Candy Candy (song)

"Candy Candy"
Regular Edition cover
Single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
from the album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution
B-side	Demo Demo Mada Mada
Released	March 13, 2012 (Download) April 4, 2012 (CD)
Format	Digital download, CD
Recorded	2012
Genre	Electronica, J-pop
Length	3:50
Label	UnBorde
Writer(s)	Yasutaka Nakata
Producer(s)	Yasutaka Nakata
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu singles chronology
"Tsukematsukeru" (2011) "Candy Candy" (2012) "Fashion Monster" (2012)

"Candy Candy" is the second single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu from her debut studio album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution. It was released as a digital download on March 13, 2012, and as a physical single on April 4, 2012.^[1]

Synopsis

Candy Candy is a song about "a girl who has a sweet tooth and always wants to have some candies in her pockets". ^[2] Kyary states that the theme of the video is "80s idol singer" and that in the music video she wears a costume like "80's magical girl anime", like "Magical Princess Minky Momo", "Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel".^[3]In the beginning she runs in a hurry, being late for her appearance on a musical program.^[4] Running in a hurry with a slice of toast in the mouth is a stereotype from '80−'90s anime and manga, especially those for girls.^[5] When Kyary arrives at the stage, the program is already on air, and she immediately starts to sing and dance. When she takes a rest in her dressing room, a dummy of hers begins to dance in her place, angering her; she then dropkicks him.^[6] The ranking table which rolls to show the names of songs is similar to one in a famous Japanese live musical program in the '80s, "The Best Ten".^[7]

Track listing

All tracks written by Yasutaka Nakata. 

Physical single
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Candy Candy"	3:51
2.	"Demo Demo Mada Mada" (でもでもまだまだ)	4:13
3.	"Chōdo Ii no (extended version)" (ちょうどいいの)	4:25

Digital download
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Candy Candy"	3:51
Total length:		3:51

Charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Japan Billboard Top Airplay	1
Japan Billboard Hot 100	2
Japan Billboard Adult Contemporary Airplay	5
Japan Billboard Hot Singles Sales	7
Japan Oricon Daily	6
Japan Oricon Weekly	8
Japan RIAJ Digital Track Chart	8
Panda! Go, Panda! Top Hits!	10

References

1. Kyary Singles Discography Official Site
2. { http://natalie.mu/music/pp/glaceau_vitaminwater}
3. {http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131}
4. {http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131}
5. {http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131}
6. {http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131}
7. {http://natalie.mu/music/news/66131}