Erika Ikuta has begun her music career in earnest, releasing her solo debut EP “capriccioso” in April of this year and holding a national tour this summer. It has been decided that NHK Minna no Uta’s new song “Kakurenbo” for October-November 2024 will be released on October 9th (Wednesday).
The artwork uses precious childhood photos of the singer, and the jacket truly captures the moment he was found playing hide-and-seek.
As the name suggests, the theme of “Hide and Seek” is “playful hide and seek.”
This is a song that depicts the moment when anyone, young or old, falls in love with something, or when their heart is suddenly taken away.
Ikuta himself participated in writing the lyrics, and it is interesting to note that the lyrics are based on episodes from his daily life.
If it’s not found, it’s a “win”, but if it’s not found, it’s sad.
I hope you enjoy the song while imagining the various emotions that sway through the game of hide and seek.
Furthermore, the music video for the song will be released at 21:00 on October 9th (Wednesday), the release date.
■Hide and seek
Distribution date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Streaming/DL:https://erikaikuta.lnk.to/Kakurenbo
■Hide and seek MV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0efrgb7GbE
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■NHK Minna no Uta official homepage
https://www.nhk.or.jp/minna/songs/MIN202410_03/
“Hide and Seek” Song: Erika Ikuta
Lyrics: Erika Ikuta, Kana Yabuki / Composer: Kana Yabuki / Arrangement: Wataru Maeguchi /
Animation: Yuko Otaka
・Broadcast period: October to November 2024
・First broadcast schedule: October 1st
・NHK Minna no Uta General/E-Tele
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■1st EP “capriccioso” *Released on April 10, 2024
Delivery URL:https://ErikaIkuta.lnk.to/_capricciosoWN
CD purchase URL:https://ErikaIkuta.lnk.to/capriccioso
■Erika Ikuta Profile
Erika Ikuta is a solo artist who uses singing and piano to create music that fits the daily lives of her listeners.
Graduated from Nogizaka46 in 2021, and is currently active in a wide range of fields including musicals, TV dramas, and movies.
She also appears in various works as an actress. In December 2023, she served as the Japanese voice actress for the main character Asha in Disney’s 100th anniversary film “Wish.” Her solid singing ability, which has seen her appear in numerous singing programs and musicals, and her piano skills, which she has honed since childhood, have earned her high praise from all quarters. His desire to explore music knows no bounds, and he began writing and composing songs on his own during the self-restraint period due to the spread of the new coronavirus. As a solo artist, she began performing live in 2022, and in the fall of 2023, she will hold a national tour, Erika Ikuta Autumn Live Tour 2023, with 9 performances in 5 locations nationwide. All performances were sold out, and the tour final was held at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in October. On April 10, 2024, he released his 1st EP “capriccioso”, his debut work as a solo artist.
■URL
[YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/@ikutaerikaofficial
[Twitter]https://twitter.com/ikuta_staff
