Suki Suki Seijin

"Suki Suki Seijin"
The single's cover art. It features the illustrated representations of the six members of Strawberry Prince – from left to right: Jel (orange), Satomi (pink), Nanamori (purple), Rinu (red), Colon (blue), and Root (yellow) – jumping in front of a colorful striped background. Below the members is the song's Japanese title.
Single by Strawberry Prince
from the album Strawberry Prince
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedJune 22, 2020 (2020-06-22)
GenreJ-pop[1]
Length3:57
LabelSTPR
Songwriter(s)Nayutalien [ja]
Producer(s)Nanamori
Strawberry Prince singles chronology
"Mabushigariya"
(2020) 		"Suki Suki Seijin"
(2020) 		"Great Cosmic Rendezvous"
(2020)
Music video
"Suki Suki Seijin" on YouTube

"Suki Suki Seijin" (Japanese: スキスキ星人, lit. "Love Love Alien") is a song recorded by the Japanese boy band Strawberry Prince. It was released to music platforms on June 22, 2020, as a single from Strawberry Prince's third album, eponymously titled Strawberry Prince. A J-pop song about love, "Suki Suki Seijin" was written by Nayutalien [ja] and promoted with an animated music video released a day before the single. The song reached No. 68 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with two appearances. Initial live performances of the song primarily occurred through online concerts due to cancellations in the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, Strawberry Prince performed the song on the 74th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the group's Kōhaku debut.

Background and release

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A 3 minute and 57 seconds-long[1] sweet[2] J-pop[1][3] and dance song[4] with themes about love,[2] "Suki Suki Seijin" was written and arranged by Japanese composer and lyricist Nayutalien [ja]. Produced by Strawberry Prince group leader Nanamori,[5] "Suki Suki Seijin" was described in press as a sequel of sorts to the song "Strawberry Planet" that Nayutalien had written on Strawberry Prince's second album Strawberry Next! (2020).[2][6][7]

"Suki Suki Seijin" was unveiled with an animated music video on June 21, 2020, directed by Nayutalien and created by Eruī, with illustration from Nanao.[2][8] The song was released to music download and streaming services the next day, printed under Strawberry Prince's own label STPR Records.[1] "Suki Suki Seijin" is the second track on Strawberry Prince's third album, eponymously titled Strawberry Prince (2020).[9] The song charted for two weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100: it debuted on the week of June 24, placing at No. 68, before subsequently falling to No. 90 and then out of the top 100 on its second and third weeks.[10]

Live performances

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Due to restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Strawberry Prince suspended a Tokyo Dome tour they had scheduled for August, instead opting for an online concert;[11] Strawberry Memory in SutoPuri Channel! Vol. 2!! was broadcast August 27, 2020, featuring a debut performance of "Suki Suki Seijin".[12] On November 2, 2020, Strawberry Prince announced that they would appear on NHK's Numa ni Hamatte Kite Mita  [ja] on November 11 – the release day of their eponymous album – to give a debut television performance of "Suki Suki Seijin".[13] With their dedicated touring for the album at the Nippon Budokan canceled due to the pandemic, the group next performed the song during a series of two online concert – Strawberry Memory in Virtual! Vol. 1 and 2 – in April and August 2021.[14][4]

When the group returned to physical touring with Strawberry Memory - Vol. Next!!!! in 2022, "Suki Suki Seijin" was the second song they performed during their "revenge" Tokyo Dome performance on May 4.[15] The group has performed "Suki Suki Seijin" during all subsequent concerts, minus the Christmas-timed Strawberry Party!! Vol.2: Christmas Live in December 2022.[16]

On November 13, 2023, Strawberry Prince was announced as a participant of the 74th iteration of NHK's annual New Year's Eve television special Kōhaku Uta Gassen, to be the group's Kōhaku debut.[17] The group revealed "Suki Suki Seijin" as their song for the event via X on December 22.[3] The December 26-revealed setlist showed that Strawberry Prince would perform as the show's sixth act, serving as the fourth performance for the White Team.[18] The performance, hosted at the NHK Hall on December 31, saw Strawberry Prince perform as 3D holograms of their avatars, transmitted by the actual members from a different studio in real-time.[19][20] As they sang the song, large CG hearts floated around the stage whilst Colon brought out a treasure chest, shooting out confetti and party popper tape. In the chorus, Rinu and Root moved to dance alongside show hosts Hiroiki Ariyoshi, Kanna Hashimoto, and Minami Hamabe, before the song ended with Satomi wishing viewers a happy New Year.[21] The group performed in the absence of Nanamori and Jel, who were on temporary leave.[20]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Apple Music and YouTube.[5][8]

Strawberry Prince

Other personnel

  • Nayutalien [ja] – songwriting, arrangement, video director
  • Eruī – video
  • Nanao – illustration

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Suki Suki Seijin" (2020)
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Japan (Billboard Japan Hot 100)[10] 68

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Suki Suki Seijin - Single by Strawberry Prince". Apple Music. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "すとぷり、ナユタン星人書き下ろし新曲「スキスキ星人」公開　配信リリースも" [Strawberry Prince Releases New Nayutalien-Written "Suki Suki Seijin"]. Real Sound [ja]. June 21, 2020. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "「すとぷり」紅白歌合戦は「スキスキ星人」　SNSには1000件超の反応「テレビの前で私も踊ります」" [Strawberry Prince Announces "Suki Suki Seijin" as Kōhaku Entry, Garnering Over 1000 Responses on Social Media: "I'll be dancing with you in front of the TV"]. Sports Nippon. December 22, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "すとぷり、2度目のバーチャルライブも"世界トレンド1位"獲得 【ライブレポ&セトリ掲載】" [Live Report and Set List: Strawberry Prince Becomes No. 1 Global Trend with Second Virtual Concert]. Oricon. August 29, 2021. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Suki Suki Seijin – Song by Strawberry Prince (from the single "Suki Suki Seijin")". Apple Music. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "すとぷり、本日公開の新曲はナユタン星人提供の「スキスキ星人」" [Strawberry Prince Releases New Song "Suki Suki Seijin" In Collaboration with Nayutalien]. Natalie.mu. June 21, 2020. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "すとぷり、ナユタン星人書き下ろし新曲「スキスキ星人」をYouTube公開" [Strawberry Prince Releases Nayutalien-Written "Suki Suki Seijin" to YouTube]. Barks [ja]. June 21, 2020. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Strawberry Prince - Suki Suki Seijin (Music Video) (Media notes) (in Japanese). Strawberry Prince. June 21, 2020. Video description. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "すとぷり / Strawberry Prince" [Strawberry Prince / Strawberry Prince]. CDJournal [ja] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 24, 2020. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "すとぷり東京ドーム公演中止、今夏無観客ライブ開催へ" [Strawberry Prince Indefinitely Cancels Tokyo Dome Performance and Heads Towards Online Concert]. Natalie.mu. June 7, 2020. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "すとぷり、2回目の無観客生配信ライブで伝えた決意「どんなことがあっても挑戦し続けます」" [The Determination on Strawberry Prince's Second Online Concert: "Whatever happens, we will continue to fight!"]. Natalie.mu. August 29, 2020. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "すとぷりがNHK「沼にハマってきいてみた」登場、「スキスキ星人」テレビ初披露" [Strawberry Prince Will Appear on NHK's Numa ni Hamatte Kite Mita and Give First Television Performance of "Suki Suki Seijin"]. Natalie.mu. November 2, 2020. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "すとぷりが6人揃って初チャレンジ、バーチャルライブの限界を超えた生配信ライブ" [The 6 Members of Strawberry Prince Surpasses the Limits of Virtual Performance on New Digital Concert]. Billboard Japan. June 21, 2020. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "すとぷり、東京ドームで涙のリベンジ公演「すとぷりはまだまだ止まりません!」【ステージ写真&セトリ掲載】" [Live Report and Set List: Strawberry Prince's Tearful Revenge Performance at the Tokyo Dome: "We're still not stopping!"]. Oricon. May 8, 2022. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  16. ^ "すとぷり「最高の思い出をありがとう」　クリスマスの思い出も語られたバーチャルライブをレポート" [Strawberry Prince: "Thank you for this greatest memory." Live Report of the Virtual Concert of Christmas Memories]. Spice (in Japanese). EPlus [ja]. December 26, 2022. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "【紅白】すとぷり、紅白初出場に喜び「最高の恩返し」" [Strawberry Prince Celebrates Kōhaku Debut]. Oricon. November 13, 2023. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "「紅白歌合戦」曲順発表、トップバッターはリーダーズ＆JO1 トリは4年連続の福山雅治＆MISIA" [Kōhaku Uta Gassen Song Orders Shows Atarashii Gakko! and JO1 as Lead Performancers. Masaharu Fukuyama and Misia Will Be the Show Enders for the 4th Year in a Row]. Natalie.mu. December 26, 2023. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "【紅白】すとぷり、リアルタイムでＣＧ化　最新技術駆使してＮＨＫホール登場" [Strawberry Prince Appears at the NHK Hall Using Cutting-Edge CG Technology]. Sports Hochi. December 31, 2023. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  20. ^ a b "【紅白】すとぷり"新感覚"中継スタイルで初出場 有吉弘行「(会場が)ざわついてる!」" [Strawberry Prince Makes First Kōhaku Appearance with New Sensational Broadcast Style]. Oricon. December 31, 2023. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "すとぷり初出場のNHK紅白歌合戦ステージに3Dバーチャルで登場" [Strawberry Prince Makes First Appearance on NHK's Kōhaku Uta Gassen Stage with 3D Virtual Avatars]. Sports Nippon. December 31, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
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