Candy Candy (song)
| "Candy Candy" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Regular Edition cover | ||||
| Single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu | ||||
| from the album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution | ||||
| B-side | "Demo Demo Mada Mada" | |||
| Released |
March 13, 2012 (Download) April 4, 2012 (CD) | |||
| Format | Digital download, CD | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Electronica, J-pop | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Label | UnBorde | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
| Producer(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
| Kyary Pamyu Pamyu singles chronology | ||||
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"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]
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 written by Yasutaka Nakata.
| Physical single | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 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. | Title | Length |
| 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 |