The CD single was released in 7 versions: Regular Edition and Limited Editions A, B, C, D, E, and F. Limited Edition A included a bonus DVD containing a music video for the title song; all the other editions were CD-only.
Music video
The dance sequence appeared in the music video was choreographed by Lucky Ikeda.[3]
Critical response
Hotexpress' Tetsuo Hiraga noted that when watching the music video for the first time he had the impression the song was a declaration of war against other idol groups, particularly the current leader of the idol scene AKB48. The reviewer stated that the song was a characteristic of Tsunku mix of disco and pop. When listening to it, he was impressed with the pool of talent in Hello! Project, as each girl has her distinctive voice, look, and manner of expression.[4]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Tsunku.
Regular Edition, Limited Editions A
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学) | |
2. | "Moshimo..." (もしも…) | |
3. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental)) | |
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Music Video)" (ブスにならない哲学(Music Video)) | |
- Limited Edition A bonus
- Event ticket lottery card with a serial number (sealed into plastic CD wrap)
Limited Edition B
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学) | | |
2. | "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌) | Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Morning Musume | |
3. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental)) | | |
Limited Edition C
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学) | | |
2. | "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌) | Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Berryz Kobo | |
3. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental)) | | |
Limited Edition D
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学) | | |
2. | "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌) | Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Cute | |
3. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental)) | | |
Limited Edition E
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学) | | |
2. | "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌) | Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring Erina Mano | |
3. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental)) | | |
Limited Edition F
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1. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学) | | |
2. | "Kacchoii Uta" (かっちょ良い歌) | Hello! Project Mobekimasu featuring S/mileage | |
3. | "Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Instrumental)" (ブスにならない哲学(Instrumental)) | | |
Charts
Chart (2011) |
Peak position |
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[5] |
4 |
Oricon Monthly Singles Chart |
13 |
Billboard Japan Hot 100 |
5 |
Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay |
79 |
Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales |
3 |
Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay |
67 |
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