"Show" (唱, Shō,
lit. "chant") is a song recorded by Japanese singer
Ado, released on September 6, 2023, by
Virgin Music. Written by Tophamhat-Kyo with additional writing credits from producers Giga and
TeddyLoid, the song was used by
Universal Studios Japan to promote their Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights.
Background
Ado has previously recorded songs written by Tophamhat-Kyo, notably "Fleeting Lullaby" from the soundtrack album Uta's Songs: One Piece Film Red. Producer Giga and
TeddyLoid also have produced songs from her debut studio album, Kyōgen.
On August 29, 2023, "Show" was announced to be a collaboration song with
Universal Studios Japan as the theme song for the dance show Zombie de Dance.[1] The song was further used in ride attractions at Universal Studios Japan during the month of October.[2]
Composition
"Show" has been described as an EDM song with "exotic
Bollywood beats".[3][4]
Commercial performance
"Show" debuted at number 8 on the
Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of September 13.[5] On its second week, the song rose to number 3 before peaking at number one within its third week on the chart.[6] "Show" became Ado's third number one song after "
Usseewa" and "
New Genesis".
On the Oricon charts, "Show" topped both the Digital Singles and Streaming charts.[7]
Within eight weeks of release, the song amassed over 100 million streams.[8]
Music video
A music video was illustrated by Yasutatsu, who also designed the single cover artwork for "Show".[9] Yasutatsu previously illustrated music videos and cover artwork for Ado's "Readymade" and "Motherland".[10]Billboard Japan described the music video as an "undead dance number in a fun pop style."[10]
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ab"Ado、USJとのコラボ曲「唱」を配信リリース" [Ado releases collaboration song "Show" with USJ]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). August 29, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
^"USJ×Ado、ハロウィーンに初コラボ決定! 楽曲が「ハリドリ」搭載→夜は新「ゾンビ・デ・ダンス」" [USJ x Ado will be collaborating for the first time on Halloween! The song will feature "Haridori", New "Zombie de Dance" will be played at night]. Oricon. July 6, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
^"オリコン週間ストリーミング10/23〜10/29、Ado「唱」自身最短の登場8週で累積再生数1億回突破 「1億回再生突破作品数」は女性ソロ歴代単独1位に" [Oricon Weekly Streaming 10/23~10/29, Ado "Show" has exceeded 100 million cumulative views in 8 weeks, the shortest time since her appearance. "Number of works that have exceeded 100 million views" ranks first in female solo history]. Musicman (in Japanese). November 1, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
^"「レコード大賞」各賞発表!リーダーズ、ミセス、Ado、NewJeans、JO1、ビーファら大賞候補に" [Japan Record Awards awards announced! Leaders, Mrs. Green Apple, Ado, NewJeans, JO1, Beefa and others are nominated for the grand prize.]. Natalie Music (in Japanese). November 22, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.