Shikairo Days

"Shikairo Days"
Cover art featuring Nokotan, Koshitan, Anko and Bashame
Single by Shika-bu[a]
LanguageJapanese
WrittenSplash Sound Studio
Studio Earkth
ReleasedJuly 8, 2024 (2024-07-08)
Length3:21
LabelLantis
Composer(s)Yūki Waga
Lyricist(s)Kana Yaginuma
Alternative cover
CD cover
CD cover
Music videos
Shikairo Days on YouTube

"Shikairo Days" (Japanese: シカ色デイズ, Hepburn: Shikairo Deizu, 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 characters. It was released on July 8, 2024, and is the opening theme song of the 2024 anime My Deer Friend Nokotan.

The song became a viral meme on YouTube and TikTok.

Production

The lyrics were written by Kana Yaginuma and the music was composed by Yūki Waga under the music label Lantis.[1][2]

In an interview, Waga explained that while writing the song, he walked around the house repeating the phrase Shikanoko nokonoko koshitantan at every speed and rhythm that he was required to by Lantis and Twin Engine to create an "earworm" song for the anime.[3]

Promotion

On June 22, 2024, ABEMA, the streaming service that streamed My Deer Friend Nokotan, broadcast a 24-hour endurance video promoting both the song and the anime.[4]

Release

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, consisting of Megumi Han as Nokotan, Saki Fujita as Koshitan, Rui Tanabe as Anko Koshi, and Fūka Izumi as Meme Bashame.[5][6] On September 18, 2024, after the show aired it's final episode, the official music video was released on Twin Engine's official channel.[7]

Reception

"Shikairo Days" debuted at number two on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart for the issue date of July 22, 2024, gaining 8,618 downloads in the first week.[8] The CD single debuted at number 32 on the Oricon Singles Chart for the issue date of September 9, 2024, selling 1,843 copies.[9] It also charted at number 47 on Billboard Japan's Hot 100 chart, and ranked 1st on Heatseekers Songs.[10] It was placed 2nd in the TikTok Weekly ratings on its debut,[11] and reached 1st place on iTunes Japan on its debut.[12]

Popularity

The song become a viral meme on YouTube and TikTok after the official YouTube channel of Twin Engine released a 1-hour endurance video featuring Koshitan dancing in front of a deer on loop — which is an excerpt of the scene in episode 3 of the anime — on May 28, 2024 for the promotion of My Deer Friend Nokotan.[13][14] It is often described by fans as "brainrot".[15]

Chart

Weekly chart performance for "Shikairo Days"
Charts Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[16] 47
Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[17] 12
Japan (Oricon)[9] 32
Japan Anime Singles (Oricon)[18] 10

Notes

  1. ^ Consisting Megumi Han as Nokotan, Saki Fujita as Koshitan, Rui Tanabe as Anko Koshi, and Fūka Izumi as Meme Bashame

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Kristov, J. P. (September 20, 2024). "Full-Length "Shikairo Days" Music Video Promises Top-Notch Brain Rot". Anime Corner. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "アニメ『しかのこのこのここしたんたん』OP曲が大ブーム "癖になるフレーズ"がヒットの狙い目に？". Real Sound (in Japanese). July 11, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "【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.
  7. ^ "「しかのこ」アニメMV＆せんとくんとのコラボビジュアル公開、おしおしおのイラストも（動画あり / コメントあり）". コミックナタリー (in Japanese). September 19, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "【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.
  11. ^ "【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.
  12. ^ Kristov, J. P. (July 9, 2024). "My Deer Friend Nokotan's OP Reaches Number 1 on iTunes Japan". Anime Corner. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  13. ^ "「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.
  14. ^ "Sound Source for 'Shikairo Days' Intro Loop Video Posted to Social Media Platforms". Anime News Network. July 9, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "『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.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 17, 2024. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  17. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 17, 2024. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  18. ^ "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.