Takahashi Mikuni first Hiragana Hinata (UNDER) Center

2024-03-19

#日向坂46 #日向坂46_11thシングル #髙橋未来虹- The Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46 announced the formation of the first Hiragana Hinata (UNDER) song of the upcoming 11th single on their homepage on 12 March 2024. Hinatazaka46 member of the 3rd Generation Takahashi Mikuni takes over the center position. The group is switching to a senbatsu system with this single, meaning only part of the group will perform the title song of the single. The rest of the group will be part of a sub-group, which will have its own song and its own short concert series. Also new is the full integration of 4th Generation members. The lineup for the 11th single is as follows:

Senbatsu

3rd Row:
Sasaki Kumi, Higashimura Mei, Hirao Honoka, Yamashita Haruka, Kamimura Hinano, Tomita Suzuka

2nd Row:
Kawata Hina, Fujishima Kaho, Nibu Akari, Miyachi Sumire, Matsuda Konoka

1st Row:
Sasaki Mirei, Kosaka Nao, Shogenji Yoko (Center), Kanemura Miku, Kato Shiho,

Hiragana Hinata (UNDER)

3rd Row:
Takeuchi Kirari, Watanabe Rina, Takase Mana, Ishizuka Tamaki, Hiraoka Mitsuki

2nd Row:
Konishi Nanami, Yamaguchi Haruyo, Morimoto Marie, Shimizu Rio

1st Row: Takamoto Ayaka, Takahashi Mikuni (Center), Hamagishi Hiyori

The single was originally scheduled to be released on 10 April 2024. However, due to production difficulties at sister group Nogizaka46, the release was postponed for the time being. A teaser was uploaded to YouTube.