“yousti” is a solo project by former Sakurazaka46 Kobayashi Yui.
The other day, the launch of the solo project and the release of the 1st mini album “yousti” was announced on Wednesday, August 27th, and a release event will also be held from September, attracting attention, and the jacket photo of the 1st mini album “yousti” was released today.
The cover photo was taken with the ostrich, which is used as slang, which is the artist’s name, yousti, to represent the “escapism” of the “ostric” and was once saved by seeing a different place than usual and running away from reality. Based on his own experience, the message “There’s no need to try too hard,” “You can run away,” and “Let’s surrender.”
In addition, it has been announced that the lead song included in the first mini album “yousti” will be streamed in advance from midnight on Tuesday, June 24th. To begin the memorable solo project by Kobayashi Yui, it has also been decided to hold an artist follow-up campaign for various streaming services.
Please follow the yousti artist page before the advance streaming of 12am on Tuesday, June 24th to prepare for the lead song streaming.
The official website for Kobayashi Yui/yousti has also been opened, so please check it out here for the latest information.
We’ll be paying close attention to Kobayashi Yui/yousti’s further leap forward, including further news regarding the release of the 1st mini album “yousti”.
[Yousti 1st mini Album “yousti” product specifications released on Wednesday, August 27th]
■Type-A First Limited Edition
Specifications: CD + BD
Price: 6,250 yen (tax included)
■Type-B First edition limited edition
Specifications: CD + BD
Price: 6,250 yen (tax included)
■Type-C First edition limited edition
Specifications: CD
Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
The CD will contain eight songs.
The contents of the BD in the first limited edition will vary depending on Type A and B.
The contents of the CD and BD, as well as the contents of the included bonuses, will be announced on the website at a later date.
★Kobayashi Yui/yousti official website has been opened‼
https://www.yuikobayashi-yousti.jp/
★Artist Follow Campaign has begun‼
Access the artist page for each streaming service
Please follow and favourite the artist and wait until it starts streaming.
Various distribution services are here
https://yousti.lnk.to/artistpage
★Advance streaming of lead song “yousti” starts from midnight on Tuesday, June 24th
★1st mini album “yousti” CD purchaser event
Yousti 1st mini Album “yousti” for TUNE music exclusive event will be held on sale on Wednesday, August 27th!!
“Real Milk & Greet” (individual talk session)
Sunday, September 7th Tokyo TODA Hall (Hall A)
Sunday, September 28th, Shinagawa The Grand Hall, Tokyo
More details here
https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/yousti/info/573708
“Online Meet & Greet” (Individual Talk Meeting)
Sunday, September 14th
Sunday, September 21st
More details here
https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/yousti/info/573732
★yousti Profile
Kobayashi Yui passed the first generation audition for Keyakizaka46. After being renamed Sakurazaka46, he has long led the group as a popular member. Graduated from Sakurazaka46 in 2024. One year has passed since the group graduated, and from now on, he will continue his self-produced musical activities as “yousti.”
The artist’s name is youthi, which contains the message that he should not try too hard, sometimes run away and surrender himself.
This coined word is a combination of “yui” and “ostrich”, which means “escaping reality.” “Ostrich” is a word that means ostrich, and is used as a slang to represent “escaping reality” because “ostrils hide their heads in the soil when they feel a crisis.”
Also, “i” to me, “you” you are the finest “st”. It also contains a message to fans.
Official Website: https://yuikobayashi-yousti.jp
Official X:https://x.com/yui_and_staff
Official Instagram (yousti):https://instagram.com/yousti_official/
Official Instagram (Kobayashi Yui):https://instagram.com/_yui_kobayashi/
