Kakumei Dōchū
| "Kakumei Dōchū" | ||||
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| Single by Aina the End | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| English title | "On the Way" | |||
| Released | July 2, 2025 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Avex Trax | |||
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| Aina the End singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| Video on YouTube | ||||
"Kakumei Dōchū" (革命道中; lit. 'On the way to revolution'), also known as "On the Way", is a song by Japanese singer Aina the End. It was released through Avex Trax on July 2, 2025, serving as the opening theme for the second season of the Japanese anime series Dandadan.
Background
Aina the End released the song on July 2, 2025. The song was written specifically for the series.[1] In an interview, Aina the End said she "wanted to represent their strange love story" in the song.[2] It was also produced by Shin Sakiura.[3]
On August 20, a music video featuring moments from the anime Dandadan appeared on Aina the End's official YouTube channel.[4]
Music video
The official music video was released on July 3, 2025. Directed by Yuki Tsujimoto, It features a world with both yōkai and humans.[5]
Live performances
On September 6, 2025, Aina the End staged a surprise guerrilla concert, where she performed "Kakumei Dōchū" in Shinjuku.[6]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 165 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] | 4 |
| Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[8] | 1 |
| Japan (Oricon)[9] | 18 |
| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[10] | 8 |
| Japan Anime Singles (Oricon)[11] | 8 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] | 9 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2025) | Position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[13] | 35 |
| Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[14] | 9 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | ||
| Japan (RIAJ)[15] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
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† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Junaini, Hidzir (July 4, 2025). "Aina the End powers season 2 of anime hit 'Dandadan' with new opening theme 'On the Way' — watch". Aina the End powers season 2 of anime hit 'Dandadan' with new opening theme 'On The Way' — watch | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ Robson, Daniel (September 22, 2025). "Interview | J-pop's Aina the End Dances with Darkness on New Opening Theme for Dan Da Dan Anime | Japan Forward". Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ Jovanovic, Marko (July 4, 2025). "Aina the End Releases New Single "On The Way" as Opening Theme for Dan Da Dan Season 2". Anime Corner. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Aina the End × Dandadan "On the Way" Collaboration MV Released, Teasing September 5". Japan Anime News powered by Oricon News. August 20, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Aina the End Releases Music Video for Dandadan Season 2 Opening Theme "On The Way"". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. July 3, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Aina the End Stages Surprise Live in Shinjuku: Dandadan Theme Song Performance". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. September 6, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 4, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "アイナ・ジ・エンド | Artist". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "アイナ・ジ・エンドのシングル売上". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "アイナ・ジ・エンドの合算シングル売上". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2025-09-15" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 17, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of August 16, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2025 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – 2025 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – Yoasobi – 革命道中" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved October 30, 2025. Select 2025年9月 on the drop-down menu