Global InformationHottaraka Series information
| Hottaraka Series | ||||
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 2016 wide-release artwork. | ||||
| EP by Chai | ||||
| Released | August 22, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | rock, punk rock, alternative rock, dance music | |||
| Length | 13:54 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | You Peace Grand Pacific Work | |||
| Producer | Chai | |||
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Hottaraka Series (Japanese: ほったらかシリーズ, "Irresponsible Series") is the debut extended play by Japanese band Chai, released on August 22, 2015. Originally a self-released album, it was later given a global digital release and a Japan-wide release in 2016. The extended play's leading promotional track "Gyaranboo" was a success in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 36 on Spotify's UK top 50 chart, without any promotion from the band.