Show (song)
2023 single by Ado
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"Show" (Japanese: 唱, Hepburn: Shō; lit. "chant") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Ado, released on September 6, 2023, by Virgin Music. Composed and produced by Giga and TeddyLoid with lyrics written by Tophamhat-Kyo, 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]
A remix version of the song by British DJ and producer Jax Jones was digitally released on December 31, 2023.[3]
Composition
Commercial performance
"Show" debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of September 13.[6] On its second week, the song rose to number 3 before peaking at number one within its third week on the chart.[7] "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.[8]
Within eight weeks of release, the song amassed over 100 million streams.[9]
Music video
A music video was illustrated by Yasutatsu, who also designed the single cover artwork for "Show".[10] Yasutatsu previously illustrated music videos and cover artwork for Ado's "Readymade" and "Motherland".[11] Billboard Japan described the music video as an "undead dance number in a fun pop style."[11]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan Record Awards | Excellent Work Awards | Won | [12] |
| 2025 | Music Awards Japan | Best Japanese Dance Pop Song | Nominated[needs update] | [13] |
| 2025 | JASRAC Awards | Bronze Prize | Won | [14] |
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming – Show LP
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[27] Digital |
Gold | 100,000* |
| Streaming | ||
| Japan (RIAJ)[28] | 3× Platinum | 300,000,000† |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||