Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku
# Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Hotexpress | Favorable |

"Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku" (ブスにならない哲学, "The Philosophy of How Not to Become Ugly") is a 2011 song by Hello! Project Mobekimasu. The song is a collaboration between Hello! Project acts Morning Musume, Berryz Kobo, Cute, Erina Mano, and Smileage. The single was released on November 16, 2011 on the label Zetima.

## Participants

* Morning Musume
* Berryz Kobo
* Cute
* Erina Mano
* S/mileage

## Release information

The CD single was released in 7 versions: Regular Edition and Limited Editions A, B, C, D, E, and F. Limited Edition A included a bonus DVD containing a music video for the title song; all the other editions were CD-only.

## Music video

The dance sequence appeared in the music video was choreographed by Lucky Ikeda.

## Critical response

Hotexpress' Tetsuo Hiraga noted that when watching the music video for the first time he had the impression the song was a declaration of war against other idol groups, particularly the current leader of the idol scene AKB48. The reviewer stated that the song was a characteristic of Tsunku mix of disco and pop. When listening to it, he was impressed with the pool of talent in Hello! Project, as each girl has her distinctive voice, look, and manner of expression.

## Track listing

All songs written and composed by Tsunku.

### Regular Edition, Limited Editions A

**Limited Edition A bonus**

* Event ticket lottery card with a serial number (sealed into plastic CD wrap)

## Charts

| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Chart (2011) | Peak position | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 4 |
| Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | 13 |
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 5 |
| Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay | 79 |
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | 3 |
| Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay | 67 |
