{{short description|2013 single by Babymetal}} {{Infobox song | name = Megitsune | cover = BABYMETAL - Megitsune (cover).jpg | alt = A figure with a kitsune (fox) mask wearing a headpiece and a black robe on a red background, holding two shamisen criss-cross behind it. The word "BABYMETAL" appears at the top of the artwork in a yellow font. | caption = Standard edition cover | type = single | artist = Babymetal | album = Babymetal | language = Japanese | B-side = "Akatsuki" (standard)<br>"Onedari Daisakusen" (limited) | released = {{start date|2013|06|19}} | recorded = 2011–2013 | studio = | venue = | genre = {{hlist|Kawaii metal|metalcore|speed metal}} | length = 19:16 (standard edition)<br />7:26 (limited edition CD) | label = {{hlist|BMD Fox|Toy's Factory|Amuse}} | composer = Norimetal | lyricist = {{hlist|Mk-metal|Norimetal}} | producer = {{hlist|Kobametal|Yuyoyuppe (arrangement)}} | prev_title = Ijime, Dame, Zettai | prev_year = 2013 | next_title = Road of Resistance | next_year = 2015 | misc = {{External music video|1={{YouTube|cK3NMZAUKGw|"Megitsune"}}}} }} {{nihongo|"'''Megitsune'''"|メギツネ||"Vixen"}} is the second major label single by the Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal. It was released in Japan on June 19, 2013 as the fifth single from the album ''Babymetal''.<ref name="natalie20130510">{{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/90354|title=BABYMETAL、新作アートワークで妖艶メギツネ姿に|newspaper=Natalie Music|publisher=Natasha Inc.|date=2013-05-10|accessdate=2013-11-12|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/12873|title=BABYMETAL 怪しく激しいジャパニーズ祭りメタル「メギツネ」フル解禁|work=Billboard Japan|date=2013-06-05|accessdate=2013-11-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/26335.html|title=BABYMETAL新作「メギツネ」MVをYouTubeでフルサイズ公開|newspaper=Musicman-NET|date=2013-06-05|accessdate=2013-11-12|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112040056/http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/26335.html|archivedate=2013-11-12}}</ref> It is also the first single released independently from the idol group Sakura Gakuin.
== Release and promotion == The single was first announced for a June release on April 1, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/87796|title=BABYMETALが生バンドと"修行"ツアー、6月には新曲発売|newspaper=Natalie Music|publisher=Natasha Inc.|date=2013-04-01|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> The single was released in four versions: a standard edition and three limited editions. The "Ki", "Tsu", and "Ne" (''Kitsune'' means "fox" in Japanese) limited editions included single artwork focused on Nakamoto, Mizuno, and Kikuchi respectively, and their included DVDs feature footage of two songs from each of the live performances from ''Live: Legend I, D, Z Apocalypse''.<ref name="natalie20130510"/><ref name="blabbermouth" /> Additionally, the single included a chance to contain a ticket to the premium event Kitsune Festival at Meguro Rock May Kan on July 14, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000092314|title=【Kawaii girl Japan】全員キツネ？！ BABYMETAL、数百人のキツネ面のファンと「キツネ祭り」開催|newspaper=Barks|publisher=Japan Music Network, Inc.|date=2013-07-15|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref>
To promote the release, the band was featured in the June issue of ''Marquee'' and on the cover of the July issue of ''Hedoban'',<ref name="babymetal20130607">{{cite web|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/8278/|title=【メディア出演情報DEATH！！】|work=BABYMETAL|date=2013-06-07|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305031858/http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/8278/|archive-date=2016-03-05|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/92870|title=「ヘドバン」創刊号メタル特集にBABYMETAL、X JAPAN|newspaper=Natalie Music|publisher=Natasha Inc.|date=2013-06-15|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> in addition to collaborating with Tower Records for the 34th rendition of the event ''No Music, No Idol?''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/26321.html|title=BABYMETALがタワレコ新宿企画「NO MUSIC, NO IDOL?」に登場|newspaper=Musicman-Net|publisher=F.B. Communications Inc.|date=2013-06-04|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref>
=== Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013: May Revolution === {{Infobox concert | type = Promotional | concert_tour_name = Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013: May Revolution | artist = Babymetal | start_date = {{Start date|2013|5|10}} | end_date = {{End date|2013|5|18}} | number_of_legs = | number_of_shows = 4 | this_tour = '''Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013: May Revolution'''<br />(2013) | next_tour = Babymetal World Tour 2014<br />(2014) }}
The {{nihongo|'''Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013: May Revolution'''|BABYMETAL DEATH MATCH TOUR 2013 -五月革命-|Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013 -Gogatsu Kakumei-}} was a promotional concert tour by Babymetal, occurring in conjunction with the promotion of "Megitsune". The band performed four shows, with two on the final tour date, at the same venue.<ref name="mayr">{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL with FULL METAL BAND LIVE TOUR「BABYMETAL DEATH MATCH TOUR 2013 -五月革命-」開催決定DEATH！！|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/detail.php?id=108|website=BABYMETAL|publisher=Amuse, Inc.|accessdate=2017-12-04|language=Japanese|date=2013-04-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222050640/http://www.babymetal.jp/news/detail.php?id=108|archive-date=2017-12-22|url-status=dead}}<br />{{cite news|title=BABYMETAL、剛速球＆ド直球"修行"ライブツアー堂々完遂|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/90927|accessdate=2017-12-04|work=Natalie Music|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|date=2013-05-22|language=Japanese}}</ref> Customers who purchased tickets to the tour could receive an exclusive edition of the single, with a remix by Yuyoyuppe, under the name DJ'Tekina//Something.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/メギツネ-～五月革命チケット特典盤～-CD-BABYMETAL/dp/B00MQG1ITI|title=Amazon.co.jp: BABYMETAL : メギツネ ～五月革命チケット特典盤～ [CD] – ミュージック|accessdate=2016-10-10|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tower.jp/article/news/2013/10/11/n05|title=タワー新宿15周年SPライヴ〈15の夜。〉にゆよゆっぺ参戦! ベビメタDVD先行販売詳細も – TOWER RECORDS ONLINE|newspaper=Tower Records Online|publisher=Tower Records Japan Inc.|date=2013-10-11|accessdate=2016-10-10|language=Japanese}}</ref>
According to Mizuno, the tour was designed to be a "training tour". During each of the four shows the three members wore stage costumes for the eras of "Doki Doki ☆ Morning" (which had become nostalgically small for them), "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!", and "Ijime, Dame, Zettai", respectively, with the final show premiering new costumes for "Megitsune".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ameblo.jp/sakuragakuin/entry-11534875471.html |title=さくら学院『最高楽しかったDEATH！』 |last=Mizuno |first=Yui |author-link=Yui Mizuno |date=2013-05-21 |website=さくら学院オフィシャルブログ「学院日誌」Powered by Ameba |language=ja-JP |access-date=2018-03-18}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of concerts, showing date, city, country, and venue |- ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Date ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| City ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Venue |- ! colspan="7"| Asia<ref name="mayr"/> |- !scope="row" style="text-align:center | May 10, 2013 | Osaka | rowspan="4" | Japan | BigCat |- !scope="row" style="text-align:center | May 17, 2013 | rowspan="3" | Tokyo | rowspan="3" | Zepp DiverCity |- !scope="row" style="text-align:center | May 18, 2013 |- !scope="row" style="text-align:center | May 18, 2013 |- |}
== Composition == === "Megitsune" === "Megitsune" has been described as "festival metal".<ref name="hwm">{{cite interview |last=Yamamoto |first=Noboru |subject-link= |interviewer=<!--- 山本昇 ---> |title=Hotwave |url= |publisher=Television Saitama |location=Saitama |date=2013-06-19 |work= |access-date=}}</ref> Alongside the serious heavy metal tone, there is a mix of Western-style and Eastern-style music, noticeably with the use of Japanese traditional instruments. Unlike screams in traditional heavy metal, "Megitsune" is filled with festival chants by Mizuno and Kikuchi like "''wasshoi''" and "''sore sore''", while Nakamoto sings in the melodramatic style of enka.<ref name="hwm"/> The bridge has significant variety in genre, with elements of dubstep as well as interpolations from the traditional Japanese folk song "Sakura Sakura".<ref name="blabbermouth">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/babymetal-to-release-new-single-embark-on-death-match-tour/|title=Babymetal To Release New Single, Embark On 'Death Match Tour' - Blabbermouth.net|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=2013-04-17}}</ref><ref name="kerrang">{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/42395/101-secrets-behind-the-songs/ |title=101 Secrets Behind The Songs – Kerrang! |website=Kerrang! |date=2016-05-06 |accessdate=2016-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://gekirock.com/news/2013/04/babymetal_2ndsingle.php|title=BABYMETAL、2ndシングル『メギツネ』を6/19にリリース決定！さらに全公演生バンド演奏によるライヴ・ツアーの追加公演も発表！！|newspaper=Geki Rock|publisher=Geki Rock Entertainment Inc.|date=2013-04-15|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.jasrac.or.jp/eJwid/main.jsp?trxID=F00100 |title=作品データベース検索サービス |website=Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers |language=ja |access-date=2018-04-02}} Enter "さくらさくら（原曲）" in the "作品タイトル" column, and "BABYMETAL" in the "アーティスト名" column.</ref>
The song contains lyrics such as "from the time of birth, women are actresses"<ref name="hwm"/> which reflect on the song's theme of women remaining strong when living with their varied facial expressions. The song relates foxes, which disguises themselves for deception in Japanese mythology, to women, who disguise themselves with makeup. According to Nakamoto, foxes are similar to women as they can keep their true feeling hidden, even through hard times, leaving a cool impression.<ref name="hwm"/> The last chorus contains the phrase {{Nihongo|"underestimate [maidens] at your own peril"|2=なめたらいかんぜよ|3=nametara ikan ze yo|4=literally "if you underestimate, it would be regrettable"|lead=}}, which is also famously said by Masako Natsume's character in the 1982 yakuza film "Onimasa";<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://du-metal.blogspot.co.id/2013/07/megitsune.html|title=MEGITSUNE|website=du-metal.blogspot.co.id|date=27 July 2013 |access-date=2017-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=nankyoku4go234|title=Masako Natsumi saying "You should not underestimate!"|date=2016-08-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaPtyrQDf88&t=4m4s|accessdate=2017-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asagei.com/6436|title=早世のマドンナたち③ 夏目雅子 死の12年後に公開された幻のヌード秘話(3) {{!}} アサ芸プラス|website=アサ芸プラス|language=ja|access-date=2018-03-18}}</ref> whether or not this was intentional has never been confirmed.
Recording had begun shortly after "Ijime, Dame, Zettai", with a tone reminiscent of "Doki Doki ☆ Morning" and "Iine!". After several rounds of remixing, taiko drums were added while the lyrics remained the same.<ref name="hedoban">{{cite journal|title=BABYMETAL全楽曲解説|journal={{ill|Hedoban|jp|ヘドバン (雑誌)}}|date=2013-07-04|issue=1|pages=74–75|trans-title=BABYMETAL Explains All the Songs|publisher={{ill|Shinko Music Entertainment|jp|シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント}}|language=Japanese}}</ref> In a ''Billboard'' interview about the band's album ''Metal Resistance'', Su-metal explained that the song "is popular among international fans, and I have a feeling that "Karate" will be something close to "Megitsune.""<ref name=billboardint>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7318798/babymetal-world-tour-metal-resistance-album-ariana-grande-interview |title=Babymetal Talk World Tour, New 'Metal Resistance' Album & Meeting Ariana Grande |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=2016-04-08}}</ref> George Garner of ''Kerrang!'' called the song "the most hyper song [Babymetal] have ever put their name to."<ref name="kerrang"/>
=== Other songs === Performed solely by Nakamoto, {{nihongo|"Akatsuki"|紅月 -アカツキ-||"Crimson Moon"}} is considered to be in the genre of speed metal.<ref name="barks20130510">{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000090162|title=【Kawaii girl Japan】BABYMETAL、"祭りメタル"「メギツネ」の最新アートワーク、CD詳細解禁|newspaper=Barks|publisher=Japan Music Network, Inc.|date=2013-05-10|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> The song debuted as background music during the first live performance of "Iine!". Nakamoto went through voice training as the song was challenging with high tones. With more performances, her vocal performance improved as she stopped singing flat.<ref name="hedoban"/> Being her first solo, Nakamoto felt accomplished being able to sing the entire song by herself.<ref name="hwm"/> While writing about the band's performance at Wembley Arena, Mark Beaumont contrasted it with the previous songs "Awadama Fever", "Iine!", and "Yava!", stating it had a darker tone, as "a show-tune ballad sung by Su-metal in a black cape, running along a flame-flanked ego ramp".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/babymetal-live-at-wembley-vanishing-tricks-flag-parades-and-abba-esque-dance-moves |title=Babymetal Live At Wembley: Vanishing Tricks, Flag Parades & A1 Dance Moves |website=NME |date=2016-04-04 |accessdate=2016-09-18}}</ref>
Under the stage name "Black Babymetal", Mizuno and Kikuchi perform {{nihongo|"Onedari Daisakusen"|おねだり大作戦||"Begging Operation"}} in the style of rap metal, with dialogue-style lyrics in the nature of small devils.<ref name="barks20130510"/> Due to the childish nature of the lyrics, Mizuno sang the song like a baby. Nakamoto has background vocals in the chorus,<ref name="hedoban"/> in a cool manner.<ref name="hwm"/> Daniel Robson of ''The Guardian'' called the lyrics of ''Babymetal'' "delightfully tongue-in-cheek", explaining how "Onedari Daisakusen" "offers practical advice to teens on how to extract extra pocket money from one’s father with a well-timed shoulder-massage/flattery combo".<ref name="tg">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/07/-sp-babymetal-interview-japanese-metal-pop|title=Babymetal: 'I've never been in a moshpit. I think I'd get smashed to bits'|newspaper=The Guardian|date=2014-11-07|accessdate=2016-09-18}}</ref>
== Reception == "Megitsune" received positive acclaim from music critics. Tomonori Shiba of ''M-ON! Press'' wrote that "Megitsune" has an intro filled with the shamisen, bass guitar, synths, and flying shouts of "Sore! Sore!", signifying its festival-like nature, fusing the genres of metalcore and "''wa''" (和; Japanese elements). Like the music of Crossfaith and Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, it contains elements of electro-trance music. He further compared Nakamoto's vocal performance to that of Evanescence band member Amy Lee, calling the line "Kitsune. Kitsune. I am Megitsune" in the bridge stimulating.<ref>{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL SINGLE「メギツネ」ディスクレビュー│M-ON! MUSIC|url=http://www.m-on.press/music/0000006563|work=M-On! Press|publisher=M-On! Entertainment Inc.|author=Tomonori Shiba|date=2013-06-20|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> Patrick St. Michel of ''The Japan Times'' considered the song one of the highlights on the album, praising it for not depending on the band's "gimmicks". He further called it and "Doki Doki ☆ Morning" memorable and similarly constructed to "Gimme Chocolate!!".<ref name="japantimes">{{cite news|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/03/18/music/cd-reviews/babymetal-babymetal/#.V98Q3jvtLdk|title=Babymetal "Babymetal"|newspaper=The Japan Times|date=2014-03-18}}</ref>
While reviewing a performance at Brixton Academy, Colin McQuistan of ''The Huffington Post UK'' described "Akatsuki" as an opportunity for Nakamoto to "show off her remarkably powerful voice", while "wonderfully bonkers" "Onedari Daisakusen" gave Mizuno and Kikuchi an opportunity to "lead the audience on a wildly merry journey".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/colin-mcquistan/babymetal-at-brixton-academy_b_6138048.html|title=Babymetal Live at Brixton Academy|work=The Huffington Post UK|date=2014-11-12}}</ref>
The single peaked at number seven on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart,<ref name="weekly">{{Cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2013-07-01/ |title=2013年06月17日～2013年06月23日 オリコン週間 CDシングルランキング |website=ORICON NEWS |language=ja-JP |access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref> selling 22,000 copies that week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biz-m.oricon.co.jp/news/data/1242.shtml|title=客層広がるbabymetal、海外展開の道しるべとなるか|work=ORICON BiZ online|publisher=Oricon|date=2014-08-18|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> The song also charted on the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot 100, peaking at number 16 in the week of July 1, 2013.<ref name="bbj">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2013&month=07&day=01|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100│Charts│Billboard JAPAN|work=Billboard Japan|accessdate=2014-08-08}}</ref> It also managed to peak at number two on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.<ref name="daily">{{cite news|url=http://www.music-lounge.jp/v2/articl/news/detail/?articl=2013/06/24-13:00:00_984433e6243289063f6bf3f37b36d423|title=自己最高デイリー2位にランクイン！BABYMETAL、ゆるキャラ"いなりん"と新曲ヒット祈願！|newspaper=Music Lounge|publisher=Cansystem Co. Ltd.|date=2013-06-24|accessdate=2014-04-08|language=Japanese}}</ref>
"Megitsune" was used as the opening theme for the Japanese talk/variety show ''{{ill|Hakkiri 5: Sonna ni Sukarete Inai 5-nin ga Sekai o Sukuu|ja|ハッキリ5〜そんなに好かれていない5人が世界を救う〜}}''.
"Megitsune" is used as one of the two pieces of walk-on music for Japanese darts player Mikuru Suzuki, the other being "Baby Shark" by Pinkfong.
== Music video == A teaser for the single, featuring a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Robin seemingly headbanging to the song, was first uploaded to YouTube via the Toy's Factory channel on May 31, 2013,<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WimoLmOSgo4 | title=BABYMETAL『メギツネ』-MEGITSUNE Special?! Trailer- | via=YouTube | date=2013-05-31 | accessdate=2016-09-18}}</ref> with the full music video, directed by {{ill|Takuya Tada|ja|多田卓也}}, uploaded to the official Babymetal channel on June 4, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK3NMZAUKGw | title=BABYMETAL – メギツネ – MEGITSUNE (OFFICIAL) | via=YouTube | date=2013-06-04 | accessdate=2016-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takahashi-office.co.jp/?p=6631|title=【伊達めぐみ】BABYMETAL「メギツネ」Music Video・CD JACKET|publisher=高橋事務所 – takahashi office|accessdate=2014-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812214802/http://www.takahashi-office.co.jp/?p=6631|archive-date=2014-08-12|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The music video was shot on location at the {{Ill|Asagaya Shinmei Shrine|ja|阿佐ヶ谷神明宮}} in Tokyo; it is now a popular spot for Babymetal fans from outside Japan to visit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AsagayaShinmei/status/767155739391504384|title=BABYMETALさん。「祝 初東京ドーム公演」当宮能楽殿にて「メギツネ」PV撮影時、小さく、可愛く、そして礼儀正しい女の子達が、今では日本、世界中の人々を魅了するアーティストになられたのですね。#神明宮 #BABYMETALpic.twitter.com/64PHwGVBl6|last=阿佐ヶ谷神明宮|date=20 Aug 2016|website=@AsagayaShinmei|language=ja|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> The three members are shown dancing in Noh theater alongside the "Kitsune band" (using traditional Japanese instruments) within the traditional scenery of Japan; this forms the significant contrast found in the music (specifically between metal and ''wa''), which has since garnered over 79 million views as of June 2022. In the last chorus, Nakamoto threateningly reveals that her microphone contains a hidden blade, while saying the aforementioned phrase "underestimate maidens at your own peril".
During the shooting of the music video, Kikuchi's outfit tore at the armpit; similar incidents had previously occurred at live performances.<ref name="hwm"/>
== Live performances == 220px|thumb|During the bridge of "Megitsune", Nakamoto performs with a Kitsune mask partially concealing her face from the crowd. The band performed the song on the Nippon TV program ''Music Dragon'', which would be broadcast on June 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/93337|title=BABYMETAL「音楽龍」でタカトシとヘドバン披露|newspaper=Natalie Music|publisher=Natasha Inc.|date=2013-06-21|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> The band also performed the song at the single's release event Pray for Success with "Inarin" & Mini Live at Tower Records Shibuya on June 22, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2025891/full/|title=BABYMETALが新曲ヒット祈願「ライブで盛り上がって」|newspaper=ORICON STYLE|publisher=Oricon|date=2013-06-22|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> The next day, the song was performed again at a free concert at the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Festival.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000091614|title=【Kawaii girl Japan/イベントレポート】BABYMETALとファン3,000人がダイバーシティ フリーライブで大熱狂|newspaper=Barks|publisher=Japan Music Network, Inc.|date=2013-06-24|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> Later, they performed the song on the NHK General TV program ''Music Japan Annex'', which was broadcast on July 16, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tower.jp/article/news/2013/07/09/n02|title=7月15日〈MJ〉特番にベビメタ、しゃちほこ、FTISLAND、赤い公園、在日ファンクら|newspaper=Tower Records Online|publisher=Tower Records Japan Inc.|date=2013-07-09|accessdate=2016-01-11|language=Japanese}}</ref> In February 2014, the band performed the song with Taiwanese band Chthonic.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/02/10/video-babymetal-performs-chthonic/|title=Video: Babymetal Performs with Chthonic|newspaper=MetalSucks|author=Axl Rosenberg|date=2014-02-10|accessdate=2016-01-11}}</ref>
During the live performances, Nakamoto is shown holding a Kitsune mask to her face during the bridge, before tossing it out into the crowd.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000093230|title=【Kawaii girl Japan/ライブレポート】BABYMETAL降臨!<SUMMER SONIC 2013>を興奮の渦へ|accessdate=2015-10-29|work=Barks|publisher=Japan Music Network, Inc.|date=2013-08-12|language=Japanese}}</ref>
== Track listings and formats == '''Standard edition''' {{Track listing | headline = CD | title_width = 25% | music_width = 25% | lyrics_width = 25% | extra_width = 25% | extra_column = Arrangement | total_length = 19:15 | title1 = Megitsune | note1 = {{nihongo2|メギツネ}} | extra1 = Yuyoyuppe | lyrics1 = {{hlist|Mk-metal|Norimetal}} | music1 = Norimetal | length1 = 4:09 | title2 = Akatsuki | note2 = {{nihongo2|紅月 -アカツキ-}} | extra2 = Kyoto ({{nihongo2|教頭}}) | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Nakametal|Tsubometal}} | music2 = Tsubometal | length2 = 5:29 | title3 = Megitsune | note3 = Air Vocal ver. | extra3 = Yuyoyuppe | lyrics3 = | music3 = Norimetal | length3 = 4:09 | title4 = Akatsuki | note4 = Air Vocal ver. | extra4 = Kyoto | lyrics4 = | music4 = Tsubometal | length4 = 5:28 }}
'''"Ki", "Tsu", and "Ne" limited edition''' {{Track listing | headline = CD | extra_column = Arrangement | title_width = 25% | music_width = 15% | lyrics_width = 35% | extra_width = 25% | total_length = 7:26 | title1 = Megitsune | note1 = {{nihongo2|メギツネ}} | extra1 = Yuyoyuppe | lyrics1 = {{hlist|Mk-metal|Norimetal}} | music1 = Norimetal | length1 = 4:09 | title2 = Onedari Daisakusen | note2 = {{nihongo2|おねだり大作戦}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Tatsuo|Kxbxmetal}} | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Nakata Caos ({{nihongo2|中田カオス}})|Ryu-metal|Fuji-metal}} | music2 = Team-K | length2 = 3:17 }} {{Track listing | headline = "Ki" edition DVD {{nobold|– Digest of Legend "I" at Shibuya O-East (10/6/2012)<ref name="jpopasia">{{cite news|url=http://www.jpopasia.com/news/babymetal-announces-brand-new-single-release-megitsune::13581.html|title=BABYMETAL Announces Brand New Single Release "Megitsune"|accessdate=2015-03-03}}</ref>}} | extra_column = | total_length = | title1 = Overture / Doki Doki ☆ Morning | note1 = {{nihongo2|Overture～ド・キ・ド・キ☆モーニング}} | length1 = | title2 = Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!<!--- See Headbanger talk page for details ---> | note2 = {{nihongo2|ヘドバンギャー！！}} | length2 = }} {{Track listing | headline = "Tsu" edition DVD {{nobold|– Digest of Legend "D" Su-metal Seitansai at Akasaka Blitz (12/20/2012)<ref name="jpopasia" />}} | extra_column = | total_length = | title1 = Babymetal Death | note1 = | length1 = | title2 = Kimi to Anime ga Mitai – Answer for Animation With You | note2 = {{nihongo2|君とアニメが見たい〜Answer for Animation With You}} | length2 = }} {{Track listing | headline = "Ne" edition DVD {{nobold|– Digest of Legend "Z" at Zepp Tokyo (2/1/2013)<ref name="jpopasia" />}} | extra_column = | total_length = | title1 = Overture / Ijime, Dame, Zettai | note1 = {{nihongo2|Overture～イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ}} | length1 = | title2 = Catch Me If You Can | note2 = | length2 = }}
'''May Revolution Exclusive promotional edition''' {{Track listing | headline = Standard, Su-metal, Yuimetal, and Moametal edition CD | extra_column = Remixer | total_length = 7:27 | title1 = Megitsune | note1 = {{nihongo2|メギツネ}} | extra1 = | lyrics1 = | music1 = | length1 = 4:09 | title2 = Megitsune | note2 = Tekina Remix) ({{nihongo2|メギツネ <small>-TEKINA Remix-</small>}} | extra2 = DJ'Tekina//Something | lyrics2 = | music2 = | length2 = 3:18 }}
== Credits and personnel == Credits adapted from "Megitsune" standard and limited "Tsu" single liner notes.<ref name="credits">{{cite AV media notes |title= Megitsune|others=Babymetal |year=2013 |page=2 |type=CD liner notes |publisher=BMD Fox}}<br />{{cite AV media notes |title= Megitsune (Limited "Tsu" edition)|others=Babymetal |year=2013 |page=2 |type=CD liner notes |publisher=BMD Fox}}</ref>
'''Recording and management''' * Recorded at ABS Recording, MukuStudio, Sound Arts Studio, S.O.L.I.D. Sound Lab, and Heat [sic] Beat Recording Studio * Mixed at King Sekiguchidai Studio * Mastered at Parasight Mastering
'''Personnel''' {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} * Suzuka Nakamoto <small>(SU-METAL)</small> – vocals (lead and background) * Yui Mizuno <small>(YUIMETAL)</small> – vocals (lead and background) * Moa Kikuchi <small>(MOAMETAL)</small> – vocals (lead and background) * Key Kobayashi <small>(Kobametal / KxBxMETAL)</small> – executive producer, arrangement * Millennium Japan <small>(millennium JAPAN)</small> – executive producer * Tucky – mastering * Miki Watanabe <small>(MK-METAL)</small> – lyrics * Norikazu Nakayama <small>(NORiMETAL / NAKAMETAL / {{nihongo2|中田カオス}})</small> – lyrics, music * Tatsuya Tsubono <small>(TSUBOMETAL)</small> – lyrics, music * Ryugi Yokoi <small>(RYU-METAL)</small> – lyrics * Shinichi Fujita <small>(FUJI-METAL)</small> – lyrics {{col-2}} * Shuhei Takahashi <small>(TEAM-K)</small> – music * Kazuki Higashihara <small>(TEAM-K)</small> – music * Takehiro Mamiya <small>(Yuyoyuppe / DJ'TEKINA//SOMETHING)</small> – arrangement, audio mixing, remixer * Kyoto <small>({{nihongo2|教頭}})</small> – arrangement * Tatsuo <small>(tatsuo)</small> – arrangement, guitar, bass * Masatake Osato – recording * Naoki Ibaraki – recording * Seiji Toda – audio mixing * Hironobu Takikawa – audio mixing * Leda – guitar {{col-end}}
== Charts == === Weekly charts === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Chart (2013) ! Peak<br />position |- | Japan (Oricon)<ref name="weekly"/> | style="text-align:center;"| 7 |- | {{single chart|Billboardjapanhot100|16|artist=Babymetal}} |- | Japan Hot Singles Sales (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2013&month=07&day=1|title=Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales│Charts│Billboard JAPAN|publisher=Billboard Japan|accessdate=2014-04-08}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"| 7 |- | Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=adult_airplay&year=2013&month=07&day=1|title=Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay│Charts│Billboard JAPAN (2013/07/01 付け)|work=Billboard Japan|accessdate=2014-08-11}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"| 69 |- | US World Digital Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3ABabymetal&f[1]=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2AMegitsune%2A&f[2]=itm_field_chart_id%3A-&f[3]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=1&artist=Babymetal&title=Megitsune |title=Chart Search {{!}} Billboard |magazine=Billboard |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030034003/https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3ABabymetal&f%5B1%5D=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2Amegitsune%2A&f%5B2%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A-&f%5B3%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=1&artist=Babymetal&title=megitsune |archive-date=2018-10-30 |access-date=2018-10-30}}</ref> | align="center"| 14 |}
=== Daily charts === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Chart (2013) ! Peak<br />position |- | Japan (Oricon)<ref name="daily"/> | style="text-align:center;"| 2 |}
==Cover versions== Violinist Ayako Ishikawa covered "Megitsune" on the violin; the song appeared on her 2016 album ''Sakura Symphony''.<ref>{{cite news|title=2016年は音楽界でもメダル続出！|url=https://entameclip.com/news/42386|website=日刊エンタメクリップ|accessdate=11 October 2017|date=17 November 2017|archive-date=11 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011081658/https://entameclip.com/news/42386|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On December 7, 2014, Sakura Gakuin members Aiko Yamaide and Megumi Okada covered "Onedari Daisakusen" as a "One-Night Shuffle Unit" in the concert Sakura Gakuin ☆ 2014: Celebration in December.<ref>{{cite news|title=さくら学院、シャッフルユニット多数登場の4周年公演に卒業生も – 音楽ナタリー|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/133261|accessdate=10 October 2017|work=Natalie Music|date=8 December 2014}}</ref>
==Release history== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| Edition(s) |- | scope="row" rowspan="2"| Japan<ref>{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL|url=https://music.apple.com/jp/album/megitsune/655481733?i=655481880|work=iTunes JP| date=19 June 2013 |publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=10 April 2014}}</ref> | rowspan="3"| June 19, 2013 | {{flatlist| * CD * digital download }} | rowspan="2"| {{flatlist| * BMD Fox Records * Toy's Factory * Amuse, Inc. }} | Standard |- | CD, DVD | "Ki", "Tsu", and "Ne" limited |- | scope="row"| Worldwide<ref>{{cite web|title=Babymetal|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/megitsune/id655481733?i=655481880|work=iTunes US|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=10 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215090041/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/megitsune/id655481733?i=655481880|archive-date=2014-12-15}}</ref> | Digital download | Toy's Factory | Standard |}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [http://www.toysfactory.co.jp/artist/babymetal/disco/single Babymetal singles discography] – Toy's Factory website
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