"Seifuku ga Jama o Suru" (制服が邪魔をする, (School) uniform is getting in the way) is Japanese idol group AKB48's fourth single, and the second major single released through DefSTAR Records, on January 31, 2007.[1] The title track was sung with 14 members,[2] 6 members fewer than their last single "Aitakatta".
"Seifuku ga Jama o Suru" | ||||
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Single by AKB48 | ||||
from the album Set List: Greatest Songs 2006–2007 | ||||
B-side | "Virgin Love" | |||
Released | January 31, 2007 (2007-01-31) | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 4:45:00 | |||
Label | Defstar | |||
Songwriter(s) | Yasushi Akimoto, Yoshimasa Inoue | |||
Producer(s) | Yasushi Akimoto | |||
AKB48 singles chronology | ||||
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"Seifuku ga Jama o Suru" drew public attention with its controversial music video, which is a literal visualization of the lyrics, somewhat hinting at the subject of enjo kosai.[2] Even the sales copy on TV commercial was "Otousan, gomennasai" (お父さん、ごめんなさい, Sorry, dad), a comment made by Maeda, who played a key role on its video clip. As its lyrics indicates, the video clip was filmed in Shibuya.[2]
Each "Shokai Genteiban" (初回限定版, The first edition) CD also includes 2 DVDs, one is video clip and the other is "Making of "Seifuku ga Jama o Suru", as well as following premiums.[3]
There was a surprise live performance at two locations in Shibuya on the release date January 31, 2007.[4]
Since many "Aitakatta" limited editions remained unsold, the Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru limited sets were produced in a smaller quantity, making it one of the rarer to find releases.[2] The single charted 5 weeks in the top 200 with the highest rank at #7, the highest ever record for AKB48.[5] But "Seifuku ga Jama o Suru" wasn’t quite as well received[2] as it only sold 21,989 copies.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seifuku ga Jama o Suru" (制服が邪魔をする) | Yasushi Akimoto, Yoshimasa Inoue | 4:45 |
2. | "Virgin Love" | Akimoto, Inoue | 4:11 |
3. | "Seifuku ga Jama o Suru (Instrumental)" | Akimoto, Inoue | 4:45 |
4. | "Virgin Love (Instrumental)" | Akimoto, Inoue | 4:11 |
Total length: | 17:57 |
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
Sales[2] |
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Japan (Oricon Weekly Singles Chart)[5] | 7 | 22,000 |
The performers of the title track are as follows:[6]
Center: Minami Takahashi, Atsuko Maeda
AKB48 singles | |
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Set List: Greatest Songs 2006–2007 |
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Kamikyokutachi | |
Koko ni Ita Koto | |
1830m | |
Tsugi no Ashiato | |
Koko ga Rhodes da, Koko de Tobe! | |
0 to 1 no Aida | |
Thumbnail | |
Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake wo Shitteiru | |
Non-album singles | |
Other singles | |
Other songs | |
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