| "Burning" | ||||
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| Single by Hitsujibungaku | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | July 3, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | F.C.L.S. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Moeka Shiotsuka | |||
| Producer(s) | Hitsujibungaku | |||
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| "Burning" on YouTube | ||||
"Burning" is a song by Japanese rock band Hitsujibungaku. It was released by F.C.L.S. on July 3, 2024, serving as the ending theme for the second season of Oshi no Ko .
The ending theme for the second season of Oshi no Ko was announced on June 30, 2024, at the advance screening event for the anime's first episode at Marunouchi Piccadilly, Chiyoda, Tokyo, to be "Burning", performed by Hitsujibungaku. The song first appeared on the second trailer uploaded on the same day. [1] "Burning" was available on digital music and streaming platforms on July 3, the same day as the anime's televised premiere. [2] The CD single format was released in Japan on August 28, [3] and internationally by Black Screen Records in October 2024. [4]
A music video for "Burning" premiere on July 3, 2024, at 23:30 (JST), following the first episode of the second season of Oshi no Ko ending. It was directed by Umi Ishihara. [5]
Hitsujibungaku debuted the performance of "Burning" at the Singapore show of the band's Asia Tour on July 3, 2024, the same day as the release. [6]
| Ceremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiwa Anisong Awards | 2025 | Artist Song Award | Nominated | [7] |
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Japan (Japan Hot 100) [8] | 82 |
| Japan (Oricon) [9] | 35 |
| Japan Anime Singles (Oricon) [10] | 11 |
| Japan Digital Singles (Oricon) [11] | 15 |
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