Candy Candy (song)

"Candy Candy" is the second single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu from her debut studio album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution. It was released as a digital download on March 13, 2012, and as a physical single on April 4, 2012.[1]

"Candy Candy"
Regular Edition cover
Single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
from the album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution
B-side"Demo Demo Mada Mada"
ReleasedMarch 13, 2012 (Download)
April 4, 2012 (CD)
Recorded2012
GenreElectronica, J-pop
Length3:50
LabelUnBorde
Songwriter(s)Yasutaka Nakata
Producer(s)Yasutaka Nakata
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu singles chronology
"Tsukematsukeru"
(2011)		 "Candy Candy"
(2012)		 "Fashion Monster"
(2012)

Synopsis

Candy Candy is a song about "a girl who has a sweet tooth and always wants to have some candies in her pockets".[2] Kyary states that the theme of the video is "80s idol singer" and that in the music video she wears a costume like "80's magical girl anime", like "Magical Princess Minky Momo", "Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel".[3] In the beginning she runs in a hurry, being late for her appearance on a musical program.[4] Running in a hurry with a slice of toast in the mouth is a stereotype from '80−'90s anime and manga, especially those for girls.[5] When Kyary arrives at the stage, the program is already on air, and she immediately starts to sing and dance. When she takes a rest in her dressing room, a dummy of hers begins to dance in her place, angering her; she then dropkicks him.[6] The ranking table which rolls to show the names of songs is similar to one in a famous Japanese live musical program in the '80s, "The Best Ten".[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Yasutaka Nakata.

Physical single
No.TitleLength
1."Candy Candy"3:51
2."Demo Demo Mada Mada" (でもでもまだまだ)4:13
3."Chōdo Ii no (extended version)" (ちょうどいいの)4:25
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Candy Candy"3:51
Total length:3:51

Charts
Chart (2012) Peak
position
Japan Billboard Top Airplay 1
Japan Billboard Hot 100 2
Japan Billboard Adult Contemporary Airplay 5
Japan Billboard Hot Singles Sales 7
Japan Oricon Daily 6
Japan Oricon Weekly 8
Japan RIAJ Digital Track Chart 8
Panda! Go, Panda! Top Hits! 10

References
  1. Kyary Singles Discography Official Site
  2. http://natalie.mu/music/pp/glaceau_vitaminwater
  3. http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131
  4. http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131
  5. http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131
  6. http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131
  7. http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131
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