A.S.A.P. (Little Kiss song)

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All lyrics are written by Yasushi Akimoto; all music is composed by Tsugutoshi Gotō

"A.S.A.P."
A.S.A.P. Cover Art.png
Single by Little Kiss
ReleasedFebruary 14, 1997 (1997-02-14)
Genre
Length4:59
Label Pony Canyon
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tsugutoshi Gotō
Takaaki Ishibashi singles chronology
"A.S.A.P."
(1997)
"Freedom"
(1997)
No.TitleArranger(s)Length
1."A.S.A.P."
4:59
2."Fusawashī Futari" (ふさわしい2人, "Perfect Couple")
  • Mitsuji Horikawa
  • Otohiko Tahara
4:44
3."A.S.A.P." (Original Karaoke)
  • Gotō
4:59
Total length:14:42

Charts

Chart (1997)Peak
position
Japan Weekly Singles (Oricon) [11] 3
Japan Monthly Singles (Oricon) [12] 12
Japan Yearly Singles (Oricon) [10] 63

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ) [9] Platinum400,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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