Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46) prepares to release 11th single Inochi wa Utsukushii (命は美しい) and revealed the full track list and preview music video for coupling track Gomen ne Zutto… (Nanase Nishino solo). Single Inochi wa Utsukushii (Life is Beautiful) comes on four editions releasing March 18th 2015. Updated details and PVs follow.
The idol group Nogizaka46 an AKB48 rival/sister group most recently released first album Tomei na Iro (透明な色) on January 7th 2015. The album includes their first ten singles and new songs for 15 total tracks plus the Limited editions add a second CD with 14 coupling songs selected by fan voting. Showing strong support fans pushed the album to #1 on the weekly Oricon charts.
Their 11th single features member Nanase Nishino as center, her 3rd time, along with 17 other senbatsu members (bold first time),
Nishino Nanase, Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami, Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Wakatsuki Yumi, Sakurai Reika, Akimoto Manatsu, Fukagawa Mai, Ito Marika, Eto Misa, Takayama Kazumi, Hoshino Minami, Matsumura Sayuri, Saito Asuka, Hori Miona, Sagara Iori, Matsui Rena (SKE48 Kennin)
Jacket covers for the new single where shot on location at Kujukuri Beach in Chiba at sunset. Art Director: Yanagawa Keisuke (柳川敬介) and Photographer: Aono Chihiro (青野千紘)
Single Inochi wa Utsukushii comes on four editions and stores offer a special bundle 4-set of all editions (details subject to change). Limited editions (First Press) include handshake event ticket and member photo. Each edition includes different coupling track.
Preview music videos for Gomen ne Zutto… and title track Inochi wa Utsukushii both after the release details
Nogizaka46 – Inochi wa Utsukushii (命は美しい) – release date March 18th 2015
