Why did Aina the End’s “Kakumei Douchuu – On The Way,” the opening theme for Dandadan Season 2, outrun heavy-hitters like Creepy Nuts and ano this summer? Featured on ABEMA’s SHIBUYA ANIME BASE #57 with 5.55 million+ YouTube views at the time, it nailed the trifecta: timing, IP synergy, and MV virality.
Why “Kakumei Douchuu” Ruled Summer 2025
“Kakumei Douchuu – On The Way” didn’t just ride hype—it converted it. Anchored to a buzzy anime return, released in the heart of the season, and backed by a gripping MV, the song topped Summer 2025 anisong views, edging out Creepy Nuts and ano.
Artists & Anime Context
Performer: Aina the End. Anime: Dandadan Season 2. Peer set for comparison: Creepy Nuts and ano, both fixtures of the recent anisong scene.
What the ABEMA Ranking Shows
ABEMA’s pop-culture show SHIBUYA ANIME BASE (#57) highlighted Summer 2025 anisong YouTube rankings—placing “Kakumei Douchuu” at #1 (5.55M+ views at the time). Watch the episode here: ABEMA #57
Broadcast Date & Timing Window
Aired on August 22, 2025 (JST), with free catch-up streaming now on ABEMA. The ranking reflects a mid-to-late summer window when discovery velocity typically peaks.
Where to Watch: ABEMA & Official MV
Stream the ranking segment on ABEMA, then jump to the official MV on YouTube to experience why it spread so fast.
Three Reasons It Hit #1
- Timing — Dropped in the summer sweet spot, boosting early velocity, recommendations, and playlisting.
- IP synergy — Dandadan S2 buzz funneled viewers directly to the OP.
- MV virality — Hooky chorus + striking visuals = Shorts/TikTok-friendly clips that scale via edits and reactions.
How It Stacks Up Against Creepy Nuts & ano
Creepy Nuts’ brand gravity is huge, but multiple concurrent drops can diffuse weekly focus. ano’s tie-ins spark well, yet mid-season competition and cadence likely capped week-over-week growth compared with Dandadan’s clean OP lift-off.
Watch Now & Tell Us Your Pick
Watch SHIBUYA ANIME BASE #57 on ABEMA, then hit the “Kakumei Douchuu – On The Way” MV and tell us your Summer 2025 anisong champ—Aina the End, Creepy Nuts, or ano？
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