News release of the 8th single was already announced long before the title was even released. Nearly a month ago, I received an newsletter from CDJapan which mentioned that Warota's 8th single is available for preorders already, even though there was still no album art, or even the title. The single would be official released on 3rd of August.
"Watari Roka Hashiri Tai 7/Title is to be announced" (From the email a month ago - posted here in my blog)
It was really surprising to see that the number 7 again as it was taken to be temporary for 'Valentine Kiss', which was released for Valentine's Day, and for 'Mamma, Grazie!' (Italian for 'Thank you, Mother'), which was released for Mothers' Day. Furthermore, Iwasa Misaki has already changed agencies, from Ogi Pro, which is the agency Warota is under, to Nagara Production, which is famous for enka talents. (Wasamin's dream is to be an enka singer, thus explains the switch in agencies)
I guess the plans for 'Hetappi Wink' and 'Mamma, Grazie!' was made before Wasamin switched to Nagara Pro. So, this could really be the last time we would be seeing a 7 member Warota? Most probably, unless OgiPro and NagaraPro collaborate, which is very unlikely.
Anyways, back to the new single, there would be 4 different types, Type A, B, C and the Regular Edition. If you have noticed, へたっぴ (Hetappi) is the cuter way of saying 下手くそ (Hetakuso), which means 'lack of skill'. Thus the title would actually mean 'Lacking in skill to wink'. Even the title sounds cute already >//< can't wait for it to be released!
Types A, B and C would include a trading card randomly selected from 7 kinds, and one from 3 kinds for the Regular Edition. First Press would also include an application card for the event, which is valid only in Japan. There would be a bonus photo if bought from CDJapan.
Type A (CD+DVD) Limited Edition
1. [CD] へたっぴウィンク (Hetappi Wink)2. [CD] マンマ、グラッチェ! (Mamma, Grazie!)
3. [CD] ビキニは似合わない (Bikini wa Niawanai)
4. [CD] へたっぴウィンク (Instrumental)
5. [CD] マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental)
6. [CD] ビキニは似合わない (Instrumental)
7. [DVD] 「へたっぴウィンク」 (Music Video)
8. [DVD] 特典映像A (Bonus Video Type A)
CDJapan Link
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Type B (CD+DVD) Limited Edition
1. [CD] へたっぴウィンク (Hetappi Wink)2. [CD] マンマ、グラッチェ! (Mamma, Grazie!)
3. [CD] 地下鉄のTeddy boy (Chikatetsu no Teddy boy)
4. [CD] へたっぴウィンク (Instrumental)
5. [CD] マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental)
6. [CD] 地下鉄のTeddy boy (Instrumental)
7. [DVD] 「へたっぴウィンク」 (Music Video)
8. [DVD] 「へたっぴウィンク」 (Dance Shot Version)
9. [DVD] 特典映像B (Bonus Video Type B)
CDJapan Link
YesAsia Link
Type C (CD+DVD) Limited Edition
1. [CD] へたっぴウィンク (Hetappi Wink)2. [CD] マンマ、グラッチェ! (Mamma, Grazie!)
3. [CD] 服を着た王様 (Fuku wo Kita Oosama)
4. [CD] へたっぴウィンク (Instrumental)
5. [CD] マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental)
6. [CD] 服を着た王様 (Instrumental)
7. [DVD] 「へたっぴウィンク」 (Music Video)
8. [DVD] 特典映像C (Bonus Video Type C)
CDJapan Link
YesAsia Link
Regular Edition (CD only)
1. へたっぴウィンク (Hetappi Wink)2. マンマ、グラッチェ! (Mamma, Grazie!)
3. 未来の恋人歌: 渡辺麻友 (Mirai no Koibito Uta - Watanabe Mayu solo)
4. へたっぴウィンク (Instrumental)
5. マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental)
6. 未来の恋人 (Instrumental)
CDJapan Link
YesAsia Link
It was only this year that I took note of this sub-group more, through their 7th single, 'Valentine Kiss'. It was also that very Promotion Video of that song that Wasamin (Iwasa Misaki) caught my eye and thus added her into my favourite list! >w<
Other than 'Valentine Kiss' and 'Yuuhi no Ijiwaru', after listening to Watarirouka Hashiritai's past singles, I also love quite a few other songs like, 'Kaze no Violin', 'Yaruki Hanabi', 'Kanpeki Gu~ No Ne' and 'Gyu'. I especially love the Mayuyu (Watanabe Mayu) solo tracks and am totally looking forward to this new single, especially Mayuyu's solo of course! She is also one of my top favourites! >w<
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