Maialino!
{{Infobox song
| name = Maialino!
| cover = Misono_-_Maialino!.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = misono
| album = Uchi
| released = February 15, 2012
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| label = Avex Trax (Japan)
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| prev_title = Hontouso/Sukirai
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = Itsumademo... Teddy Bear
| next_year = 2012
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| header = Alternative covers
| type = single
| cover = Misono_-_Maialino!_CD+DVD.jpg
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Maialino! / 「...。」 no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~ (マイアリーノ！／「...。」の続き ～永遠なんてない... いつか終わりがあるけれど～ / "...。"Continuation ~There is No Eternity... But There Will Be an End Someday~) is the second single by artist misono under the pseudonym "Me" and the second in her era post Me. The single charted at #61 on the Oricon weekly charts and remained on the charts for three weeks.
The single was a collaborative effort with Mono Comme Ça, a fashion brand throughout Japan.
Background
Maialino! / 「...。」 no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~ is the second single by Japanese artist misono under the pseudonym "Me," and eighteenth overall single. The single charted on the Oricon Singles Charts at #61 and remained on the charts for three consecutive weeks.{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/305789/products/music/952511/1/|title=マイアリーノ！／「...。」の続き 〜永遠なんてない．．．いつか終わりがあるけれど〜 / misono / ORICON STYLE (archive)|work=Oricon (archive)|accessdate=June 8, 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130702171945/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/305789/products/music/952511/1/|archivedate=July 2, 2013}}
For the single, misono collaborated with fashion apparel designer and distributor Mono Comme Ça (MONO COMME ÇA).{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/tokyofashion/6884992073|title=Misono Character Goods in Shibuya / Misono x MONO COMME CA|work=Tokyo Fashion on flickr|accessdate=June 8, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://avex.jp/misono/information/120214.html|title=2/15発売シングル MONO COMME CAオリジナル特典決定！(2/15 Single Release MONO COMME CA Original Design Decision!)|work=misono Official News|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 8, 2017}} The cover art of the CD+DVD edition of the single featured the brand's Valentine's Day piglet mascot named Maialino, which was designed by Shinichi Hara, who has designed covers for Ayumi Hamasaki albums.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/shinichi-hara-mn0001839380|title=Shinichi Hara Credits|work=All Music|accessdate=June 8, 2017}}
The single was released in both standard CD and in a CD+DVD combo.{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/AVCD-48287|title=Maialino! / "..." no Tsuzuki -Eien nante nai...Itsuka Owari ga Arukeredo - misono/Me CD Album|work=CDJapan|accessdate=June 8, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.yesasia.com/global/maialino-no-tsuzuki-eien-nantenai-itsuka-owari-ga-arukeredo-single/1028202100-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=Maialino! / 「…。」no Tsuzuki - Eien nantenai... Itsuka Owari ga Arukeredo - (SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)|work=YesAsia|accessdate=June 8, 2017}} Both versions contained the a-sides with their respective instrumentals; however, despite being touted as a double a-side, only "Maialino!" contained a music video.
"Maialino!" was composed by AKIRASTAR, with lyrics written by Toshio-chan.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2146709-Toshio-chan|title=Toshi-chan Discography|work=Discogs|accessdate=June 8, 2017}} AKIRASTAR had previously worked with misono for her song "Watashi Iro" and for the medley (track #1) on her album Cover Album.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/933953-AKIRASTAR|title=AKIRASTAR Discography|work=Discogs|accessdate=June 8, 2017}} AKIRASTAR also composed the music for "「...。」 no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Arukedo~," while misono wrote the lyrics and performed the piece.{{cite web|url=http://www.utamap.com/showkasi.php?surl=k-141015-137|title=「...。」の続き ～永遠なんてない...いつか終わりがあるけれど～misono歌詞|work=Utamap|accessdate=June 8, 2017}}
Music video
The music video for "Maialino!" carried the story of the piglet named Maialino, who was wandering alone. They were found by a small child, who took them home to their elder - in the video, their elder appears to be a grandmother. Throughout the video, Maialino is shown love, affection and overall happiness.
On October 15, 2012, avex's official YouTube uploaded a short version of the music video.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylJX0f4mq_M|title=misono / マイアリーノ！|work=avex Official on YouTube|accessdate=June 8, 2017}}
Track listing
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| headline = CD
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| title1 = Maialino!
| note1 = マイアリーノ！
| lyrics1 = Toshio-chan
| music1 = misono
| extra1 = AKIRASTAR
| length1 = 7:12
| title2 = 「...。」no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~
| note2 = 「...。」の続き 〜永遠なんてない．．．いつか終わりがあるけれど〜
| lyrics2 = misono
| music2 = misono
| extra2 = AKIRASTAR
| length2 = 5:43
| title3 = Maialino!
| note3 = Instrumental
| lyrics3 =
| music3 = misono
| extra3 = AKRIASTAR
| length3 = 7:11
| title4 = 「...。」no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~
| note4 = Instrumental
| lyrics4 =
| music4 = misono
| extra4 = AKIRASTAR
| length4 = 5:43
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{{Tracklist
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| headline = DVD
| total_length = 7:18
| title1 = Maialino!
| note1 = Music Video
| length1 = 7:18
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References
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External links
- [http://avex.jp/misono misono Official Site]
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