# Shōganai Yume Oibito

"Shōganai Yume Oibito" (しょうがない 夢追い人, "Helpless Dream Chaser") is the 39th single release by the J-pop group Morning Musume. It was released under the Zetima label on May 13, 2009. The CD was released in one regular and two limited editions, Limited A and Limited B, on the same day. The single ranked #1 on Oricon's weekly chart, making it their first #1 since their single "Aruiteru", released in late 2006, and the first #1 Morning Musume single featuring 8th generation members Aika Mitsui, Junjun, and Linlin. The Single V version of the single was released on May 20, 2009.

## Contents

The single includes a coupling track and an instrumental track of "Shōganai Yume Oibito". The coupling track, "3, 2, 1 Breakin' Out!", was the official theme song for Anime Expo 2009.
Both limited edition releases of the single sport different album covers and include DVDs containing alternate versions of the "Shōganai Yume Oibito" music video. The Limited A DVD contains "Shōganai Yume Oibito (Dance Shot Ver.)", a music video consisting completely of Morning Musume performing the dance created for the single. The Limited B DVD contains "Shōganai Yume Oibito (Close-up Ver.)", a video consisting completely of solo shots of the members.
The Single V DVD contains three tracks; the first being the regular version of the "Shōganai Yume Oibito" music video, the only version fully shown on television. The second and third tracks are "Shōganai Yume Oibito (Drama Ver.)" and a video showing the creation of the music videos.

## Music videos

Following the release of the single, Anime Expo announced on their website, that Morning Musume, in collaboration with MySpace, was holding a worldwide contest, to create a music video for a shortened version of "3, 2, 1 Breakin' Out!". Up-Front had released a set of videos of the Morning Musume members performing in front of a greenscreen for applicants to use upon agreeing to contest and usage rules. The results of the contest were announced at Anime Expo in July and the winner was awarded 390,000 yen.

## Track listing

All tracks are written by Tsunku

## Featured lineup

* 5th generation: Ai Takahashi, Risa Niigaki
* 6th generation: Eri Kamei, Sayumi Michishige, Reina Tanaka
* 7th generation: Koharu Kusumi
* 8th generation: Aika Mitsui, Junjun, Linlin
Shōganai Yume Oibito Vocalists
Main Vocal : Ai Takahashi, Reina Tanaka
Center Vocal : Risa Niigaki
Minor Vocal : Eri Kamei, Sayumi Michishige
3, 2, 1 BREAKIN'OUT Vocalists
Main Vocal : Ai Takahashi, Reina Tanaka
Center Vocal : Sayumi Michishige

## Chart positions

| Oricon daily and weekly | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Week rank | Sales |
| Oricon daily and weekly | – | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 47,528 |
| Oricon daily and weekly | 4 | 30 | 39 | 32 | 44 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 4,106 |
| Oricon daily and weekly | 31 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 81 | 1,409 |
| Oricon daily and weekly | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 137 | 591 |
| Oricon daily and weekly | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 191 | 361 |
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 |
| #9 |||||||||
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 | May 11, 2009 – May 17, 2009 |
| #1 |||||||||
Total reported sales: 53,950 (as of June 17, 2009)