Flavor of Life-Hana Yori Dango 2 OST

Flavor of Life Flavor of Life is Hikaru Utadas 18th Japanese single (25th single overall). The physical single was officially released on February 28, 2007. There were three versions of the "Flavor of Life" that were released: "Flavor Of Life", "Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-" and "Flavor Of Life -Antidote Mix-" (a CD-only exclusive). The ballad version of "Flavor Of Life" was arranged by Utada as well as two other professionals; the original version was arranged by Utada, and the Antidote mix of the song was arranged by Alexis Smith, who provided additional arrangement for Ultra Blue tracks such as "Keep Tryin" and "This is Love". The ballad version of "Flavor Of Life" was featured as the insert song for the popular drama or dorama, "Hana Yori Dango 2," which averaged over 21% viewership in its timeslot. In early 2006, the production team of the drama contacted Utada about an image song that would sound similar to "First Love". When the director wanted to express the heroines wavering feelings, he said that, "First Love came into my mind", and so, a request was made to Utada.