Ichaicha Mushi by Hinatazaka46: release, meaning, and chart success
Ichaicha Mushi by Hinatazaka46: release, meaning, and chart success
Key points
- Ichaicha Mushi is the 18th single by Hinatazaka46, released on September 30, 2026.
- It is the group's first music release after Haruyo Yamaguchi's departure.
- The 14-member main lineup was revealed on August 9 during Hinatazaka de Aimashō.
- Yōko Shōgenji served as title song center for the third time.
- Mitsuki Hiraoka and Yū Satō were selected for the first time in the main lineup, with four fifth-generation members joining the main roster.
Ichaicha Mushi by Hinatazaka46 is the 18th single released by the Japanese idol group, coming out on September 30, 2026. It marks their first music release after member Haruyo Yamaguchi's departure.
The title track was released with a 14-member main lineup, revealed on August 9 during the group's weekly television variety program Hinatazaka de Aimashō. Fourth-generation member Yōko Shōgenji served as title song center for the third time, following her roles in 'Kimi wa Honeydew' and 'Zettaiteki Dairokkan'. Mitsuki Hiraoka and Yū Satō were selected for the first time in the main lineup. Satō and three other fifth-generation recruits were added to the main group roster.
Unselected members formed the Hiragana Hinatazaka46 lineup, with Rio Shimizu as center. Marie Morimoto took the center role for 'Pink no Cosmos' and performed it alongside her Hinatazaka de Aima squad before departing post-promotion.
Yoshika Matsuoka helmed the music video, her second time working with the group following the 'Cliffhanger' video earlier in the year. It was choreographed by Rena of the dance collective RHT and filmed on Kodak Vision3 500T 16 mm film.
On October 3, a full choreography version of the HinaRiha music video was made available.
The song debuted at number one on the daily Oricon Singles Chart with 371,000 copies sold. It also reached number one on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart with 442,000 copies sold.
The single extended Hinatazaka46's record of 18 releases, tying with boy group King & Prince for the most releases in the group's history.
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