Otegami
| "Otegami" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular edition cover | ||||
| Single by Sid | ||||
| from the album Play | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Life" | |||
| Released | September 16, 2006 | |||
| Length | 7:49 | |||
| Label | Danger Crue | |||
| Composer | Aki | |||
| Lyricist | Mao | |||
| Sid singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Otegami" on YouTube | ||||
"Otegami" (御手紙) is a single by Japanese rock band SID, released on August 16, 2006. It was theme song for TBS's television program Rank Oukoku, and featured on the album Play.[1]
Release
It was released in three editions: the regular edition with only the three-track CD, and the limited editions A and B, which include a DVD that differs between the two.[2] The music video was included in the band's first music video collection, SIDNAD vol.2 ~CLIPS ONE, released in May 2008.[3] In November 2023, in celebration of their 20-year career, Sid released the sheet music for “Otegami” for all instruments.[4]
Musical style and reception
CD Journal magazine praised Aki's bass lines and composition and described the song as a “ballad that incorporates a Japanese atmosphere in terms of sound and lyrics.”[1] JaME World portal reviewed “Otegami” as a song that stands out in what it sets out to do, being "natural" and the "perfect blend of musicality and atmosphere." It also mentioned that the instruments are very well placed, including the addition of the harp. However, the portal was not as positive about the B-side "Life", mentioning that it is a pop song that, because it contrasts too much with its predecessor, alters the overall experience.[5]
In a poll conducted by Recochoku among its users to choose Sid's most popular song, "Otegami" came in second place, after "Uso".[6]
Commercial performance
The single reached ninth place on weekly Oricon Albums Chart and remained on chart for eight weeks, selling 27,468 copies while on chart.[7][8]
According to Oricon rankings, it was the ninth best-selling indie single in Japan in 2006 and is the band's 17th best-selling single.[9][10]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Mao; all music is composed by Aki.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Otegami" (御手紙) | 3:49 |
| 2. | "life" | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 7:49 | |
Personnel
- Mao – vocals
- Shinji – guitar
- Aki – bass
- Yūya – drums
References
- ^ a b "シド / 御手紙". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "御手紙 【限定盤A】". Visunavi (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "超必見速報！！★★★シド★★★今秋、メジャーデビュー決定！！メジャーデビュー記念LIVEは、11月02日 日本武道館！！初のCLIP集＆単行本＆ニューアルバム発売、そして驚愕のインディーズラストツアー『いちばん好きな場所』。". Visunavi (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "【シド】結成20周年を迎えたシドのアーティスト・ブック『20th Anniversary SID PLAYER'S BOOK』が発売。日本武道館ライブにて会場先行販売！". Visunavi (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "SID - Otegami". JaME. 2006-08-18. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "レコチョクがシドの名曲ランキングを発表！". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "ヴィジュアル系のオリコンまとめ。" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2010-12-23.
- ^ "御手紙 | シド". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "シドのシングル売上TOP20作品". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "Oricon Indie Top 20 2006: Albums & Singles". JaME. 2006-12-29. Retrieved 2026-01-22.