NiziU reveals details of their mini-album "AWAKE" releasing on February 5, 2025, featuring new songs and special editions.
November/22/2024 19:08
NiziU's first mini-album "AWAKE" will be released on February 5, 2025, and the jacket photos for each version have been revealed. On November 12, the release of their first mini-album was announced, which includes the long-hit song "Memories" (Universal Studios Japan "Uni Spring" theme song) and "SWEET NONFICTION" (theme song for the movie "Koi Wazurai no Ellie"). The album will feature new songs such as the title track "YOAKE," "Buddy Buddy," and the exquisite ballad "AlwayS," written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori of Mrs. GREEN APPLE, generating significant buzz. The limited edition A features solo visuals of the nine members smiling softly, wrapped in pure white feathers, while the "WithU" edition jacket photo, exclusive to fan club members, has also been revealed, captivating viewers. The title track "YOAKE" symbolizes the concept of "growth" and "independence," showcasing NiziU's beautiful visuals as they transition from "girls" to "adult women," raising anticipation for the upcoming songs. The limited edition B features the previously mentioned "Buddy Buddy" as the "75th Anniversary Song" and showcases a collaboration package with "Peanuts" as they serve as the "75th Anniversary Ambassadors" for the comic. The jacket photo shows them smiling alongside the iconic "Snoopy." This luxurious collaboration package will be available for a limited time, so fans should definitely get their hands on it. NiziU's first Winter Tour "NiziU Live with U 2024-2025" "AWAKE" will kick off on November 23 at Sandome Fukui in Fukui Prefecture, making it hard to take our eyes off NiziU's latest work. The "WithU" edition is currently available for pre-order as well. Limited production edition (C) 2024 Peanuts Worldwide LLC. Release details: 1st mini-album "AWAKE" releasing on February 5, 2025. Pre-orders available here. Limited edition A (CD + BD) ESCL 6040-1 Price: ¥4,200 (tax included) *Paper jacket specification (tall size) *Includes serial number flyer *One random trading card from 10 types (1 group design, 9 solo designs with handwritten messages & signature prints) *Includes 1 group design sticker *Includes poster booklet A version *Includes 12P lyric booklet. <Tracks included in limited edition A> 6 tracks included *Track order undecided *YOAKE (lead track) *AlwayS (written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori) *Buddy Buddy (Peanuts 75th Anniversary Song) *Life is Beautiful *Memories (Universal Studios Japan "Uni Spring" theme song) *SWEET NONFICTION (theme song for the movie "Koi Wazurai no Ellie"). <Blu-ray> Included content: "AWAKE" Jacket Shooting Making Movie, "AlwayS" Recording Making Movie. Limited edition B (CD + booklet) ESCL 6042-3 Price: ¥3,800 (tax included) *Paper jacket specification (jewel size) *Includes serial number flyer *One random trading card from 12 types (1 group design, 9 solo designs with handwritten messages & signature prints, and 2 unit designs with handwritten messages & signature prints) *Includes poster booklet B version *Includes 9 solo design stickers, 2 unit design stickers, one random from 11 types. <Tracks included in limited edition B> 8 tracks included *Track order undecided *YOAKE (lead track) *AlwayS (written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori) *Buddy Buddy (Peanuts 75th Anniversary Song) *Life is Beautiful *Memories (Universal Studios Japan "Uni Spring" theme song) *SWEET NONFICTION (theme song for the movie "Koi Wazurai no Ellie") *Made of Love *CRUSH. <Booklet> 32P photo booklet included. Regular edition (CD) ESCL 6044 Price: ¥2,700 (tax included) *Initial version: Includes serial number flyer *Initial version: One random trading card from 10 types (1 group design, 9 solo designs with signature prints) *Includes NiziU & title logo sticker *Includes 12P lyric booklet. <Tracks included in regular edition> 6 tracks included *Track order undecided *YOAKE (lead track) *AlwayS (written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori) *Buddy Buddy (Peanuts 75th Anniversary Song) *Life is Beautiful *Memories (Universal Studios Japan "Uni Spring" theme song) *SWEET NONFICTION (theme song for the movie "Koi Wazurai no Ellie"). *Limited production edition (CD) ESCL6045 Price: ¥2,800 (tax included) *Peanuts collaboration jacket specification *Peanuts collaboration picture label specification *Initial version: Includes serial number flyer *Initial version: One random trading card from 10 types (1 Peanuts collaboration group design, 9 Peanuts collaboration solo designs with handwritten messages & signature prints) *Includes 12P lyric booklet (C) 2024 Peanuts Worldwide LLC. <Tracks included in limited production edition> 6 tracks included *Track order undecided *YOAKE (lead track) *AlwayS (written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori) *Buddy Buddy (Peanuts 75th Anniversary Song) *Life is Beautiful *Memories (Universal Studios Japan "Uni Spring" theme song) *SWEET NONFICTION (theme song for the movie "Koi Wazurai no Ellie"). *WithU edition (solo edition) ESC8 200-8 Price: ¥2,500 (tax included) *Sold only at Sony Music Shop *MAKO edition (ESC8-200) *RIO edition (ESC8-201) *MAYA edition (ESC8-202) *RIKU edition (ESC8-203) *AYAKA edition (ESC8-204) *MAYUKA edition (ESC8-205) *RIMA edition (ESC8-206) *MIIHI edition (ESC8-207) *NINA edition (ESC8-208) *Special specifications for solo jacket & picture label *Includes one random trading card from 3 types (with handwritten messages & signature prints) *Includes member name logo sticker *Includes 12P lyric booklet. <Tracks included in WithU edition> 4 tracks included *Track order undecided *YOAKE (lead track) *AlwayS (written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori) *Buddy Buddy (Peanuts 75th Anniversary Song) *Life is Beautiful. Related links: NiziU official website.
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