Album STU48 1st [Natsukashī Ashita] - 24/06/12

STU48 willl release their very 1st album on next june 5th 12th (postponed for production reasons)

It consist of their songs since their début, 7 years ago

https://sp.stu48.com/news/detail/17644
https://twitter.com/STU48_official_/status/1770363794902188363

Senbatsu members for the main song "Ai no Omosa" (愛の重さ)

• Ikeda Yura (new)
• Ishida Chiho
• Okada Azumi (new)
• Okamura Rio (new)
• Osaki Serika
• Kudo Riko
• Kurushima Yuuka (new)
• Kojima Aiko
• Shinano Soraha
• Takao Sayaka
• Nakamura Mai
• Harada Sayaka
• Hyodo Aoi (new)
• Fukuda Akari
• Morokuzu Noa (new)
• Yoshida Sara

Center is Nakamura Mai
https://twitter.com/STU48_official_/status/1784533014057566643
https://sp.stu48.com/news/detail/17889
https://twitter.com/stu48_question/status/1784551267915960500
https://48times.com/free/newsDetail/2925

https://stu.kingrecords.co.jp/cd/001170.html

The album is titled "Natsukashī Ashita" (懐かしい明日)
It is available in 3 versions: Type A & B (CD+Blu-ray) and Theater

Covers: Type A, Type B, Theater


Tracks:

1. Kurayami
2. Kaze wo Matsu
3. Daisuki na Hito
4. Mubou na Yume wa Sameru Koto ga Nai
5. Omoidaseru Koi wo Shiyou
6. Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurainara
7. Hetaretachi yo
8. Hana wa Dare no Mono?
9. Iki wo Suru Kokoro
10. Kimi wa Nani wo Kokai Suru no ka?
11. Ai no Omosa
12. • A - Sweaty Smell（theme song for movie "Curling no Kamisama"「カーリングの神様」）
    • B - Tsuki to Boku to Atarashī Jibun (月と僕と新しい自分)
13. • A - Hana wa Dare no Mono? Choir version (花は誰のもの？ 合唱Ver.) STU48 feat. Shimatani Hitomi
      
    • B - Shōdoshima he Ikō (小豆島へ行こう) - Katte ni! Shikoku Kankō taishi

With:
Sweaty Smell:
Ide Kanau, Utsumi Rine, Kabeshima Yuika, Kawamata Yuuna, Sogawa Saki, Harada Sayaka, Morishita Maiha, Watanabe Natsuki, Ishihara Yuuna, Iwasaki Kasumi, Okuda Yuina, Kajiwara Miu, Kitazawa Ichigo, Hasegawa Noa, Fujii Rie, Morisue Himena

Hana wa Dare no Mono? Choir version:
Arai Ria, Ikeda Yura, Ishida Chiho, Ide Kanau, Utsumi Rine, Okada Azumi, Okamura Rio, Osaki Serika, Kabeshima Yuika, Kawamata Yuuna, Kudo Riko, Kurushima Yuuka, Kojima Aiko, Sako Himeka, Shinano Soraha, Shimizu Sara, Sogawa Saki, Takao Sayaka, Taniguchi Mahina, Nakamura Mai, Harada Sayaka, Hyodo Aoi, Fukuda Akari, Mineyoshi Arisa, Muneyuki Rika, Morishita Maiha, Morokuzu Noa , Yoshida Sara, Watanabe Natsuki, Ishihara Yuuna, Iwasaki Kasumi, Okuda Yuina, Kajiwara Miu, Kitazawa Ichigo, Hasegawa Noa, Hamada Hibiki, Fujii Rie, Morisue Himena
And vocalist Shimatani Hitomi

Tsuki to Boku to Atarashī Jibun:
Arai Ria, Kudo Riko, Sako Himeka, Shimizu Sara, Mineyoshi Arisa, Hamada Hibiki

Shōdoshima he Ikō :
Okada Azumi, Taniguchi Mahina, Nakamura Mai, Hyodo Aoi, Fukuda Akari, Muneyuki Rika
https://sp.stu48.com/news/detail/17947
https://stu.kingrecords.co.jp/cd/001184.html
https://twitter.com/STU48_official_/status/1789626576809628149

Ai no Omosa MV: (release 06/02, 21h00 JST)

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

I would like to predict the senbatsu lineup if there will be a leading song.

1st option: all member senbatsu
2nd option:
1st Gen: Ishida Chiho, Fukuda Akari, Mineyoshi Arisa (return)
3rd Draft: Shinano Soraha, Nakamura Mai
2nd Gen: Osaki Serika, Kudo Riko, Kojima Aiko, Takao Sayaka, Harada Sayaka (return), Yoshida Sara
New Wave: Okada Azumi (new), Okamura Rio (new)
3rd Gen: Ide Kanau (new) Kitazawa Ichigo (new), Fujii Rie (new + Center)

 

For the lead song senbatsu, I think the 2.5ki all 4 should be senbatsu.
They've been here for 2 years and they're so ready now. It's their time.
3ki, I'm sure one of them will definitely be Sogawa Saki.

 

You may have seen this tweet saying that there was a problem with the album title, so at the moment it is still "undecided"

During their 04/18 show on Abema TV: "STU48 no 1 Oku-nin ni Bazuren no?", the album title was shown as "Tabibitozan" (旅人算).

But it turns out it is also 22/7 2nd album's title, leading to a copyright issue (though 22/7 is an Aki-p produced group as well, the problems might be with the record label).

 

Senbatsu line up is out.
With quite some unexpected 1st timers

 

Ai no Omosa is really nice song! AKBish, fresh and elegant song.

 

Details are out

 

The release date has been postponed again. This time against NearJoy's first single.
Why does King Records always have problems with STU's release dates?

 

^
STU48 and postponed releases is a love story

Harada Sayaka and Sogawa Saki are appearing in the movie "Curling no Kamisama"
https://natalie.mu/music/news/573070

 

Ai no Omosa MV teaser

if the video does not show watch the video here

the full MV will be online on 06/02, 21h00 JST

It's weird that it's not included on any of the blu-ray

 

30 seconds MV teaser

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

The official full audio of 'Ai no Omosa' has just been uploaded to digital services at midnight JST, this is the list of links:
https://lnk.to/STU48_aino_omosa

EDIT: The links should now work worldwide, this is the YouTube one:


if the video does not show watch the video here

 

'Ai no Omosa' full MV:


if the video does not show watch the video here

 

This song and music video are absolutely beautiful. I usually like brighter and more vibrant colours for music videos, but I think the dull darkness of this video matches the song so well. I can't get over how beautiful the lyrics are during the chorus. I really hope this song will become really popular.

(English lyrics from official Youtube video)

I have understood the weight of love for the first time
When I tried carrying your feelings on my shoulders,
I became painfully aware of it
How do I explain it?
It's like carrying the weight of the entire world
These feelings, what can I compare them to?
When I loved you with abandon
I was able to lift these feelings so easily

愛の重さ　初めてわかったよ
君の気持ち
背負（せお）って見た知った
心が痺れる暗い
なんか
まるで世界担ぐような重さ
今の気持ち
何と比べてみればいいのだろう？
無責任に
愛した頃は転々と持ち上げてた

 

CRE8BOY on "Ai no Omosa"

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

At 0:47, Sayan turned to look at the room and saw a girl with short hair.
And Fukuchan at 1:03, the same girl walked past her going down the stairs and Fukuchan looked back.
I'm sure those are hints that remind us of Kokoa.

 

The song "Tsuki to Boku to Atarashī" is serving as ending theme for the anime "Teogania"
https://sp.stu48.com/news/detail/18170
https://teogonia-anime.com/

 

Comment video from the members taking part:


if the video does not show watch the video here

 

Official Trailer for 'Teogonia' which includes 12 seconds of 'Tsuki to Boku to Atarashii Jibun' at the end:


if the video does not show watch the video here

 

A promising teaser!