RESCUE
"Rescue" is the tenth single by Japanese boy band, KAT-TUN, and their fourth single from their fourth studio album, Break the Records -by you & for you-. It was released on March 11, 2009 and became the group's tenth consecutive number one single on the Oricon daily and weekly charts tying them with NEWS for the second longest streak of number one singles since their debut in Japanese music history.
Single information
The single was released in three pressings - a first press limited edition which included a DVD featuring the single's music video and a featurette of the making of the former, a first press normal edition which included a bonus track, and a regular edition with the instrumental versions of the single and its B-side track, "7 Days Battle".
"Rescue" is the theme song for KAT-TUN member Yuichi Nakamaru's drama, Rescue -Tokubetsu Kodo Kyujotai-, which began airing on TBS on January 24, 2009.
The single sold 322,597 copies in its week of release and was certified with "Platinum" status by the RIAJ denoting shipment of 250,000 copies.
Chart performance and sales
Oricon sales chart (Japan)
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | Sales Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2009 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #1 | 143,941 |
| March 11, 2009 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #1 | 322,597 |
| March 11, 2009 | Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | #2 | 349,987 |
| December 2009 | Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | #7 | 377,097 |
Total sales so far - 377,097*
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