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Single Iwasa Misaki 10th [Akira] (2021/10/06)

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  1. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    Title: Akira
    Katakana: アキラ
    Release Date: 2021/10/06
    Producer: Akimoto Yasushi


    [First Press Limited Edition] CD + DVD TKCA-74991 ¥ 1,800 ( tax included)
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    <Tracklist>
    1. Akira
    2. Arigatou (Ikimono Gakari 2010)
    3. Akira (karaoke ver.)
    4. Arigatou (karaoke ver.)
    <DVD>  
    1. Akira MV
    2. Akira "Making of" MV


    [Regular Edition] CD TKCA-74992 ¥ 1350 (tax included)
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    <Tracklist>
    1. Akira
    2. ETERNAL WIND~Hohoeme wa Hikaru Kaze no Naka~ (Moriguchi Hiroko 1991)
    3. Akira (Karaoke ver.)
    4. ETERNAL WIND~Hohoeme wa Hikaru Kaze no Naka~ (Karaoke ver.)

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  2. Cristafari

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    Originals of the c/w tracks...

    Arigatou - Ikimono Gakari

    if the video does not show watch the video here


    ETERNAL WIND - Moriguchi Hroko

    if the video does not show watch the video here
     
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    Story in Rolling Stone (Japan)

    "It's been 5 years since I graduated from AKB48 and started working as an enka singer. Misaki Iwasa, who has celebrated her 10th year as a solo debut, will release her 10th single "Akira" on October 6, 2021."

    Misaki Iwasa Comment:
    "I am very happy to have Professor Akimoto produce this time as well. "Akira", which is the title and lyrics of the chorus, and what kind of love pattern there was between the two people because the name of the person became the title ... I think that it is a work that expands the imagination. I will do my best with this song for the 10th anniversary of my debut as an enka singer, so please support me!"

    https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/36281

    There is also a pop-up from nagarapro under news:

    https://www.nagarapro.co.jp/top/whats_new/popup.php?id=2730
     
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  4. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    Wasamin has a solo concert coming up in two weeks. I'm hoping she debuts the song at the show.
     
  5. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    Covers have been posted by Nagara Group...

    Limited Edition
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    Regular Edition
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    BTW, Wasamin "accidentally" let it slip that the MV (and the covers) were shot in Hakodate.
     
  6. Cristafari

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    MV preview


    if the video does not show watch the video here
     
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  7. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    Akira debuted at 9th on the Oricon daily pop single chart
     
  8. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    Oricon single daily ranking update...

    10/05: 9th
    10/06: 17th
    10/07: 28th
    10/08: 17th
    10/09: (below Top 30)
    10/10: 14th

    The Enka single ranking is weekly only. At this point Akira is pretty much a shoe-in to be #1
     
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  9. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    Weekly single rankings...

    Weekly Enka Chart #1
    Weekly single chart #13
    Units sold: 3,388

    Congratulations Misaki-chan on your 10th consecutive #1 Enka single
     
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    Sorry for the late response cause I feel like we're the only wasamin fans here lolol. But I LOVE "Akira". It's so perfect for this time period where I am. I'm still holding hope out Wasamin delivers another perfect winter song like "Mujin Eki" (also, just a brilliant Enka song too). But her discography is just good.

    Idk what the sales were expected for this single, but having 10 #1 enka singles is an incredible feat.
     
  11. Cristafari

    Cristafari Stage48 Admin Staff Member Stage48 Admin

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    'Akira' Special Editions to be released May 25th...

    There will be two versions. Here are the covers and tracklists...

    Special Edition A
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    1. Akira
    2. Yoru ni Kakeru (Yoasobi, 2019)
    3. Akira (karaoke ver.)
    4. Akira (tone down karaoke ver.)


    Special edition B
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    1. Akira
    2. SAKURA Drops (Utada Hikaru, 2002)
    3. Akira (karaoke ver.)
    4. Akira (tone down karaoke ver.)

    In addition, Wasamin announed on her blog that she will be re-commencing mini-live events in support of the release. She will be doing multiple events throughout the month of May in Asakusa, Akihabara, Akabane, Iruma and via Limista. Please note, there will be limited admittance to some of the events. You can check the schedule here...

    https://ameblo.jp/wasaminnn/entry-12738975071.html
     
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  12. Cristafari

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    Akira Special Edition finished #1 on the weekly Oricon Enka chart. Congratulations to Wasamin!
     
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