2008–2016: Major debut
In early 2008, Sid announced they would be going major with Sony Records and later put out "Monochrome no Kiss" (モノクロのキス), their debut major single. The single’s title track was used for the opening of anime Black Butler and the release was also available in four versions, one which was a special Kuroshitsuji version featuring the two main characters on a cardboard sleeve. Their debut concert at Nippon Budokan sold out in under two minutes in November 2008.
Their next single, titled "2°C me no kanojo" (2°C目の彼女), came out in January 2009, and three months later "Uso" (嘘) debuted at number two on the Oricon charts and was also used as the 1st ending theme song of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Their other recent releases also seem to be used for popular anime, so anticipate many more songs to be used for original soundtracks. Their first major album, Hikari, was released on July 1, 2009, and will serve as the primary set list for what will be their largest tour to date. Another single named, "One Way" was released on 11. November which reached 3rd in the Oricon Charts.
On March 3, 2010, Sid released their Single "Sleep" and announced their performance at Saitama Super Arena on July 31 in a special CM on TV Asahi program "Ikinari!Ogon Densetsu" on February 11, subsequently selling out 30,000 tickets in just one day.
Sid's song "Rain (雨)" is the fifth opening theme and sixth ending theme for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Released on June 2, 2010, "Rain" ranked No.1 on the Oricon Daily charts on June 4 and 5, marking the first time Sid has ever placed No. 1 on the daily charts. "Rain" is Sid's second contribution to the Fullmetal Alchemist anime franchise, making them one of only two artists contributing more than one song for the series (the other being L'Arc-en-Ciel). However, on the weekly charts "Rain" was ranked No.2. On September 29, 2010 they released a new single titled "Cosmetic" and performed at Tokyo Dome on December 11, 2010. On 2010 December 1 they released a single, "Ranbu no Melody" (乱舞のメロディ) which was used as the 13th opening theme song of Bleach from episodes 292 to 316.
They got the Top Pop Artist Award from Billboard Japan Music Awards 2010 on February 6, 2011. They also participated in Kuroyume's tribute album, Fuck the Border Line which was released on February 9. The song Sid did is "Yasashii Higeki" a song by Kuroyume that was released in 1995.
A DVD with footage from their live at Saitama Super Arena and Tokyo Dome was released and is available in 3D on Blu-ray. The DVD also placed 3rd on Oricon weekly.
Their new single entitled "Itsuka", was followed by another performance at Nippon Budokan on October 4. Their 7th DVD, Sidnad Vol.7: dead stock tour 2011 was released on the next day. "Itsuka" reached No. 1 on the daily charts and placed second on the weekly charts.
On December 28, 2011 Sid released "Fuyu no Bench". Sid performed at the Ontama Carnival on January 29, 2012.
Their single "S" was decided to become the theme of Sadako 3D and an image song for the 2013 film adaptation of Carrie. Their single "VIP" was released on 21 November 2012, and is the opening theme for the anime adaptation of the manga Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. Another single, "Anniversary" was used as the opening theme for the second season of the series, Magi: The Kingdom of Magic. On March 6, 2013, Sid released their M&W Tour Live Concert in DVD form [Sidnad Vol.8 ～Tour 2012 M&W～]
On April 6, 2013, Sid held the live event for their commemorative 10th Anniversary of Sid at Yokohama Stadium.
On May 24, 2013 Sid also performed in Singapore for the first time at the Music Matters Live 2013 event. They release their new single "Summer Lover" on 24 July 2013 followed by 2 other side single included in the album Side B Complete Collection on August 21, 2013. The two tracks mentioned are Celebrity and Sense. On July 27, 2013, Sid make a tour for their 10th Anniversary Live, first at Fukuoka; then at Sendai on August 3, 2013, Osaka on August 10, 2013, and finally at Fuji-Q Highland, Yamanashi on 24–25 August 2013.
On December 11, 2013, Sid released their live DVD during Yokohama Concert, consisting of 22 songs included 『Sidnad Vol.9 ~Yokohama Stadium~』<10th Anniversary Live> and later on December 27, 2013, Sid held the final live event in 2013, commemorating their 10th Anniversary Projects in Nippon Budokan [Visual Bang! Sid 10th Anniversary Final Party] where they invited other artists such as Ayabie, R-Shitei, Alice Project, Kameleo, Zoro, DIV, Daizystripper, Dog in the PWO, v[New] and Moran. On February 12, 2014, Sid released their new single "hug".
On August 27, 2014, Sid's Enamel was released and it was used for the opening title in Black Butler: Book of Circus.
