Kōsui (Eito song)
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| "Kōsui" | ||||
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| Single by Eito | ||||
| from the album Sukkarakan | ||||
| B-side | "Matane" "Kimi no Ai to Boku no Ai" | |||
| Released | 21 April 2019 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | A.S.A.B | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Eito singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Kōsui" on YouTube | ||||
"Kōsui" (香水, lit. "Perfume") is a song by Japanese singer and songwriter Eito from his debut studio album, Sukkarakan (2021). The song was initially self-released for digital download and streaming on 21 April 2019 as the singer's debut single, and later released through A.S.A.B. "Kōsui" is an acoustic guitar-laid J-pop song, inspired by his experience of breakup.
The song gained national recognition after it became a viral hit on TikTok with users covering the song. Its popularity on the social media app is credited to the lyrics with the incorporation of the memorable proper nouns such as Line and Dolce & Gabbana.
In Japan, "Kōsui" became Eito's breakthrough hit, topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, as well as topping on the Spotify Global Viral Top 50. As of August 2020, the song has been streamed over 100 million times. The cover videos of the song filmed by celebrities boosted its popularity and made Eito the household name. The celebrities such as Shingo Katori, Chocolate Planet, Misako Uno, and Naoto Inti Raymi have covered the song so far. On 31 December 2020, Eito performed the song at the 71st Kōhaku Uta Gassen, one of the most prestigious music festival in Japan.
Accolades[edit]
| Ceremony | Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTV Video Music Awards Japan | 2020 | MTV Breakthrough Song | Won |
| Japan Record Awards | 2020 | Excellent Work Award | Won |
| Grand Prix | Nominated | ||
| GQ Men of the Year | 2020 | Breakthrough Song of the Year | Won |
Commercial performance[edit]
On 4 May 2020, "Kōsui" debuted on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 at number 34, boosted by the popularity on TikTok. On 25 May 2020, it peaked on the chart at number one. As of 25 November 2020, the song has stayed on the chart for 30 consecutive weeks.
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Kōsui" was directed and filmed by Keita Inaba. The video was released on YouTube on 28 May 2019, and has accumulated over 124 million views as of November 2020. The video features Eito singing over the acoustic guitar, played by Junnosuke Onodera, and the contemporary dance played by Akari Kamayachi.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kōsui" | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Matane" (featuring Chinatsu Matsumoto) | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Kimi no Ai to Boku no Ai" | 4:56 |
| Total length: | 13:20 | |
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
All-time charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[8] Digital |
Gold | 100,000* |
| Japan (RIAJ)[9] Streaming |
Platinum | 100,000,000† |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 21 April 2019 |
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| Japan | 29 February 2020 | CD-ROM | Amazon.co.jp |
References[edit]
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of September 26, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of May 25, 2020". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "瑛人の合算シングル売上" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2020 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "【オリコン年間ランキング2020】嵐、総合で通算9度目の首位獲得 | デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 1位~10位". Oricon (in Japanese). December 25, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2021 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ ""JAPAN HOT 100"15周年を記念したオールタイムTOP50発表 1位は米津玄師「Lemon」". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). March 31, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – Eito – Kōsui" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 25 November 2020. Select 2019年10月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – Eito – Kōsui" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 25 November 2020. Select 2020年8月 on the drop-down menu