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{{Single infobox
{{Infobox song
|Name = ''Boku wa Kuma''
|Cover = Boku-wa-kuma.jpg | name = Boku wa Kuma
| cover = Boku-wa-kuma.jpg
⚫ | Artist = ]
| alt =
⚫ | from Album = ]
| type = single
⚫ | Released = November 22, 2006
⚫ | artist = ]
| Format = ], ], CD+Picture Book
⚫ | album = ]
⚫ | Recorded = 2006
⚫ | released = November 22, 2006
| Genre = ]
| Length = 2:23 | recorded = 2006
| studio =
⚫ | Label = ]
| venue =
| Writer = ]
| genre = ], ]
| Producer =
| Reviews = | length = 2:23
⚫ | label = ]
⚫ | Last single = "]" <br>(2006)
| writer = Hikaru Utada
| This single = '''"''Boku wa Kuma''"''' <br>(2006)
| producer = Hikaru Utada
⚫ | Next single = "]" <br>(2007)
⚫ | prev_title = ]
⚫ | prev_year = 2006
⚫ | next_title = ]
| next_year = 2007
}} }}
⚫ {{nihongo|"'''Boku wa Kuma'''"|ぼくはくま||lit. I'm a Bear}} is a song by ] ] ], serving as her 17th Japanese single and 24th single overall (including English releases). The single was released on November 22, 2006, following the release of her previous studio album, '']'' (2006). It came two months after the conclusion of Utada's United 2006 tour.


== Background and release ==
⚫ {{nihongo|"'''''Boku wa Kuma'''''"|ぼくはくま||lit. I'm a Bear}} is ]'s 17th ]ese single (24th single overall). The single was released on November 22nd of 2006, just a matter of months after Hikaru's last studio effort, '']'', and only two months after the end of her tour, Utada United 2006.<ref></ref>
⚫ "Boku wa Kuma" was Utada's first try at writing a children's song. On October 1, 2006, it aired on the children's music program ] on radio, and on TV the day after. Due to strong demand, the song had been planned for continuous rebroadcasting from October 2006 to January 2007 on ].<ref>http://www.nhk.or.jp/minna/ Minna no Uta official site</ref>

⚫ Utada performed an impromptu performance of ''Boku wa Kuma'' at the Boston show of her 2010 tour, ].

== Overview ==
⚫ "''Boku wa Kuma''" was her first try at writing a children's song. On October 1, 2006, it aired on the children's music program ] on radio , and on TV the day after. Due to strong demand, the song had been planned for continuous rebroadcasting from October 2006 to January 2007 on ].<ref>http://www.nhk.or.jp/minna/ Minna no Uta official site</ref>


"Boku wa Kuma" was Utada's first single release to have three different pressings: a limited edition that included a picture book, a standard single and cover, and a CD+DVD combo pack, which included the music video. "Boku wa Kuma" was Utada's first single release to have three different pressings: a limited edition that included a picture book, a standard single and cover, and a CD+DVD combo pack, which included the music video.
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The song is about a bear, what he can and cannot do, and what he is not (such as a car, chocolate, etc.). His rival is a fried shrimp. The song is about a bear, what he can and cannot do, and what he is not (such as a car, chocolate, etc.). His rival is a fried shrimp.


Utada owns a stuffed bear named Kuma-chan; "kuma" is "bear" in Japanese, and "-chan" is an affectionate suffix added to names. She often posts photos of him on her U3 blog. After discovering the "made in China" tag on Kuma-chan's bottom, he was given the full name of "Kuma Chang" (which is technically pronounced identically to "Kuma-chan" in Japanese anyway). A staff pass was issued to him for the "Utada United 2006." tour.<ref>{{ja icon}} </ref> Utada owns a stuffed bear named Kuma-chan; "kuma" is "bear" in Japanese, and "-chan" is an affectionate suffix added to names. Utada often post photos of him on her U3 blog. After discovering the "made in China" tag on Kuma-chan's bottom, he was given the full name of "Kuma Chang" (pronounced identically to "Kuma-chan" in Japanese). A staff pass was issued to him for the "Utada United 2006." tour.<ref>{{in lang|ja}} {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070510070012/http://www.u3music.com/message/backnumber/ja/20060620j.html |date=May 10, 2007 }}</ref>


In June 2006, Utada confessed on her blog that she has "pillow dependence".<ref>{{ja icon}} </ref> She calls her pillow "makura-san" (Mr. Pillow). She enjoys the comfort of feeling the pillow against her face, and would even hold the pillow all day long when she's stressed out. She was later surprised to find out there are many "pillow-addicts" out there, and joked about setting up a "pillow club". 'Makura-san' and Kuma are apparently good friends.<ref>{{ja icon}} </ref> In June 2006, Utada confessed on her blog that she has "pillow dependence".<ref>{{in lang|ja}} {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621221703/http://www.u3music.com/message/backnumber/ja/20060622j.html |date=June 21, 2007 }}</ref> She calls her pillow "makura-san" (Mr. Pillow). She enjoys the comfort of feeling the pillow against her face, and would even hold the pillow all day long when she's stressed out. She was later surprised to find out that there are many "pillow-addicts" out there, and joked about setting up a "pillow club". 'Makura-san' and Kuma are apparently good friends.<ref>{{in lang|ja}} {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621224304/http://www.u3music.com/message/backnumber/ja/20060810j.html |date=June 21, 2007 }}</ref>

⚫ Utada performed an impromptu performance of "Boku wa Kuma" at the Boston show of her 2010 tour, ].


The song was performed during Utada's two date concert series '']'' in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/41982 | title=宇多田ヒカル一時休止前ラスト公演で感涙＆Ust新記録樹立 |publisher=Natalie | language=Japanese | date=December 13, 2010 | accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> The song was performed during Utada's two date concert series '']'' in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/41982 | title=宇多田ヒカル一時休止前ラスト公演で感涙＆Ust新記録樹立 |publisher=Natalie | language=Japanese | date=December 13, 2010 | accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref>


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
;Japanese single

⚫ # "Boku wa Kuma" (ぼくはくま) – 2:23
{{tracklist
⚫ # "Boku wa Kuma" (Original Karaoke) – 2:25
| headline =
⚫ | title1 = Boku wa Kuma (ぼくはくま)
| length1 = 2:23
⚫ | title2 = Boku wa Kuma (Original Karaoke)
| length2 = 2:25
}}


==Chart rankings== ==Chart rankings==
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!Peak<br/>position !Peak<br/>position
|- |-
|'']'' Weekly singles<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/detail.asp?itemcd=679806&samecd=1|title=ぼくはくま - 宇多田ヒカル／ オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-09-18 |language=Japanese}}</ref> |'']'' Weekly singles<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/detail.asp?itemcd=679806&samecd=1|title=ぼくはくま - 宇多田ヒカル／ オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」|publisher=]|accessdate=September 18, 2010 |language=Japanese}}</ref>
|align="center"|4 |align="center"|4
|- |-
|'']'' ] ringtones Top 100<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w070120_1.html |title=レコード協会調べ　12月度有料音楽配信チャート（「着うた（R）」）＜略称：12月度レコ協チャート（「着うた（R）」）＞ |date=2007-01-20 |publisher=] |accessdate=2010-09-18 |language=Japanese}}</ref> |'']'' ] ringtones Top 100<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w070120_1.html |title=レコード協会調べ 12月度有料音楽配信チャート（「着うた（R）」）＜略称：12月度レコ協チャート（「着うた（R）」）＞ |date=January 20, 2007 |publisher=] |accessdate=September 18, 2010 |language=Japanese}}</ref>
|align="center"|14 |align="center"|14
|} |}
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!Amount !Amount
|- |-
|'']'' physical sales<ref name="OricSubsc">{{cite web | title=オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 | url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp | work=] | accessdate=2010-09-18}} (subscription only)</ref> |'']'' physical sales<ref name="OricSubsc">{{cite web | title=オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 | url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp | work=] | accessdate=September 18, 2010}} (subscription only)</ref>
|align="center"|147,000<!--147,041--> |align="center"|147,000<!--147,041-->
|- |-
|''RIAJ'' physical certification<ref>{{cite web | title=ゴールド等認定作品一覧　2006年11月 | url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200611.html | work=] |language=Japanese | date=2006-12-10 | accessdate=2010-09-18}}</ref> |''RIAJ'' physical certification<ref>{{cite web | script-title=ja:ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2006年11月 | url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200611.html | work=] |language=Japanese | date=December 10, 2006 | accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>
|align="center"|100,000+ |align="center"|100,000+
|- |-
|''RIAJ'' full-length cellphone downloads<ref>{{cite web | title=レコード協会調べ　2月度有料音楽配信認定 ＜略称：2月度認定＞ | url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w070320_3.html | work=] |language=Japanese | date=2007-03-20 | accessdate=2010-09-18}}</ref> |''RIAJ'' full-length cellphone downloads<ref>{{cite web | script-title=ja:レコード協会調べ 2月度有料音楽配信認定 ＜略称：2月度認定＞ | url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w070320_3.html | work=] |language=Japanese | date=March 20, 2007 | accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>
|align="center"|100,000+ |align="center"|100,000+
|} |}


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2006 single by Hikaru Utada
"Boku wa Kuma"
Single by Hikaru Utada
from the album Heart Station
ReleasedNovember 22, 2006
Recorded2006
GenreJ-pop, novelty
Length2:23
LabelEMI Music Japan
Songwriter(s)Hikaru Utada
Producer(s)Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada singles chronology
"This Is Love"
(2006) 		"Boku wa Kuma"
(2006) 		"Flavor of Life"
(2007)

"Boku wa Kuma" (ぼくはくま, lit. I'm a Bear) is a song by Japanese American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, serving as her 17th Japanese single and 24th single overall (including English releases). The single was released on November 22, 2006, following the release of her previous studio album, Ultra Blue (2006). It came two months after the conclusion of Utada's United 2006 tour.

Background and release

"Boku wa Kuma" was Utada's first try at writing a children's song. On October 1, 2006, it aired on the children's music program Minna no Uta on radio, and on TV the day after. Due to strong demand, the song had been planned for continuous rebroadcasting from October 2006 to January 2007 on Minna no Uta.

"Boku wa Kuma" was Utada's first single release to have three different pressings: a limited edition that included a picture book, a standard single and cover, and a CD+DVD combo pack, which included the music video.

The song is about a bear, what he can and cannot do, and what he is not (such as a car, chocolate, etc.). His rival is a fried shrimp.

Utada owns a stuffed bear named Kuma-chan; "kuma" is "bear" in Japanese, and "-chan" is an affectionate suffix added to names. Utada often post photos of him on her U3 blog. After discovering the "made in China" tag on Kuma-chan's bottom, he was given the full name of "Kuma Chang" (pronounced identically to "Kuma-chan" in Japanese). A staff pass was issued to him for the "Utada United 2006." tour.

In June 2006, Utada confessed on her blog that she has "pillow dependence". She calls her pillow "makura-san" (Mr. Pillow). She enjoys the comfort of feeling the pillow against her face, and would even hold the pillow all day long when she's stressed out. She was later surprised to find out that there are many "pillow-addicts" out there, and joked about setting up a "pillow club". 'Makura-san' and Kuma are apparently good friends.

Utada performed an impromptu performance of "Boku wa Kuma" at the Boston show of her 2010 tour, Utada: In The Flesh 2010.

The song was performed during Utada's two date concert series Wild Life in December 2010.

Track listing

Japanese single
  1. "Boku wa Kuma" (ぼくはくま) – 2:23
  2. "Boku wa Kuma" (Original Karaoke) – 2:25

Chart rankings

Charts (2006) Peak
position
Oricon Weekly singles 4
RIAJ Reco-kyō ringtones Top 100 14

Certifications and sales

Chart Amount
Oricon physical sales 147,000
RIAJ physical certification 100,000+
RIAJ full-length cellphone downloads 100,000+

References

  1. http://www.nhk.or.jp/minna/ Minna no Uta official site
  2. (in Japanese) U3MUSIC INC Archived May 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. (in Japanese) U3MUSIC INC Archived June 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  4. (in Japanese) U3MUSIC INC Archived June 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "宇多田ヒカル一時休止前ラスト公演で感涙＆Ust新記録樹立" (in Japanese). Natalie. December 13, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  6. "ぼくはくま - 宇多田ヒカル／ オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
  7. "レコード協会調べ 12月度有料音楽配信チャート（「着うた（R）」）＜略称：12月度レコ協チャート（「着うた（R）」）＞" (in Japanese). RIAJ. January 20, 2007. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
  8. "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」". Oricon. Retrieved September 18, 2010. (subscription only)
  9. ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2006年11月. RIAJ (in Japanese). December 10, 2006. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
  10. レコード協会調べ 2月度有料音楽配信認定 ＜略称：2月度認定＞. RIAJ (in Japanese). March 20, 2007. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
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