Yume Miru 15 Explained

Yume Miru 15
Border:yes
Caption:Normal edition cover
Type:single
Artist:S/mileage
Album:Warugaki 1
B-Side:Thank You! Crème Brûlée no Yuujō
Recorded:2010
Genre:J-pop
Label:Hachama
Producer:Tsunku
Prev Title:Otona ni Naru tte Muzukashii!!!
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:Gambaranakute mo Ee nen de!!
Next Year:2010

is the official debut and first major-label single by Hello! Project idol group S/mileage, and their fifth single overall. The single was released on the Zetima Records label on 26 May 2010, distributed by Pony Canyon, after the group completed the "Smile Campaign" which allowed them to make their major debut. It was released in three editions: a normal edition, and two limited edition versions both containing DVDs. All editions sport different jackets. The limited edition versions, as well as the first press of the normal edition, contained a serial number card, which buyers could use to enter a lottery for tickets to the single's release event.[1] Limited quantities of trading cards were also released with the single, and each type was only available at a certain music shop. An A3 poster featuring the cover of the Limited Edition A version was also available for purchase at some shops.[2] The Single V was released on 2 June.[3]

The song's name is written as "", which would usually be read "Yume Miru Jūgo-sai"; however, in this case the title is read "Yume Miru Fifteen".[4]

Promotion

To promote the single, multiple events were held. Their first live event after their major debut was held at Tokyo Dome LaQua on 30 May, attracting a crowd of roughly 2,000 people. Prior to the event, S/mileage held a Ustream web broadcast.[5]

A handshake "meet-and-greet" event was held at the Æon Chikusa Shopping Centre in Aichi on 5 June.[6] Two special live events were held on 6 and 26 June, at Yokohama Blitz in Kanagawa and Zepp Osaka in Osaka, open to winners of tickets in the draw.[7] A highly limited supply of DVDs containing footage of the 6 June event was made available on 27 September 2010.[8]

Chart performance

The single peaked at #5 on the weekly Oricon singles charts, charting for four weeks.[9] First-week sales were reported at 20,438 copies.[10] The single peaked at #27 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of 7 June, charting for two weeks.[11]

Awards

"Yume Miru 15" won an award for Best Song at the 52nd Japan Record Awards, at which S/mileage were also awarded Newcomer of the Year.[12]

Charts

Chart (2010)Peak
position
Oricon Weekly Chart5
Billboard Japan Hot 10027

Personnel

Awards

Japan Record Awards

See also: 52nd Japan Record Awards. The Japan Record Awards is a major music awards show held annually in Japan by the Japan Composer's Association.|-|rowspan=2 align="center"| 2010|rowspan=2 align="center"| S/mileage "Yume Miru 15"| New Artist| |-| Best New Artist|

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: S/mileage official site - Yume Miru 15 . ja . 2011-05-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110208162442/http://s-mileage.jp/discography/detail_00009/ . February 8, 2011 .
  2. Web site: http://s-mileage.jp/info/332. ja:スマイレージメジャーデビューシングル「夢見る 15歳」店頭特典情報!. ja. 2010-04-28. 2011-05-01.
  3. Web site: シングルV「夢見る 15歳(読み:フィフティーン)」 . ja . 2011-05-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110208163149/http://s-mileage.jp/discography/detail_00019/ . February 8, 2011 .
  4. Jacket furigana.
  5. Web site: http://natalie.mu/music/news/32558. ja:最先端アイドルを目指す!スマイレージが笑顔で増殖. 2010-05-30. ja. 2011-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20100602125320/http://natalie.mu/music/news/32558. live. 2010-06-02.
  6. Web site: http://s-mileage.jp/info/516. ja:6/5(土)スマイレージ「夢見る 15歳」発売記念 ミニコンサート&握手会のお知らせ. ja. 2010-05-31. 2011-05-01.
  7. Web site: http://s-mileage.jp/info/380. ja:スマイレージデビューシングル「夢見る 15歳」応募抽選スペシャルイベント開催決定!!. ja. 2010-05-06.
  8. Web site: http://s-mileage.jp/discography/detail_00030/. ja:スマイレージ 『夢見る 15歳』メジャデビューシングル発売記念イベント. ja. 2011-05-01.
  9. Web site: S/mileage - Yume Miru 15 Oricon profile & rankings. ja. 2011-05-01.
  10. Web site: http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2010&month=6&week=1&submit4.x=26&submit4.y=4. ja:2010年06月第1週の邦楽シングルランキング情報. ja. 2011-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20121023185656/http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2010&month=6&week=1&submit4.x=26&submit4.y=4. dead. 2012-10-23.
  11. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 2010/06/07. ja. 2011-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120323015053/http://www.billboard-japan.com/system/jp_charts/hot100/11-50/page:47. dead. 2012-03-23.
  12. Web site: TBS - 52nd Japan Record Awards. ja. 2011-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20110501130630/http://www.tbs.co.jp/recordaward/. live. 2011-05-01.