Aruku Around
"Aruku Around" (Japanese: アルクアラウンド, Hepburn: Aruku Araundo, "Walk Around") (Japanese pronunciation: [aɾɯkɯ aɾaɯndo]), also known as "A Look Around", is a song by Japanese band Sakanaction. It was initially released as a digital download on January 6, 2010, before a wide release on January 13 as the band's second physical single.
| "Aruku Around" | ||||
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Limited edition physical edition cover of "Aruku Around", featuring the song's lyrics. | ||||
| Single by Sakanaction | ||||
| from the album Kikuuiki | ||||
| Released | January 6, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Dance-rock, techno, electronica, folk | |||
| Length | 4:26 | |||
| Label | Victor Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ichiro Yamaguchi | |||
| Producer(s) | Sakanaction | |||
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The song was praised by critics for its synth-based dance sound, as well as lead vocalist Ichiro Yamaguchi's introspective and poetic lyrics. In particular, the song's music video was lauded by critics, winning an excellence prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival, and winning the Best Video of the Year award at the Space Shower Music Video Awards.
The song was a commercial success for the band, becoming their first release top peak in the top five of the Japanese Oricon record charts, and receiving a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.