SHINING☆STAR

 is the fifth major single released by 9nine. It was released on March 9, 2011, and peaked at #13 on the Oricon singles chart.

It was released in three versions: a limited CD+DVD edition, a regular CD Only edition, and a STAR DRIVER CD only edition. The first press of the regular edition had a different cover.

Single Information
The title track, SHINING☆STAR, was used as the opening theme for the anime STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto and as the ending theme for the TV show Kuraberu Traveler.
 * Lyrics/Composition: Amimoto Naonobu
 * Arrangement: Ohnishi Shogo

CD

 * 1) SHINING☆STAR
 * 2) Konwaku Confuse (困惑コンフューズ; Fascination Confuse)
 * 3) Cute

Limited Edition DVD

 * 1) SHINING☆STAR (Music Video)
 * 2) SHINING☆STAR (Making Video)

Featured Members

 * Nishiwaki Sayaka
 * Satake Uki
 * Kawashima Umika
 * Yoshii Kanae
 * Murata Hirona

Oricon Chart Positions

 * Total Reported Sales: 13,736*