Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha

"Sanmon Shosetsu" / "Senryo Yakusha" (三文小説/千両役者, Sanmon Shōsetsu/Senryō Yakusha, lit. "Dime Novel"/"Star Actor") is a Japanese double A-side single by King Gnu. It was released on December 2, 2020, by Sony Music Labels (Ariola Japan). "Sanmon Shosetsu" served as the theme song for Nippon TV drama A Girl of 35 and was preleased on October 30, while "Senryo Yakusha" was used as a commercial song for NTT Docomo's 5G.

"Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha"
Single by King Gnu
from the album The Greatest Unknown
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedDecember 2, 2020 (2020-12-02)
LabelAriola Japan
Songwriter(s)Daiki Tsuneta
King Gnu singles chronology
"Kasa"
(2019)		 "Sanmon Shosetsu/Senryo Yakusha"
(2020)		 "Abuku"
(2021)

Background and release

On September 25, 2020, it was announced that "Sanmon Shosetsu" would be used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama A Girl of 35, starring Ko Shibasaki.[1] They later announced that they would release the song as well as "Senryo Yakusha" as a double A-side single in December.[2] This marked over a year since their last single "Kasa", and their first release since their major label debut. "Sanmon Shosetsu" was pre-released on October 30,[3] and the music video was released on November 6.[4] "Senryo Yakusha", used as a commercial song for NTT Docomo's 5G, and its music video were released simultaneously on December 2.[5]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[17] Gold 100,000^
"Sanmon Shosetsu"
Japan (RIAJ)[18] Gold 100,000*
Japan (RIAJ)[19] Platinum 100,000,000‡
"Senryo Yakusha"
Japan (RIAJ)[20] Silver 30,000,000†

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. King Gnuが柴咲コウ主演ドラマ「35歳の少女」主題歌書き下ろし、初回放送で楽曲解禁（コメントあり） [King Gnu writes the theme song for the drama A Girl of 35 starring Kou Shibasaki, and the song will be released on the first broadcast (with comments)]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). September 24, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  2. King Gnu、12月に両A面シングル発売 [King Gnu will release double A-side single in December]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  3. King Gnu、約9ヶ月ぶりとなる新作音源リリース。両A面シングル『三文小説 / 千両役者』12/2発売決定、「三文小説」10/30先行配信スタート [King Gnu releases new sound source for the first time in about 9 months. Double A-side single "Sanmon Shosetsu / Senryo Yakusha" will be released on December 2, "Sanmon Shosetsu" will be distributed in advance on October 30]. Skream!. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  4. King Gnu「三文小説」ミュージックビデオ、明日夜フルサイズプレミア公開 [King Gnu's "Sanmon Shosetsu" music video will be premiered in full size tomorrow night]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). November 5, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  5. King Gnu、ドコモCMソング「千両役者」MVを明日0:00にプレミア公開 [King Gnu will premiere Docomo CM song "Senryo Yakusha" MV tomorrow at 0:00]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
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  17. "Japanese single certifications – King Gnu – 三文小説/千両役者" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2020年12月 on the drop-down menu
  18. "Japanese digital single certifications – King Gnu – 三文小説" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2020年12月 on the drop-down menu
  19. "Japanese single streaming certifications – King Gnu – 三文小説" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2023年2月 on the drop-down menu
  20. "Japanese single streaming certifications – King Gnu – 千両役者" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2021年12月 on the drop-down menu
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