Sakura no Shiori
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is Japanese idol group AKB48
's 15th single, released on February 17, 2010. The song was used as the theme song to the drama Majisuka Gakuen
, starring Atsuko Maeda and many AKB48
, SKE48
and SDN48
members.
In its first week, the song sold 318,000 copies - the biggest opening sales for a female group single since Morning Musume
's "Mr. Moonlight (Ai no Big Band)" in July 2001, and AKB48's highest first week sales to date. The song has been certified platinum for physical sales by the RIAJ.
, was used in commercials for Aoki and Recochoku. The B-side "Majisuka Rock 'n Roll" was used as the opening theme song for the same drama.
.
AKB48
AKB48 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.The group has achieved enormous popularity in Japan. Its ten latest consecutive singles topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart...
's 15th single, released on February 17, 2010. The song was used as the theme song to the drama Majisuka Gakuen
Majisuka Gakuen
is a Japanese television drama series broadcast on TV Tokyo.-Rappapa :*Yuko Oshima as herself*Mariko Shinoda as Sado*Haruna Kojima as Torigoya*Rena Matsui as Gekikara*Yuki Kashiwagi as Black*Tomomi Itano as Shibuya...
, starring Atsuko Maeda and many AKB48
AKB48
AKB48 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.The group has achieved enormous popularity in Japan. Its ten latest consecutive singles topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart...
, SKE48
SKE48
SKE48 is an all-female Japanese theater/idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. The audition was held during the summer and debuted in October 2008. SKE48 performs in the newly built studio in the renovated Sunshine Sakae in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, every Saturday...
and SDN48
SDN48
SDN48 is a Japanese idol girl group, created and produced by Yasushi Akimoto. SDN48 was created based on an "adult idol" concept. Former AKB48 member Kayo Noro was chosen as the captain of the group...
members.
In its first week, the song sold 318,000 copies - the biggest opening sales for a female group single since Morning Musume
Morning Musume
, sometimes referred to as is a Japanese idol girl group, whose act generally revolves around singing and dancing to upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, which is managed and produced by Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies of their songs...
's "Mr. Moonlight (Ai no Big Band)" in July 2001, and AKB48's highest first week sales to date. The song has been certified platinum for physical sales by the RIAJ.
Composition
The song is sung with AKB48 members singing together in a school choir. The song is a graduation song, with a theme of cherry blossoms.Promotion
"Sakura no Shiori," other than being used as the theme song for the drama Majisuka GakuenMajisuka Gakuen
is a Japanese television drama series broadcast on TV Tokyo.-Rappapa :*Yuko Oshima as herself*Mariko Shinoda as Sado*Haruna Kojima as Torigoya*Rena Matsui as Gekikara*Yuki Kashiwagi as Black*Tomomi Itano as Shibuya...
, was used in commercials for Aoki and Recochoku. The B-side "Majisuka Rock 'n Roll" was used as the opening theme song for the same drama.
Track listing
Majisuka Rock 'n Roll
The song centred around Atsuko Maeda.- Team A: Kojima, Shinoda, Takahashi, Maeda A.
- Team K: Itano, Sayaka AkimotoSayaka Akimoto, is a member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She is captain of Team K and also a member of the sub-unit group Diva. She was born to a Japanese father and a Filipina mother.- Singles :as AKB48* BINGO!* Baby! Baby! Baby!* RIVER* Included in **...
, Erena OnoErena Ono, is a former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She was in Team K and her talent agency was Ohtapro. She was also part of subgroups "Honegumi from AKB48", and "ICE from AKB48"...
, Oshima - Team B: Kashiwagi, Watanabe
Enkyori Poster
The unit of girls who sung this song performed under the name "Team Play-Boy." The song centred around Yuki Kashiwagi.- Team A: Aki Takajō, Aika Oota, Ami Maeda
- Team K: Miyazawa, Moeno Nito
- Team B: Kashiwagi, Miyazaki
Choose Me!
The unit of girls who sung this song performed under the name "Team Young Jump." The song centred around Rie KitaharaRie Kitahara
is a Japanese singer, actor and voice actor. member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She debuted in 2008 in Team A and now is in Team B. She is part of the senbatsu, having been voted number 13, 16 and 13 in the AKB48 sembatsu elections...
.
- Team A: Haruka Nakagawa, Rino Sashihara, Asuka Kuramochi
- Team K: Minegishi Minami, Ayaka Kikuchi
- Team B: Tomomi KasaiTomomi Kasai, born November 16, 1991 in Tokyo, Japan, is a singer, actress, footsal player and a member of idol group AKB48 under Team B. She had a recurring role on Kamen Rider W as Elizabeth, alongside group member Tomomi Itano...
, Rie KitaharaRie Kitaharais a Japanese singer, actor and voice actor. member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She debuted in 2008 in Team A and now is in Team B. She is part of the senbatsu, having been voted number 13, 16 and 13 in the AKB48 sembatsu elections...
Chart rankings
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Adult Contemporary Airplay |
13 |
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... |
1 |
| Billboard yearly Japan Hot 100 | 43 |
| Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... weekly singles |
1 |
| Oricon yearly singles | 12 |
| RIAJ Digital Track Chart RIAJ Digital Track Chart The is chart ranks the best selling digital singles in Japan, provided by the Recording Industry Association of Japan since April 2009. The chart measures cellphone downloads .... weekly top 100 |
15 |
| RIAJ Digital Track Chart yearly top 100 | 96 |
Reported sales
| Chart | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... physical sales |
398,000 |