Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai
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is the 42nd single by Hello! Project
unit Morning Musume
. The single was released on February 10, 2010 with three limited edition releases as well as the normal edition– "A", "B" and "C"– all of which contained a different DVD. All four editions (including normal) also contained a special card with a serial number on it, which was used in an event draw. The Single V
was released on February 24, 2010. This is also the group's first single as an eight-member unit, since the graduation of seventh generation member Koharu Kusumi
in late 2009.
The theme of the title track is a comparison between women and flowers.
Hello! Project
is the umbrella name for all female idol Japanese pop recording artists collective that are under contract with the Up-Front Group. The "mothership" group of Hello! Project is the super-group Morning Musume. Hello! Project's current leader is Risa Niigaki, the leader of Morning Musume...
unit Morning Musume
Morning Musume
, sometimes referred to as is a Japanese idol girl group, whose act generally revolves around singing and dancing to upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, which is managed and produced by Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies of their songs...
. The single was released on February 10, 2010 with three limited edition releases as well as the normal edition– "A", "B" and "C"– all of which contained a different DVD. All four editions (including normal) also contained a special card with a serial number on it, which was used in an event draw. The Single V
Single V
A is a type of DVD released by artists who are part of the J-Pop idol conglomerate, Hello! Project.- Single V :A Single V is often released in coordination one or two weeks after the release of a Hello! Project single. Most artists follow this pattern, except a few including Melon Kinenbi...
was released on February 24, 2010. This is also the group's first single as an eight-member unit, since the graduation of seventh generation member Koharu Kusumi
Koharu Kusumi
, is a former J-pop singer and voice actress, and currently a model. She joined Morning Musume as the only seventh generation member and as the youngest soloist to debut in Hello! Project, being only twelve years old when she joined. Before she joined Morning Musume, she was the captain of her...
in late 2009.
The theme of the title track is a comparison between women and flowers.
CD
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- Programming: Hideyuki "Daichi" Suzuki / Drums: Toshiyuki Takao / Violin: Crusher Kimura / E. guitar & A. guitar: Koji Kamada / Chorus: Ai Takahashi
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- Programming & guitar: AKIRA / Chorus: Ai Takahashi, Eri Kamei
- "Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai (Instrumental)"
Single V
- "Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai"
- "Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai (Stage Ver.)"
Featured lineup
- 5th generation: Ai Takahashi,Risa Niigaki
- 6th generation: Eri Kamei,Sayumi Michishige,Reina Tanaka
- 8th generation: Aika Mitsui,Junjun,Linlin
Chart positions
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| Daily (February 9, 2010) | |
| #2 | |
| Weekly (February 9, 2010–February 17, 2010) | |
| #5 | |
| Monthly (February 2010) | |
| #11 | |
| Total sales | |
| 36,169 As of February 17, 2010 |
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| Billboard Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... |
February 16, 2010–February 22, 2010 |
| #16 | |
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | February 16, 2010–February 22, 2010 |
| #6 |
External links
- Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai entry on the Hello! Project website