Keyakizaka46 has released MVs for the coupling songs of their upcoming single titled Te wo Tsunaide Kaerouka and Yamanote Sen.

Releasing April 6th, the two tracks are part of the single titled Silent Majority, which we got to find out more a few weeks ago.

While the two MVs might be locked to only show in Japan, the reports from fans seem to be positive. Instead of going for a more traditional idol release we instead get to see the group tied into a mystery and a story where they are left to figure out how they got to where they are.

If you are able to check them out make sure to do so since it seems like a solid step for this group, and while those of us outside of the US might be a bit out of luck (damn you region locking!) I still recommend you pick up a copy of the single if you like their past music since it seems like a more grown up style for them.

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Keyakizaka46 have revealed the MV for their upcoming single titled Silent Majority.

Releasing April 6th, this single will be released in 4 versions:

• Regular with a bonus track Kimi ga Inai
• Limited A with a bonus track Yamanote-sen and a DVD with the MV for it and the title song
• Limited B with the track Shibuya-gawa with MVs for both songs on a DVD
• Limited C with Noriokureta Bus and a DVD with the MVs for the title track and Te wo Tsunaide Kaerouka

All DVDs also feature videos for different members:

• Type A – Ishimori Nijika, Koike Minami, Sugai Yuuka, Nagasawa NAnako, Hirate Yurina, Yonetani Nanami, Watanabe Yuuka
• Type B – Imaizumi Yui, Uemura Rina, Ozeki Rika, Oda Nana, Sato Shiori, Shida Manaka, Mariya Akane
• Type C – Kobayashi Yui, Saito Fuyuka, Suzumoto Miyu, Habu Mizuho, Harada Aoi, Watanabe Risa, Nagahama Neru

While the MV might be region locked, it seems like Keyakizaka46 have made a blast with their debut single with a catchy song and an interesting combination of vocals.

The single is getting a lot of promotion as well, with it being used as a CM song for the app mechakari.

Make sure to check out the MV if you can since it seems like a must see for fans of this up and coming group!

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Keyakizaka46 have announced the release of their currently untitled debut single.

Releasing April 6 and announced via a video at the bottom of this post, it seems like an incredible way for them to announce their debut. Of course the video is apparently only available in Japan so those lucky ones that have seen the video will find out for themselves.

For us gaijin it is still a happy occasion since the group is certainly among the most promising. The single will feature handshake events as is idol tradition so fans in the area are definitely encouraged to check it out.

Congrats!

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Keyakizaka46 have announced the addition of a new member: Nagahama Neru.

She’s 17, and from the Nagasaki prefecture. Her addition to the group was interesting, mainly due to the fact that she wasn’t added as the result of an audition.

She did attend a few auditions, but on the day of the final audition she was brought back home. Her family ended up being invited to a concert in Fukuoka at her father’s request after seeing her cry and with the approval from the staff she started as an underling of the group Hiragana Keyaki.

It’s a nice story that had a happy ending and while we will have to see how she does it does seem like she has what is needed to be part of the group.

Welcome, Nagahama Neru!

Keyakizaka46’s Harada Mayu has announced her graduation from the group.

This is most likely directly related to the scandal which surfaced recently where it was revealed that she was dating her former teacher.

While scandals are nothing new in the idol scene, it seems like this one was particularly popular due to the other person involved in the scandal, that being her former teacher. Regardless of the matter it was mentioned that the request to leave was put in by Mayu herself.

The graduation was immediate so it’s unknown if she will be replaced or if the group will continue without her, but we will update if there are any more details.

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Source: Natalie.mu