Multimedia idol group 22/7 announced their 12 single “Atode Wakaru Koto” (You Will Understand Later). Releasing through Sony Music, the group’s twelfth single is slated for a May 5 release and will include six songs. Three new recordings and the instrumental versions of the songs.
- “Atode Wakaru Koto”
- “Shunrai no Koro”
- “Mo Sukoshi Ikite Minai Ka”
Four versions of the single will be available; limited editions A and B, including a Blu-ray performance of the “22/7 Character ‘s Theater 2023,” which was the group’s 2D 7-anniversary show, and two random character trading cards. These versions will retail for ¥ 7000 (~ USD 46.)
The First production limited edition will be a Blu-ray that includes the making of “22/7 Character ‘s Theater 2023” and will retail for ¥ 1850 (~ USD 12.) The regular edition of the single will retail at ¥ 1250 (~ USD 8.) Exclusive purchases will be available at different physical and online points of sale. These include posters, tin badges, postcards, and acrylic key chains.
Available on Crunchyroll. 22/7‘s (Nanabun no Nijyuuni) anime adaptation tells the story of how the anime version of the idol group came to be. When several different girls get a mysterious letter informing them that they have been chosen for a new project, they’re confused to learn that their upcoming idol careers will be directed by what seems to be a sentient wall. Despite this absurdity, the group presses onward towards their time in the limelight.
22/7 Offical Trailer
Currently, in its second generation, the group has seen various lineup changes and now consists of original members;
- Sakura Fujima (VA Sally Amaki)
- Nicole Saito (VA Uta Kawase)
- Miu Takigawa (VA Nagomi Saijo)
- Sora Nishiura (VA Nao Aikawa)
- Touko Kiryu (VA Mao Asaoka)
- Sumika Orihara (VA Satsuki Shiina)
- Hotaru Ichinose (VA Luna Shijo)
- Mizuki Himuro (VA Emma Tsukirishiro)
- Honoka Sera (VA Rino Mochizuki)
The group performs live as their 2D personas and as their 3D counterparts and was part of the “22/7 Keisanchu” variety show alongside comedian Sanshiro. The project also previously had a mobile game titled “22/7 Ongaku no Jikan.”
Source: Nanabun no Nijyuuni Mobile
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