Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46) releases new single Harujion ga Sakukoro (ハルジオンが咲く頃) this week. Their 14th single features graduating member Fukagawa Mai as center (her first). Single Harujion ga Sakukoro comes on five editions hitting stores March 23rd 2016. Read on for release details and music videos.
Most recently the AKB48 rival/sister group Nogizaka46 released 13th single Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru (今、話したい誰かがいる) on October 28th 2015. The single has tie-up as theme song for anime movie The Anthem of the Heart.
Their new single Harujion ga Sakukoro has a 17-member senbatsu with key member Fukagawa Mai (24) as center. She announced her graduation at the beginning of January and will graduate with the single’s release on March 23rd 2016 (a few days before her 25th birthday on March 29th). The single’s Limited A version features her first solo jacket cover and her first solo song Tsuyogaru Tsubomi (強がる蕾).
Other senbatsu members: Akimoto Manatsu, Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Ito Marika, Inoue Sayuri, Eto Misa, Nishino Nanase, Hashimoto Nanami, Hoshino Minami, Matsumura Sayuri, Saito Asuka, Sakurai Reika, Shiraishi Mai, Takayama Kazumi, Wakatsuki Yumi, and Hori Miona (2nd gen).
Single Harujion ga Sakukoro (ハルジオンが咲く頃) comes on five editions. Limited First Press include hand-shake event ticket or gift application ticket plus member photo (1 of 36).
Music videos for Harujion ga Sakukoro, Kyuushamen, and Tsuribori after the release details.
Nogizaka46 – Harujion ga Sakukoro – release date March 23rd 2016
