is the 13th single by Japanese girl group Hinatazaka46, released on January 29, 2025, by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It features Nao Kosaka as the center (lead performer) and is the last single featuring the group's founding members. The single debuted atop the weekly Oricon Singles Chart.
Production and release
As with the previous single, "Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" implemented a system, where only selected members would perform the title track, while unselected members would be assigned to the understudy group, . Second generation member Nao Kosaka returned as center (lead performer) for the first time after "Boku Nanka" (2022).
Kumi Sasaki, Mirei Sasaki, and Mana Takase, the last remaining founding members, would leave the group after the promotion of this single and performed the B-side track "Instead of You". "Suzuka", performed by Hiragana Hinatazaka46 with lyrics describing its center Suzuka Tomita, has been noted for being unusually titled after a member. "Ashi no Koyubi o Tansu no Kaku ni Butsuketa" was performed by the group's fourth generation members.
"Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" was released on physical media on January 29, 2025, in five editions: four limited editions (Types A to D) featuring Blu-ray discs, and a regular CD-only edition.
Reception "Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" debuted at number one on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart, selling over 428,000 physical copies in its first week. This marked Hinatazaka46's 13th consecutive number-one single since their debut, extending their record as the female artist with the most consecutive number-one singles since a debut release. The single's digital Special Edition also debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Digital Albums ranking.
The single's music video was highlighted for its spring-evoking visual presentation. CDJournal noted that the video's theme revolves around a "parade heralding spring", portraying nostalgic graduation day scenes and dynamic dance sequences set amidst a "blizzard" of cherry blossom.
Track listing
Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru Suzuka Different tracks on each type: Type A: Type B: Type C: Type D: Instead of You Regular: Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru (off-vocal) Suzuka (off-vocal) Off-vocal versions of track 3
Personnel Lineups obtained from official website.
"Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" Center: Nao Kosaka
1st row: Yōko Shōgenji, Nao Kosaka, Kaho Fujishima 2nd row: Kumi Sasaki, Miku Kanemura, Hina Kawata, Konoka Matsuda, Mirei Sasaki 3rd row: Sumire Miyachi, Honoka Hirao, Hinano Kamimura, Marie Morimoto, Haruyo Yamaguchi, Haruka Yamashita
"Suzuka" Center: Suzuka Tomita
Tamaki Ishizuka, Nanami Konishi, Mitsuki Hiraoka, Rio Shimizu, Mikuni Takahashi, Mana Takase, Kirari Takeuchi, Suzuka Tomita, Rina Watanabe
"Kodokutachi yo" Same as "Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru"
"Ano Ko ni Guigui" Same as "Suzuka"
"43-nen Machi no Croquette" All second generation members: Miku Kanemura, Hina Kawata, Nao Kosaka, Suzuka Tomita, Konoka Matsuda
"Instead of You" All first generation members: Kumi Sasaki, Mirei Sasaki, Mana Takase
"Ashi no Koyubi wo Tansu no Kaku ni Butsuketa" Center: Haruka Yamashita
All fourth generation members:
1st row: Sumire Miyachi, Haruka Yamashita, Nanami Konishi 2nd row: Rio Shimizu, Kirari Takeuchi, Honoka Hirao, Tamaki Ishizuka 3rd row: Mitsuki Hiraoka, Kaho Fujishima, Rina Watanabe, Yōko Shōgenji
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" Chart (2025) Peakposition Japan (Japan Hot 100) 6 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 1
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" Chart (2025) Position Japan (Oricon) 1
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Sotsugyō Shashin Dake ga Shitteru" Chart (2025) Position Japan (Oricon) 16
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