Overseasidol.com — AKB48 has officially announced their highly anticipated 66th single, set to be released on August 13, 2025.
While the title of the single is still under wraps, excitement has already surged with the confirmation that Oguri Yui will serve as the center for this major release.
What makes this single truly historic is the inclusion of 22 Senbatsu members, not only from AKB48 itself but also representing all of its overseas sister groups for the first time in history.
Members from JKT48, BNK48, MNL48, CGM48, KLP48, AKB48 Team TP, and AKB48 Team SH will join the lineup, symbolizing a new era of international collaboration within the 48 Group family.
Representing each international sister group are: Gracia from JKT48 (Indonesia), Hoop from BNK48 (Thailand), CJ from MNL48 (Philippines), Lookked from CGM48 (Thailand), Yi Shan from KLP48 (Malaysia), Reichi from AKB48 Team TP (Taiwan), and Chuchu from AKB48 Team SH (China).
In addition, legendary 48 Group alumni such as Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna, and Sashihara Rino are also making special appearances as part of the Senbatsu, adding a nostalgic and powerful presence to the release.
Each overseas group will also launch a localized version of the main song, with individual release schedules tailored to their specific regions.
This strategy not only enhances global visibility but also strengthens cross-cultural ties among fans worldwide.
This single marks a major milestone in AKB48’s legacy, blending nostalgia, innovation, and international unity in one unforgettable project.
