| "Ariamaru Tomi" | ||||
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| Single by Shiina Ringo | ||||
| Released | May 27, 2009 | |||
| Format | CD Single, digital download | |||
| Length | 10:09 minutes | |||
| Label | EMI Music Japan / Virgin Music | |||
| Writer(s) | Shiina Ringo, Tomotaka Imamichi, Jazztronik | |||
| Producer | Uni Inoue | |||
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"Ariamaru Tomi" (ありあまる富 The Invaluable)[1] was Japanese singer Shiina Ringo's first single as a solo artist in five years. It was released on May 27, 2009, the same day her debut single was released eleven years earlier. The distributor is EMI Music Japan / Virgin Music.
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The single was her first in two and a half years as Ringo Shiina, and her first single in five years as a solo artist. "Ariamaru Tomi" is the theme song of the TV drama Smile of the TBS. Shiina wrote this song for the request from the drama director. It was the first time that she had performed for a TV drama as a solo singer.
"Ariamaru Tomi" is not contained in Shiina's 4th studio album Sanmon Gossip released on June 24, 2009, but, "SG～Superficial Gossip～" is contained in the vinyl record Saturday Night Gossip released on August 26, 2009.
All lyrics written by Ringo Shiina, all music composed by Ringo Shiina and additional music by Tomotaka Imamichi. #1 arranged by Tomotaka Imamichi, #2 arranged by Ryota Nozaki/Jazztronik.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ariamaru Tomi (ありあまる富 The Invaluable)[1]" | 5:41 |
| 2. | "SG～Superficial Gossip～" | 4:21 |
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Total length:
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10:01 | |
"Ariamaru Tomi"
"SG～Superficial Gossip～"
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | Sales Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2009 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #3 | 14,456[2] |
| June 3, 2009 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #3 | 41,113 |
| June 2009 | Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | #8 | 58,695 |
| December 2009 | Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | #79 | 74,715 |