Returner (Yami no Shūen)
"Returner (Yami no Shūen)" (RETURNER～闇の終焉～?, lit. "Returner: Demise of Darkness") is a single released by Gackt, on June 20, 2007, the theme song for NHK drama Fūrin Kazan.
Summary
The inspiration for the image used in this single ties into the NHK drama Fūrin Kazan, in which Gackt plays the warlord Uesugi Kenshin.[1]
It contains two live recordings of previously published songs from Gackt 2006 D.R.U.G Party Tour and the limited edition comes with the promotional video for the title track on DVD.
"Returner (Yami no Shūen)" was also used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the movie The Prestige.
Promotional video
The background behind this song is a woman awaiting for the return of her lover from the battlefield. Gackt sings the lyrics from the woman's perspective while playing the role of the husband in the video.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Gackt.C, all music composed by Gackt.C.
| 1. |
""Returner (Yami no Shūen)" (RETURNER～闇の終焉～)" |
4:21 |
| 2. |
""Cube" [DRUG I Ver.]" |
5:35 |
| 3. |
""Birdcage" [DRUG I Ver.]" |
6:37 |
| 4. |
""Returner (Yami no Shūen)" (Instrumental)" |
4:14 |
Chart performance
| Release |
Chart |
Peak position |
| June 20, 2007 |
Oricon Daily Singles Chart |
1 |
| June 27, 2007 |
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart |
1 |
Notes
- "Returner" is Gackt's first single to reach the number one spot on the Japanese Oricon weekly charts.
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Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 (Red) • Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 (Blue)
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Mars Sora Kara no Homonsha: Kaisō • Requiem et Reminiscence Saisei to shuuen • Kagen no Tsuki (Seiya no Shirabe) • Jougen no Tsuki (Saishusho) • The Sixth Day & Seventh Night (Final) • Diabolos (Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida) • nine*nine • Requiem Et Reminiscence II Final Chinkon To Saisei • Yellow Fried Chickenz Kirameki Otokojuku (Danjo Konyoku Mizugi Matsuri) • The Graffiti ~Attack of the "Yellow Fried Chickenz" in Europe~ I Love You All
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99 Gackt Resurrection • Mars Sora Kara no Homonsha • Requiem et Reminiscence • Kagen no Tsuki • Jōgen no Tsuki • The Sixth Day & Seventh Night • Diabolos: Aien no Shi • Training Days D.r.u.g. Party • Requiem et Reminiscence II: Saisei to Kaikō • Camui Gakuen School • Yellow Fried Chickenz
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