞台脚本家GOAは小野大輔 OPはGEMN". Mantanweb (in Japanese). May 26, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "TVアニメ『【推しの子】』第2期OP主題歌「ファタール」、GEMN（ジェム）メンバーによるライナーノーツが公開". The First Times (in Japanese). June 2, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "『【推しの子】』第2期OP主題歌アーティスト・GEMN、楽曲のライナーノーツ第2弾が公開". Encount (in Japanese). June 9, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "正体不明のアーティスト・GEMNが歌う「【推しの子】」第2期OP主題歌の歌詞を一部公開". Natalie (in Japanese). June 16, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "【推しの子】原作者によるアニメ2期OP主題歌「ファタール」ライナーノーツ公開". Oricon (in Japanese). June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "【推しの子】2期OP担当"謎のアーティスト"は中島健人&キタニタツヤ 「GEMN」の正体解禁". Modelpress (in Japanese). June 30, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "GEMN(中島健人×キタニタツヤ)が歌う『【推しの子】』第2期OP主題歌がCD化". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "GEMN(中島健人&キタニタツヤ)、TVアニメ"【推しの子】"第2期OP主題歌「ファタール」MVを本日7/5 22時プレミア公開". Skream! (in Japanese). July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "ロッキンにケンティー降臨! 中島健人「人生初のフェスに参加してきたよ」爽やか笑顔で報告". The First Times (in Japanese). August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  10. ^ "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 11, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of September 11, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  13. ^ ファタール – Oricon Oricon News. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  14. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-09-16" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
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