Journey through the Decade
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"Journey Through the Decade" is the thirtieth single by Japanese musical artist Gackt
, released on March 25, 2009. It is his first song performed for Kamen Rider Decade
, used as the television series' theme song.
Kamen Rider Decade
. It was released as a single CD and as a CD coupled with a DVD with the music video. The theme of "Journey Through the Decade" is that it describes the .
, "special memorial single" version which is a Digipak
with a special cover, a third disc and a booklet describing Gackt's collaboration with the Kamen Rider Decade production.
Daily Charts. By the release of its follow up single "The Next Decade
", "Journey Through the Decade" had sold 94,000 copies. It stayed 25 weeks on the music charts. In June 2009, the Recording Industry Association of Japan
certified it as gold.
Gackt
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, voice actor and author. Usually referred to by his mononymous stage name, he is known for his career as a solo artist and as the former vocalist for the defunct visual kei rock band Malice Mizer....
, released on March 25, 2009. It is his first song performed for Kamen Rider Decade
Kamen Rider Decade
is the title of the first of the 2009 editions of the long-running Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu dramas. Decade, as its title suggests, is the tenth of the Heisei Rider Series, having begun with Kamen Rider Kuuga in 2000...
, used as the television series' theme song.
Summary
It was used as the opening theme song for the 2009 Kamen Rider SeriesKamen Rider Series
The is a metaseries of manga and tokusatsu television programs and films created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. The various Kamen Rider media generally feature a motorcycle-riding superhero with an insect motif who fights supervillains often referred to as...
Kamen Rider Decade
Kamen Rider Decade
is the title of the first of the 2009 editions of the long-running Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu dramas. Decade, as its title suggests, is the tenth of the Heisei Rider Series, having begun with Kamen Rider Kuuga in 2000...
. It was released as a single CD and as a CD coupled with a DVD with the music video. The theme of "Journey Through the Decade" is that it describes the .
CD
- "Journey Through the Decade"
- "J.t.D. Re-Mix RIDE"Distort""
- "J.t.D. Re-Mix RIDE"Symphony""
- "Journey Through the Decade" (instrumental)
DVD
The music video of "Journey Through the Decade" was later released in Stay the Ride AliveStay the Ride Alive
"Stay the Ride Alive" is the thirty-seventh single released by Japanese musical artist Gackt on January 1, 2010. The song was originally titled "Stay the Decade Alive", before being renamed "Stay the Ride Alive" in late November.- Summary :...
, "special memorial single" version which is a Digipak
Digipak
Digipak is a patented style of CD, DVD or BD packaging, and is a registered trademark of AGI World Ltd., an Atlas Holdings company.-Features:...
with a special cover, a third disc and a booklet describing Gackt's collaboration with the Kamen Rider Decade production.
- "Journey Through the Decade" music film
Chart performance
On its first day of release, it sold 15,000 copies and reached #2 on the OriconOricon
, 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...
Daily Charts. By the release of its follow up single "The Next Decade
The Next Decade
"The Next Decade" is the thirty-fifth single by Japanese musical artist Gackt, released on August 11, 2009.-Summary:It will be used as the theme song for the Kamen Rider Series film Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker in which Gackt portrays Riderman...
", "Journey Through the Decade" had sold 94,000 copies. It stayed 25 weeks on the music charts. In June 2009, the Recording Industry Association of Japan
Recording Industry Association of Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved the music industry...
certified it as gold.
Oricon sales chart
| Release | Provider(s) | Chart | Peak position | Sales total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2009 | 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... |
Daily Singles | 1 | 15,441 |
| Weekly Singles | 2 | 51,666 | ||
| Monthly Singles | 4 | 74,117 | ||
| Yearly Singles | 63 | 97,616 |
External links
- Journey Through the Decade on Gackt's official website