"STARS" is the 29th single of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE. It was released on February 1, 2023 in nine editions.[1]
The title track was pre-released digitally on January 30, 2023. The b-side "Kono Uchuu no Katasumi de" was pre-released digitally on January 5, 2023.[2] The b-side "REPLAY" was used as theme song of the movie Sadako DX, and was released as a digital single on October 7, 2022.
Two additional "MEET&GREET TOUR" editions of the single were sold exclusively at the venues of the Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2023 "STARS" ~Land of Promise~.[3]
Editions
- CD+DVD (RZCD-77679/B, ¥3,850)
- CD+Blu-ray (RZCD-77680/B, ¥3,850)
- First presses comes with a set of 8 color cards.
- MATE Edition : NAOTO (RZZ1-77686, ¥6,600)
- MATE Edition : Kobayashi Naoki (RZZ1-77687, ¥6,600)
- MATE Edition : ELLY (RZZ1-77688, ¥6,600)
- MATE Edition : Yamashita Kenjiro (RZZ1-77689, ¥6,600)
- MATE Edition : Iwata Takanori (RZZ1-77690, ¥6,600)
- MATE Edition : Imaichi Ryuji (RZZ1-77691, ¥6,600)
- MATE Edition : ØMI (RZZ1-77692, ¥6,600)
- The MATE editions are exclusive to the EXILE TRIBE groups fan clubs CD/DVD SHOP, LDH official mobile CD/DVD SHOP, EXILE TRIBE FAMILY OFFICIAL CD・DVD SHOP, and of CL Premium OFFICIAL CD/DVD SHOP. It comes with a 40-page photobook and will be packed in a BOX case specification.
- MEET&GREET TOUR Edition CD+DVD (RZC1-77684/B, ¥3,300)
- MEET&GREET TOUR Edition CD+Blu-ray (RZC1-77685/B, ¥3,300)
- The MEET&GREET TOUR editions were only sold at the venues of the Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2023 "STARS" ~Land of Promise~.
Tracklist
CD/Digital
- CD+DVD, CD+Blu-ray
- STARS
- REPLAY
- Kono Uchuu no Katasumi de (この宇宙の⽚隅で; In the corner of this universe)
- VII CROWNS
- STARS (Instrumental)
- REPLAY (Instrumental)
- Kono Uchuu no Katasumi de (Instrumental)
- VII CROWNS (Instrumental)
- Digital, MEET&GREET TOUR Editions
DVD/Blu-ray
- CD+DVD, CD+Blu-ray
- STARS (Music Video)
- STARS (Behind the scenes)
- Kono Uchuu no Katasumi de (Music Video)
- Kono Uchuu no Katasumi de (Behind the scenes)
- MEET&GREET TOUR CD+DVD, CD+Blu-ray
- STARS (Music Video)
- Kono Uchuu no Katasumi de (Music Video)
Featured Members

Charts
Oricon
- Physical Sales
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Week Rank | Sales |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- | 1 (86,532) |
1 (13,605) |
3 (1,093) |
x | x | x | 1 | 103,036[4] |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 21 | 1,775[5] |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 15[6] | x |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 18 | 3,325[7] |
Total Reported Sales: 104,811*
Total Sales in 2023: 216,832 (#41 single of the year)
- Combined Chart
Week Rank | Points |
---|---|
1 | 121,783[8] |
34 | x[9] |
42 | x[10] |
49 | 9,798[11] |
Total Points: x*
Billboard Japan
- Top Singles Sales
Week Rank | Sales |
---|---|
1 | 104,841[12][13] |
19 | 1,789[14] |
28 | 1,341[15] |
22 | 2,247[16] |
16 | 1,883[17] |
6 | 15,703[18] |
4 | 24,397[19] |
7 | 18,503[20] |
14 | 4,456[21] |
88 | x[22] |
99 | x[23] |
76 | x[24] |
Total Reported Sales: 104,841*
- Other Charts
Charts | Ranking |
---|---|
Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales (First 3 Days) | 1[25] (101,755) |
Billboard Japan Hot 100 | |
Billboard Japan Top Download Songs | |
Billboard Japan Streaming Songs |
"STARS" MEET&GREET TOUR Release Event

A special release commemorative event of the single was held as a meet and greet event under the title "STARS" MEET&GREET TOUR. It was held from February 22 to March 30, 2023.
Purchasers of the CD+DVD and CD+Blu-ray editions of the single at the mu-mo store will receive a serial code application ticket for the event enclosed with the single. It will be sold in a first-come first-serve basis, and will end once the set number is reached.[26][27]
Event Schedule
Date | City | Country | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
February 22 | Miyagi | Japan | Xebio Arena Sendai |
February 24 | Miyagi | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 3 | |
February 25 | |||
March 3 | Fukuoka | Fukuoka International Center | |
March 25 | Osaka | INTEX Osaka | |
March 26 | |||
March 30 | Aichi | Nagoya International Conference Center Event Hall |
Audio
Spotify
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YouTube
Videos
Gallery
- MATE Editions Package
- CD+DVD/CD+Blu-ray Package
Trivia
- The group's eighth single to peak #1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart.
- The title track was written under the theme of "R.Y.U.S.E.I. pt.2" by STY, the producer of the group's representative song "R.Y.U.S.E.I.". It is also considered an answer song to "R.Y.U.S.E.I.".[28]
- The single was certified Gold by RIAJ in March 2023 for the shipment of 100,000 CD copies.
References
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/507457
- ↑ 【1/5(木)より『この宇宙の片隅で』先行配信スタート&配信記念キャンペーン実施決定!】三代⽬ J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE New Single『STARS』2023/2/1(⽔)Release!
- ↑ 『三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2023 “STARS” ~Land of Promise~』開催記念!「STARS」ツアー会場限定盤発売決定!!
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2023-02-13/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2023-02-20/p/3/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2023-02-27/p/2/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2023-03-06/p/2/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2023-02-13/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2023-02-20/p/4/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2023-02-27/p/5/
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2023-03-06/p/5/
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=02&day=13
- ↑ 【ビルボード】三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE『STARS』初週10万枚でシングル・セールス首位
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=02&day=20
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=02&day=27
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=03&day=06
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=03&day=13
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=03&day=20
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=03&day=27
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=04&day=03
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=04&day=10
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=04&day=17
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=04&day=24
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2023&month=05&day=01
- ↑ 【先ヨミ】三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE『STARS』が10.1万枚で現在シングル首位
- ↑ 【販売開始時間変更 / 12月13日22:00~販売スタート!!】ニュー・シングル “STARS” リリース記念!「MEET&GREET TOUR」日程・会場決定!!!
- ↑ 【Reservations start being accepted!!】To celebrate the release of J SOUL BROTHERS III's new single "STARS" on 2/1/2023 (Wed.), details of "MEET & GREET TOUR" finalized!!
- ↑ https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000229422
External Links
- Discography Page: Official Website • EXILE TRIBE mobile
- Digital Platforms
- Oricon Profile: CD+DVD • CD+Blu-ray