"Ume" (, "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]

"Ume"
Limited A Edition cover
Single by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku
from the album Chūnin
B-side
  • "Ganbatteru Tochū"
  • "Pakuchī" (Limited Edition A)
  • "Daisuki Da yo" (Limited Edition B)
  • "Odoru Gariben Chūgakusei" (Subculture Edition)
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2013 (2013-01-16) (Japan)
GenrePop
LabelDefstar Records
Songwriter(s)Kenichi Maeyamada, etc.
Producer(s)Kenichi Maeyamada
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku singles chronology
"Go! Go! Here We Go! Rock Lee / Otona wa Wakatte Kurenai"
(2012)
"Ume"
(2013)
"Te o Tsunagō / Kindan no Karma"
(2013)
Music videos
"Ume" (VEVO) on YouTube
"Ume" (SMEJ) on YouTube
"Ganbatteru Tochū" (SMEJ) on YouTube
Alternative cover
Limited B Edition cover
Alternative cover
Subculture Edition cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone Japan[1]
Billboard Japan』(棚橋寛)Positive[2]

Release details

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The single was released in three versions: Subculture Edition (Regular Edition), Limited Edition A, and Limited Edition B.[3][6][7]

Chart performance

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The single debuted at the 3rd position in the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.[8]

Members

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Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku: Mizuki, Rika Mayama, Natsu Anno, Ayaka Yasumoto, Aika Hirota, Mirei Hoshina, Hirono Suzuki, Rina Matsuno, Hinata Kashiwagi[9]

Track listing

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Limited Ē Edition

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No.TitleCreditsLength
1."Ume" (, "Plum")Lyrics, music, and arrangement: Kenichi Maeyamada4:15
2."Ganbatteru Tochū" (頑張ってる途中)Lyrics, music, and arrangement: Takafumi Ikeda4:52
3."Pakuchī" (パクチー "Coriander")Lyrics, music, arrangement: Satori Shoraishi3:12
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

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No.TitleCreditsLength
1."Ume" (, "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 Iida3:22
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)

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No.TitleCreditsLength
1."Ume" (, "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 Sugiyama5:19
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

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
Oricon Daily Singles Chart[10] 1
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart 3

References

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  1. ^ "Rolling Stone Japan Edition review". Archived from the original on 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "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.
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