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Wikipedia article
is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the third single of their second full-length studio album, 'Sol-fa', on August 4, 2004. In 2016, they re-recorded Rewrite along with all songs from 'Sol-fa' and released on November 30, 2016.
Reception
The song experienced immense domestic and international popularity after it was chosen as the fourth and final opening theme of the first 'Fullmetal Alchemist' anime series. Peaking at number four on the Oricon charts, the single sold nearly 150,000 units by the end of the year it was released, making it the 63rd single of the year. It later went on to win Best Anime Theme Song at the 2007 American Anime Awards.[http://www.americananimeawards.com/ American Anime Awards official website]
The song is listed on the appendix of Robert Dimery's book '1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die (And 10001 You Must Download)'.
Music video
The music video for "Rewrite" was directed by Kazuyoshi Oku. The video primarily features the band playing in front of enormous speakers. During the song's breakdown, they temporarily levitate in the air. In 2016, they released new music video of Rewrite to promote 'Sol-fa 2016'. The video primarily features the band playing in front of fans and speakers. During the song's breakdown, they drowned in a sea.
Track listing
Personnel
*Masafumi Gotoh lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*Kensuke Kita lead guitar, background vocals
*Takahiro Yamada bass, background vocals
*Kiyoshi Ijichi drums
*Asian Kung-Fu Generation producer
*Tohru Takayama mixing, recording
*Mitsuharu Harada mastering
*Kenichi Nakamura recording
*Yusuke Nakamura single cover art
Charts
Certifications
References
Category:2004 singles
Category:2004 songs
Category:Asian Kung-Fu Generation songs
Category:Ki/oon Music singles
Category:Fullmetal Alchemist songs
Category:Songs written by Masafumi Gotoh
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