Natsukoi
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| "Natsukoi" | ||||
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 Regular edition cover | ||||
| Single by SID | ||||
| from the album Sentimental Macchiato | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Propose" | |||
| Released | July 11, 2007 | |||
| Length | 7:20 | |||
| Label | Danger Crue | |||
| Lyricist | Mao | |||
| SID singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Natsukoi" on YouTube | ||||
"Natsukoi" (夏恋) is a single by Japanese rock band SID, released on July 11, 2007, by Danger Crue Records. The song was ending theme for the television program Special Quiz Project Shizuku.[1]
The single was released in three editions, one regular and two limited editions. The limited editions, named A and B, included an extra DVD of a recording of “Re-play” from the Play album tour; this recording differs between the two versions. The regular edition comes with a special 12-page booklet.[2]
CD Journal commented that the single is generally highly polished and represents an improvement on the previous one, "Smile".[1] Jame World portal called the song "catchy and fun."[3] Squize website also used the term “sticky” to refer to the lyrics, but mentioned it as a "refreshing summer song."[4]
Commercial performance
"Natsukoi" reached tenth place on Oricon Singles Chart, remaining on the chart for six weeks.[5] On Tower Records chart, it reached fifth place.[1]
The single sold 20,424 copies while on charts.[6] It was the ninth best-selling indie single in Japan in 2007, according to Oricon.[7][8]