Mirror (Ado song)

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"Mirror"
Ado - Mirror.png
Single by Ado
from the album Zanmu
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
ReleasedMay 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
Length2:58
Label Virgin
Songwriter(s) Natori
Producer(s) Natori
Ado singles chronology
"Value"
(2024)
"Mirror"
(2024)
"Rule"
(2024)
Music video
"Mirror" on YouTube

"Mirror" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Ado from her second studio album Zanmu (2024). It was released on May 31, 2024, through Virgin Music. The song was written and produced by Natori. [1]

Contents

Composition

"Mirror" has been described as a groovy dance number led by a funky bassline. [2]

Music video

The music video was released on YouTube on May 31, 2024, directed by KZM. The video features animated characters dancing, reflecting the song's themes of self-reflection and connection. [3]

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Mirror"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100) [4] 44
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon) [5] 8
US World Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [6] 6

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References

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