Typhoon Generation

"Typhoon Generation" (台風ジェネレーション, Taifuu Jenerēshon) is a song recorded by Japanese boy band Arashi. It was released on July 12, 2000, by the record label Pony Canyon. While both the regular and limited editions were released as a CD single containing two songs and its instrumentals, only the limited edition included a poster.

"Typhoon Generation"
Single by Arashi
from the album Arashi No.1 Ichigou: Arashi wa Arashi o Yobu!
B-side	"Asu ni Mukatte Hoero"
Released	July 12, 2000 (2000-07-12)
Recorded	2000
Genre	Pop, rock
Length	20:47[1]
Label	Pony Canyon
Arashi singles chronology
"Sunrise Nippon / Horizon" (2000) "Typhoon Generation" (2000) "Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi" (2000)

Music video

The music video begins in sepia tone, with the band, wearing leather jackets and assorted greaser wear, sitting in an alley while singing the song. As it reaches its first chorus, they stand up and sing directly to the camera. As the song changes to its faster-paced latter half, the scene transitions to the band, now wearing loose-fitting and colorful casual clothes, performing dance routines in a brightly lit white and blue studio. Intercut are scenes of the band singing in a darker hallway with mirrored walls.

Commercial performance

By selling 256,510 copies, the single debuted at number three on the Oricon weekly singles chart.^[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Typhoon Generation"	Yōji Kubota	Kōji Makaino	Naoki Ōtsubo	4:59
2.	"Asu ni Mukatte Hoero" (明日に向かって吠えろ "Face and Roar at Tomorrow")	Maria Kuze	Shin Tanimoto	Chokkaku	5:19
3.	"Typhoon Generation" (Instrumental)	Kubota	Makaino	Ōtsubo	4:59
4.	"Asu ni Mukatte Hoero" (Instrumental)	Kuze	Tanimoto	Chokkaku	5:19

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2000) Peak position Japan (Oricon Singles Chart)[2] 3 Japan (Count Down TV)[3] 2 Year-end charts Chart (2000) Position Japan (Oricon Singles Chart)[4] 73 Japan (Count Down TV)[5] 72

Sales and certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Japan (RIAJ)[6] Platinum 400,000^ ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Typhoon Generation" (in Japanese). Utasuki Mstore. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
2. 2000年07月第4週の邦楽シングルランキング情報 (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
3. "CDTV PowerWeb! Arashi – 台風ジェネレーション". Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) (in Japanese). 2000-07-22. Archived from the original on 2001-05-02. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
4. 2000年間シングルヒット曲(平成12年) (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-10-24.
5. "CDTV PowerWeb! 2000 Annual Singles Chart". Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) (in Japanese). 2000. Archived from the original on 2006-09-16. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
6. "GOLD ALBUM 他認定作品 2000年7月度" [Gold Albums, and other certified works. September 2000 Edition] (PDF). The Record (Bulletin) (in Japanese). 490. Chūō, Tokyo: Recording Industry Association of Japan: 8. September 10, 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 22, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2014.

External links

• "Typhoon Generation" product information (in Japanese)
• "Typhoon Generation" Yahoo! Japan music profile (in Japanese)
• "Typhoon Generation" Karao single ranking profile (in Japanese)