| "Spiral" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Longman | |
| Released | August 30, 2023 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Genre | |
| Label | Sony Music Records |
| Composer(s) | Hiroya Hirai |
| Lyricist(s) | Hiroya Hirai |
| Alternative cover | |
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"spiral" is the third single by Longman. It was released on August 30, 2023, and peaked at #40 on the Oricon single chart.[1] The song primarily serves as the opening theme from the second season of the anime series Mushoku Tensei. It was re-released on October 4, 2023 as part of "10/4" alongside other themes from Longman.
Inspired by Rudeus Greyrat's return to his journey but alone as shown at the end of the first season, lyric writer Hiroya Hirai aimed to expressed Rudeus' shut-in behaviour through the lyrics and show an inspirational message. The song was influenced by Sum 41 and Travis Baker with the staff also practising English in order to perform an alternate version. "Spiral" was the subject positive response by anime fans, often appearing in the polls where it was voted as one of the best anime songs of the season. Streams were also notable, surpassing 4.5 million views online.