NMB48 recently titled their first album “Teppen Tottande!” and revealed part of the track list. The album is planned include their 6 singles, 7 newly recorded songs, and more for 15 total tracks. It comes on three Limited editions with different DVD contents and bonuses. Album “Teppen Tottande!” is scheduled to hit stores on February 27th 2013 – read on for more details…
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NMB48, sister group to AKB48 and based out of Namba Osaka, debuted about two years ago and released their first single “Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo” on July 20th 2011. It gave the new idol group their first #1 single on Oricon charts and second idol group (Passpo) to debut with a #1 single. Overall NMB48 has released 6 singles with 5 making it to #1 and the other being a #2 charting single which interestingly has been their number one in terms of total sales,
1) “Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo” July 20th 2011 #1 (218,441)
2) “Oh My God” October 19th 2011 #1 (265,435)
3) “Junjou U-19” February 8th 2012 #1 (329,438)
4) “Nagiichi” May 9th 2012 #2 (375,785)
5) “Virginity” August 8th 2012 #1 (315,205)
6) “Kitagawa Kenji” November 7th 2012 #1 (317,051)
NMB48’s first album “Teppen Tottande!” comes on three Limited team-editions and the Theater edition,
– Limited N with DVD that includes music video for new song and the a full-digest footage from live event at ORIX Theater August 21st 2012 (24 songs). A First Press version includes application card for special event in Osaka or Tokyo.
– Limited M with DVD that includes music video for a new song and the full-digest footage from live event at ORIX Theater May 3rd 2012 (28 songs). The First Press version includes application card for special event in Osaka or Tokyo.
– Limited B with DVD that includes music video for a new song and the full length version of very popular music video “HA!” that was previously released on the AKB48’s 29th single “Eien Pressure” Limited B edition (Dec 5th 2012) . The First Press version includes voting card for NMB48 Best 30 2013 Request Hour set list.
– Theater CD-only (available at NMB48 venues). Includes participation in special handshake and jacket cover autograph event.
More release details will be announced – cover jackets and full track lists – so come back to Comtrya Sugoi for updates.
Enjoy the preview music video below for song “HA!” that’s gotten nearly 2 million views on Youtube!
NMB48 “Teppen Tottande!” – release date February 27th 2013
