Ume (song)
| "Ume" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
_cover.jpg) Limited A Edition cover | ||||
| Single by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku | ||||
| from the album Chūnin | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | January 16, 2013 (Japan) | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | Defstar Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kenichi Maeyamada, etc. | |||
| Producer(s) | Kenichi Maeyamada | |||
| Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Ume" (VEVO) on YouTube | ||||
| "Ume" (SMEJ) on YouTube | ||||
| "Ganbatteru Tochū" (SMEJ) on YouTube | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
_cover.jpg) Limited B Edition cover | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
_cover.jpg) Subculture Edition cover | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone Japan |   [1] |
| 『Billboard Japan』（棚橋寛） | Positive[2] |
"Ume" (梅, "Plum") is the third major single by the Japanese girl idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, released in Japan on January 16, 2013, by Defstar Records.[3][4][5]
Release details[edit]
The single was released in three versions: Subculture Edition (Regular Edition), Limited Edition A, and Limited Edition B.[3][6][7]
Chart performance[edit]
The single debuted at the 3rd position in the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.[8]
Members[edit]
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku: Mizuki, Rika Mayama, Natsu Anno, Ayaka Yasumoto, Aika Hirota, Mirei Hoshina, Hirono Suzuki, Rina Matsuno, Hinata Kashiwagi[9]
Track listing[edit]
Limited Ē Edition[edit]
| No. | Title | Credits | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ume" (梅, "Plum") | Lyrics, music, and arrangement: Kenichi Maeyamada | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Ganbatteru Tochū" (頑張ってる途中) | Lyrics, music, and arrangement: Takafumi Ikeda | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Pakuchī" (パクチー "Coriander") | Lyrics, music, arrangement: Satori Shoraishi | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Ume (Instrumental)" (梅（Less Vocal）) | ||
| 5. | "Ganbatteru Tochū (Instrumental)" (頑張ってる途中（Less Vocal）) | ||
| 6. | "Pakuchī (Instrumental)" (パクチー（Less Vocal）) |
Limited Bī Edition[edit]
| No. | Title | Credits | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ume" (梅, "Plum") | 4:15 | |
| 2. | "Ganbatteru Tochū" (頑張ってる途中) | 4:52 | |
| 3. | "Daisuki Da yo" (大好きだよ "I Love You") | Lyrics, music, arrangement: Kiyosumi Iida | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Ume (Instrumental)" (梅（Less Vocal）) | ||
| 5. | "Ganbatteru Tochū (Instrumental)" (頑張ってる途中（Less Vocal）) | ||
| 6. | "Daisuki Da yo (Instrumental)" (大好きだよ（Less Vocal）) |
Subculture Edition (Regular Edition)[edit]
| No. | Title | Credits | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ume" (梅, "Plum") | 4:15 | |
| 2. | "Ganbatteru Tochū" (頑張ってる途中) | 4:52 | |
| 3. | "Odoru Gariben Chūgakusei" (踊るガリ勉中学生) | Lyrics, music, arrangement: Katsuhiko Sugiyama | 5:19 |
| 4. | "Ume (Instrumental)" (梅（Less Vocal）) | ||
| 5. | "Ganbatteru Tochū (Instrumental)" (頑張ってる途中（Less Vocal）) | ||
| 6. | "Odoru Gariben Chūgakusei (Instrumental)" (踊るガリ勉中学生（Less Vocal）) |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Daily Singles Chart[10] | 1 |
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 3 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Rolling Stone Japan Edition review". Archived from the original on 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
- ^ 棚橋寛 (2013). "私立恵比寿中学「梅」 - HotShotDiscs
ももクロＺの妹分 私立恵比寿中学のアップテンポな応援歌「梅」". Billboard Japan. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-06-09. - ^ a b "私立恵比寿中学、ツアー初日に3rdシングル初公開" (in Japanese). Natalie. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
- ^ ポケモンのエンディング・テーマにエビ中が決定！ (in Japanese). CD Journal. 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ^ "私立恵比寿中学がZepp Tokyoでのライブで、3rdシングル「梅」と新衣装を初お披露目！ (2012-11-12)" (in Japanese). Kawaii Girl Japan. 2012-11-12. Archived from the original on 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
- ^ エビ中「梅」アー写公開、週末は柏の葉で真山りか生誕祭 (in Japanese). Natalie. 2012-11-30. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ^ エビ中「梅」ジャケ公開＆イブ公演は西宮ガーデンズに決定 (in Japanese). Natalie. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ^ "CDシングル デイリーランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング / 2013年01月15日のCDシングルデイリーランキング（2013年01月15日付）". Oricon. 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
- ^ 新曲「梅」初披露＆観客巻き込み大玉転がし！エビ中体育祭 (in Japanese). Natalie. 2012-11-12.
- ^ "CDシングル デイリーランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング / 2013年01月19日のCDシングルデイリーランキング（2013年01月19日付）" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2013-01-20. Archived from the original on 2013-02-16. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
External links[edit]
- 3rd single "Ume" out January 16, 2013 - Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku official site
- Reviews
- Review: Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku "Ume" Archived 2014-12-15 at the Wayback Machine - Rolling Stone Japan
- Music videos