The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), denoting shipments of 250,000 units.

The formation of Sexy Zone was announced during a press conference on September 29, 2011, consisting of Kento Nakajima, Fuma Kikuchi, Shori Sato, So Matsushima, and Marius Yo.

With an average age of 14.2 years, Sexy Zone became the youngest group announced by Johnny & Associates.

[1] The quintet imitated promotions for the single by performing it on TV Asahi's Music Station beginning on November 11.

[6][7] "Sexy Zone" was certified platinum in November 2011 by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for shipments exceeding 250,000 units.