FRUITS ZIPPER’s first album “NEW KAWAII”, released on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, debuted at No. 2 on the Oricon weekly album rankings and Billboard JAPAN Top Albums Sales.
This album includes 16 songs, including FRUITS ZIPPER’s popular songs “Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro” and “Hapichoco”, as well as songs that have only been performed live so far and two new songs. The DVD of the first limited edition (3 types) is a deluxe version that includes live footage of the group’s first arena performance at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium held last year, as well as live digest footage and member interviews from their debut live to their arena performance.
The title track “NEW KAWAII” is a positive song that updates each person’s individuality and values with the word “NEW KAWAII”. Many videos have been posted on TikTok since the release, and it has been ranked in the popular song rankings. The video also features the tiaras that the members wear on their jackets, so why not try posting a video pretending to be a member of the group? Also, a part of the music video for “NEW KAWAII” will be aired at Sony MODI Vision in Shibuya from Tuesday, April 16th to Tuesday, April 30th. In addition, the music video for the group’s representative song “Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro,” which is also included in this album, exceeded 20 million views on Wednesday, April 17th.
FRUITS ZIPPER will hold their second anniversary concert at Nippon Budokan on May 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun). Tickets for the concert are on sale from April 13th (Sat).
【Members’ Comments】
・Chinzei Suzuka
FRUITS ZIPPER’s first album reaches No. 2 in the weekly chart!!!
All of the members are so happy and grateful that our album has reached so many people and been loved by them. The title song of the album, “NEW KAWAII,” is a song filled with love, where we embrace everyone’s individuality and tell each other that this is the cutest thing about you. There are also other wonderful songs that show our different sides, making this album like a fruit jewel box♡
I hope that NEW KAWAII will continue to reach many people.
・Yui Sakurai
I’m really happy to have achieved this dream ranking thanks to everyone’s constant support!
Thank you to all our fans, staff, and everyone involved with FRUITS ZIPPER for all your love!
In May, we will hold a concert to celebrate the second anniversary of the group’s formation, and it feels like a dream to be able to perform at the Budokan, which is the idol’s dream, after two years as a group and ten years as individuals.
I will do my best to become the idol I’ve always dreamed of, performing at Budokan!
・Karen Matsumoto
Everyone! Thank you for loving NEW KAWAII so much!
It’s amazing that so many people listened to it and it got second place, it’s so amazing, it’s so amazing~~ I’m so happy! I’ll continue to give lots of positive feedback to everyone and make New Cute! I love you so much!
FRUITS ZIPPER 1st Album “NEW KAWAII”
Release date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
First limited edition Type A-C[CD+DVD](KLF-10002-KLF-10007/7,500 yen including tax)
Regular Edition[CD only](KLF-10001/3,000 yen including tax)
Streaming URL:https://kawaiilab.lnk.to/NEWKAWAII_AL
[Contents]
CD *First press and regular edition
01 Overture -NEW KAWAII-
02 Welcome to the♡Fulpper!
03 Chasing after your bright future
04 Happy Chocolate
05 My cutest thing
06 RADIO GALAXY
07 Going!
08 Heart Roller Coaster
09 CO-individuality
10 NEW KAWAII
11 Pure in the World
12 Fluffy Summer!
13 Forever, Forever, Forever!
14 Kimikoi
15 BABY I LOVED
16 Super happy song ~Is it okay to be this happy?~
DVD
Type A: Bonus footage: Live digest & interview
Type B: Bonus video “FRUITS ZIPPER JAPAN TOUR 2023 -AUTUMN- The Parlor of FRUITS ZIPPER TOUR FINAL” Part 1
Type C: Bonus video “FRUITS ZIPPER JAPAN TOUR 2023 -AUTUMN- The Parlor of FRUITS ZIPPER TOUR FINAL” Part 2
[Stores that offer the benefit: Details]
First press limited edition A-C / Regular edition: Mega jacket (each edition has a JK photo design)
■All Tower Records stores (including online stores/excluding some stores)
First limited edition A-C: “Karen Matsumoto A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “2 Matsumoto Karen photos (2 randomly chosen from 5 types)”
■All HMV stores (including HMV&BOOKS Online/excluding some stores)
First press limited edition A-C: “Yui Sakurai A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “2 Yui Sakurai photos (2 random photos from a total of 5)”
■TSUTAYA RECORDS (excluding some stores) / TSUTAYA Online Shopping
First limited edition A-C: “Hayase Noel A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: 2 Noel Hayase photos (2 randomly chosen from 5 types)
■Rakuten Books
First limited edition A-C: “Tsukiashi Amane A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “Tsukiashi Amane 2 photos (2 randomly chosen from 5 types)”
■ Seven Net Shopping
First limited edition A-C: “Nakagawa Ruka A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “2 Nakagawa Ruka photos (2 random photos from a total of 5)”
■ Joshin Diskpia (including Joshin web shop)
First limited edition A-C: “Chinzei Suzuka A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “Two Chinzei Suzuka photos (2 random photos from a total of 5)”
■Sony Music Shop
First limited edition A-C: “Manaka Mana A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “2 Manaka Mana photos (2 randomly chosen from 5 types)”
■ Common benefits for participating stores
First press limited edition A-C: “Group artist photo A4 clear file”
Regular Edition: “2 group artist photos (2 random photos from a total of 5)”
*The offer will end when stock runs out at each store.
■ List of supporting stores
https://fruitszipper.asobisystem.com/news/detail/24348
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FRUITS ZIPPER 2nd ANNIVERSARY Super happy live show! ~NEW KAWAII~
Date: Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Venue: Nippon Budokan
DAY01: Saturday, May 18th, Doors open at 15:30, Performance begins at 17:00
DAY02: May 19th (Sun) Doors open at 15:00, performance begins at 16:30
General ticket sales: April 13th (Sat) 10:00~
https://w.pia.jp/t/fruitszipper-budokan/
ticket:
Reserved arena seat (includes merchandise) ¥20,000 (tax included) *FRUITS ZIPPER FC only *Up to 2 tickets per application
Reserved seating (including merchandise) ¥13,000 (tax included) *Up to two tickets per application
Reserved seats: ￥9,000 (tax included) *Up to 4 tickets per application
●Arena reserved seat (with goods): Original design ticket with FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FANLIGHT planned
*Arena reserved seat tickets do not guarantee a good seat.
● Reserved seating (with merchandise): Includes FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FANLIGHT
*Charges apply for those 6 years of age and older. However, if a seat is required, one ticket is required per person, even if they are 5 years old or younger.
In addition, if a child under the age of 5 does not require a seat, only one child per parent may watch the movie on their lap.
*Resale or transfer is not permitted. You may be asked to show identification on the day.
*Your baggage may be inspected upon entry.
*Bringing and using any light-emitting objects other than the penlights designated for the performance is prohibited.
Planning and production: KAWAII LAB. / Asobisystem Co., Ltd.
Inquiries: HOT STUFF PROMOTION 050-5211-6077 https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/
Development Vision: Sony MODI Vision
Broadcast period: April 16th (Tue) – April 30th (Tue) 2024 9:00-24:00
＜FRUITS ZIPPER Profile＞
A new idol group born from “KAWAII LAB.”, a new project by Asobisystem that aims to spread idol culture to the world.
The group’s producer is Misa Kimura, who was formerly the leader of Musubizm and is now a model and talent, and is the general producer of “KAWAII LAB.” The group’s name is a combination of FRUIT, which means “to bear fruit,” and ZIP, which means “to give energy.” The name FRUITS ZIPPER is a combination of FRUIT, which means “to bear fruit,” and ZIP, which means “to give energy.”
With the concept of “From Harajuku to the world,” the brand will spread “NEW KAWAII” from Harajuku, a fashion town that is a birthplace of diverse culture and a gathering of unique personalities.
FRUITS ZIPPER Official site:https://fruitszipper.asobisystem.com/
X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/fruits_zipper
Instagram:https://instagram.com/fruits_zipper
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fruitszipper3040
TikTok:https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSen7dJAT/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FRUITSZIPPER/
KAWAII LAB. Fanclub:https://kawaiilab.asobisystem.com/
