Collection of Sayonara Crawl performances

CDTV

With Abe Maria, Iriyama Anna, Miyazawa Sae, Kawaei Rina

Music Japan

With Kato Rena, Kawaei Rina, Kitahara Rie, Iriyama Anna

Music Dragon

With Miyazawa Sae, Kitahara Rie, Kawaei Rina, Kato Rena, Abe Maria, Nagao Mariya

SMAPxSMAP 

With SMAP

Ichiban Song Show

With Miyazawa Sae, Kitahara Rie, Kawaei Rina, Kato Rena, Abe Maria, Nagao Mariya, Fujie Reina, Minegishi Minami(sidelines)

Kayou Kyouku

With Kitahara Rie, Iriyama Anna, Watanabe Miyuki, Yamamoto Sayaka

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Itano Tomomi aims for No.1 with “Sayonara Crawl” single

On the latest episode of “Kayou Kyouku”, the girls were interviewed about their 31st single “Sayonara Crawl”, set to release on 22nd May.

MC Nakai: I thought Itano is quitting?!
Tomochin: It’s my last election, so i’ll take part in all the activities in the meantime.
MC Nakai: What are you aiming for in this election?
Tomochin: My target…is getting No.1! (Everyone claps)
Tomochin: I’m joking!!!

AKB48 performs “Sayonara Crawl” on 火曜曲!

This is their first TV performance after revealing the full choreography in their Budoukan concert a few days back. I wish they had better costumes because i thought the neon outfit they wore in Budoukan was meant to complement the stage lights only. Nevertheless, the girls showed off alot of charms in solo camera shots.

Dokidoki moments:

– Kojiharu turning around to face the camera at 2:38

– Yukirin winking at  1:38

– Paruru making her signature sad face and changing it into a smile at 2:38. I think she’s the most expressive out of all the girls in AKB…i’m starting to like her more than Mayuyu!

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Covers for AKB48’s 31st single “Sayonara Crawl” + PV Preview!

I get very excited around this time of the year because of AKB48’s summer single.
Their summer releases are always my favourite songs of the year and the upcoming release seems like its gonna be a big hit too!
According to fan sources, the PV for this song was shot in Okinawa by the video director of “Heavy Rotation”, and around 32 members will be featured, so it’s definitely something to look forward to!

Unveiling the jacket covers…

Mayuyu and Oshima Yuko are featured on the covers of Type A Limited Edition, while Tomochin and Paruru grace the covers on Type B Limited Edition. I can’t agree more with such a combination because fans can instantly tell a story just by looking at their covers.

Mayuyu and Yuko are the biggest rivals for this year’s No.1 position in the AKB General Elections. However, they are good friends BTS and proclaim themselves as the “oshiri sisters”. Cover A LE alone stirs up mixed feelings for fans who ship the pair and can’t decide on whom to vote for.

On Cover B LE, Tomochin and Paruru is another interesting pair as one is about to exit and another is the incoming ace. Both happen to be newly formed BFFs as well, so it’s shouldn’t be hard to guess how happy they’d be to appear on the same cover.

In case you’re interested in purchasing this single, the limited editions are already sold out online!! I’m not surprised since this single contains voting tickets for the AKB General Elections. If you don’t mind the regular versions, you can still purchase here.

And finally, the PV preview to “Sayonara Crawl” (“Goodbye Crawl”, with “crawl” referring to a swimming style)

I’m loving the bright colors and dance choreography!

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First live of AKB48’s 31st single “Sayonara Crawl”

This was performed live during the last day of AKB48’s Budoukan Concert today, and streamed over YouTube.

I like the dance choreography, it’s filled with scenes of synchronised swimming!

Centers: Oshima Yuko, Mayuyu, Paruru, Tomochin.
AKB48: Iriyama Anna, Kawaei Rina, Kikuchi Ayaka, Shinoda Mariko, Takahashi Minami, Yokoyama Yui, Abe Maria, Nagao  Mariya, Kitahara Rie, Kashiwagi Yuki, Kato Rena, Kojima Haruna, Fujie Reina
SKE48: Matsui Jurina, Kizaki Yuria, Kimoto Kanon, Matsui Rena
NMB48: Watanabe Miyuki, Yamamoto Sayaka, Yamada Nana, Yagura Fuuko
HKT48: Kodama Haruka, Sashihara Rino, Miyawaki Sakura, Tashima Meru, Tomonaga Mio
JKT48: Takajo Aki
SNH48: Miyazawa Sae

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