Hinatazaka46 dropped their fifth single "Kimi Shika Katan" on May 26.
The Back Story: Hinatazaka46 recently held their second debut anniversary live named 'Debut 2 Shunen Kinen Special 2days ~MEMORIAL LIVE: 2 Kaime no Hina Matsuri~' on March 27, where they announced that they are going to release their fifth single - 君しか勝たん / "Kimi Shika Katan" on May 26.
Senbatsu Formation for Title track:
22 Members are picked for the Title Track Senbatsu and it is a 10-7-5 formation!
The center for this single is Kato Shiho, who previously centered for "Happy Aura". Back then she expressed there was a lot of negativity within her and was not able to perform better. She said she will do her best to enjoy this experience.
3rd row: Tomita Suzuka, Takahashi Mikuni, Takase Mana, Yamaguchi Haruyo, Matsuda Konoka, Kageyama Yuuka, Morimoto Mari, Miyata Manamo, Ushio Sarina, Sasaki Kumi
1st row: Kawata Hina, Kanemura Miku, Kato Shiho (center), Kosaka Nao, Nibu Akari
The title track Kimi Shika Katan has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release and 5 million views in 1 month. Now that is really encouraging considering the dwindling number of physical copies sold by 46/48 Groups this year.
Musical Style/Composition/Lyrics:
Akimoto Yasushi has gone back to school, penning these songs and right to the core roots of classic Idol JPop composition for this single. "Kimi Shika Katan" and "Koe No Ashiato" are definitely sound more true to Hinatazaka46 style without much jagged variations when compared to previous singles. But, "Kimi Shika Katan" music to me sounds similar to Pokemon Battle Frontier. And "Dō suru? Dō suru? Dō suru?" or in English simply put "What to do?" x3 is another great song more to the new best of Nogizaka46 3rd & 4th Gen songs. Very upbeat, energetic and vibrant. Well well, looks like this old dog is back to his old tricks!! Not to mention the re-entry of the infamous WOW, Yeah and LA LA's. Other two songs, I'll pass.
Music Videos:
"Kimi Shika Katan" (5/5 Stars): Senbatsu Members
Director：田向潤This song is very upbeat and colorful. Camera work is excellent and the screen/scene transition has come out well. Very beautiful Concept based Music Video. MTV Japan needs to give an award for Best Music Video.
"Koe No Ashiato" (5/5 Stars): Senbatsu Members
Director：安藤隼人This a retake of their best hit song "Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe!". This is a little mellow song, great composition and singing. In a High School backdrop the members are seen in white/gray mix uniforms singing in batches similar to its predecessor. Again, excellent camera work and lighting. Not to mention the use of the basketball court for good measure. Incidentally "Koe no Ashiato" will be the theme song of Hinatazaka's TV Drama "KOEHARU!".
"Dō suru? Dō suru? Dō suru?" (5/5 Stars): 1st Gen Members - Best Song!
Director：月田茂Why do I have a strange feeling of Deja Vu here... Ah.. Nogizaka46 that's why. In a new setting Hinatazaka46 pull off a TokiMeki TokiMeki style song copying most of their choreography. But, the song is really great and definitely deserves 5/5. Rumour has it that this could be the Graduation Song of few of the Gen 1 members ? Maybe... Humm, must wait and see. Again, MV has great camera work, colors and lighting!! PS: Ignore the Old Fart with a placard... Nonsense.
Other Songs - MV:
Sekai ni wa Thank you! ga Afureteiru: 2nd Gen Members
Right?: 3rd Gen Members
Single Details:
The single comes in 4 CD variants (Type A, B, C, D) and a Regular Edition + Blu-ray.
Hinatazaka46 Website: https://www.hinatazaka46.com/s/official/artist/00/discography
HMV Link: https://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_Hinatazaka46
CD Japan Link: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/person/700809386
君しか勝たん (Kimi Shika Katan) - Senbatsu
声の足跡 (Koe no Ashiato) - Senbatsu
嘆きのDelete (Nageki no Delete) - Kato Shiho
Off vocals
Blue-ray
Kimi Shika Katan Music Video
Koe no Ashiato Music Video
Individual PVs (Saito Kyoko, Sasaki Mirei, Takase Mana, Kanemura Miku, Miyata Manamo, Yamaguchi Haruyo)
君しか勝たん (Kimi Shika Katan) - Senbatsu
声の足跡 (Koe no Ashiato) - Senbatsu
Right? - 3rd generation
Off vocals
Blue-ray
Kimi Shika Katan Music Video
Right? Music Video
Individual PVs (Ushio Sarina, Kageyama Yuuka, Takamoto Ayaka, Nibu Akari, Matsuda Konoka, Morimoto Mari)
君しか勝たん (Kimi Shika Katan) - Senbatsu
声の足跡 (Koe no Ashiato) - Senbatsu
どうする？どうする？どうする？ (Dou suru? Dou suru? Dou suru?) - 1st generation
Off vocals
Blue-ray
Kimi Shika Katan Music Video
Dou suru? Dou suru? Dou suru? Music Video
Individual PVs (Kosaka Nao, Tomita Suzuka, Hamagishi Hiyori, Watanabe Miho, Kamimura Hinano)
君しか勝たん (Kimi Shika Katan) - Senbatsu
声の足跡 (Koe no Ashiato) - Senbatsu
世界にはThank you！が溢れている (Sekai ni wa Thank you! ga Afureteiru) - 2nd generation
Off vocals
Blue-ray
Kimi Shika Katan Music Video
Sekai ni wa Thank you! ga Afureteiru Music Video
Individual PVs (Kato Shiho, Sasaki Kumi, Higashimura Mei, Kawata Hina, Takahashi Mikuni)
Regular Type - CD Cover
君しか勝たん (Kimi Shika Katan) - Senbatsu
声の足跡 (Koe no Ashiato) - Senbatsu
膨大な夢に押し潰されて (Boudai na Yume ni Oshitsubusarete) - Senbatsu
Off vocals
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