Papancake

"Papancake" (パパンケーキ) is the eleventh ending theme song from the Japanese anime Kirarin Revolution. The song was released on February 4, 2009 and is performed by Koharu Kusumi from Morning Musume, credited as "Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (Morning Musume)" (月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘. )). The song was released as Kirari Tsukishima's fifth single, who Kusumi portrays in the show.

Background and release
"Papancake" is the eleventh ending theme song to Kirarin Revolution and is performed by Koharu Kusumi from Morning Musume, who voices the main character, Kirari Tsukishima. The song was released as the character's fifth single and Kusumi is credited as "Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (Morning Musume)" (月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘. )).

The single was released on July 16, 2008 under the Zetima label. "Oh! Tomodachi" was included as a B-side and is also performed by Kusumi under her character's name. The limited edition featured an alternate cover and came with an exclusive Kirarin Revolution: Kuru Kira Idol Days trading card, while the regular edition included a large sticker as its first press bonus.

A video single, referred as a "Single V", was released on July 30, 2008.

Music video
The music video was directed by Toshiyuki Suzuki and features Kusumi dressed up as her character, Kirari Tsukishima.

Reception
The CD single debuted at #11 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and charted for 7 weeks. The video single charted at #23 on the Oricon Weekly DVD Charts and charted for 2 weeks.