Kaibutsu / Yasashii Suisei

"Kaibutsu"/"Yasashii Suisei" (Japanese: 怪物/優しい彗星, English title: "Monster"/"Comet"[1][2]) is the upcoming first physical single by Japanese duo Yoasobi, set to be released on March 3, 2021. The single include the previous digital singles "Kaibutsu" and "Yasashii Suisei". The both songs has been appointed as the opening and ending theme song for the season 2 of the anime television series Beastars, respectively.[3]

"Kaibutsu"/"Yasashii Suisei"

Top: "Kaibutsu" digital cover
Buttom: "Yasashii Suisei" digital cover
Single by Yoasobi
LanguageJapanese
English title"Monster"/"Comet"
A-side
  • "Kaibutsu"
  • "Yasashii Suisei"
ReleasedMarch 24, 2021 (2021-03-24)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length3:26 (#1)
3:35 (#2)
Label
Songwriter(s)Ayase
Producer(s)Ayase
Yoasobi singles chronology
"Haruka"
(2020)		 "Kaibutsu"/"Yasashii Suisei"
(2021)
Music video
"Kaibutsu" (Beastars opening) on YouTube
"Kaibutsu" on YouTube
"Yasashii Suisei" (Beastars ending) on YouTube

Background

"Kaibutsu" and "Yasashii Suisei" was released as digital single on January 6 and January 20, 2021, before combined to be a physical single. The both songs has been appointed for the season 2 of the anime television series Beastars. "Kaibutsu" was based on the original novel Jibun no Mune ni Jibun no Mimi o Oshi Atete (自分の胸に自分の耳を押し当てて, Press your ears against your chest) written by Paru Itagaki, who write Beastars, and was featured as the opening theme song for the anime.[4] While "Yasashii Suisei" was based on Shishiza Ryūseigun no Mama ni (獅子座流星群のままに, As it is Leo meteor shower) written by the same author, and was featured as the ending theme song for the anime.[5]

Release

The physical single will be released in 2 version: limited edition and fanclub limited edition for "Club Yoasobi" members. The both version in addition to the original songs, the TV size versions, and non-credit opening and ending video from Beastars was also included. The fanclub limited edition include the acoustic session of "Tabun" and "Ano Yume o Nazotte".[6]

Music video

The music video "Kaibutsu" was premiered on January 13, 2020, directed by Rina Mitsuzumi, with 2D animation by Kaori Onishi and motion graphics by Jun Matsuda and Cafuu.[7] It depicts the conflict and determination of the main character of Beastars, Legoshi, and wears a sense of speed and darkness.[8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the official website.[6]

All tracks are written by Ayase.

CD (limited edition/fanclub limited edition)
No.TitleLength
1."Kaibutsu" (怪物)3:26
2."Yasashii Suisei" (優しい彗星)3:35
3."Kaibutsu" (TV size version) 
4."Yasashii Suisei" (TV size version) 
DVD (limited edition)
No.TitleLength
1."Beastars Season 2 opening non-credit video / Yoasobi "Kaibutsu"" (TVアニメ「BEASTARS」 第2期オープニング　ノンクレジット映像／YOASOBI「怪物」) 
2."Beastars Season 2 ending non-credit video / Yoasobi "Yasashii Suisei"" (TVアニメ「BEASTARS」 第2期エンディング　ノンクレジット映像／YOASOBI「優しい彗星」) 
Blu-ray (fanclub limited edition)
No.TitleLength
1."TV anime Beastars Season 2 opening non-credit video / Yoasobi "Kaibutsu"" 
2."TV anime Beastars Season 2 ending non-credit video / Yoasobi "Yasashii Suisei"" 
3."Tabun" (acoustic session) 
4."Ano Yume o Nazotte" (acoustic session) 

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Kaibutsu"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[9] 1
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[10] 6
Billboard Global 200[11] 87
Billboard Global Excl. US[12] 39
Weekly chart performance for "Yasashii Suisei"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[13] 1
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[14] 20
Billboard Global Excl. US[15] 97

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal[16][17] and YouTube.[18]

Song credits
  • Ayase – producer
  • Ikura – vocals

Music video credits
"Kaibutsu"
  • Rina Mitsuzumi – director
  • Jun Matsuda – motion graphics
  • Cafuu – motion graphics (argument)
  • Kaori Onishi – 2D animation
  • AI Rinna – design supporter

Release history
CountryDateFormatWorkLabel
Various January 6, 2021 (2021-01-06)
"Kaibutsu"
January 20, 2021 (2021-01-20) "Yasashii Suisei"
Japan March 24, 2021 (2021-03-24)
"Kaibutsu"/"Yasashii Suisei"

References
  1. "Monster - Single". Apple Music. Apple Inc. January 7, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. "Comet - Single". Apple Music. Apple Inc. January 28, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  3. "YOASOBI「怪物 / 優しい彗星」のCDリリース決定、ファンクラブ「CLUB 夜遊」もオープン". Musicman (in Japanese). F.B.Communications Inc. January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  4. "YOASOBI TVアニメ『BEASTARS』第2期OPテーマ「怪物」が1月6日より配信開始！ノンクレジットOP映像も解禁！アニメとコラボレーションしたジャケットも公開！". lisani (in Japanese). lisani. December 22, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  5. "YOASOBI、『BEASTARS』EDテーマ「優しい彗星」＋「夜に駆ける」原作小説が題材のオーディオドラマ配信". Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  6. "3月24日(水)「怪物 / 優しい彗星」CDリリース決定！本日より予約受付開始！". Yoasobi Official Website (in Japanese). Sony Music Entertainment Japan. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  7. Topham, Michelle (January 13, 2021). "YOASOBI's 'Kaibutsu' will be a huge hit — BEASTARS Season 2 opening theme is awesome". LeoSign. LeoSign. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  8. "【YOASOBI】新曲「怪物」MVはアニメ『BEASTARS』とシンクロ率120%！". Meruno (in Japanese). Urepia. January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  9. "週間 デジタルシングル (単曲) ランキング 2020年01月25日付" [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking January 25, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. January 25, 2021. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  10. "Billboard Japan Hot 100 [ 2020/01/25 付け ]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  11. "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  12. "Billboard Global Excl. US". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  13. "週間 デジタルシングル (単曲) ランキング 2020年02月01日付" [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking February 1, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. February 1, 2021. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  14. "Billboard Japan Hot 100 [ 2020/02/01 付け ]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  15. "Billboard Global Excl. US". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  16. "Credits / 怪物 / YOASOBI". Tidal. January 6, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  17. "Credits / 優しい彗星 / YOASOBI". Tidal. January 20, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  18. "YOASOBI「怪物」Official Music Video　(YOASOBI - Monster)". YouTube. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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