NiziU's best album 'Portfolio' releasing on July 1, 2026, features 20 tracks including hits and new songs, celebrating their journey.
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The 9-member girl group NiziU, sweeping the music scene, has been announcing information about their best album 'Portfolio' set to release on July 1 (Wednesday). Their first best album is titled 'Portfolio'. In 2020, they caused a social phenomenon with the 'Nizi Project', delivering smiles and happiness to the world with their overflowing energy and presence even during the pandemic. Now in their sixth year, they continue to evolve, and this work documents their journey so far. The album includes representative songs from early NiziU such as 'Make you happy', 'Step and a step', 'Take a picture', and the title track of their 1st album 'Chopstick' with its catchy sound crafted by J.Y. Park, as well as the theme song for a popular anime film 'Paradise', the smash hits 'SWEET NONFICTION' and 'Memories', the new frontier 'RISE UP', and 'YOAKE' which depicts the growth of all members from girls to women as they enter their twenties. It also features the title track of their 3rd album '♡Emotion' and the latest EP's title track 'Too Bad', which has topped music charts in the USA and UK, indicating signs of international success. The album will include a total of 20 songs, centering on hit and representative tracks that have colored their activities (the Fan Club version 'WithU version' will also include previously released unit songs). New artist photos and commercial album jackets are being unveiled, and praise for the beautiful latest visuals of NiziU is pouring in. This best album truly allows fans to feel all of their past trajectory. A teaser schedule has also been released, with further new visuals and video content related to 'Portfolio' expected to be unveiled sequentially starting tomorrow, May 1. NiziU will hold their dome concert 'NiziU Live with U 2026 “NiziU: THE CINEMA”' at Kyocera Dome Osaka on June 6 (Saturday) and 7 (Sunday), and at Tokyo Dome on June 13 (Saturday) and 14 (Sunday), marking their first dome performance in about three and a half years. The information about 'Portfolio', which will be the culmination of their 5th anniversary year, is something fans cannot take their eyes off. Additionally, the collaboration song 'LOVE BEAT (feat. NiziU)' with senior artist Kana Nishino, which became a hot topic upon announcement, is currently airing as the theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV' since March, marking the first artist collaboration song in the show's history. The latest visuals for this song have also been released, featuring sparkling tropical costumes reminiscent of the early 2000s, surrounded by hibiscus motifs that reflect the song's world view, showcasing a colorful and stunning visual of the ten members of Kana Nishino and NiziU. 'LOVE BEAT (feat. NiziU)' has also started pre-release distribution on TikTok. A special video allowing fans to enjoy a part of the song against the backdrop of the recording scene featuring NiziU has also been released. The full details of 'LOVE BEAT (feat. NiziU)' will finally be revealed with its pre-release on May 15 (Friday). Release Information: Best Album 'Portfolio' will be released on July 1, 2026 (Wednesday). Reservations for 'Portfolio' will start sequentially from 10:00 on April 27, 2026 (Monday) at CD shops/online shops. Complete production limited edition (CD + BD + GOODS) ESCL 6255~7 / ¥15,000 (tax included) - Special specification of luxurious box - Includes a flyer with two serial numbers - Includes a set of 9 trading cards with handwritten messages and signed prints - Includes an original neck strap - Includes a mini CD-shaped key holder - Includes a mini jacket card set - Includes an original paper file - Includes a set of 9 ID card-style photo cards - Includes a set of 9 resume-style photo cards - Includes a sticker set - Includes a 24-page lyric booklet - Includes a 28-page photo booklet with new shots. <Complete production limited edition tracklist> Includes a total of 20 songs that cover the works that have colored NiziU's activities, focusing on their hit and representative songs. [Blu-ray] 01. 'Portfolio' Best Memories 02. 'Portfolio' Special Interview: Our Memories. Initial limited edition (CD + booklet) ESCL 6258~9 / ¥4,900 (tax included) - Three-way box & digipack specification - Includes a flyer with a serial number - Includes one random trading card from the initial production version (9 types of solo designs with handwritten signature prints) - Includes one random trading card from the daily costume version (9 types of solo designs with messages and handwritten signature prints) - Includes a business card-style card - Includes one random photo card from 9 types of proof photo cards - Includes a 36-page photo booklet - Includes a sticker sheet. <Initial limited edition tracklist> *Common to complete production limited edition. Normal edition (CD) ESCL 6260 / ¥3,600 (tax included) - Initial specification: Includes a flyer with a serial number - Initial specification: Includes one random trading card from the normal version (10 types: 1 group design, 9 solo designs) - Includes a 16-page lyric booklet. <Normal edition tracklist> *Common to complete production limited edition. WithU version (2CD) ESC8 270~1 / ¥6,600 (sold only at Sony Music Shop) - Limited to NiziU OFFICIAL FANCLUB 'WithU' or 'WithU MOBILE' members - Special specification of LP-sized jacket - Includes one random trading card from the WithU version (9 types with handwritten messages and signed prints) - Includes one random trading card from the UNIT version (1 group design, 8 unit designs) - Includes a set of 9 LP-sized photo cards - Includes a 16-page lyric booklet. <WithU version tracklist CD1> *Common to complete production limited edition. <WithU version tracklist CD2> Includes a voice message 'From NiziU' recorded by the members, exclusive to the CD, in addition to previously released unit songs. Related site: NiziU official site.
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