Mikan (song)

"Mikan" (みかん) is a Japanese pop song performed by the female idol group AKB48. It was included as a B-side track on their 10th single, "Sakura no Shiori," released on February 17, 2010. The song is performed by the Under Girls (アンダーガールズ), a group composed of AKB48 members who did not make the selection for the A-side track. The lyrics of "Mikan" are about unrequited love, using the image of a mandarin orange (mikan) to symbolize the bittersweet feelings associated with the emotion. The song is known for its upbeat melody and youthful energy, contrasting somewhat with the more sentimental tone of the A-side. It has become a popular song among AKB48 fans, often performed at concerts and events featuring the group's deeper discography.