Nogizaka46 is getting ready to release their new single “Kimi no na wa kibo” (君の名は希望). The single comes on four editions including three Limited with a bonus DVD. The DVD’s will each include one set of the 33 PV/drama videos created with each Nogizaka46 member and a different director. Single “Kimi no na wa kibo” hits stores March 13th 2013 – read on for more details and audio preview.
Idol group Nogizaka46, self-declared rival to mega idol group AKB48, most recently released 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” hit stores December 19th and gave Nogizaka46 their third #1 single.
Single “Kimi no na wa kibo” comes on 4 different editions with each featuring a different coupling track,
– Limited A with DVD – contents tentatively include music video(s) and set A of PV/drama videos each featuring a member of Nogizaka46 (33 total). First Press version adds lottery ticket for handshake event and photo card type-A (1 of 33).
– Limited A with DVD – contents tentatively include music video(s) and set B of PV/drama videos each featuring a member of Nogizaka46 (33 total). First Press version adds lottery ticket for handshake event and photo card type-B (1 of 33).
– Limited A with DVD – contents tentatively include music video(s) and set C of PV/drama videos each featuring a member of Nogizaka46 (33 total). First Press version adds lottery ticket for handshake event and photo card type-C (1 of 33).
– Regular CD-only.
Nogizaka46 – “Kimi no na wa kibo” (君の名は希望) – release date March 13th 2013
