Hinatazaka46 6th Single Tteka Review

"Tteka" ( ってか) is the sixth single by Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46. The title in English translates to "I mean". It was released on October 27, 2021 by  Sony Music Entertainment Japan. All lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto.

Senbatsu:

(選抜) (21 Members) 

3rd Row: Takahashi Mikuni, Takase Mana, Marimoto Marie, Takamoto Ayaka, Kamimura Hinano, Hamagishi Hiyori, Miyata Manamo, Yamaguchi Haruyo, Tomita Suzuka.

2nd Row: Sasaki Kumi, Kageyama Yuka, Matsuda Konoka, Sasaki Mirei, Kawata Hina, Watanabe Miho, Ushio Sarina

1st Row: Higashimura Mei, Saito Kyoko, Kanemura Miku (Center), Kato Shiho, Nibu Akari

* Kosaka Nao (who centered in their first 4 singles) was not included in senbatsu due to her hiatus.

Tracklist:

1. "Tteka": Senbatsu

The MV shows the members face off against a giant ice cream monster together while the dance away through the streets. The Isshou from Hinatazaka46 Tteka designed by Ichinosawa Yodai. The choreography was again by Ueno Takahiro.

2. "Nando de mo Nando de mo": Senbatsu

3. "Omoigakenai Double Rainbow": Senbatsu

4. "Yume wa Nansai ma de?": Takamoto Ayako & Higashimura Mei

5. "Akubi Letter": Kanemura Miku, Nibu Akari & Watanabe Miho

6. "Suppai Jiko Keno": Sasaki Mirei, Kawata Hina, Hamagishi Hiyori & Yamaguchi Haruyo

7. "Additional Time": Senbatsu

Promotional Commercial:

Commercial Success: 

This is the 6th straight #1 Single of Hinatazaka46. Tteka sold 415,525 copies in the first week and charted #1 on Oricon Japan Charts and Japan Hot 100. It is certified 2× Platinum by RIAJ. 

Label: Sony Music Japan

Listen On:

Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music

Label/Catalog Number/Price:

The single was released in five versions: Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, Type-D, and a Regular Edition. All versions except for the Regular Edition also includes a Blu-ray Disc containing music videos and bonus videos. A special edition with all 7 songs is available on leading music streaming platforms.

SRCL-11941～11942 (Limited Edition Type-A, CD+Blu-Ray) / ￥1,727

SRCL-11943～11944 (Limited Edition Type-B, CD+Blu-Ray) / ￥1,727

SRCL-11945～11946 (Limited Edition Type-C, CD+Blu-Ray) / ￥1,727

SRCL-11947～11948 (Limited Edition Type-D, CD+Blu-Ray) / ￥1,727

SRCL-11949 (Regular Edition, CD) / ¥1,000

My Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars

It is not an overwhelming blockbuster as their previous single "Kimi Shika Katan", but a good one. Title song "Tteka" is OK, but the stand out songs are "Yume wa Nansai ma de?" and "Additional Time".

Links to leading Music Streaming Platforms: 

https://hinatazaka46.lnk.to/ahpRTW

Official 6th Single Site: 

https://www.hinatazaka46.com/s/official/page/6th_single?ima=0000