Single AKB48 57th [Shitsuren, Arigatou] (2020/03/18)

The main outfit they have on in the MV is absolutely gorgeous. It like spoke to me. The MV is really cute too. The song is kind of flat to me atm, but it might grow. Not horrible tho.

I really like Zuchini as center tho. She totally has that center charm. She's also really good looking lol


edit: @theobserver the unemployed part took me out lololol.

 

I adore the concept! Cute playful song, very nice

 

Wow probably the most visually stunning AKB48 MV there is. Finally not being lazy on editing.

 

oh wow the song is good

 

^ Here's the full press conference on the Softbank 5G launch (they'll be launching 5G services on 27 March 2020)


if the video does not show watch the video here

 

Why are views of MV so tragic? Is AKB really THAT unrelevant in 2020? Too bad cause this song deserves more.

 

I'm not sure number of views is a reflect of real popularity though.

 

I just listened to Miichan's grad song... it's so beautiful I'm looking forward to the whole lyrics written down

 

Don't their MV's usually gradually gain views though?

 

In 2020, yes it is. It pretty much has been for the last 5 years at least.

 

The MV is cute, but I don't think it's one that will stand out over time. It doesn't have any particularly striking theme or imagery. Still, everyone looked good and it was nice to see Miichan once more.
(Edit for grammar)

 

Have you just never seen another MV Or at least not one made before Produce48.

There are too many fast cuts, probably because the whole thing is just a teaser for the multi-view 5G stuff they'll be releasing later.

 

Allow me to disagree with this.
If Sasshi had rich fans, some artists have bot streamers.
Real popularity would be 1 person = 1 vote, 1 person = 1 view, etc ...

 

A-side MV is pretty basic/nothing special, but it's a nice video all things considered. The thing I like most is that it takes color theory to heart and includes a lot of colors throughout to bring what would've otherwise been a very dull watch to life. Regarding Minegishi Minami's graduation song, I like the song's tune, I like what I'm hearing from the lyrics, I don't like that so much of it is her soloing. It feels like for the small amount of singing that the other girls were given to do in the song the thing may as well have been a solo song.

Like nobody thought about balancing the ratio of how much solo she should have in the song vs how much group vocal there should be. When it was revealed that this wouldn't be a solo song I was hoping for something like Yume no Kawa, Saigo no Door, Namida no Sei Janai, Tsuyosa to Yowasa no Aida de, or Senaka Kotoba. It's a shame it's lyrics are distributed the way they are because the score piece itself is really nice. I really wish that they would've distributed the lyrics in a way that I could've really felt those bonds that Minegishi Minami had formed with the girls selected for this shine through whenever I listen to it rather than the bonds between them feeling like an afterthought.

 

To be fair, AKB has never been a strong youtube performer. It's been three years (this was before NGT fiasco and some prominent members were still active) since Shoot Sign MV release and it's still stuck at 2.5M

I'm a little disappointed with the MV tbh, because I was expecting rain visual. Can't they hire MV director who can do jacket CD shot in one package? I like it when their CD cover visual matches the MV. The set is cute tho, I'll give them that.

 

I totally agree with AnToNa. AKB has never been strong YouTube performer. Also strategy of AKB... Sorry, they have not any strategy. They should follow world trends and make some teasers for MV(like SKE in last time) and connect style of covers with A-side.

Also my friend has told me about one interesting fact which is really important. MV has to many cuts and it's impossible to keep eye on some scene currently. Cuts are making MVs quite chaotic and nervous, there's no flow.

BUT! There's one thing which is really nice about "Shitsuren, Arigatou". This song is so catchy... Since yesterday I've in my mind refrain.... And can't kick it outside

 

The group will perform the song on MSte next week (3/13):
https://natalie.mu/music/news/370202

 

I really like the dance outfits until it cut to a wider shot and THOSE SHOES.

But overall it's just an okay pleasant A side and MV to me, but I suppose that isn't the worst thing. I also enjoyed all the bright and varied colors both in the MV and jackets.

 

I like Minegeshi sotsugyo song and Team 8 song. But a-side... just tragedy! both song and MV. Every song in this single MUCH MORE better than a-side. Also MV looks like a cheeap b-side. Soooo flat!
I don't have this feelings "woah... this is a national japanese group #1" when I watch AKB's MV anymore.
Covers OK!
so sad...