AKB48 raced through their intense twentieth anniversary year, culminating in a Nippon Budokan finale where General Manager Narumi Kuranoo declared, "We are building a second golden age," renewing all 48 members' determination as they enter their 21st year. With excitement for a new AKB48 rising, 19th-generation member Momoka Ito is chosen as center for the 67th single, marking her dramatic leap from trainee to the group's new symbolic figure. Frequently trending on social media for her striking visuals, "Itomomo" embraces the role with humility, even as she admits feeling "overwhelmed" performing alongside legendary former members during the anniversary year. Despite this, her on-stage presence never falters, and her growth becomes even more apparent. Upon receiving the center position, she tearfully pledges, "We AKB48 are aiming even higher and higher!" The lead song, "Nagori Sakura," continues the tradition of AKB48's iconic sakura-themed tracks, arriving just in time for Japan's season of farewells. Coupling tracks include Miion Mukaichi's graduation song, a 19th-generation promotion commemorative track, the first song featuring 21st-generation trainees, and additional songs produced through the TV?? "Akimoto Yasushi vs AI Yasushi Akimoto." Each package also includes one randomly selected original trading card from 32 possible designs.
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AKB48 raced through their intense twentieth anniversary year, culminating in a Nippon Budokan finale where General Manager Narumi Kuranoo declared, "We are building a second golden age," renewing all 48 members' determination as they enter their 21st year. With excitement for a new AKB48 rising, 19th-generation member Momoka Ito is chosen as center for the 67th single, marking her dramatic leap from trainee to the group's new symbolic figure. Frequently trending on social media for her striking visuals, "Itomomo" embraces the role with humility, even as she admits feeling "overwhelmed" performing alongside legendary former members during the anniversary year. Despite this, her on-stage presence never falters, and her growth becomes even more apparent. Upon receiving the center position, she tearfully pledges, "We AKB48 are aiming even higher and higher!" The lead song, "Nagori Sakura," continues the tradition of AKB48's iconic sakura-themed tracks, arriving just in time for Japan's season of farewells. Coupling tracks include Miion Mukaichi's graduation song, a 19th-generation promotion commemorative track, the first song featuring 21st-generation trainees, and additional songs produced through the TV?? "Akimoto Yasushi vs AI Yasushi Akimoto." Each package also includes one randomly selected original trading card from 32 possible designs.
