Baka Mitai [2024 Record Day Limited Edition] (45 RPM/12-inch Single Record) Kazuma Kiryu (Takaya Kuroda) Product Description "Baka Mitai," a staple song that has gone viral worldwide and is featured in the karaoke rhythm mini-game within SEGA's "Yakuza" series, is now available as a 12-inch, 45 RPM single in a wine-red color that matches Kazuma Kiryu's shirt! This is a classic song from the karaoke rhythm mini-game within the "Yakuza" series. It's a ballad that depicts the sorrowful feelings of a woman who can't forget her lost love. The lyrics were written by Ryosuke Horii of SEGA, and the music was composed by Mitsuharu Fukuyama. It first appeared in "Yakuza 5: Dream Achiever" and has been sung by various characters throughout the series, loved by many fans. There are also numerous arrangements, including the acoustic version "Baka Mitai - Aishu -". The "Dame Da Ne" meme, which uses lip-sync videos to make various faces sing the song, became a huge boom overseas, and it's known as "Baka Mitai" or "Dame Da Ne," becoming a global hit loved by people beyond "Yakuza" fans. This time, the A-side features the original song, "Baka Mitai [Taxi Driver Edition]", and the B-side includes the popular acoustic arrangement "Baka Mitai - Aishu -", which allows for a more immersive listening experience. This is the first standalone 12-inch single dedicated solely to "Baka Mitai," and it will be released as an entry for "Record Day" on November 3rd. ● The "Yakuza" series is a representative Japanese game series born in 2005 under the concept of "entertainment for adults." It depicts the lives of passionate men living in a giant entertainment district, with themes of love, humanity, and betrayal. The characters are well-developed, and the immersive story drama and exhilarating battles have received high praise. Furthermore, the game incorporates real-life stores and reflects the social climate at the time of release, expressing a realistic modern Japan that games had never dared to explore before. (From the manufacturer's information)