Sense (song)

2021 single by Band-Maid

"Sense"

Single by Band-Maid
from the EP  Unleash
B-side|

* "Hibana"
* "Corallium"

Released| October 27, 2021 (2021-10-27)
Length| 11:01
Label|

* Pony Canyon

Songwriter(s)|

* Miku Kobato
* Band-Maid

Producer(s)| Band-Maid
Band-Maid singles chronology
| "Different"
(2020)  | "Sense"
(2021)  |

|
|

Music video
Band-Maid "Sense" on YouTube

For other uses, see Sense (disambiguation).

"Sense" is the eighth single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid, released in Japan on October 27, 2021, by Pony Canyon.[1] The song was used as the opening theme song for the anime Platinum End.[1]

## Composition and lyrics

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They were approached to write "Sense" on New Year's Day 2021 and recorded it before summer.[2] The lyrics are about the manga Platinum End. They were given free range with the lyrics, except that they had to include the words "angel" and "premonition".[3] The orchestral intro was not originally part of the song, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno composed it after the producers of the anime asked them to include it.[4][5]

"Hibana" was used in the Japanese e-sports competition game Rainbow Six Siege, which the lyrics are based on.[3][6]

"Corallium" is lead vocalist Saiki Atsumi's first lyrical composition.[4] Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato also wrote lyrics for the song, but Atsumi's lyrics were chosen instead.[4] The song is about the ocean, which she is afraid of. She stated that she thinks the ocean is similar to love.[4] Atsumi asked Tōno to write a song similar to "Alone" or "Choose Me".[6]

## Background and release

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The single was released in three versions: a limited edition which contains the CD, a Blu-ray of six songs recorded at an online concert on May 10, 2021, a second limited edition which contains the CD and a DVD of the aforementioned concert, and a standard edition which only contains the CD.[1] "Sense" and "Corallium" appeared on their EP Unleash.[7]

## Critical reception

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Raijin Rock called it the best single/EP of the year and said that the songs are "...frenetic, furious, hypnotic, insane, manic."[8] JRock News said of the title track "Every part of it packs punches and you’re left without a second of rest."[9] JaME said that "...none of the three songs on this energy bomb of a single would sound out of place on the January release."[10] Trent Cannon of Rice Digital said that the title track is "...every bit as dramatic and soaring as the best metal bands".[11]

## Music video

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The music video for "Sense" was released on October 27, 2021,[12] directed by Ryoji Aoki.[13]

## Track listing

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All music is composed by Band-Maid.

No.| Title| Lyrics| Length

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1.| "Sense"| Miku Kobato| 3:25
2.| "Spark" (Hibana, 火花)| Kobato| 3:40
3.| "Corallium"| Saiki Atsumi| 3:56

Blu-ray/DVD

All lyrics are written by Miku Kobato; all music is composed by Band-Maid.

No.| Title| Length

|
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1.| "I Still Seek Revenge."|
2.| "Youth"|
3.| "Why Why Why"|
4.| "H-G-K"|
5.| "Chemical Reaction"|
6.| "Ambition" (Honkai, 本懐)|

## Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the "Sense" single liner notes.[14]

Band-Maid members

* Misa – bass
* Miku Kobato – vocals, guitar
* Saiki Atsumi – vocals
* Akane Hirose – drums
* Kanami Tōno – guitar

Recording and management

* Sound producer: Band-Maid
* Recording Engineer: Masyoshi Yamamoto
* Mix Engineer: Masahiko Fukui
* Mastered: Masahiko Fukui
* Cover design: Saiki Atsumi
* Jacket illustration: The Butler
* Art direction: Masashi Nakazato (Number Inc.)
* Design: Yuta Sekiguchi (Number Inc.)

## Charts

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Chart (2021)  | Peak
position

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Japan (Oricon)[15] | 14
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[16] | 13

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format  | Label

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Japan[1] | October 27, 2021  | CD, digital download  |

* Pony Canyon

CD with Blu-ray
CD with DVD
Worldwide[17] | Digital download

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "【Update】Band-Maid、10/27(水) New Single「Sense」リリース！TVアニメ『プラチナエンド』OPテーマ 先行配信中！" [[News] Band-Maid New Single "Sense" will be released! This will be the OP theme for the TV anime "Platinum End" and the TV size version is available!]. bandmaid.tokyo. 2021-09-13. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
2. ^ "【インタビュー】Band-Maid、新しい武器を手に入れ"心の世界征服"" (in Japanese). Barks.jp. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
3. ^ a b "Band-Maid「Sense」インタビュー――中2病みたいなワクワク!" (in Japanese). Usen. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
4. ^ a b c d "「幸せにしてやる！」Band-Maidの本質とは" (in Japanese). musicvoice.jp. 2021-11-04. Archived from the original on 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
5. ^ "Japan's Band-Maid Talk Connecting With Fans Around the World During COVID & Their New Single 'Sense'". Billboard. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
6. ^ a b "＜インタビュー＞Band-Maid、コロナ禍での国内外のファンに向けた活動＆最新シングル『Sense』を語る" (Skip to the second page.) (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. 2021-11-11.
7. ^ "[News] Band-Maid New EP 「Unleash」Release Info 2022.07.03". bandmaid.tokyo. 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
8. ^ "The Year 2021 in review". raijinrock.com. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
9. ^ "Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2021". JRock News. 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
10. ^ "Band-Maid – Sense". JaME. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
11. ^ Cannon, Trent (30 November 2021). "The essential Band-Maid". ricedigital.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
12. ^ White, G Andrew (2021-10-26). "Band-Maid lights up heavy music video "Sense"!". JRock News. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
13. ^ ""Sense" Music Video Information" (in Japanese). Space Shower TV. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
14. ^ Sense (CD liner notes). Band-Maid. Pony Canyon. 2021.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
15. ^ "Sense(初回生産限定盤/Blu-ray Disc付) | Band-Maid" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
16. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2021/11/08 付け". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
17. ^ "Sense — Single by Band-Maid". Apple Music. Retrieved 2021-11-05.

## External links

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* Discography – Band-Maid official website

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Band-Maid

Studio albums|

* Maid in Japan
* New Beginning
* Brand New Maid
* Just Bring It
* World Domination
* Conqueror
* Unseen World
* Epic Narratives

EPs|

* Band-Maiko
* Unleash

Singles|

* "YOLO"
* "Daydreaming/Choose Me"
* "Start Over"
* "Glory"
* "Bubble"
* "Different"
* "Sense"

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* Discography

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* MusicBrainz release group

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