Nogizaka46 28th Single Released

Nogizaka46's 28th Single 君に叱られた (Kimi ni Shikarareta) released on September 22, 2021 by Sony Entertainment Japan. The single was announced on July 14th 2021 at Day 1 of the Osaka leg of their Summer Tour 2021. 

After 26th single gave Center Opportunity for 3rd Gen beauty Yamashita Mizuki, its now the turn of  4th Generation smile queen Kaki Haruka to center for the first time is Nogizaka46 for the Title Song of a Single. Kaki however is no stranger to the center position as she took the spot for the groovy song I see ... a coupling song from Nogizaka46's 25th single, Shiawase no Hogosyoku, by members of the 4th Generation.

Apart from the usual buzz surrounding the single release, it is worth noting that Moodmaker of Nogizaka46 and Gen1 member Takayama Kazumi has announced her graduation from the group. She made the announcement on July 22 during a live broadcast on YouTube and revealed that she will be graduating after the release of the 28th single on September 22.

Takayama Kazumi quoted:                                                                                              "I received a lot of happiness over the past ten years. My life changed when I auditioned ten years ago. I was so happy that even if I'm born again, I would choose this life." She added, "There is still about two months until graduation, so I hope to cherish the time I spend together with everybody. Thank you very much until now."                                                          - Poji Peace to all.... cuz.. its AMAZING!!

The Senbatsu Selection: As with every other single, the Senbatsu was announced on Nogizka46 Under Construction Variety Show mid August.

Senbatsu:

3rd Row:
Higuchi Hina, Hayakawa Seira, Seimiya Rei, Kitano Hinako, Iwamoto Renka, Tamura Mayu, Suzuki Ayane, Shinuchi Mai, Kakehashi Sayaka

2nd Row:
Tsutsui Ayame, Umezawa Minami, Hoshino Minami, Takayama Kazumi, Ikuta Erika, Kubo Shiori, Akimoto Manatsu

1st Row:
Endo Sakura, Yoda Yuki, Kaki Haruka (Center), Saito Asuka, Yamashita Mizuki

Tracklist:

[Title Song] Kimi ni Shikarareta (君に叱られた) 
Performed by: Senbatsu Members 
[Main Song] Yasashii Dakenara (やさしいだけなら)
Performed by: Ikuta Erika, Kubo Shiori, Kaki Haruka
[Type-A] Machine Gun Rain (マシンガンレイン) 
Performed by: Unders  Members 
[Type-B] Moshimo Kokoro ga Tomeinara (もしも心が透明なら) 
Performed by: Umezawa Minami, Nakamura Reno, Hayakawa Seira, Matsuo Miyu 
[Type-C] Watashi no Iro (私の色)
Performed by: Takayama Kazumi 
[Type-D] Dorodarake (泥だらけ)
Performed by: Endo Sakura, Kubo Shiori, Saito Asuka, Tsutsui Ayame, Yamashita Mizuki, Wada Maaya 

[Regular] Tanin no Sorani 他人のそら似 

Performed by: All members

Listen on: Apple Music | Spotify

Music Videos:

"Kimi ni Shikarare" music video released on Sep 2, 2021!

Lyrics: Akimoto Yasushi

Creative Director: Mare Imbrium

Director: Mitsunori Yokobori

Composer/Arranger: youth case

Watashi no Iro (私の色) - Takayama Kazumi (Graduation MV)

Dorodarake (泥だらけ)

Machine Gun Rain (マシンガンレイン) 

Moshimo Kokoro ga Tomeinara (もしも心が透明なら) 

CD/BD Details and Album Art:

-Product Summary-

■ First Press Limited Edition (CD + BD) Type-A

SRCL-11880 ～ 11881/1900 yen (tax included)

■ First Press Limited Edition (CD + BD) Type-B

SRCL-11882-11883 / 1,900 yen (tax included)

■ First Press Limited Edition (CD + BD) Type-C

SRCL-11884 ～ 11885/1900 yen (tax included)

■ First Press Limited Edition (CD + BD) Type-D

SRCL-11886 ～ 11887/1900 yen (tax included)

■ Regular Edition (CD)

SRCL-11888 / 1,100 yen (tax included)

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Impression: The Title song is more in line with previous Nogizaka46 songs but still has got get up to the mark considering 22nd Single - Kaerimichi wa Tōmawari Shitaku Naru was the last real humdinger of a song while 25th single - Shiawase no Hogosyoku is also a worthy mention.

Single Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Official release page: https://www.nogizaka46.com/news/2021/07/post-464345708.php