Shikairo Days
| "Shikairo Days" | |
|---|---|
 Cover art featuring Nokotan, Koshitan, Anko and Bashame | |
| Single by Shika-bu[a] | |
| Language | Japanese |
| Written | Splash Sound Studio Studio Earkth |
| Released | July 8, 2024 |
| Length | 3:21 |
| Label | Lantis |
| Songwriter(s) | Kana Yaginuma Yuki Waga |
| Music videos | |
| TVアニメ『しかのこのこのここしたんたん』OPテーマ「シカ色デイズ」スペシャルアニメMV on YouTube | |
"Shikairo Days" (Japanese: シカ色デイズ, Hepburn: Shikairo Daizu, lit. 'Deer-colored Days') is a Japanese song by Shika-bu (シカ部) performed by Megumi Han, Saki Fujita, Rui Tanabe, and Fūka Izumi as their respective character. It was release July 8, 2024. It is the opening theme song of the 2024 anime My Deer Friend Nokotan.
The song become a viral meme on YouTube and TikTok.
Production
[edit]It lyrics was written by Kana Yaginuma and composed by Yuki Waga under the music label Lantis.[1][2]
In an interview Yuki Waga, while writting the song, he walk around the house repeating the phrase Shikanokonokokoshitantan in in the every speed and rhythm as he was order by Lantis and Twin Engine to create an "earworm" song for the anime.[3]
Release
[edit]The song was released on July 8, 2024, as the opening theme of the anime My Deer Friend Nokotan. It was performed by Shika-bu comprising of Megumi Han as Nokotan, Saki Fujita as Koshitan, Rui Tanabe as Anko Koshi, and Fūka Izumi as Meme Bashame.[4][5]
Popularity
[edit]The song become a viral meme on YouTube and TikTok after the official YouTube channel of Twin Engine release a 1-hour endurance video featuring Koshitan dancing in front of a deer on loop—Which is an except of the scene in episode 3 of the anime—on May 28, 2024, for the promotion of My Deer Friend Nokotan.[6][7] It is often described as a "brainrot".[8]
Reception
[edit]It debuted as second of Oricon Weekly Singles Chart gaining 8,618 downloads in the first week.[9] It reaches 47th on Billboard Japan's Hot 100 ranking, ranked 1st on Heatseekers Songs.[10] and reaching 2nd of TikTok Weekly on its debut.[11] It reaches 1st on iTunes Japan on its debut.[12]
Chart
[edit]| Charts | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Digital Singles | 2[9] |
| Oricon Hot Singles | 32[13] |
| Oricon Anime Singles | 10[14] |
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 47[15] |
| Billboard Japan Hot Animation | 12[16] |
| Billboard Japan Download Songs | 2[17] |
| Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales | 29[18] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Comprising of Megumi Han as Nokotan, Saki Fujita as Koshitan, Rui Tanabe as Anko Koshi, and Fūka Izumi as Meme Bashame
References
[edit]- ^ "シカ色デイズ/シカせんべいのうた - TVアニメ『しかのこのこのここしたんたん』 - シカ部 [鹿乃子のこ(CV.潘めぐみ)、虎視虎子(CV.藤田咲)、虎視餡子(CV.田辺留依)、馬車芽めめ(CV.和泉風花)], 鹿乃子のこ(CV.潘めぐみ), 虎視虎子(CV.藤田 咲)". Lantis web site (in Japanese). Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Kristov, J. P. (September 20, 2024). "Full-Length "Shikairo Days" Music Video Promises Top-Notch Brain Rot". Anime Corner. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ MEW’S BOX: Culture Video Media (July 4, 2024). Exclusive Interview with the Music Director and Composer of “Shika-iro Days”〔My Deer Friend Nokotan〕 (video) (in Japanese) – via YouTube.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 28, 2024). "My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "【先ヨミ・デジタル】アニメ『しかのこのこのここしたんたん』OP「シカ色デイズ」DLソング首位走行中 夏クールアニメ曲が席巻 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). July 12, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "「しかのこ」耐久動画のあのダンスがついに本編に登場、TV放送に先がけ映像公開（動画あり）". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). July 18, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Sound Source for 'Shikairo Days' Intro Loop Video Posted to Social Media Platforms". Anime News Network. July 9, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "『しかのこ』大反響で編集部驚き「社会現象になりつつある」 原作漫画1巻分を無料公開". ORICON NEWS. July 12, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "ONE OK ROCK、映画『キングダム』主題歌 自身通算2作目のデジタルシングル1位【オリコンランキング】". ORICON NEWS. July 19, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "【Heatseekers Songs】シカ部「シカ色デイズ」通算2回目の首位獲得 汐れいら／Hana Hopeら初登場 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). August 21, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "【TikTok Weekly Top 20】KOMOREBI「Giri Giri」2週連続トップに、「シカ色デイズ」と僅差 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). July 7, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Kristov, J. P. (July 9, 2024). "My Deer Friend Nokotan's OP Reaches Number 1 on iTunes Japan". Anime Corner. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "2024年08月26日～2024年09月01日 オリコン週間 シングルランキング 31～40位". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "週間 アニメシングルランキング". Oricon. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "【ビルボード】ONE OK ROCK「Delusion:All」DLソング初登場1位、「シカ色デイズ」が2位に続く | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved November 24, 2024.