Candy Line
2007 single by Hitomi Takahashi
"Candy Line" is Hitomi Takahashi's 6th single under the Sony Records (gr8! records) label, and was released on March 7, 2007, four months after her previous single "Ko·mo·re·bi."
Overview
"Candy Line (キャンディ・ライン, Kyandei Rain)" is Hitomi Takahashi's 6th single, and is the 4th ending theme song to the anime Gintama as of January 7. The single came with a wide "Gintama" sticker, along with an original "Gintama" calendar that dates from April 2007 to March 2008. Also, to commemorate the release of this single, Hitomi held a special live titled HITOMI TAKAHASHI LIVE "Candy Line" on March 29, where Takuya made a guest appearance. For promotion of this single, various commercials with Gintoki from Gintama and Hitomi Takahashi herself have aired on Japanese televisions.
As her previous two singles, "Candy Line" is produced by ex-Judy and Mary member TAKUYA. The main song is described as a pop rock tune, which will remind the listener of the heyday of Judy and Mary, and will give Hitomi a "new appeal." The b-side song, "Kanjiru Mama," is produced by Gagaga SP member Kuwahara Yasunobu, and is said that it will become the center of attention on the punk scene.
Sample of the translated lyrics:
Ah, you believe in me, you want to love me
Even if I say I'm all right now
You're always waiting for me, unadorned
In a pure, unchanging place, you're laughing
And waiting for me
Music video
The music video for the single first aired on the television show M-ON! on February 15, 2007. The music video was directed by Jun'ya Masuyama.
The music video starts off with Hitomi walking towards a door, and, when she goes to the other side, her outfit changes completely.
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