[2] Lyrics and music were written by Hiroto Kōmoto, the band's lead vocalist, and was arranged by The Blue Hearts.

"Chernobyl" caused controversy because it was a song protesting the nuclear industry.

[3] At the time, the band was signed with Meldac Records, which was supported by Mitsubishi, who was heavily invested in the nuclear industry.

Instead of bowing to pressure to drop the song, they left the label and produced the song independently, leading to their eventual signing with East West Japan.

"Chernobyl" was written by Masatoshi Mashima, the band's guitarist.