Summary

• "Gurenge" by LiSA from Demon Slayer is Japan's top-selling song from 2019-2023, a testament to its popularity and impact.
• The catchy and memorable opening sets the perfect tone for Demon Slayer episodes, enhancing the viewing experience.
• Oricon data reveals "Gurenge" has been ed over 1.4 million times, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.

Demon Slayer's openings are catchy, impossible to forget, and set the tone of the anime episodes perfectly. From the very first season of the show, the opening music captivated viewers and gave the dramatic, action-packed story a worthy introduction. Now, the anime's iconic first opening song has just received well-deserved recognition in the form of a truly monumental and prestigious award.

As reported on by Crunchyroll News, Demon Slayer's first opening has become Japan's best-selling song during the Reiwa Era. The Reiwa era encomes a five-year span which includes the years 2019 to 2023, and was an excellent time for Japanese music, with many competitors for the top spot on the charts.

The opening song which is entitled "Gurenge" was produced by the talented Japanese artist, LiSA, who has produced a number of successful pop singles. "Gurenge" earned the title of best-selling digital single and has received well over one million s since its release in April 2019.

Demon Slayer's First Opening is the Most ed Song in Japan's Reiwa Era

"Gurenge" by LiSA received over 1.4 million s in a five-year period

Japan's Oricon is an organization that tracks the sales and other metrics of popular media in Japan, such as manga, anime, and music. According to them, "Gurenge" has been ed a total of 1,469,264 times, giving it the top spot for Japan's most ed song during the 2019-2023 Reiwa Era. However, this was not LiSA's only record earned during this time period. "Homura," another song featured in Demon Slayer, was the fourth top-selling song with 1,086,056 s. This second record-breaking single premiered in the immensely popular Demon Slayer: -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train in 2020.

It is no surprise to learn that Demon Slayer's music has received such recognition and acclaim, both from avid fans and a professional organization. The series is well-known for some of the best music in anime, with a host of talented artists and bands contributing their skills to produce songs that fit each season's storyline and mood perfectly. The opening song is one of the first aspects of an anime that a viewer hears and helps them decide whether to continue watching. It is crucial that a series' music positively compliments the show, and thankfully, Demon Slayer's openings do just that.

Demon Slayer's Iconic Openings Compliment The Series Perfectly

With dramatic music and catchy beats, these songs flawlessly accompany Demon Slayer's action-packed and intense story

Season one of Demon Slayer is tragic, heartbreaking, and a whirlwind of action from the very first episode. Protagonist Tanjiro discovered a horrific disaster had occurred while he was not home and his entire family, except for Nezuko, with all of his might to turn Nezuko human again, becoming a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the process.

For a truly devastating and high-stakes story like this one, "Gurenge" is the perfect song. The gorgeous musical piece starts out with a slower and intensely emotional beat that morphs into a more poppy, fast-paced, thrilling musical number that introduces Demon Slayer phenomenally well. LiSA's talent is undeniably evident in her beautiful vocals, making it clear why so many of her singles have received awards. "Gurenge" is not just excellent because it is Demon Slayer's opening, it is an extraordinary song in its own right and definitely worthy of receiving the number one spot on the musical charts.

Source: Crunchyroll News, Oricon

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