Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takashi Fujikura / hereinafter referred to as Universal Music) has announced the release of Ae! group’s debut single “《A》BEGINNING” (pronunciation: A Beginning) will be released on Wednesday, May 15th.
Formed in February 2019, Ae! group is a five-member group that has led Kansai Junior to this point. At the surprise debut event held on May 14th, the day before their debut, 7,000 people showed up despite official X announcing the event an hour before the event.
This work will be released in four formats: first limited edition A, first limited edition B, regular edition, and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE limited edition. In addition to the title song “《A》BEGINNING,” there are also songs such as “Aee! LAND,” “Shiawasemon.,” “WANT!!,” and “+You,” the theme song for MBS’s “Saturday Plus,” for which member Masakado serves as a regular MC. Member Kojima starred in Yomiuri TV’s late-night drama “When I Come Back, I’ll Fill You Up.” A total of 7 songs will be included in each format, including the theme song “Junjo Pathfinder” and the new recording of Ae! group’s popular song “Firebird.”
In addition, the first limited edition B includes the debut announcement made in March from the first fan meeting “A-Top Fan Thanksgiving Festival in Kyocera Dome Osaka ~Thank you everyone for the real deal~” which attracted 100,000 people in two days. The full size footage of the performance on Saturday the 16th is included.
In addition, to commemorate the release of this work, we will hold a release commemorative event and high touch event. Those who apply during the period on the application site using the[serial code for application]enclosed in the first limited edition A, first limited edition B, regular edition, and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE limited edition of this work. Winners will be selected by lottery to participate in events to be held in Tokyo and Osaka in July.
Starting May 25th (Sat), Aee! group will be holding an arena tour called “Aee! Group Debut Tour ~World’s No. 1 AeeLIVE~” that will draw approximately 400,000 people to 34 performances in 8 cities nationwide. has been decided.
Aee! group “《A》BEGINNING” Official Music Video -Streaming Ver.-
Aee! group “《A》BEGINNING” First limited edition B included “A-tai Fan Big Thanksgiving in Kyocera Dome Osaka ~Thank you everyone for the real~” March 16, 2024 (Sat) performance digest video
Aee! group Debut Single “《A》BEGINNING”
Released on Wednesday, May 15th
First limited edition A[CD + DVD]UPCA-9001 / ¥1,683 (tax included)
M1.《A》BEGINNING
M2. Aee! LAND
M3. Happiness.
DVD content: “《A》BEGINNING” Music Video & Making Video
*First-come, first-served external benefit A: Photo card (A6)
First limited edition B[CD + DVD]UPCA-9002 / ¥3,828 (tax included)
M1.《A》BEGINNING
M2. Aee! LAND
M3. WANT!!
DVD content:
“A big thank you to all the fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka ~ Thank you all so much~”
Full-size recording of the performance on Saturday, March 16, 2024
*First-come, first-served external benefit B: Clear poster (A4)
Regular edition[CD only]UPCA-5001 / ¥1,243 (tax included)
M1.《A》BEGINNING
M2. Aee! LAND
M3.+YOU
M4. Pure Pathfinder
*First-come, first-served external bonus C: Set of 3 trading cards
UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE edition[CD + PHOTO BOOK]
M1.《A》BEGINNING
M2. Aee! LAND
M3.+YOU
M4. Firebird
32P PHOTO BOOK
*First-come, first-served external bonus D: Sticker (A6)
[Aee! group Debut Single “《A》BEGINNING” release commemorative event & high five event overview]
■Event schedule/location
2024
July 1st (Monday) @Somewhere in Tokyo Part 1/Part 2
July 2nd (Tuesday) @Somewhere in Osaka Prefecture Part 1/Part 2
*Details such as venue/time will be notified only to the winners.
■How to apply
Please access the application site and enter the[Application Serial Code]enclosed in the product and the necessary information to apply.
*The URL of the application site is also listed on the flyer containing the serial code enclosed in the product.
*Please be sure to check the application requirements in advance and apply within the application period.
■Application period
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 to May 22, 2024 (Wednesday) 18:00
■Application details
*One[serial code for application]enclosed with the product is required for each application. If you have multiple serial codes, you can apply multiple times.
*[Application serial code]cannot be reissued under any circumstances.
*Details such as venue and time will be notified only to the winners.
*Detailed information for the winners will be posted on the application site from around mid-June 2024.
*If you are a minor, please apply with the consent of your guardian. If you are a minor, we will assume that you have obtained the consent of your guardian.
*Preschool children are not eligible to apply at this time as it is likely that it will be difficult for them to participate alone. Please note.
*Please note that we will not be able to respond to inquiries about winning or losing, and we ask for your cooperation in refraining from making inquiries.
*For other details regarding application, please check the[Serial code for application]flyer and the application site.
■Contact us
Universal Music Customer Service Center (Customer Consultation Desk)
(Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 *Excluding public holidays)
https://support.universal-music.co.jp/hc/ja
*Responses to inquiries will be sent via email.
*Depending on the content of your inquiry, it may take some time to reply.
“Ae! group Debut Tour ~No. 1 Ae LIVE in the world~”
Performance TOPICS
[Hokkaido]Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena
・May 25th (Sat) 13:30 start/18:00 start
・May 26th (Sunday) 12:30 start/17:00 start
[Aichi]Port Messe Nagoya Building 1
・May 31st (Friday) 13:00 start/18:00 start
・June 1st (Sat) 13:00 start/18:00 start
・Sunday, June 2nd 12:00 start/17:00 start
(Shizuoka) Ecopa Arena
・Friday, June 14th 13:00 start/17:30 start
・Starts at 18:00 on Saturday, June 15th
・Sunday, June 16th 12:30 start/17:00 start
(Miyagi) Sekisui Heim Super Arena
・July 6th (Sat) 18:00 start
・Sunday, July 7th 12:30 start/17:00 start
(Fukui) Sundome Fukui
・July 13th (Sat) 18:00 start
・July 14th (Sunday) 12:30 start/17:00 start
(Fukuoka) Marine Messe Fukuoka A Building
・July 19th (Friday) 18:00 start
・July 20th (Sat) 13:30 start/18:00 start
・July 21st (Sunday) 12:30 start/17:00 start
(Osaka) Osaka Castle Hall
・July 30th (Tuesday) 18:00 start
・July 31st (Wednesday) 13:30 start/18:00 start
(Tokyo) Ariake Arena
・August 16th (Friday) 13:00 start/18:00 start
・August 17th (Sat) 18:00 start
・Sunday, August 18th 12:00 start/17:00 start
Aee! group “《A》BEGINNING” MV Making Digest
Aee! group information
■“《A》BEGINNING” special site:https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/aegroup/a_beginning/
■UNIVERSAL MUSIC artist page:https://www.universal-music.co.jp/aegroup/