is a song recorded by Japanese music duo
Yoasobi
Yoasobi (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese music superduo formed by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, composed of Vocaloid producer Ayase, and singer-songwriter Ikura. Represented by the slogan "novel into music", the duo has released songs bas ...
. It was released on January 6, 2021, as the second track and
promotional single
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from their debut
extended play
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The Book
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'', through
Sony Music Entertainment Japan
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. Later, the song was re-released as a standalone version on July 2, to celebrate 100 million streaming figures and its own cover artwork. The English version of "Encore" was included on the duo's first English-language EP ''
E-Side
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'', was released on November 12.
The song was based on the short story ''Sekai no Owari to, Sayonara no Uta'' ("The End of the World, and the Goodbye Song") written by Kanami Minakami and won the Yoasobi Contest Vol. 1. The story is about a man and a woman who meet in a warehouse full of old musical instruments before the world ends. The song also featured in
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from ''The Book'' liner notes.
;Song
* Ayase – producer, songwriter
* Ikura – vocals
* Takayuki Saitō – vocal recording
* Masahiko Fukui – mixing
* Kamina Minakami – based story writer
;Music video
* Bun – illustration, animation
* Ocha – assistant
* Kairi – motion graphic, animation
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
External links
''Sekai ni Owari to, Sayonara no Uta''on
Monogatary.com
English translation of ''The End of the World, and the Goodbye Song''
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2021 songs
Japanese-language songs
Songs used as jingles
Yoasobi songs