Specialz
2023 single by King Gnu
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"Specialz" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Japanese band King Gnu from their fourth studio album, The Greatest Unknown. It was released on September 1, 2023, through Ariola Japan. The song served as the opening theme for the sixth episode onwards ("Shibuya Incident" arc) of the second season of the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, which is the band’s second time working with the anime since "Ichizu" and "Sakayume" for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.[1]
| "Specialz" | ||||
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| Single by King Gnu | ||||
| from the album The Greatest Unknown | ||||
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| Released | September 1, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Anime song | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Ariola Japan | |||
| Songwriter | Daiki Tsuneta | |||
| Producer | King Gnu | |||
| King Gnu singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
.png) Limited edition cover | ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Specialz" on YouTube | ||||
In popular culture
The song became an Internet meme after a post by NASA of a satellite image of Tokyo which bears a resemblance to a crater formed in the anime. Fans of the anime spammed the post with the caption "You are my special".[2]
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming
- "Specialz" – 3:58
- CD single (standard and limited editions)
- "Specialz" – 3:58
- "Ichizu" (live at Tokyo Dome November 20, 2022) – 3:31
- "Sakayume" (live at Tokyo Dome November 20, 2022) – 4:55
Accolades
| Ceremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Awards Japan | 2025 | Best J-Rock Song | Won | [3] [4] |
| Best Japanese Song in Europe | Nominated | |||
| Best Japanese Song in North America | Nominated | |||
| Best Japanese Song in Latin America | Nominated | |||
| Best of Listeners' Choice: Japanese Song | Nominated |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 28 |
| Hong Kong (Billboard)[6] | 18 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[7] | 2 |
| Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[8] | 1 |
| Japan (Oricon)[9] | 4 |
| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[10] | 4 |
| Japan Anime Singles (Oricon)[11] | 1 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 21 |
| Taiwan (Billboard)[13] | 5 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[14] | 4 |
Monthly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[22] Digital |
Gold | 100,000* |
| Streaming | ||
| Japan (RIAJ)[23] | 3× Platinum | 300,000,000† |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
