The Book (Yoasobi EP)

The Book (stylized in all caps) is the debut extended play (EP) and first physical release recorded by Yoasobi. It was released on January 6, 2021,[3] the same day with their seventh single "Kaibutsu",[4] through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. "Encore" serves as a promotional single of the EP.

The Book
EP by
Yoasobi
ReleasedJanuary 6, 2021 (2021-01-06)
Recorded2019–2020
GenreJ-pop[1]
Length30:12
LanguageJapanese
LabelSony Music Japan
ProducerAyase
Yoasobi chronology
The Book
(2021)		 E-Side
(2021)
Singles from The Book
  1. "Yoru ni Kakeru"
    Released: December 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)
  2. "Ano Yume o Nazotte"
    Released: January 18, 2020 (2020-01-18)
  3. "Halzion"
    Released: May 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
  4. "Tabun"
    Released: July 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
  5. "Gunjō"
    Released: September 1, 2020 (2020-09-01)
  6. "Haruka"
    Released: December 18, 2020 (2020-12-18)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic3.6/5[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ayase.

The Book – CD, digital download, streaming
No.TitleLength
1."Epilogue"0:50
2."Encore" (アンコール)4:30
3."Halzion" (ハルジオン)3:18
4."Ano Yume o Nazotte" (あの夢をなぞって)4:03
5."Tabun" (たぶん)4:23
6."Gunjō" (群青)4:08
7."Haruka" (ハルカ)4:04
8."Yoru ni Kakeru" (夜に駆ける)4:21
9."Prologue"0:35
Total length:30:12

Tie-up
"Encore"
"Halzion"
  • Theme song of Mukou no Kuni by Gekidan Nomeets.[6]
"Ano Yume o Nazotte"
  • Monthly song in June of series Tokudane! by Fuji TV.[7]
"Tabun"
  • Inspired by the novel "Tabun" by Shinano. Theme song of the movie inspired by the song Tabun.[8]
"Gunjō"
  • Song for TV commercial of Alfort, with lyrics inspired by the manga Blue Period.[9]

Credits
  • Yoasobi
    • Ayase: composer
    • Ikura: vocalist
  • Additional musicians
    • Rockwell: guitar solo (#4), guitar (#5)
    • AssH: guitar (#6)
    • Takeruru: guitar (#8)
    • Plusonica: chorus (#6)

Charts

Certifications
Sales certifications for The Book
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[15] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release dates and formats for The Book
CountryDateFormatLabel
Various January 6, 2021 (2021-01-06)
Sony Music Japan
Japan CD

References
  1. "YOASOBI、瑛人、NiziUはなぜヒット？ Spotifyの視聴データから見えた「2020年の音楽トレンド」". DIAMOND SIGNAL.
  2. giving 4 reviews to albums only 3 people in the world have heard (October 28, 2021). "Yoasobi - The Book". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  3. "YOASOBI、自身初のCDとなるEP『THE BOOK』のリリースが決定". OK Music. October 1, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  4. "YOASOBI　TVアニメ『BEASTARS』第2期OPテーマ「怪物」が1月6日より配信開始！ノンクレジットOP映像も解禁！アニメとコラボレーションしたジャケットも公開！". lisani (in Japanese). lisani. December 22, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  5. "YOASOBI新曲「アンコール」がGoogle Pixel新CMソングに". Natalie. 2020-10-15. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  6. "YOASOBI、劇団ノーミーツの新作公演【むこうのくに】主題歌に". Billboard Japan. July 16, 2020.
  7. "YOASOBI、「あの夢をなぞって」が「とくダネ！」6月度お天気コーナーのマンスリー・ソングに決定". Yahoo! News. June 1, 2020.
  8. "YOASOBI「たぶん」が映画化！「同じ小説から生まれる音楽と映画が、劇場でひとつになる瞬間をお楽しみください」YOASOBI『たぶん』ニュース2020.10.14". M-on! Music. October 14, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  9. "YOASOBIの新曲「群青」心震わせる応援ソング、杉野遥亮出演CM曲に起用". Fashion Press. August 20, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  10. "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2021-01-18" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  11. "週間 合算アルバムランキング 2021年01月18日付" (in Japanese). Oricon. January 18, 2021. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  12. "Hot Albums [ 2021/01/18 付け ]". Billboard Japan. January 18, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  13. "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2021-01". Oricon. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  14. "Billboard Japan Hot Albums Year-end 2021". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  15. "Japanese album certifications – YOASOBI – THE BOOK" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved April 9, 2021. Select 2021年3月 on the drop-down menu
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