Nogizaka46 is all set to comeback strong with the release of their 29th Single titled "Actually..." on March 23, 2022 under Sony Music Entertainment Japan. This is also the first time the 5th Generation members will be appearing on a single. The single come with the usual 7 songs in 5 variants - Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Regular Edition and an accompanying Blu-ray disc as well. Highlights of the single include the members of the “New 2001 Flower Generation” getting their own song with “Kachiaru Mono”. Also this will be the last single of the graduating 2nd Gen member Kitano Hinako from the group who gets her own song called “Wasurenai to Ii na”. This will also be 4th Gen member Shibata Yuna's first Senbatsu.
Nogizaka46 29th single "Actually ..." is to be released on March 23, 2022 (Wednesday)!! Although it was unveiled for the first time on "Nogizaka 46 Hours TV" which was delivered live from February 21st to February 23rd, it has a unique world view and a mysterious feeling, which is not in the single title song so far. It is a song. And the common C / W song includes "Fukayomi" sung by the 29th single senbatsu members. Also, the third song of Type-A, which is limited to the first edition (CD + Blu-ray), is a unit song "Kachiaru Mono" by "New 2001 Flower Generation" members who celebrated the adult ceremony this year. The third song of Type-B includes the first and last solo song "Wasurenai to Ii na" by Hinako Kitano, who has already announced her graduation from the group. The third song of Type-C is the 29th single Under member song "Todokanaku tatte". The third song of Type-D includes the song "Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae", by the members of the 5th generation who newly joined the group. And the third song of the regular edition includes "Suki ni Natte Mita" sung by the members selected for the 29th single, and each type is a 29th single full of originality! !! The 29th single "Actually ..." is full of highlights such as Music Videos and 5th Generation Member Documentaries, and bonus videos. We will continue to provide you with various information, so please check it out!!!
"Center" of Controversy:
"Center" of Controversy:
In a surprise move Nogizaka46 Management earlier has announced that a 5th Gen Member would be the center of 29th Single. But there were in for a shock as allegations surrounding the chosen 5th Gen member - Nakanishi Aruno began to surface quickly regarding her past on how she reacted on Social Media (Twitter) and some of her posts. Nogizaka46, vowed to get to the bottom of this and to preserve the group's reputation promptly removed the member in question form not only the center but the whole single altogether. And for good measure, they even suspended her for any activities. Following these developments, the management quickly came up with Plan B, which was to go with the tried and tested Center pairing of Saito Asuka and Yamashita Mizuki, which has been a popular choice among Nogizaka46 fans. Quite frankly, if they were to choose a 5th Gen Member as center it had to be none other than Inoue Nagi!!!
IMHO... This is a big PR stunt by Nogizaka46 management at the expense of a 5th gen member. Remember they pulled off a similar stunt exactly a year ago before the release of 27th Single "Gomen Ne Fingers Crossed", with an MV featuring fast cars just ahead of the 2021 Hollywood "Fast & The Furious" franchise blockbuster release "F9".
Senbatsu Members and Formation (Jyuu Fukujin):
3rd Row: Tamura Mayu, Kakehashi Sayaka, Seimiya Rei, Suzuki Ayane, Higuchi Hina, Iwamoto Renka, Shibata Yuna, Hayakawa Seira
2nd Row: Kubo Shiori, Kaki Haruka, Yoda Yuki, Endo Sakura, Tsutsui Ayame
1st Row: Umezawa Minami, Yamashita Mizuki (w-C), Saito Asuka (w-C), Akimoto Manatsu
Music Videos:
Actually... (Title Song)
Senbatsu Members
"Actually..." is the main song from Nogizaka46's 29th single "Actually...", by Senbatsu members.
This music video features double center Asuka Saito and Mizuki Yamashita along with the other senbatsu members dressed in classy white/gray outfits. MV was directed by Atsunori Higashiichi and shot at “Triangle Square” in Shinjuku. The performance of all the members was stand out. The cinematography is brilliant. The song itself is different and is the best work as a title song when compared to the previous 3 releases. You may say its a more graceful version of Sakurazaka46's BAN.
The song has Lyrics by Akimoto Yasushi, Composed by NAMITO, Arranged by APAZZI.
Kachiaru Mono (価値あるもの)
Shin Hana no 2001nen Gumi (New 2001 Flower Generation)
Performed by 8 Members with Kubo Shiori as the Center, this is a typical Nogizaka46 song.
3rd Generation: Kubo Shiori, Sakaguchi Tamami, Nakamura Reno
4th Generation: Endo Sakura, Kaki Haruka, Kanagawa Saya, Kitagawa Yuri, Sato Rika
Wasurenai to Ii na (忘れないといいな)
This song is performed by Kitano Hinako (Kii-chan). It is her Graduation Song.
Todokanaku tatte... (届かなくたって...)
This groovy song is performed by the 16 Under Members with Sato Kaede as Center.1st Generation: Wada Maaya | 2nd Generation: Yamazaki Rena | 3rd Generation: Ito Riria, Sakaguchi Tamami, Sato Kaede, Nakamura Reno, Mukai Hazuki, Yoshida Ayano Christie | 4th Generation: Kanagawa Saya, Kitagawa Yuri, Kuromi Haruka, Sato Rika, Hayashi Runa, Matsuo Miyu, Yakubo Mio, Yumiki Nao
Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae (絶望の一秒前)
This is the best song of the single!! It was Composed by Tadashi Tsukida, with Arrangement from Wakatabe Makoto.
Complete Tracklist:
CD Package(s):
Actually... / Senbatsu
Fukayomi (深読み) / Senbatsu
(Type-A) Kachiaru Mono (価値あるもの) / Shin Hana no 2001nen Gumi
(Type-B) Wasurenai to Ii na (忘れないといいな) / Kitano Hinako
(Type-C) Todokanaku tatte... (届かなくたって...) / Under Members
(Type-D) Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae (絶望の一秒前) / 5th Generation
Actually... (off-vocal)
Fukayomi (off-vocal)
(Type-A) Kachiaru Mono (off-vocal)
(Type-B) Wasurenai to Ii na (off-vocal)
(Type-C) Todokanaku tatte... (off-vocal)
(Type-D) Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae (off-vocal)
Blu-Ray
Actually... Music Video
(Type-A) Kachiaru Mono Music Video
(Type-B) Wasurenai to Ii na Music Video
(Type-C) Todokanaku tatte... Music Video
(Type-D) Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae Music Video
(Type-A) 5th Generation Documentary: Ioki Mao, Ichinose Miku, plus one additional member
(Type-B) 5th Generation Documentary: Inoue Nagi, Ogawa Aya, plus one additional member
(Type-C) 5th Generation Documentary: Okuda Iroha, Sugawara Satsuki, Tomisato Nao, Nakanishi Aruno
(Type-D) Making of 5th Generation MV
Charts & Sales:
The 29th Single became Nogizaka46's 28th Single to chart #1 in Oricon Daily Charts. Total Reported Sales on Opening Day were 345,669 units.
The jacket photo of Nogizaka46 29th single "Actually ..." to be released on March 23, 2022 (Wednesday) will be released. A unique world view and a mysterious feeling, "Actually ..." in a world where the natural world has changed to metal, the pretty Nogizaka46 members stand dignifiedly. By, the two contradictory worlds of "transience and strength" are expressed at the same time. We have created a jacket that is conscious of the visuals that you can feel "hope for the future" with the appearance of Nogizaka46 members who stand proudly and beautifully and look strongly. The art director of this work is YUKARI (OFBY FOR TOKYO), who is active as a video director / art director / 3D CG ARTIST from Shanghai.The photographer is mainly in the fashion industry. This is the first jacket photograph of the whole body that Mr. Hayato Takahashi, who is active, worked on. We will continue to send you various information about "Actually ...", so please check it out!
All Versions:
SRCL-12100 (Limited Edition Type-A, CD+Blu-ray) / ￥1,900
SRCL-12102 (Limited Edition Type-B, CD+Blu-ray) / ￥1,900
SRCL-12104 (Limited Edition Type-C, CD+Blu-ray) / ￥1,900
SRCL-12106 (Limited Edition Type-D, CD+Blu-ray) / ￥1,900
SRCL-12108 (Regular Edition, CD) / ￥1,100
Single Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars. Much better than the last three singles! Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae (絶望の一秒前) is the best song of the single!!
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