2023 single by Yoasobi
"Biri-Biri " (from Japanese
ビリビリ ,
onomatopoeia for the sound of electric shock) is a song by Japanese duo
Yoasobi . It was released as a
single on November 18, 2023, through
Sony Music Entertainment Japan to commemorate the first anniversary of the release of 2022 role-playing video games
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet . Commercially, "Biri-Biri" peaked at number 14 on the
Billboard Japan Hot 100 and number 19 on the
Oricon Combined Singles Chart.
Background and release
On November 16, 2023,
Yoasobi and
The Pokémon Company 's role-playing video games
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet announced a collaboration to celebrate the games' first anniversary with the song titled "Biri-Biri",
[1] slated for release in both Japanese- and English-language versions, the latter translated by Konnie Aoki, simultaneously on November 18, 2023, the same date as the first anniversary of the games.
[2] The limited black-and-white
CD single and scarlet-and-violet
12-inch vinyl formats were released on March 13, 2024,
[3] which included code for receiving special
Pawmot on the games.
[4] The English-language version was included on the duo's third English-language EP
E-Side 3 , released on April 12, 2024.
[5]
Lyrics and composition
"Biri-Biri" was inspired by the game-based short story Kimi to Ameagari o (きみと雨上がりを ,
lit. 'After the Rain with You') , written by novelist
Ayano Takeda . The story tells about "treasure hunting" of the video games' characters:
Nemona , a student council president at Naranja Academy in
Paldea region, and Anna, a transfer student.
[6]
The song was described as an
electropop song
[7] with
hip-hop elements,
[8] adding
Pokémon -styled
video game music .
[9] It is about the bond between rivals, which the lyrics reference
all Pokémon video games from
Red and Blue to the most recent Scarlet and Violet .
[10]
[11] In a
Vogue Taiwan interview in December 2023,
Ayase explained the song "does not want to convey any life message, nor does it want to tell you how to live in the future. It simply expresses our love for Pokémon ."
[12]
Music video
An accompanying music video for "Biri-Biri" premiered on November 18, 2023, the same date as the single release, at 22:00
JST .
[13] Directed by Ryō Sasaki,
[14] the
3D -animated visual features the characters Nemona and Anna's journey and bond with a variety of Pokémon,
[15] including
Sprigatito ,
Fuecoco ,
Fidough , and
Gengar , as well as Pokémon battles and Nemona and Anna riding
Cyclizar and
Koraidon together.
[8] The English version's music video was uploaded later on December 4.
[16]
Live performances
Yoasobi performed "Biri-Biri" for the first time on December 1, 2023, at
Clockenflap music festival in
Hong Kong ,
[17] as part of their
first Asia Tour , which was included on the tour's setlist.
[18] In the
Jakarta and
New Taipei City shows,
Pikachu , Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and
Quaxly mascots also joined the performance.
[19]
[20] It was also a part of the setlist for their
Pop Out Zepp Tour ,
[21] and
Coachella festival.
[22] The duo debuted the televised performance of the song at
Music Station special episode Super Live 2023 on December 22, featuring
augmented reality of various Pokémons.
[23]
[24]
Track listing
Digital download and streaming
"Biri-Biri" – 3:07
"Biri-Biri" (English version) – 3:07
CD single and 12-inch vinyl
"Biri-Biri" – 3:07
"Biri-Biri" (English version) – 3:07
"Biri-Biri" (instrumental) – 3:07
Credits and personnel
Ayase – songwriter, producer
Ikura – vocals
Ayano Takeda – based story writer
Konnie Aoki – English lyrics, English version vocal direction
BFNK – English lyrics, English version vocal direction
Takayuki Saitō – vocal
recording (original)
Kunio Nishikawara – vocal recording (English version)
Masahiko Fukui –
mixing
Hidekazu Sakai –
mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
Release history
References
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"YOASOBIが作曲した「ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット」のインスパイアソング「Biri-Biri」, 11月18日に配信開始" .
4Gamer.net (in Japanese). November 16, 2023.
Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
^ Kong, Clark Jason (November 16, 2023).
"Pokemon and YOASOBI "Biri Biri" Collab Song and Music Video Announced" . Game8 .
Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
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"YOASOBI×ポケモン「Biri-Biri」レコード盤限定発売。Tシャツ付きCDも" . AV Watch (in Japanese). February 13, 2024.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024 .
^ Okano (March 13, 2024).
"『ポケモンSV』「ヨアソビのパーモット」が貰える「あいことば」が公開! YOASOBIのインスパイアソング発売を記念して" . Inside (in Japanese). Retrieved March 13, 2024 .
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"YOASOBIの英語版EP第3弾『E-SIDE 3』が明日配信リリース" . Cinra (in Japanese). April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024 .
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"【ポケモンSV】YOASOBIが発売1周年楽曲『Biri-Biri』を制作。配信ジャケットを飾るのはパーモット、11月18日より日本&英語版を同時配信" .
Famitsu (in Japanese). November 16, 2023.
Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
^ Mori, Tomoyuki; Ishii, Eriko (November 24, 2023).
"YOASOBI、宮本浩次、Nulbarich、なとり、Chilli Beans.、くじら……注目新譜6作をレビュー" . Real Sound (in Japanese).
Archived from the original on November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023 .
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a
b Palmer, Lauren (November 20, 2023).
"Music Video for Yoasobi Pokemon Song Stars Nemona" .
Siliconera .
Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023 .
^ Ueda, Takuto (December 27, 2023).
"YOASOBI and Ayano Takeda Discuss Their Love of Pokémon and the Spirit of Adventure in Their Collaboration 'Biri-Biri' " .
Billboard .
Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 .
^ Adlan, W. Amirul (November 20, 2023).
"YOASOBI Pokemon Collab Creates A Beautiful Music Video About You And Nemona" . GamerBraves .
Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023 .
^ Kim, Mi-hee (November 20, 2023).
"모든 시리즈 망라, 요아소비가 만든 포켓몬 컬래버 곡 공개" . GameMeca (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023 .
^ Chen, Avril (December 4, 2023).
"YOASOBI親揭最新單曲〈Biri-Biri〉背後涵義,不做純粹悲傷的音樂是因為…?" .
Vogue Taiwan (in Chinese (Taiwan)).
Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023 .
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"YOASOBI新曲MVでホゲータとニャオハが激突" .
Natalie (in Japanese). November 18, 2023.
Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
^ Casupang, Gerrymelyn (November 21, 2023).
"YOASOBI's Released "Biri-Biri" Official MV Filled With Pokémon Adventures" . Anime Corner .
Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023 .
^ Yoerider (November 18, 2023).
"[Update] Pokemon X YOASOBI Collaboration Song "Biri-Biri" Now Available" . NintendoSoup .
Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
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"YOASOBI、"ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット"インスパイア・ソング「Biri-Biri」英語版MVを本日12/4 22時に公開" . Skream! (in Japanese). December 4, 2023.
Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023 .
^ Durand, Lorelei (December 8, 2023).
"Clockenflap Pushes Hong Kong to the Forefront of the Global Music Scene: Review" .
Consequence .
Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023 .
^
"抵港後大擦叉燒! YOASOBI為《Clockenflap》壓軸演出" .
On.cc (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). December 2, 2023.
Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023 .
^ Putra, Ivan Two; Noviana, Riki (January 19, 2024).
"Tampilkan Karakter Pokemon, YOASOBI Sukses Hibur 6.000 Penonton di Jakarta" . Voi.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
^ Zhang, Yajing (January 21, 2024).
"YOASOBI熱唱80分鐘無冷場 嗨喊「多謝」承諾再來" .
Central News Agency (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
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"YOASOBI、自身初となる単独ドーム公演開催決定" . MusicVoice (in Japanese). January 25, 2024.
Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024 .
^ Hamada, Rio (April 13, 2024).
"YOASOBIのコーチェラ初出演を見逃した人へ。「アイドル」など計45分の熱唱、全て英語のMCにも注目" .
HuffPost Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 15, 2024 .
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"今夜放送『Mステ SUPER LIVE』タイムテーブル発表 総勢50組生ライブの全楽曲&出演者コメント" .
Oricon (in Japanese). December 22, 2023.
Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023 .
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"YOASOBI、Mステ特番で最新曲「Biri-Biri」テレビ初披露 大晦日には紅白で「アイドル」歌唱" . Otaku Lab (in Japanese). December 23, 2023.
Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023 .
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"Yoasobi Chart History (Japan Hot 100)" .
Billboard . Retrieved December 1, 2023.
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Biri-Biri(完全生産限定盤/Tシャツ(ホワイト)付) – Oricon
Oricon News . Retrieved March 20, 2024.
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"Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-03-25" (in Japanese).
Oricon . Archived from
the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
^
"Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2024-03-25" (in Japanese).
Oricon . Archived from
the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024 .
^
"Yoasobi Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)" .
Billboard .
Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023 .
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"Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-03" .
Oricon . Archived from
the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024 .
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"Oricon Top 10 Anime Singles: 2024-03" .
Oricon . Archived from
the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024 .
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The Orchard Japan (November 16, 2023).
"『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』発売1周年記念日となる11/18(土)に、同作インスパイアソング「Biri-Biri」、日本語・英語版を同時リリース決定&配信ジャケット公開!" .
PR Times (in Japanese).
Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
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"「Biri-Biri」のTシャツ付きCD&12inch LPが完全生産限定盤にて3月13日(水)にリリース決定、予約開始! 店舗購入特典絵柄も公開!" . Yoasobi Official Website (in Japanese). February 13, 2024.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024 .
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