Best of STU48

STU48 is a Japanese idol group and 5th sister group of AKB48. It is named after the Setouchi Region and is the first member of AKB48 Group to have a shipboard theater. The group is co-owned by the tourism board of Setouchi Region and is highly involved in their promotional efforts. It started travelling through the Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, Hyogo, Tokushima, Kagawa and Ehime prefectures in April, 2019. The 1st Generation members were announced on March 19, 2017. Below is their stats in a snapshot and some of their best songs.

AKB48 - 11gatsu no Anklet (2017.11.22)

✓ Omoidasete Yokatta (思い出せてよかった)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Composed & Arranged by: Hiro Hoashi

Performed by: Ishida Chiho, Ishida Minami, Isogai Kanon, Ichioka Ayumi, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Okada Nana, Kadowaki Miyuna, Sano Haruka, Takino Yumiko, Tanaka Kouko, Torobu Yuri, Fukuda Akari, Fujiwara Azusa, Mori Kaho, Yabushita Fu

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bottomline: Very pretty, cute and nice song. The best of STU-48 even though it was under AKB-48 release.

1st Single: KURAYAMI (2018.01.31)

✓ Kurayami  (暗闇)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Composed & Arranged by: aokado

Performed by: Ishida Chiho, Ishida Minami, Isogai Kanon, Ichioka Ayumi, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Okada Nana, Kadowaki Miyuna, Sano Haruka, Takino Yumiko, Tanaka Kouko, Torobu Yuri, Fukuda Akari, Fujiwara Azusa, Mori Kaho, Yabushita Fu

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Bottomline: STU-48's landmark song and one that the group will be identified with.

2nd Single: KAZE WO MATSU (2019.02.13)

✓ Seifuku No Omosa

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto

Composed by: Aoba Hiroki

Arranged by: aokado

Performed by: Ishida Minami, Isogai Kanon, Okada Nana, Imamura Mitsuki, Kadota Momona, Sano Haruka, Takino Yumiko, Tanaka Kouko, Taniguchi Mahina, Torobu Yuri, Fukuda Akari, Fujiwara Azusa, Mishima Haruka, Mori Kaho, Yano Honoka, Yabushita Fu

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Bottomline: Little Intense song. Good guitar riffs. Singing is good.

✓ Yume Chikara (CGB41)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto

Composed & Arranged by: Tsurusaki Koichi

Performed by: Ishida Chiho, Isogai Kanon, Ichioka Ayumi, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Kadowaki Miyuna, Takino Yumiko, Torobu Yuri, Yabushita Fu

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bottomline: Superb Intro. Powerful opening. Great guitar work. Collective singing is good by all members. 

3rd Single: DAISUKI NA HITO (2019.07.31)

✓ Daisuki Na Hito (大好きな人) 

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Music: Saimon 

Arranged by: Yuichi Nonaka “Masa” Yuichi

Performed by: Ishida Chiho, Ishida Minami, Isogai Kanon, Ichioka Ayumi, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Okada Nana, Otani Marina, Kai Kokoa, Kadowaki Miyuna, Sakaki Miyu, Shintani Nonoka, Takino Yumiko, Tanaka Kouko, Taniguchi Mahina, Torobu Yuri, Hyodo Aoi, Fukuda Akari, Fujiwara Azusa, Mishima Haruka, Mineyoshi Arisa, Mori Kaho, Morishita Maiha, Yano Honoka, STU48 Kenkyuusei: Oki Yuka, Shinano Soraha, Nakamura Mai, Yura Akari

Rating: 4 out of 5

Bottomline: A happy song similar to Omoidasete Yokatta.

✓ Ippai No Mizu (一杯の水)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Composed & Arranged by: BASEMINT

Performed by: Kai Kokoa, Takino Yumiko, Fujiwara Azusa, Mishima Haruka, Morishita Maiha, Shinano Soraha

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bottomline: This is STU48's best song for me! Beautiful opening, great lead-up.. Superb vocals with little swag. Nice transitions. Shame this is not a Title Single. And no Music Video.. Shocking.

Enjoy this Rock version from kawa. C

4th Single: MUBOU NA YUME WA SAMERU KOTO GA NAI (2020.01.29)

✓ Mubou Na Yume Wa Sameru Koto Ga Nai (無謀な夢は覚めることがない)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Composed by: Tadashi Tsukida (Awful composition)

Arranged by: APAZZI

Performed by: Ishida Chiho, Ishida Minami, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Okada Nana, Oki Yuka, Otani Marina, Kai Kokoa, Kadowaki Miyuna, Shintani Nonoka, Takino Yumiko, Tanaka Kouko, Nakamura Mai, Fukuda Akari, Yano Honoka, Yabushita Fu

Rating: 3 out of 5

✓ Isshun no suriru (一瞬のスリル)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Composed & Arranged by: Ohama Kengo

Performed by: Isogai Kanon, Sakaki Miyu, Shinano Soraha, Taniguchi Mahina, Hyodo Aoi, Fujiwara Azusa, Morishita Maiha

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bottomline: Great opening, Superb Guitar Solo, Classic Male Chorus in background. 5 out of 5!! Excellent!

AKB48 -  Jar Baja  (2018.03.14)

✓ Pedaru to sharin to kita michi to (ペダルと車輪と来た道と)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto 

Composed by: GRP 

Arranged by: “Masa” Yuichi Nonaka

Performed by: Ishida Chiho, Ishida Minami, Isogai Kanon, Ichioka Ayumi, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Okada Nana, Kadowaki Miyuna, Sano Haruka, Takino Yumiko, Tanaka Kouko, Torobu Yuri, Fukuda Akari, Fujiwara Azusa, Mori Kaho, Yabushita Fu

Rating: 4 out of 5

Bottomline: Nice rocking song. Another good song but released under AKB-48.