“Endscape” is the seventh single by Japanese rock band Uverworld, released on May 30, 2007, under Gr8! Records. The single was issued in two formats: a standard CD edition and a limited CD+DVD edition. The title track was used as the first opening theme for the anime television series Toward the Terra.
Background and release
"Endscape" continued Uverworld's integration of hard rock and electronic elements. The band contributed both music and production to the single, with lyrical content written by lead vocalist Takuya∞. The CD/DVD version included a music video for the title track.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Takuya∞. All tracks arranged by Uverworld.
"Endscape" debuted at number 4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, selling over 60,000 copies in its first week. It remained on the chart for three consecutive weeks.
Oricon sales chart (Japan)
Release date
Chart
Peak position
Sales
Weeks charted
May 30, 2007
Oricon Daily Singles Chart
3
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May 30, 2007
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart
4
60,921
3
May 2007
Oricon Monthly Singles Chart
10
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Music video
The music video for "Endscape" features the band performing in an abstract industrial landscape. It was directed by Masaki Ohkita and released as part of the CD+DVD limited edition.
In popular culture
The title track served as the first opening theme song for the anime Toward the Terra (Terra e...).
Further reading
"Endscape". Newtype USA. Vol.6, no.9. September 2007. p.127. ISSN1541-4817.
