The official X (formerly Twitter) for Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu announced on July 23 that a cumulative total view number of the music video for his 13th single song "KICK BACK," which was featured as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man , had reached 200 million on YouTube. This brings the total number of his music videos that have surpassed 200 million views on YouTube to 11, setting a new record for Japanese artists. RELATED: Chainsaw Man Anime Opening Theme MV Surpasses 100 Million Views "KICK BACK" was digitally released first from SME Records on October 12, 2022, and its physical CD single followed on November 23. Yonezu worked on the lyrics and music, and co-produced the arrangement with Daiki Tsuneda (King Gnu/MILLENNIUM PARADE). The song received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking the first-ever achievement for a song with Japanese lyrics. It ranked No.1 on Billboard JAPAN's anime charts for 21 consecutive weeks and became a massive hit with over 500 million cumulative streams. The music video, directed by photographer and video director Yoshiyuki Okuyama, features Kenshi Yonezu and Daiki Tsuneda as well. The shocking developments that unfold as the two continue their muscle training have caused a huge stir on social media. Kenshi Yonezu "KICK BACK" Music Video "KICK BACK" jacket Kenshi Yonezu artist photo RELATED: INTERVIEW: Let's KICK BACK With Chainsaw Man OP Artist Kenshi Yonezu Sources: Kenshi Yonezu official X (formerly Twitter) , Sony Music Labels press release
