| "Dignity" | ||||
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| Single by Ado | ||||
| from the album Zanmu | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | September 18, 2023 | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
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| "Dignity" on YouTube | ||||
"Dignity" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Ado, released on September 18, 2023, via Virgin Music. Written by Koshi Inaba, the song served as the theme song for the live-action film adaptation of The Silent Service . [1]
On July 20, 2023, Ado announced she recorded a song written and produced by Japanese rock duo B'z for a live-action film adaptation of The Silent Service. [2] Titled "Dignity", an excerpt of the song was included in the trailer for the film. [3] In September, a release date of the song was announced for September 18 alongside the single cover art. [4] [5]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [6]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100) [7] | 34 |
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