千本桜 (Senbonzakura)

==Background==
"Thousand Cherry Blossoms" is an original song by Kurousa-P.
This song is about the westernization of Japan, which happened during the . Despite having an upbeat, oriental track, the song contains rather dark themes, mentioning guillotines and ICBMs. In addition, the lyrics state things such as "Songs of lament go unheard" (嘆ク唄モ聞コエナイヨ) and "This is a banquet inside a steel jail cell" (此処は宴　鋼の檻).
To celebrate the song's anniversary, it was re-released along with 8 different arranges in the album 1st ANNIVERSARY! ALL THAT "Senbonzakura" on September 12, 2012.
This song has entered the Hall of Myths on February 11, 2016, and is notable for having stayed in the VOCALOID ranking consistently for a long time. It also exceeded over 62 million YouTube views. Hence, this is Kurousa-P's most notable song. This is currently the most viewed Miku song (original upload) on Niconico, with over 17.5 million views. The next most popular original VOCALOID upload on Niconico is Miku Miku ni Shite Ageru, with 16.9 million views.
==Succeeding versions==
==Lyrics==
Japanese (日本語歌詞) 	Romaji (ローマ字)
大胆不敵にハイカラ革命 	daitan-futeki ni haikara kakumei
反戦国家 	rairai-rakuraku hansen kokka
日の丸印の二輪車転がし 	hinomaru-jirushi no nirinsha korogashi
悪霊退散　ICBM 	akuryou-taisan I C B M
 	
環状線を走り抜けて　東奔西走なんのその 	kanjousen o hashirinukete touhon-seisou nan no sono
少年少女戦国無双　浮世のに 	shounen shoujo sengoku-musou ukiyo no manima ni
 	
千本桜　夜ニ紛レ　君ノ声モ届カナイヨ 	senbonzakura yoru ni magire kimi no koe mo todokanai yo
此処は宴　鋼の檻　その断頭台で見下ろして 	koko wa utage hagane no ori sono dantoudai de mioroshite
 	
三千世界　　嘆ク唄モ聞コエナイヨ 	sanzen sekai tokoyo no yami nageku uta mo kikoenai yo
の空　遥か彼方　その光線銃で打ち抜いて 	seiran no sora haruka kanata sono kousenjuu de uchinuite
 	
百戦錬磨の見た目は将校 	hyakusen-renma no mitame wa shoukou
いったりきたりの道中 	ittari-kitari no oiran douchuu
アイツもコイツも皆で集まれ 	aitsu mo koitsu mo minna de atsumare
聖者の行進　わんっ　つー　さん　しっ 	seija no koushin wan tsuu san shi
 	
を潜り抜けて　安楽浄土厄払い 	zenjoumon o kugurinukete anraku-joudo yakubarai
きっとは大団円　拍手の合間に 	kitto saigo wa daidan’en hakushu no aima ni
 	
千本桜　夜ニ紛レ　君ノ声モ届カナイヨ 	senbonzakura yoru ni magire kimi no koe mo todokanai yo
此処は宴　鋼の檻　その断頭台で見下ろして 	koko wa utage hagane no ori sono dantoudai de mioroshite
 	
三千世界　　嘆ク唄モ聞コエナイヨ 	sanzen sekai tokoyo no yami nageku uta mo kikoenai yo
希望の丘　遥か彼方　その閃光弾を打ち上げろ 	kibou no oka haruka kanata sono senkoudan o uchiagero
 	
環状線を走り抜けて　東奔西走なんのその 	kanjousen o hashirinukete touhon-seisou nan no sono
少年少女戦国無双　浮世のに 	shounen shoujo sengoku-musou ukiyo no manima ni
 	
千本桜　夜ニ紛レ　君ノ声モ届カナイヨ 	senbonzakura yoru ni magire kimi no koe mo todokanai yo
此処は宴　鋼の檻　その断頭台を飛び降りて 	koko wa utage hagane no ori sono dantoudai o tobiorite
 	
千本桜　夜ニ紛レ　君が歌い僕は踊る 	senbonzakura yoru ni magire kimi ga utai boku wa odoru
此処は宴　鋼の檻　さあ光線銃を撃ちまくれ 	koko wa utage hagane no ori saa kousenjuu o uchimakure
==Derivatives==
==Other media appearances==
===Promotional Involvement===
A re-recording of a part of marasy's piano cover of the song appeared in an ad for the Toyota Aqua (known as the Toyota Prius in America). It is said that he spent four hours in the studio
just re-watching the ad to find the most appropriate arrangement.
===Literatures===
This song was featured in the following literatures:
*Piano Solo Yasashiku Hikeru 2 collection. (piano sheet music)
*VOCALOID Best Selection series (sheet music)
*Vocaloid Super Selection (sheet music)
* VOCALO☆Band Score, vol.2
*On September 17 the novelization of the song was announced, with its release date being March 9.
===Discography===
This song was featured in the following albums:
*桜 (Sakura)
*Senbonzakura (single)
*Kurousa Works feat.初音ミク -黒うさP作品集-
*5th ANNIVERSARY BEST (Original & Crypton VOCALOID Chorus)
This song was featured in the following compilation albums:
*Vocalodream
*V love 25～Brave Heart～
*HATSUNE ROCK feat.初音ミク
*Hatsune Miku 5th Birthday Best ~impacts~
*1st ANNIVERSARY! ALL THAT "Senbonzakura" ft. 8 different arranges
*創造Endless (Souzou Endless)
*ボカロ超ミックス feat. 初音ミク (Vocalo Choumix feat. Hatsune Miku)
*初音ミク -Project DIVA- F Complete Collection
* Yoen Waso Emaki (和楽・千本桜 ft. Kagamine Rin & Len)
*VOCALOID chouBEST -impacts-
* VOCA NICO☆PARTY
* Project mirai COMPLETE
*Vocalohistory
*Re:Start
*初音ミク Project DIVA MEGA39’s 10th アニバーサリーコレクション (Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MEGA39's 10th Anniversary Collection)
===Concerts===
This song was featured in the following concerts:
====MUSIC STATION Ultra FES====
Hatsune Miku gave a A small performance that was just one among many at the "MUSIC STATION Ultra FES" concert event, which was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Music Station. Miku sang "Senbonzakura", and the performance used the graphics of "-Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone", in order to promote the game.
====Theater Play====
The song has inspired a Theater play, featuring the debut of Jougen no Tsuki.
* Official Nicomu's site
===Video games===
This song was featured in the following video games:
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==Trivia==
* This song is often removed from Korean versions of multiple games it appears in due to its heavy use of culturally insensitive themes.
==Gallery==
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|-|Concept arts = 
SenbonzakuraMiku1.jpg|Miku's 1st Concept Art
SenbonzakuraMiku2.jpg|Miku's 2nd Concept Art
SenbonzakuraRin.jpg|Rin's Concept Art
SenbonzakuraLen.jpg|Len's Concept Art
SenbonzakuraLuka.jpg|Luka's Concept Art
SenbonzakuraMeiko.jpg|Meiko's Concept Art
SenbonzakuraKaito.jpg|Kaito's Concept Art
|-|Games =
Hm -pd F- senbonzakura miku module.jpg|Miku's Ichi no Sakura: Ouka module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F
Hm -pd F- senbonzakura rin module.jpg|Rin's Ni no Sakura: Kochou module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F
Hm -pd F- senbonzakura len module.jpg|Len's Ni no Sakura: Senbu module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F
Hm -pd F- senbonzakura luka module.jpg|Luka's San no Sakura: Fuuka module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F
Hm -pd F- senbonzakura meiko module.jpg|Meiko's Rei no Sakura: Benitsubaki module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F
Hm -pd F- senbonzakura kaito module.jpg|Kaito's Rei no Sakura: Sousetsu module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F
Senbonzakura f loading screen.png|Ittomaru's loading screen, for the song "Senbonzakura". From the video game "-Project DIVA- F".
Miku Senbonzakura.jpg|Miku's Ichi no Sakura: Ouka module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
Miku Senbonzakura 2.jpg|Miku's Ichi no Sakura: Shiro Ouka module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
Rin Senbonzakura.jpg|Rin's Ni no Sakura: Kochou module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
Len Senbonzakura.jpg|Len's Ni no Sakura: Senbu module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
Luka Senbonzakura.jpg|Luka's San no Sakura: Fuuka module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
MEIKO Senbonzakura.jpg|Meiko's Rei no Sakura: Benitsubaki module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
KAITO Senbonzakura.jpg|Kaito's Rei no Sakura: Sousetsu module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
KAITO Senbonzakura 2.jpg|Kaito's Rei no Sakura: Shiro Yuki module for the song "Senbonzakura", designed by Ittomaru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone
Senbonzakuramirai.jpg|Miku's Senbonzakura costume, featured in Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2
20120127 gachaEV img06.jpg|Senbonzakura Miku "Selfy" (Hatsune Miku x @Games/TinierMe Collab)
20130125 gachaEV img01.jpg|Senbonzakura Rin "Selfy" (Hatsune Miku x @Games/TinierMe Collab)
20130125 gachaEV img02.jpg|Senbonzakura Len "Selfy" (Hatsune Miku x @Games/TinierMe Collab)
20120127 gachaEV img07.jpg|Senbonzakura Luka "Selfy" (Hatsune Miku x @Games/TinierMe Collab)
20130125 gachaEV img04.jpg|Senbonzakura Meiko "Selfy" (Hatsune Miku x @Games/TinierMe Collab)
20130125 gachaEV img03.jpg|Senbonzakura Kaito "Selfy" (Hatsune Miku x @Games/TinierMe Collab)
Unit_ills_full_830297.png|Senbonzakura Miku (7⭐) (Brave Frontier)
Unit_ills_full_830298.png|Senbonzakura Miku (Omni) (Brave Frontier)
Miku7.png|Senbonzakura Miku (#Compass)
Rin3.png|Senbonzakura Rin (#Compass)
Len3.png|Senbonzakura Len (#Compass)
Games - Project DIVA - Senbonzakura (Arcade).png|Music jacket featured in -Project DIVA- Arcade and Mega Mix
Games - Project DIVA - Senbonzakura (F edition).jpg|Music jacket for F edition featured in -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone and Mega Mix
Games - BanG Dream - Senbonzakura.png|Music jacket featured in BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!
Games - D4DJ - Senbonzakura.png|Music jacket featured in D4DJ: Groovy Mix
Games - Project SEKAI - 千本桜.png|Music jacket featured in Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku
Games - AAside - Senbonzakura.png||Music jacket featured in ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream! AAside
|-|Concerts=
Miku Expo Indonesia Senbonzakura.png|Miku performing "Senbonzakura" in the Hatsune Miku 2014 Expo in Indonesia Concert
Miku Expo 2014 Senbonzakura.png|Miku performing "Senbonzakura" in the Hatsune Miku 2014 Expo in Los Angeles and New York Concert
|-|Merchandising=
Hatsune Miku 1 8 figurine - Senbonzakura.jpg|Good Smile's Hatsune Miku Senbonzakura ver.
Kagamine_Rin_Senbonzakura_ver.jpg|Good Smile's Kagamine Rin Senbonzakura ver.
Kagamine_Len_Senbonzakura_ver.jpg|Good Smile's Kagamine Len Senbonzakura ver.
Hatsune_Miku_Nendoroid_480_Senbonzakura.jpg|Hatsune Miku - Nendoroid - Senbonzakura Ver.
KAITO_Nendoroid_523_Senbonzakura.jpg|KAITO - Nendoroid - Senbonzakura Ver.
149352.jpg|COSPA's Senbonzakura papercraft
Ichi_no_Sakura_Dollfie.jpg|VOLKS' Hatsune Miku Senbonzakura Outfit Set [Ichi no Sakura: Cherry Blossom] Dollfie
VolksoutfitRin3.png|VOLKS' Rin Senbonzakura Outfit Set Dollfie
VolksoutfitLen3.png|VOLKS' Len version Senbonzakura Outfit Set Dollfie
SenbLuka.png|VOLKS' Luka version Senbonzakura Outfit Set Dollfie
VolksoutfitMEIKO.png|VOLKS' MEIKO version Senbonzakura Outfit Set Dollfie
Pullip Senbonzakura Miku.jpeg|Groove Inc's Hatsune Miku Senbonzakura Outfit Set Pullip
Senbonzakura LINE stamps.png|Senbonzakura LINE stamps
Vol 1.jpg|Taito Prize Deformed Figure Volume 1 Featuring Senbonzakura Outfits of Kagamine Rin, Len, and Hatsune Miku
465045000.jpg|Taito Prize Deformed Figure Volume 2 Featuring Senbonzakura Outfits of KAITO, MEIKO, and Hatsune Miku
92059aab-ab85-4643-b0a5-87414726fc18 p 01 ja.jpg|Taito Prize Senbonzakura Figure Ball Chain Part 1 Featuring Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, Kagamine Rin, and Kagamine Len
Ball chain part 2.jpg|Taito Prize Senbonzakura Figure Ball Chain Part 2 Featuring Hatsune Miku, MEIKO, and KAITO
File:Blanket.jpg|Taito Prize Senbonzakura Blanket Featuring MEIKO, Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len, and KAITO
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黒うさP - 千本桜.jpg|Promotional artwork for the song Senbonzakura
千本桜_ittomaru_201505230619.jpg|Promotional artwork for the song Senbonzakura
千本桜ＳＤ_ittomaru_201505230619.jpg|Promotional artwork for the song Senbonzakura
Senbonzakura - Single.jpg|Promotional artwork for the song and single for Senbonzakura
Senbonzakura Promotional Picnic.jpg|Promotional artwork for the song Senbonzakura
Senbonzakura Promotional DVD.jpg|Promotional artwork for the DVD Kurousa Works feat.初音ミク
Senbonzakura_-_MikuSymphony2016.jpg|Artwork commemorating Miku Symphony 2016
Senbonakura_-_10Mviews.png|Artwork commemorating Senbonzakura's 10 million views on Niconico
Senbonzakura & Kyoto Minamiza theater.jpg|Collaborative visual of Senbonzakura and Kyoto Minamiza theater
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