Balalaika (song)
is the second opening theme song from the Japanese anime Kirarin Revolution. The song was released on October 25, 2006 and is performed by Koharu Kusumi from Morning Musume, credited as . The song was released as Kirari Tsukishima's second single, who Kusumi portrays in the show. Background and release "Balalaika" is the second opening 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 second single and Kusumi is credited as . The song borrows influences from Russian folk music. The single was released on October 25, 2006, under the Zetima label. "Mizuiro Melody", the third ending theme song to Kirarin Revolution, 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 version of Takara Tomy's paper doll Millefeui Card from Kirarin Revolution. A video single was released on November 8, 2006. Music video The music video was directed by Hideo Kawatani and produced by Tetsushi Suehiro. It features Kusumi dressed up as her character, Kirari Tsukishima, and dancing at a magic show. A