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SKE48's “Choco no Dorei” Tops Oricon Weekly Charts, 539k Copies Sold


It has been announced that idol group SKE48's 11th single, “Choco no Dorei(チョコの奴隷, Slave of chocolate) debuted on top of Oricon's Weekly Charts on its first week. Currently, this is the group's 7th consecutive single to top the chart.

The single manages to sell 539,000 copies in the first week, becoming the 4th female artist to sell over 500,000 copies in the first week for 2 consecutive singles. This feat has only been accomplished by Utada Hikaru, Hamasaki Ayumi, and AKB48.

SKE48 also have surpassed Onyanko Club for a female group’s record for the number of consecutive chart topping singles with the release of “Choco no Dorei”. They currently ranks No.3 overall after AKB48 (16 consecutive singles) and Pink Lady (9 consecutive singles).

Jurina Matsui commented,
I am very happy to have the highest sales number for the first week since our debut. Because of everyone’s support, we were able to do this. Thank you very much.” She also said, “The other artists who have achieved the consecutive chart topping record, are all well-known, so it’s such an honor. I want everyone to know the charms of SKE48 more and more, so we will continue to put our best foot forward.

SKE48's “Choco no Dorei” was released this January 30th, and be available in six different versions: CD+DVD TYPE A, B and C, both in Limited and Regular Editions. Pre-order now at CDJapan and get an EXCLUSIVE PHOTO as a bonus

via tokyohive

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