Dominant idol group, AKB48 released their newest single today, “Kaze wa Fuiteiru” and its already a 1+ million seller. Oricon is reporting 1,045,937 in first day sales for the group’s 23rd single.
The new single includes fifteen members from AKB48, two from SKE48, and one from NMB48. For the b-side songs the traditional Undergirls unit performs “Kimi na Senaka”. A third track on each edition will be performed by either Undergirls Bara (Team A) and Undergirls Yuri (Team K).
More covers and track details on the jump,
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Juggernaut of idol groups, AKB48 has unveiled the jacket covers to their 23rd single, “Kaze wa Fuiteiru”. *Above is the DVD cover.
The costume design and color palate are a bit of a departure for AKB48 – muted green and a medieval nymph or fairy look with the backdrop of a misty forest. Bell sleeves, ethnic prints, and long feather earrings combine to create a look with surprising artistic and mature appeal.
The new single includes fifteen members from AKB48, two from SKE48, and one from NMB48. For the b-side song the traditional Undergirls unit performs “Kimi na Senaka”. Additionally, in a bit of a new move the AKB48 producers are pushing the often referenced-little used under-under units of Team A and Team K – now referring to them as Undergirls Bara and Undergirls Yuri. Each of these Undergirls units will have a b-side song performed depending on the edition of the single purchased. Can’t just buy one edition….
For those who must, fortunately there will be only two different versions released, Type-A and Type-B, both coming with a DVD with the music videos, as well as a voting ticket for the upcoming “AKB48 Request Hour Set List Best 100 2012” event in January of 2012.
Source & Images : Oricon
AKB48 and Watarirouka Hashiritai’s Watanabe Mayu (17) took some time before her first photobook (“Mayuyu”) release commemoration event to answer questions from the press.
Watanabe’s rear, already said to be her pride, will be featured in the photobook in a two-page spread along with an earnest expression. Looking at her own behind objectively, she noted, “It’s springy and flexible, so I always think, ‘I really have a nice rear.’”
She cutely revealed the secret behind preserving her beautiful butt, saying, “Our members are always touching it, so maybe being touched is the key.”
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AKB48 will be releasing a calendar for 2011 titled “PRESENT ~Kamisama karano Okurimono” on December 14th. 14 out of the 48 members have been selected for the calendar: Oshima Yuko, Maeda Atsuko, Shinoda Mariko, Itano Tomomi, Watanabe Mayu, Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna, Kashiwagi Yuki, Miyazawa Sae, Matsui Jurina, Kasai Tomomi, Takajo Aki, Minegishi Minami, and Sashihara Rino.
The calendar will come with many special bonuses, which include 12 clear files, a special 3-D trading card, and brilliant seals.
Released by Shogakugan, you can find a making-of video on their home page, available sometime in the middle of October. Check out the photos below for a sneak peak of the ‘clear files’ bonuses.
Source – Tokyohive
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Dominant idol group, AKB48 released their newest single today, “Kaze wa Fuiteiru” and its already a 1+ million seller. Oricon is reporting 1,045,937 in first day sales for the group’s 23rd single.
