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Idol group Nogizaka46 is getting ready to release their 4th single “Seifuku no Mannequin” which includes coupling track “Yubi Bouenkyou” that’s featured as ending theme for anime TV series Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic. The single’s title track has a tie-up as CM theme song for HTC J Butterfly smartphone. Single “Seifuku no Mannequin” comes on five editions and is scheduled to hit stores December 19th – read on for more release details.

Fans can see Nogizaka46 at their last live events of the year December 27th at Zepp Tokyo. The idol group will hold two events, 1:00pm & 5:00pm and fans who are members and booking tickets via the Nogizaka46 Mobile site are eligible to attend receptions preceding the live events. More details via link below.

Nogizaka’s previous singles have all indicated the strong fan support and popularity of the group formed specifically to rival AKB48. Their third single “Hashire! Bicycle” celebrated their 1-year anniversary released August 22nd and gave them their 2nd #1 single on the Oricon weekly charts. The group’s second single “Oide Shampoo”, released May 2nd, became their first #1 one charting single (release details). Nogizaka’s released their debut single “Guru Guru Curtain” February 22nd and landed #2 on the Oricon weekly charts.

Anime Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic is adapted from manga by Ohtaka Shinobu and is set in the world of Ali Baba, the middle-east, and Aladdin. Ali Baba learns that he can attain great wealth and power by conquering one of the mystical Dungeons. While traveling Ali Baba meets Aladdin and they agree to find the Dungeon together.

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Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic began airing October 7th and can been seen outside of Japan on Crunchyroll – check our Crunchyroll updates page for all the latest episodes or hit the link for Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic for all related posts.

Single “Seifuku no Mannequin” comes on 5 editions – each include a different coupling track, Limited editions bonus DVD contents differ,

– Limited A with bonus DVD that includes music videos for both lead songs plus 11 individual member promo videos. First press adds gift entry ticket, handshake meeting entry ticket, and trading photo (1 of 33/96).

– Limited B with bonus DVD that includes music videos for title song and edition’s coupling song plus 11 individual member promo videos. First press adds gift entry ticket, handshake meeting entry ticket, and trading photo (1 of 30/96).

– Limited C with bonus DVD that includes music videos for title song and edition’s coupling song plus 11 individual member promo videos. First press adds gift entry ticket, handshake meeting entry ticket, and trading photo (1 of 33/96).

– Limited Anime themed with illustrated cover, gift entry ticket, handshake meeting entry ticket, card-size calendar with anime themed illustration (1 of 3).

– Regular CD-only.

Nogizaka46 – “Seifuku no Mannequin” – release date December 19th 2012

Limited A [CD+DVD] (¥1600)
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Limited B [CD+DVD] (¥1600)
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[CD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin
2. Yubi Bouenkyou
3. Yasashisa nara Maniatteru
4. Seifuku no Mannequin (off vocal)
5. Yubi Bouenkyou (of vocal)
6. Yasashisa nara Maniatteru (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin (music video)
2. Yubi Bouenkyou (music video)
3. Nigate Kokufuku! Ashita e no Ippo! Individual member PV (11)
[CD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin
2. Yubi Bouenkyou
3. Koko Janai Dokoka
4. Seifuku no Mannequin (off vocal)
5. Yubi Bouenkyou (of vocal)
6. Koko Janai Dokoka (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin (music video)
2. Koko Janai Dokoka (music video)
3. Nigate Kokufuku! Ashita e no Ippo! Individual member PV (11)
Limited C [CD+DVD] (¥1600)
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Regular [CD] (¥1000)
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[CD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin
2. Yubi Bouenkyou
3. Haru no Melody
4. Seifuku no Mannequin (off vocal)
5. Yubi Bouenkyou (of vocal)
6. Haru no Melody (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin (music video)
2. Haru no Meloday (music video)
3. Nigate Kokufuku! Ashita e no Ippo! Individual member PV (11)
[CD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin
2. Yubi Bouenkyou
3. Shibuya Blues
4. Seifuku no Mannequin (off vocal)
5. Yubi Bouenkyou (of vocal)
6. Shibuya Blues (off vocal)
Limited Anime [CD] (¥1300)
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[CD]
1. Seifuku no Mannequin
2. Yubi Bouenkyou
3. Yubi Bouenkyou (tv-size)
4. Seifuku no Mannequin (off vocal)
5. Yubi Bouenkyou (of vocal)
 

 

 

Nogizaka46 Zepp Live in Tokyo

Nogizaka46 Official website