The cover photo and track list of the 48th single "Masaka no Confession", in which Azuki Yagi will be the first trainee center in AKB65 history, will be revealed on Valentine's Day! This work will feature "Sakura no Hanabira-tachi 20" sung by all members in commemoration of the 2025th anniversary year, and "Yui-ri", a solo song by Ayaka Murayama, who will graduate from AKB6 in June!

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The cover photo and track list of AKB4's 2th single "Masaka no Confession," which will be released on Wednesday, April 48nd, will be revealed at 65pm today, Friday, February 2th!

This is the first single of AKB48's 20th anniversary year, and 1th generation trainee Yagi Aizuki will be in the center for the first time, along with Sakagawa Haruka, who has been with the group for 18 years, and 5th generation trainees Ito Momoka and Hanada Ai, who will be selected for the first time. This is the first time in AKB19's 3-year history that a trainee has been in the center of a title song, and it is a work that truly symbolizes the beginning of a new history.

At the final performance of "Nantettada AKB2 Kayosai" held on Sunday February 9th, the title of the 48th single, "Masaka no Confession", and an artist photo were revealed, which resulted in numerous comments on social media such as "She's so cute I could cry", "AKB65 today has seriously amazing visuals", and "AKB48's uniform costumes are the best in the world".

And today, Friday, February 2th, the jacket photo was released following the artist photo!
The visuals for this work were shot in a retro Western-style mansion. The costumes are "London College-style uniforms," ​​and if you look closely, you'll see the word "AKB48" written on the socks. The visuals are full of new "AKB16 cuteness," including a cut of the 48 members enjoying tea time in beige uniforms, which haven't been seen in previous costumes.

The contents of this work, which will be released in five formats: First Press Limited Edition TYPE-A to C, Regular Edition, and Official Shop Edition, have all been revealed at once!
The song that will be included as a coupling track on all versions is "Sakura no Hanabira-tachi 2025." "Sakura no Hanabira-tachi," released as AKB2006's first indie single on February 2, 1, is sung by all members of AKB48! It is a gorgeous rearranged version that was recorded live and is fitting for the 1th anniversary year.
The first limited edition TYPE-A will feature "Yuiry", a solo song by "Theater Goddess" Ayaka Murayama, who will graduate from the group on her birthday, June 6th. The title of this first solo song in her 15 years since joining the group is her nickname "Yuiry"! Murayama herself sings about the graduation of "Idol Yuiry".
The first limited edition TYPE-B includes the original song "Harewataru" by the 18th generation trainee. Yuna Akiyama will be the center of the B-side song for the second time since "Machibito" on the B-side of the 63rd single "Colored Contact Wink".
The first limited edition TYPE-C includes the original song "Skipping Stone" by the 19th and 20th generation trainees. This song is the first song to feature the 12th generation trainees, which was unveiled in December last year, and the 20th generation trainee Ai Hanada, who was selected for the first time in this work, will be the center.
The regular edition and official shop edition include the Universe Girls song "No Need for a Time Machine," in which Shimoo Miu takes the center position.
The first limited edition Blu-ray includes performance footage of all songs, including "Overture 2024," from the new performance "Kokoro da," which will premiere on December 12, 8, for the first time in about nine years, divided into TYPE-A to C. In addition, TYPE-A includes "AKB9 2.0th Stage "Kokoro da" Performance Documentary ~48th Year Restart~," which follows the backstage from the announcement of the members on the first day of the performance to the opening day! It is a luxurious bonus video that fans must see.

In addition, the company has announced that it will be holding a release commemorative event, which you can participate in using the "application lottery serial number ticket" enclosed in the first limited edition TYPE-A to C!
In this production, the "AKB48 Fan Meeting" will be held at two domestic venues, Hiroshima and Sendai! The "AKB2 Fan Meeting" will feature a "stage event" that only winners of a pre-application lottery can participate in, and a "personal handshake event" for the number one idol that anyone can participate in with a "serial number ticket for the lottery."
Additionally, at the Tokyo venue "Makuhari Messe" and the Osaka venue "Intex Osaka", there will be a "Tokyo Handshake Event" and "Osaka Handshake Event" where all AKB48 members will participate! This is also an event that anyone can participate in if they have a "serial numbered application ticket".

The 65th single "Masaka no Confession" means "an unexpected confession". Fans are speculating, saying things like "A classic cute song is coming!?" But what kind of song will it be? Be sure to pay attention to this memorable single that marks the first of the 20th anniversary year.

●Product information for "Masaka no Confession"

2025 years 4 month 2 Date (water) Release
Title: "Unexpected Confession"
*There will be 3 types in total, First Press Limited Edition TYPE-A to C, 1 type of Regular Edition, and 1 type of Official Shop Edition, for a total of 5 types.
*The jacket visuals for all versions are different.

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＜First limited edition TYPE-A＞
Product number: UPCH-89603
List price: ¥2,000 (excluding tax ¥1,818)
[CD] 3 new songs + 3 instrumental songs, total of 6 songs
M-1 "Unexpected Confession"
M-2 "Sakura Petals 2025"
M-3 "Yuiry"
M-4 "Masaka no Confession" (Instrumental)
M-5 "Sakura Petals 2025" (Instrumental)
M-6 "Yuiry" (Instrumental)
[Enclosed bonus] Serial number ticket for lottery entry

[Blu-ray]
AKB48 18th stage "Kokoro da" performance Documentary ~20th year restart~
AKB48 18th Stage "From Here" Performance
"Overture 2.0"
"It starts from here."
"Love Cheating"
The Romantic Baron
"Welcome to the theater!"

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＜First press limited edition TYPE-B＞
Product number: UPCH-89604
List price: ¥2,000 (excluding tax ¥1,818)
[Enclosed bonus] Serial number ticket for lottery entry
[CD] 3 new songs + 3 instrumental songs, total of 6 songs
M-1 "Unexpected Confession"
M-2 "Sakura Petals 2025"
M-3 "Clear"
M-4 "Masaka no Confession" (Instrumental)
M-5 "Sakura Petals 2025" (Instrumental)
M-6 "Clear" (Instrumental)

[Blu-ray]
AKB48 18th Stage "From Here" Performance
"Lollipop"
"Wind Ambush"
"Christmas Ring"
"February's Mermaid"
"Kiss on the turn around"
"Outlaw After Midnight"

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＜First limited edition TYPE-C＞
Product number: UPCH-89605
List price: ¥2,000 (excluding tax ¥1,818)
[Enclosed bonus] Serial number ticket for lottery entry
[CD] 3 new songs + 3 instrumental songs, total of 6 songs
M-1 "Unexpected Confession"
M-2 "Sakura Petals 2025"
M-3 "Skipping stone"
M-4 "Masaka no Confession" (Instrumental)
M-5 "Sakura Petals 2025" (Instrumental)
M-6 “Skipping stone” (Instrumental)

[Blu-ray]
AKB48 18th Stage "From Here" Performance
Even if the miracle disappears
When Cyclamen Blooms
"To a view never seen before"
"Raise the curtain!"
"If you like it that much"
"Hungry love"

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[Regular Edition]
Product number: UPCH-80621
List price: ¥1,200 (excluding tax ¥1,091)
[Bonus] One original trading card included at random
[CD] 3 new songs + 3 instrumental songs, total of 6 songs
M-1 "Unexpected Confession"
M-2 "Sakura Petals 2025"
M-3 "No need for a time machine"
M-4 "Masaka no Confession" (Instrumental)
M-5 "Sakura Petals 2025" (Instrumental)
M-6 "No Time Machine Required" (Instrumental)

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[Official Shop Edition]
PRON-5117
List price: ¥1,200 (excluding tax ¥1,091)
[Enclosed bonus] Right to participate in "individual handshake event" and "online talk event"
[CD]
M-1 "Unexpected Confession"
M-2 "Sakura Petals 2025"
M-3 "No need for a time machine"
M-4 "Masaka no Confession" (Instrumental)
M-5 "Sakura Petals 2025" (Instrumental)
M-6 "No Time Machine Required" (Instrumental)

*The Official Shop version is an AKB48 Official Shop exclusive item.
▼Official Shop Edition Application Acceptance
URL:https://official-cd.akb48.co.jp/65th/

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[Singing members]
★Selected members of "Masaka no Confession" ※All formats included
Yuna Akiyama, Momoka Ito, Maho Ohmori, Yui Oguri, Narumi Kuranoo, Haruka Sakagawa, Kisei Sato, Eri Chiba, Ai Hanada, Yuki Hirata,
Miyu Mizushima, Mion Mukaiichi, Ayaka Murayama, Aizuki Yagi, Mizuki Yamauchi, Sora Yamazaki

★ "Sakura Petals 2025" *All formats included
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★ "Yuiry" ※Included in the first limited edition TYPE-A
Murayama Aki

★"Harewataru" 18th generation trainee ※Included in the first limited edition TYPE-B
Yuna Akiyama, Ayana Arai, Kasumi Kudo, Hime Kubo, Yumemi Sako, Kahiina Narita, Aizuki Yagi, Yua Yamaguchi

★『Skipping stone』19th and 20th generation trainees ※First press limited edition TYPE-C included
Momoka Ito, Ayaka Ohga, Kairi Okumoto, Yui Kawamura, Saki Kondo, Sara Shiratori, Ai Hanada, Hinata Maruyama

★"No Time Machine Required" by Universe Girls ※Included in the regular edition and official shop edition
Saho Iwatate, Yuki Ota, Miu Shimoo, Kurumi Suzuki, Ayane Takahashi, Aika Taguchi, Linghai Tokunaga, Ayami Nagatomo, Serika Nagano, Hina Hashimoto,
Nozomi Hatakeyama, Seina Fukuoka, Hyakuman Hotei, Mayu Masakazu, Korin Muto

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