[Update: New posted with release details for Makeoshimi Congratulations here]
SDN48 has announced their *final single “Makeoshimi Congratulations” and its set for release on March 7th 2012. Twelve senbatsu members have been selected to participate on the single,
Akita Kazue / Umeda Haruka / Urano Kazumi / Ohori Megumi / Katō Mami / Kouchi Masami / Kohara Haruka / Satō Yukari / Serina / Noro kayo / Kimoto Yūki / Fujikoso Yumi.
Other members will participate on the coupling songs so all 39 members are part of the final single. More details on the release and comments from some of the members follow,
The final single will come in 2 Limited editions, Type-A and Type-B, with the CD’s having different coupling track as will the bonus DVD. Full release details will be in a follow-up post tomorrow.
“Makeoshimi Congratulations ” comments from selected members,
Ohori Megumi – “Last song for real SDN48! We’ll sing our last hurrah as the sexy high-road Idol group song rainy day! AKB48 original, so have fun and remember the past two and a half years. Take aim at our best work ever, and all of SDN48 will continue to push forward.”
Kohara Haruka – “The ever changing image and innovation of SDN48 is in this song, the melody, consumes and cute uniforms. I have been idle Idol! So this is not always sexy but a cuddly SDN48 sister!!!”
Fujikoso Yumi – “The last single for SDN48 and I think a worthy song. Bright and fun, but its a little painful song too. Members and staff, I would like the song to be fun with a feeling of gratitude to all our fans.”
Akita Kazue – “Strong lyrics and messages, catchy melodies that stick and remain in your head, once heard you want to hear again and again! Let your hearts hear the great music and ‘SDN48’ I want to see!”
Katō Mami – “On March 31st we’ll all graduate so this last single is special. I want you to cherish your loved ones to listen to this song that both sexes can relate to. 39 members have saved their best for last!”
SDN48 also announced they will release a final album, as of yet untitled, the following week on March 14th – more details on the album will be in a follow-up post tomorrow. SDN48 will hold their farewell live event at NHK Hall in Tokyo on March 31st 2012 where all SDN48 members will graduate.
* Previously (Oct 16th) SDN48 announced they would graduate all current members and dissolve as a sister group in the AKB48 family. The sister group’s theme was more adult, nighttime – with older girls and a sexier look.
Source: natalie
