I think 2th May battle of Rino Sashihara vs Nogizaka46 is also a battle between two big record labels in Japan, Avex vs Sony. As it’s gradually revealed that bonus items for both singles are ridiculously attractive 33 versions of “Virtual Movie” short movies, we come to understand these record labeled this battle a great marketing opportunity and putting large amount of money and effort to make this battle bigger.
One thing annoys me is Avex never put enough visuals of MV or bonus short movies for Rino Sashihara on it’s website or Yotube, while Sony (SMEJ) already uploaded almost everything on their official youtube page.
But of course this means Sashiko and Sony is clearly holding initiative in this battle. (I’m not sure)
Anyway Avex revealed song-list for her solo debut single “Soredemo Sukidayo” today.
Single’s title song “Soredemo Sukidayo” is used for a theme song of Sashiko-starring TV Drama “Muse no Kagami”. This song represents AkiP’s signature 80’s idol tune, making for me looks Sashiko a bit older. Thinks about it, she is only 19 y/o!! It’s unbelievable!
Below is the song-lists for all 4 versions of single. Note that type-D is a “Theatre Version” (which means you can buy only at here) and comes without DVD. Tickets for bonus events come with only First-editions as always.
Type-A CD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo 02. Hatsukoi Hills 03. Renai Sousenkyo ~Rino solo ver.~ & instrumental of all songs DVD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo (Music Video) 02. 33 faces of Rino Sashihara×Taikou Nakamura ~Part I~ ・Anata no Hidari ・Dining Table ・Soba ・Rollercoaster ・Skip ・Popcoan ・Okonomiyaki ・Uranai ・Kincho ・Totsuzen no Houmon ・Nabe kai 03. Soredemo Sukidayo – Muse no Kagami, Specially Edited –
Type-B CD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo 02. Hatsukoi Hills 03. Itosiki Natasha & instrumental of all songs DVD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo (Music Video) 02. 33 faces of Rino Sashihara×Taikou Nakamura ~Part II~ ・Machiawase ・Gomennasai ・Bentoh ・Kinensatsuei ・Kashiwagi Meshi <-?? ・Uso ・Jitakunite ・Curry ・Meutsuri ・Bowling ・Itsuka… 03. Everyday, Cachucha / Meme of AKB
Type-C CD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo 02. Hatsukoi Hills 03. Yeah! Meccha Holiday & instrumental of all songs DVD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo (Music Video) 02. 33 faces of Rino Sashihara×Taikou Nakamura ~Part II~ ・Iidesuka? ・Choice ・Sign ・KousyoKyofusyou (fear of height) ・Trombone ・Rouge ・Yakiniku-ya ・Billiard ・Y-shirts ・BBQ part1 ・BBQ part2 03. Rino Sashihara presents lecture of correct call and beautiful mix for “Soredemo Sukidayo” live
Type-D CD 01. Soredemo Sukidayo 02. Hatsukoi Hills 03. RenaiSousenkyo ~Rino Sashihara solo ver.~ 04. Itoshiki Natacha 05. Yeah!Meccha Holiday
For people get totally puzzled what the difference between them, don’t worry, most of fans don’t get it.
As explained in this post, “Renai Sosenkyo” is an exclusive song for special subunit of AKB called YM7 which already broke up, while “Yeah! Meccha Holiday is a hit song of Aya Matsuura, a popular idol in early 2000’s.
Sashiko boasted “I’ve sung (Yeah Meccha Holiday) tons of times at Karaoke, so recording was done so smoothly. Make sure to listen to the song.”